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Narva
January 13th - January 19th, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: A Call to Protest Against High Tariffs in Narva

Known for its pro-Kremlin views, opposition party KOOS / Вместе, launches a petition for revision of Narva's hot water and heating tariffs, gaining social media support. Critics of the Tallinn-Riga-Vilnius rail link argue for government inefficiency, while also promoting Soviet nostalgia.

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Tallinn Orthodox Churxh
January 6th - January 12th, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: More Speculations on Alleged Russophobia

The Russian Theatre in Tallinn is set to undergo a renaming due to geopolitical changes, with vocal critics accusing the government of rewriting history and discriminating against the local Russian-speaking population. Another debate on social media erupted over the Russian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate's status, with pro-Kremlin users claiming liquidation of this church has already been decided.

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December 30th - January 5th, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Air Baltic Flight Cancellations Ignite Criticism

Excerpt: A Soviet song during ETV+'s New Year's Eve TV concert was criticised for promoting the Soviet era, while others argued against Russophobia. The cancellation of Air Baltic flights revived old accusations of wasting taxpayers' money and prompted criticism of the Estonian authorities.

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December 2024 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Monthly: Estlink-2 Incident Sparks Disinformation Surge

In December 2024, the Estlink-2 undersea power cable between Estonia and Finland suffered significant damage, sparking geopolitical tensions and a surge in disinformation. Investigations pointed to the Russian oil tanker Eagle S as the likely culprit, while NATO and the EU raised concerns about critical infrastructure security. Simultaneously, Kremlin-aligned disinformation campaigns sought to deflect blame, spreading conspiracy theories that framed the incident as a Western fabrication to justify increased military spending and NATO presence. These narratives aimed to undermine public trust and sow division across Europe.

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