CITY FOCUS | TALLIN
Viru Keskus Centre Photo : Paul Kuimet www . visittallinn . ee
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Restaurant Lendav Taldrik Photo : Paul Kuimet www . visittallinn . ee established long-lasting operations in the country and the Baltic capital is also known for being a beacon for upand-coming startups like taxi-hailing startup Taxify or tech firm Nortal .
This digital outlook has also enabled Tallinn to become a global heavyweight in cybersecurity . In 2017 , the country faced cyber-attacks that were widely regarded as the world ’ s first ‘ cyber war ’. But , by learning and gaining from the experience , Tallinn has now emerged as a powerhouse in cybersecurityrelated knowledge . Home to NATO
CCDCOE , Guardtime and Malwarebytes , the country seized the top spot in Europe and fifth position globally in the Global Cybersecurity Index this year . Not only is the capital technologicallysavvy , but it also has the talent and expertise to support it . The Estonian labour market is highly skilled , with 86 % of adults speaking at least one foreign language . According to the Human Capital Report , the Baltic nation is a success story when it comes to successful human capital potential maximisation , ranking 15th globally .
NOVEMBER 2018