AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEstonia’s Defence Shake-Up: Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur resigned after scrutiny over a €70m EU-funded Ukraine artillery shells deal tied to an Indian-linked firm, with Estonia disputing contracts and facing possible budget exposure. Court and Procurement Fallout: The Defence Investments Centre (RKIK) says it has problematic contracts and is taking two more suppliers to court over payment and delivery issues, following earlier problems with the Datasel deal. Regional Security Pressure: Estonia’s defence leadership is also reacting to the wider war environment, as NATO-linked readiness and training priorities remain under strain across Europe. Economy Watch: Luminor economist Lenno Uusküla says Estonia’s growth is up, led by manufacturing, agriculture and construction, while real estate and parts of information/communication drag. Climate Update: A new study finds Estonia’s warming is about 1.5 times faster than the global average, with fewer cold spells and more hot days and heatwaves. Business & Services: Omniva/Eesti Post is set for sale via a sealed-bid auction starting at €52m, while Levira appointed Tõnu Grünberg as CEO to strengthen crisis communications infrastructure. Everyday Life: Estonia’s fuel prices are swinging daily amid a local price war between chains.
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