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Kristen Michal, the Estonian leader at the sharp edge of Nato
A hawkish voice on Russia, Estonia’s 50-year-old prime minister has ramped up his nation’s defence spending, hoping to lead by example as Europe adjusts to a more hostile age.
Design-led dining spots to visit this May – from a fire station-turned-ale house in Auckland to Marseille’s latest retro-futurist opening
As warmer weather welcomes us back outdoors, here are our picks of where to dine this month.
Students were asked to imagine the future Louis Kahn Centre – their designs spoke to the architect’s enduring legacy
Inviting students to imagine the future Louis Kahn Centre has produced work that explores light, landscape and material — without freezing Kahn’s legacy in time.
How driverless taxis and remote-controlled cars have shifted into Estonia’s fast lane
Estonia’s transport sector is gaining ground. Here are three firms moving the global-mobility debate.
Estonia’s “summer capital” is the coolest European beach escape you’ve never heard of
As southern Europe sizzles under record-breaking temperatures, travellers are steering north. Estonia’s seaside gem, Pärnu, offers golden sands, a rich spa culture and stylish charm – without the crowds or scorching heat.
Exercise Hedgehog: Enter the multinational war game designed to ready against Russian aggression
Nato troops come together with the Estonian Defence Force to execute a series of large-scale defence drills amid rising concerns over the vulnerability of the Baltic region.
Culture
Why Parisians want a taste of Sweden, a radio station building a global neighbourhood and a spin around Rome’s brand-new vinyl shop.
Design awards 2021, part 1
Our first ever Design Awards are here, honouring the year’s 50 most thoughtfully made objects and buildings.
Power ahead
UN secretary-general António Guterres discusses finding optimism amid global turbulence, tackling diplomatic "spoilers" and his vision for reforming the world's most important multilateral institution.
Find peace in a pod
In busy open-plan offices, quiet spaces are essential. Enter an Estonian manufacturer with plenty to shout about.
