Laas Leivat: The war, spying – then and now - Estonian World Review
Journalists sometimes muse over the choice for “spy capital of Europe”. Any place that is easy for Russians spies to blend with the rest will attract representatives of other agencies. Over the years, Geneva has been singled out for Switzerland’s lax banking regulations and rigorous neutrality. New York is another for being the world’s financial capital and seat of the UN providing diplomatic cover for thousands. Vienna has been named for its closeness to the former Soviet Bloc and its lax regulations in regards to spying.
Source: eesti.ca