February 20, 2025: The Future of Defence Technology: Revolutionising Regional Capabilities
On February 20-21 in Stockholm, Techarena 2025 will gather +12,000 business leaders, founders, investors, and decision-makers to explore and discuss global trends, emerging technologies, the startup ecosystem, and the future of industries. Ticket holders will have access to an insightful panel discussion on the future of DefenceTech. Moderated by Ms Kadri Tammai, Regional Director of NATO DIANA, the panel will feature the Minister of Economy and Industry of Estonia, Mr Erkki Keldo, Head of Strategy and Portfolio at Saab Surveillance, Mr Hampus Delin, and Deputy Chief Sales Officer at Milrem Robotics, Mr Stefan Behre.
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Originally published on 6 Feb
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The marine environment surveys are an integral part of the process of preparing an offshore wind farm for the construction phase and, at a later stage, its operation in accordance with the developed environmental standards. In the area of the planned Baltic West wind farm, which comprises four licenses, comprehensive survey works are performed by the Polish company MEWO, using specialized survey vessels and an aircraft.
The range of activities carried out includes both surveys of the elements of inanimate nature and extensive monitoring of living organisms. The works are performed in the Baltic West area, another offshore wind farm being developed by ORLEN Neptun as part of phase II of offshore wind energy development. The project, with a planned capacity of about 4.1 GW, will enable the future supply of clean electricity to more than 5 million households in Poland.
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Originally published on 6 May
The Estonian applied research center and national metrology institute Metrosert is establishing a nearly €7 million drone technology laboratory in Tallinn. The lab will focus on testing the radar visibility of devices and systems, as well as their resilience to electromagnetic interference.
The electromagnetic compatibility and radar cross-section (EMC/RCS) laboratory will be built as part of Metrosert’s new drone technologies testing centre in Haabersti, scheduled to become operational in spring 2027.
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Originally published on 5 May
Consid continues its international expansion in Poland. Following its establishment in Warsaw, the company is now opening a new office in Gdańsk – one of Central Europe’s fastest-growing technology regions. The expansion strengthens Consid’s presence in Poland and creates new opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange between Sweden and the rapidly growing tech ecosystem around the Baltic Sea.
Gdańsk, together with Gdynia and Sopot in the so-called Tricity region, has in recent years developed into a strong hub for technology, innovation and engineering expertise. The area is home to several technical universities, a vibrant start-up environment and a growing community of developers and digital specialists.
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Originally published on 4 May
April brought favourable conditions to Estonian consumers and marked the second consecutive month of declining electricity prices. Thanks to sunnier weather and warmer temperatures, the average electricity price in April settled at 5.4 cents per kilowatt-hour, roughly 11.4% lower than in March and more than a quarter lower than in April of the previous year. The last time April was cheaper was in 2021, when the monthly average price stood at 4.4 cents per kilowatt-hour.
The reasons behind the lower prices are clear. Warmer weather reduced heating demand and, as a result, overall electricity consumption. Solar and wind generation increased significantly across the region, bringing a large volume of low-cost electricity to the market. This, in turn, reduced more expensive fossil-based generation. Additional support came from the ongoing Latvian hydropower high season, which helped displace higher-cost fossil-based generation assets.
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Originally published on 5 May
On 28 April 2026, elections were held for the leadership of the Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum (BSRYF), selecting a new Chair, members of the Committee of Youth Representatives (CYR), and youth organisations to join the Steering Group. The newly elected representatives will serve a one-year term beginning on 1 July 2026.
The BSRYF is a regional platform that enables young people aged 16–29 to engage in political dialogue and contribute to decision-making across the Baltic Sea Region. It brings together youth representatives from across the region to strengthen cooperation, exchange perspectives, and ensure that young people’s voices are reflected in regional policy discussions, including within the framework of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS).
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Originally published on 5 May
Lithuanian Airports (LTOU) have announced that on May 3rd, air carrier airBaltic started direct regular flights between Vilnius and Zurich. The airline’s flights to Switzerland’s largest airport will be operated two times a week in May, and three times a week for the rest of the aviation summer season.
“A wider choice of flights to Zurich means more flexibility for passengers and even more convenient connectivity to one of Europe’s most important financial and aviation centres. Such routes strengthen Lithuania’s relations with international partners, provide more opportunities for business, and open air gates to the farthest corners of the world for passengers,” says Roderikas Žiobakas, Vice-Minister of Transport and Communications.
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Originally published on 4 May
Reduciner, a deep tech startup originating from VTT, is commercialising a novel high-temperature technology that enables industrial companies to turn captured carbon dioxide (CO2) into usable fuel and valuable industrial raw materials. The company raised EUR 3.6 million in its first funding round, consisting of equity funding from Voima Ventures, Lifeline Ventures, and Mikko Kodisoja Foundation. In addition, VTT has transferred the underlying user rights to the technology and IP as an in-kind investment to the newly established company.
Reduciner’s technology involves a proprietary thermochemical process that efficiently converts CO₂ into carbon monoxide (CO), using renewable electricity and biogenic carbon. The innovation allows indirect electrification of combustion processes, enabling large-scale production of sustainable fuels and chemicals and a significant reduction of industrial carbon dioxide emissions globally. Since CO is already compatible with existing industrial systems, the solution allows companies to reduce emissions without costly infrastructure changes.
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Originally published on 5 May
On 28–29 April 2026, Chairwoman of the Baltic Sea States Sub regional Co operation (BSSSC) and Chair of the Vidzeme Planning Region, Inese Suija Markova, took part in the EU Local Dialogue in Olsztyn, Poland, where she delivered a keynote address on behalf of BSSSC at the Interreg Europe REGIO SILIENCE conference.
Reflecting on two intensive days of discussions, she emphasised the need to fundamentally change how Europe views and supports its Eastern Border regions. In her speech, Inese Suija‑Markova highlighted that it is time to abandon the long‑standing narrative portraying these regions as lagging, poor or incapable peripheries.
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Originally published on 30 Apr
The first of the 89 concrete elements that will make up the future Fehmarnbelt tunnel between Denmark and Germany is now on its way to the immersion point off the coast near Rødbyhavn on the Danish island of Lolland.
The 217-metre-long and 73,500-tonne concrete element left the work harbour of the tunnel factory at 9 pm on 4 May 2026. In preparation of the immersion, the contractors added a further 4,500 tonnes of ballast concrete to ensure the element is heavy enough to sink to the seabed. Now the just over two-kilometre journey to the immersion point off the future tunnel portal has just begun.
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Originally published on 4 May
The OSAO Education Consortium has signed an agreement with the Dutch company Holthausen Clean Technologies for the delivery of Finland’s first fuel-cell-powered semi-trailer tractor to be deployed in road transport. The vehicle is scheduled for delivery in August–September 2026.
The procurement is part of the joint VISIOK project between OSAO, the University of Oulu, and Oulu University of Applied Sciences, which aims to develop learning and research environments aligned with the green transition and to strengthen the role of vocational education, in particular in the adoption of new technologies. “This is not just about purchasing a vehicle, but a significant step toward building new expertise and sustainable logistics in Oulu. The hydrogen truck is a significant part of the region’s hydrogen ecosystem and brings a completely new kind of learning and testing platform to Finland,” says Project Manager Marjaana Komi.
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Originally published on 4 May