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British Ambassador reflects on tech collaboration and security as Estonia term concludes

British Ambassador reflects on tech collaboration and security as Estonia term concludes

TALLINN — As his five-year tenure as the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Estonia comes to an end, Ross Allen reflected on the deep geopolitical and technological ties binding the two nations, shifting perspectives on defence investment, and his own unexpected foray into Estonian publishing. Speaking on the FOMO Observer

From Estonia to Silicon Valley and back: Why a veteran tech investor made a bet on Estonia

From Estonia to Silicon Valley and back: Why a veteran tech investor made a bet on Estonia

TALLINN - In 1992, Silicon Valley tech investor Andrew Thompson arrived in the newly liberated capital of Estonia carrying bags packed with boots, clothes, and tinned food. The shops in Tallinn were entirely empty. The Soviet occupation had left the Baltic nation flat on its back financially. Thirty years later, Thompson

Estonian startups bring home awards from Deep Tech Atelier

Estonian startups bring home awards from Deep Tech Atelier

RIGA — Estonian deeptech companies secured victories at the Deep Tech Atelier 2026 pitching competition, capturing top category awards and prominent corporate prizes at the Baltic region's flagship deep-tech event. The conference, which concluded this week, drew more than 2,300 registered participants representing 69 countries. The annual

The TOP15 of Latitude59 Pitching Competition

The TOP15 of Latitude59 Pitching Competition

The competition drew 465 startup applications from 53 countries across five continents. These were the 14 best teams that pitched at the semi-final event on Friday evening: Energy and Environment Granarium A spin-out from the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Granarium is tackling grid volatility caused by