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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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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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Estonia Weekly: Narva's Dubious Coalition & Energy Policy Criticized
Some concerns are expressed about the new political coalition in Narva, as critics fear it will promote pro-Russian views and undermine Estonian democratic values. Meanwhile, the Estonian government plans to phase out oil shale electricity production by 2035, facing criticism that it is relying on strict decisions from Brussels and causing job losses.
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