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Electricity
November 25th - December 1st, 2024 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Speculation About 2025 Blackouts & Migration Law

In early 2025, Estonia will disconnect from BRELL and connect to the European grid, sparking speculative fears of possible widespread blackouts. Social media commentators criticize Estonia's proposed legislation to ban the use of the Russian language in residency applications, raising concerns about growing Russophobia in migration issues.

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Narva
November 18th - November 24th, 2024 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: No Values in Narva Coalition & Denial of Cable Sabotage 

Public debate arises over the Narva coalition between Raik and Stalnuhhin, criticized by mainstream politicians in Estonia for potential provocations and values discrepancy. Social media ridicules the idea of sabotage causing damage to fiber-optic cables, implying Western blame on Russia is unjustified and biased.

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Latvia rail
October 28th - November 3rd, 2024 by Martinš Hiršs

Latvia Weekly: Economic Decisions Under Fire

Recent narratives in Latvian media depict the economy as faltering, with critiques of major projects like Rail Baltica, described as a "bottomless pit" draining resources. Claims also suggest that disconnecting from the Russia-Belarus BRELL power grid in favor of European synchronization will drive up electricity costs.

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October 28th - November 3rd, 2024 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Debate Heats Up Over Voting Rights and the Russian Church

This week two major stories developed in the Estonian information space, where they provoked negative discussions and reactions from some Russian speakers. In this context, the issue of voting rights and the future status of the Russian Orthodox Church in Estonia will remain socio-politically resonant issues that can potentially be used in disinformation campaigns and the promotion of hostile narratives.

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