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Former president: Europe needs fundamental changes to rise to new security situation

In an interview with ERR, former President Toomas Hendrik Ilves said European leaders have yet to grasp the fundamental shift in relations with the United States and the emergence of [..]

Arnis Paršovs: Banks fail to implement measures against Smart-ID phishing

By Arnis Paršovs, cybersecurity researcher at the University of Tartu. Over the past six years, Estonians have lost millions to Smart-ID phishing scams. While victims are often blamed for being [..]

The role of capital markets in real estate financing: the Baltic perspective

By Mārtiņš Rozenbaums, Investment Banking Project Manager, Signet Bank. The real estate bond market has experienced rapid fluctuations over the past three years, from a decline in activity and uncertainty [..]

European tech investments: December signals that defined 2025

Every month, Zubr Capital presents a concise brief on how the European tech investment landscape is shifting. Each brief covers more than just deals, focusing on capital flows and looking [..]

Global equity markets in 2025: A pseudo roller coaster – how rough will the ride be in 2026?

By Kārlis Mārtiņš Gulbis, Investment Analyst at Signet Bank. 2025 turned out to be a paradoxical pseudo “roller coaster” ride that was more frightening than shocking. We were prepared for [..]

What the US national security strategy tells us about how Trump views the world

Andrew Gawthorpe, Leiden University The White House has released its national security strategy, a document put out by every US presidential administration in order to spell out its foreign policy [..]

Estonian MFA secretary general: Europe must take care of its own security

Foreign Ministry Secretary General Jonatan Vseviov said on “Ukraina stuudio” that the message delivered by every past U.S. president — that Europe must start taking responsibility for its own affairs [..]

November 2025: the new priorities of European tech investing

European technology investing can no longer be relegated to the continent’s economic sideline. New movement in the sector and regular activity over the past few years have made it one [..]

Skills, not diplomas: how Lithuania’s tech employers redefine what it takes to enter IT

The number of IT specialists in Lithuania has grown to 70,600 over the past year, but employers still face a shortage of more than 7,600 qualified workers. Technology companies are [..]

Demand for investment analysts is growing: the league of analysts is shaping a new generation of professionals

The first cohort of The League of Analysts, an international educational program by investment company Zubr Capital, has completed its course in Poland. The final defense of graduation projects took [..]

Toomas Hendrik Ilves: We cannot outsource our future

We cannot outsource our future. If we remain passive, others will absorb the talent and reap the rewards. But if we act, we will not only strengthen our university — [..]

AI in mobility and connected transport: hype, reality, and business value

Artificial intelligence is having a powerful impact on mobility, though not always in the ways the headlines promise. Behind the talk of automation and efficiency, many projects still hide unexpected [..]

Interview with Waze co-founder Uri Levine: the moment that sparked billion-dollar business

By Jonas Deveikis, LRT.lt. “The sale of Waze was a life-changing moment for me. But more importantly, it was life-changing for everyone in the company,” says Uri Levine, one of [..]

AI platforms compared: off-the-shelf vs. enterprise-customized solutions

By Vera Rayevskaya, Customer Success Director, IBA Lithuania. Artificial intelligence has evolved from an experimental innovation to a strategic necessity. Across industries, enterprises are integrating AI into operations, customer engagement, [..]

Carbon farming at a crossroads: Dr. Chiara de Notaris on Europe’s path toward certified carbon removals

By Viesturs Deksnis. As the European Commission moves forward with the implementation of the Carbon Removal and Carbon Farming (CRCF) Regulation, new methodologies for the certification of carbon farming removals [..]

September review: stability, strength & new trends in European tech investments

By Oleg Khusaenov, CEO & Founder of Zubr Capital. Each month, Zubr Capital shifts its focus from daily market activities to gain a macro view of Europe’s tech investment ecosystem. [..]

Rugilė Andziukevičiūtė-Buzė outlines the new age of mobility: electrification, AI, and digital transformation

By Viesturs Deksnis. As Europe races to fulfill its climate ambitions and reshape the transport sector, powerful new trends are emerging at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and regulation. Recently, [..]

