Liina Joller-Vahter
@liinajoller.bsky.social
Passionate about managing innovation. Economist and entrepreneur. Supporting science-backed startups as mentor and angel.
University of Tartu, Estonia.
...getting aquainted with Bluesky, will be posting about innovative solutions in Baltics and Scandinavia
University of Tartu, Estonia.
...getting aquainted with Bluesky, will be posting about innovative solutions in Baltics and Scandinavia
Reposted by Liina Joller-Vahter
"Europe is trying to get on the global rare-earths map.
The Estonian city of Narva, once a textiles hub for the Russian Empire, is now host to Europe’s biggest production plant for the kinds of rare-earth magnets needed in EVs and wind turbines. "
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
The Estonian city of Narva, once a textiles hub for the Russian Empire, is now host to Europe’s biggest production plant for the kinds of rare-earth magnets needed in EVs and wind turbines. "
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
New Rare-Earths Plant in Europe Shows How Tough Breaking China’s Grip Will Be
The Estonian factory marks a big boost to the continent’s production but is only a start to satisfying soaring demand.
www.wsj.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:55 PM
"Europe is trying to get on the global rare-earths map.
The Estonian city of Narva, once a textiles hub for the Russian Empire, is now host to Europe’s biggest production plant for the kinds of rare-earth magnets needed in EVs and wind turbines. "
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
The Estonian city of Narva, once a textiles hub for the Russian Empire, is now host to Europe’s biggest production plant for the kinds of rare-earth magnets needed in EVs and wind turbines. "
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
From now on, if you visit NY then find the street that connects the city with Estonia ...
NYC's 34th Street block to be named for longtime Estonian diplomat
A block of Manhattan's 34th Street will be renamed Ernst Jaakson Way next week, honoring the diplomat in exile key to preserving Estonian sovereignty during Soviet rule.
news.err.ee
November 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
From now on, if you visit NY then find the street that connects the city with Estonia ...
Reposted by Liina Joller-Vahter
Ernst Jaakson served in Estonia's foreign service for more than 79 years, from 1919 to 1998, news.err.ee/1609854870/n...
NYC's 34th Street block to be named for longtime Estonian diplomat
A block of Manhattan's 34th Street will be renamed Ernst Jaakson Way next week, honoring the diplomat in exile key to preserving Estonian sovereignty during Soviet rule.
news.err.ee
November 12, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Ernst Jaakson served in Estonia's foreign service for more than 79 years, from 1919 to 1998, news.err.ee/1609854870/n...
Platforms, everybody talks about them.. With my PhD student Kaire Valge and her co-supervisor Maaja Vadi we wrote an article on how the spread of platform logic is taking over different sectors. We tried to grasp it's core in Estonian, perhaps there will be follow up too www.sirp.ee/digimaailma-...
October 7, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Platforms, everybody talks about them.. With my PhD student Kaire Valge and her co-supervisor Maaja Vadi we wrote an article on how the spread of platform logic is taking over different sectors. We tried to grasp it's core in Estonian, perhaps there will be follow up too www.sirp.ee/digimaailma-...
For touring inspiration...
The 'Nordic' escape you didn't know existed
With Swedish farmhouses, Viking churches and €4 fika, Estonia feels profoundly Nordic, without the eye-watering price tag.
bbc.com
September 21, 2025 at 9:28 AM
For touring inspiration...
Nature is the place where we get our energy from...
Bog walking: Exploring Estonia's otherworldly wild landscapes
Once feared as homes to spirits, Estonia's bogs cover a fifth of the country and are vital to its culture and ecology. Today, travellers can explore them on guided bog-shoe treks.
www.bbc.com
September 6, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Nature is the place where we get our energy from...
It is a nice place to live and work before retirement as well, especially for academic scholars and startuppers 🏛🌍
Estonia emerges as the world’s best retirement destination
Estonia has been named the world’s best place to retire – outpacing 136 countries in a global ranking that highlights safety and healthcare.
estonianworld.com
August 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It is a nice place to live and work before retirement as well, especially for academic scholars and startuppers 🏛🌍
It's nearly 10% of the population singing together...
Estonia’s 2025 Song Celebration unites 130,000 voices in Tallinn
Estonia’s Song Celebration returns on 5 July, uniting thousands beneath Tallinn’s iconic Song Arch in a powerful cultural tradition.
estonianworld.com
July 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
It's nearly 10% of the population singing together...
Vote for Estonia :)
May 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Vote for Estonia :)
Did you know that Skype was developed in Estonia? Aside from the pioneering technology at that time, the whole Estonian startup community would not be as vibrant as it is today without Skype's legacy...
Skype's legacy much more than just free internet and video calls
Estonian-founded Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) tech firm Skype will leave a lasting legacy as the first of many tech startups, not just in Estonia but worldwide, "Aktuaalne kaamera" reported.
news.err.ee
May 13, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Did you know that Skype was developed in Estonia? Aside from the pioneering technology at that time, the whole Estonian startup community would not be as vibrant as it is today without Skype's legacy...
Recent report about trends and prospects related to Estonian science landscape... I'd be glad to connect for collaboration with the University of Tartu.
Estonian Research Council Releases Comprehensive "Estonian Research 2025" Overview - Estonian Research Council
The Estonian Research Council is pleased to announce the publication of Estonian Research 2025. This comprehensive collection provides an in-depth...
etag.ee
March 27, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Recent report about trends and prospects related to Estonian science landscape... I'd be glad to connect for collaboration with the University of Tartu.