Marketing in the age of AI search: why citations beat clicks

By Marija Abdelhalim, founder of COMMA PR agency. When Google switched on AI Overviews for more than a billion users, it sent a shockwave through search. Publishers saw traffic collapse [..]

Is IoT a security risk for businesses? Here’s how to implement smart technology safely

By Siarhei Fedarovich, Program/Project Manager at IBA Group. “Can someone really hack my fridge? Or spy on me through a smart camera?” If you’ve ever asked yourself that – you’re [..]

The intersection of AI and cybersecurity: leveraging AI for threat detection and response

By Siarhei Fedarovich, Program/Project Manager at IBA Group, PMI-ACP and Julia Kanaikina, Head of Delivery, Cybersecurity services at IBA Group, PMP certified. As cyber threats grow in complexity, AI is [..]

What makes Vilnius – Vilnius? Interview with chief architect of the Lithuanian capital

By Jonas Deveikis, LRT.lt. In an interview with LRT.lt, the chief architect of Vilnius, Laura Kairienė, discusses what should be done with residential districts and why the urbanisation of the [..]

The digital trust paradox: how to balance personalization with data protection

By Aleš Hojka, Managing Director at IBA CZ and IBA Slovakia. Cloud services and artificial intelligence have already become the foundation for modern businesses. But now we are stepping into [..]

The European Union introduces a general sustainability reporting requirement for companies

By journalist Ain Alvela, an editor at TööstusEST. The European Union plans a major overhaul of the current corporate sustainability reporting system (ESG – Environmental, Social, Governance), expanding the range [..]

AI in the workplace: how artificial intelligence is changing the corporate landscape

By Aleš Hojka, Managing Director at IBA CZ and IBA Slovakia. Artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a crucial part of modern world of business. Nevertheless, now we clearly can see a [..]

Not only fleet management. How modern telematics powers asset tracking

By Marija Abdelhalim, Chief Marketing Officer, SEAL Group. Imagine running a construction enterprise with its own small fuel station out in a remote part of the site. One day, the [..]

Mobile operators should be allowed to play a more active role in protecting residents from fraudsters, says Bite Latvija

Taking into account the growing risks of fraud, Latvia’s existing regulation should be improved to allow mobile operators to play a more active role in protecting residents against fraudulent text [..]

The digital transition in the Baltic states is progressing with difficulty, with rural areas presenting the greatest challenge

By journalist Ain Alvela. Artificial intelligence, or AI, has recently become an integral part of our daily lives. Initially used mainly for entertainment, AI is now increasingly making its way [..]

Atlas Aerospace unveils tactical drone alternative to DJI Mavic amid rising demand for European defense tech

By Viesturs Deksnis. For the first time, Riga hosted the international Drone Summit 2025, a landmark event uniting global leaders in unmanned aerial systems to explore the future of drone [..]

Business in a time of change: how automation becomes a growth strategy

Have you ever looked at your operating costs and thought, “We’re squeezing every drop we can. What else is left?” For many transport-heavy or reliant businesses, that moment has already [..]

Latvian IT industry should focus more on service exports – Accenture

The Latvian information technology (IT) industry should place greater emphasis on exporting services and engaging with global markets, as many companies remain overly reliant on domestic public contracts, Ivo Almanis, [..]

Diplomat: Israel-Iran developments are not conflict or crisis, but war

The conflict which has broken out between Israel and Iran is clearly a war, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General Jonatan Vseviov said, and is unpredictable and concerning for the [..]

Estonia’s maritime sector gaining momentum – country aiming to attract large-scale shipbuilding projects

Article by journalist Ain Alvela. Estonia is making a bold push at the national level to strengthen its image as a maritime nation. The goal is to bring a share [..]

Expert: Ukraine’s drone strikes impact Russia’s longer-term strategic planning

Sunday’s drone strike by Ukraine on Russian airfields hosting strategic bombers most of all affects the longer-term strategic planning by Russia’s general staff, security expert Rainer Saks said. Speaking to [..]

Economist discusses ways of boosting Latvia’s economic growth

During the past decade, investments in Latvia have amounted to 22.6% of gross domestic product, but increasing the volume and reducing the price could boost Latvia’s economic growth by at [..]

Air Baltic secures investor, but postpones stock market debut

By journalist Ain Alvela. After announcing the plans to raise capital through a stock market listing and secure a strategic investor last year, the future of Air Baltic is still [..]

St. Thomas Cathedral: A Living Legacy of Dhaka’s History

By Rezaul Amin, a Bangladeshi journalist and social entrepreneur. Nestled in the heart of Dhaka, St. Thomas Cathedral Church is more than just a place of worship—it’s a landmark that [..]

Toni Cerkez: Events in Bosnia and Herzegovina and why should Estonia care

Toni Cerkez, lecturer at the Tallinn University School of Governance, Law and Society. As the EU grapples with growing instability at its periphery, Estonia has strong reasons to pay closer [..]

For 34 days now, Russia has been openly refusing to cease fire – address by the President

Dear Ukrainians! All day today, recovery efforts have been ongoing in Sumy following yesterday’s Russian ballistic missile strike – the rubble is being cleared. Nearly forty of the injured remain [..]

Client alert: Lithuanian Competition Council intensifies scrutiny of defence sector

Article by Monika Mališauskaitė-Vaupšienė, Partner at Sorainen & Danas Šniutė, Associate at Sorainen. With Lithuania’s defence budget increasing, the Lithuanian Competition Council (LCC) has identified the defence sector as one [..]

Soil and climate change: How healthy soil can help us combat a real and dangerous phenomenon

To some European citizens, soil may look like mud or a dry patch of earth. Still, it is a complex ecosystem containing minerals, organic matter, and many living organisms that [..]

General Hodges pushes for completion of Rail Baltica to strengthen military mobility in the Baltic

Article authored by Viesturs Deksnis. The Baltic Sea region has been facing a series of growing challenges that highlight its geopolitical significance and the urgent need for enhanced security measures. [..]

A historic event is approaching – the Baltic States are breaking free from Russia’s electricity grid

By journalist Ain Alvela. On February 9, the Baltic States will disconnect their electricity grid from the Russian and Belarusian networks and join Europe’s unified energy system. This means that [..]

EBRD expects record investments in Lithuania this year

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested a record EUR 233 million in Lithuania in 2024, and it plans to maintain or even increase the level of investments [..]

Will cancelled airBaltic flights influence passenger loyalty, Latvia’s economy?

By journalist Inga Karlinska. The Latvian flag carrier airBaltic recently announced that it is cancelling 4,670 flights this summer. This has affected 67,160 passengers who, because of this decision, are [..]

Bank expert: Enough competition in Latvia’s banking sector

There is sufficient competition in the banking sector in Latvia, but it would not be proper to claim that it will not expand, LETA was told by the board chairman [..]

Price and Tax Increases to Cost Estonians Hundreds of Euros in 2025

By journalist Ain Alvela. The coming year brings several new tax increases in Estonia as price increases show no signs of slowing down. At the same time the government placed [..]

Jānis Bergs: We’ve put our foot into the door of the United States, and now we must open it more widely

Article authored by Viesturs Deksnis. One of Latvia’s largest business delegations visited the United States last autumn, led by Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs. A wide range of businesspeople participated, seeking [..]

One hundred years of solitude

By Janis Taukacs, Sorainen partner. A new TV series based on the famous book by Gabriel Garcia Marquez has appeared on Netflix. What does this have to do with taxes? [..]

“MONK ECHO” – an Innovative Guitar Pedal, which breaks the traditional boundaries

Article authored by Viesturs Deksnis. The recent winners of the Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA) competition “Idea Cup 2024,” Toms Lazdovskis and Matīss Tazāns, creators of the “MONK ECHO” [..]

State support for companies has to be considered carefully says Madis Müller

Global trends indicate that state support for some types of investment may also be needed for some sectors in Estonia said Governor of Eesti Pank Madis Müller at a seminar [..]

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