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Athlete Kreete Verlin sets new 100m hurdles PB in Tartu
https://news.err.ee/1609723800/athlete-kreete-verlin-sets-new-100m-hurdles-pb-in-tartu
Published: June 17, 2025 11:43
Kreete Verlin won the women's 100-meter hurdles with a new personal best of 13.11 at the Estonian athletics cup competition held on Sunday at Tartu's Tamme Stadium.
Estonia to introduce AI-model in high schools this fall
https://news.err.ee/1609723875/estonia-to-introduce-ai-model-in-high-schools-this-fall
Published: June 17, 2025 11:14
Starting this fall, the state will introduce an artificial intelligence model in upper secondary school classes aimed at supporting learning without providing students with ready-made answers. However, the exact model has not yet been developed and the…
Mental health and behavioral disorder diagnoses on the rise in Estonia
Published: June 17, 2025 10:46
In 2024, psychiatrists in Estonia registered 4 percent more mental health and behavioral disorder diagnoses during outpatient visits than the year before, with the biggest increase recorded among children under 15, according to figures from the National…
Katrina Lehis takes European women's épée silver
https://news.err.ee/1609723797/katrina-lehis-takes-european-women-s-p-e-silver
Published: June 17, 2025 10:18
Estonian fencer Katrina Lehis was runner-up in the European Fencing Championships final in Genoa, Italy, losing by a very narrow 9–8 margin in the final bout to Aizanat Murtazayeva (neutral flag).
Tallinn green lights Krulli Quarter development
https://news.err.ee/1609723917/tallinn-green-lights-krulli-quarter-development
Published: June 17, 2025 09:46
The Tallinn city government has approved the detailed plan for the Krulli Quarter in Põhja-Tallinn, giving the green light to redevelop the historic industrial area of the Franz Krull machine factory.
Estonia did not improve its international competitiveness ranking last year
Published: June 17, 2025 09:23
The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne has once again published its annual international competitiveness assessment. Estonia placed 33rd out of 69 countries, the same position as last year. However, Latvia and Lithuania…
Heiko Rannula's Legia Warsaw Polish basketball league finals now tied at 2-2
Published: June 17, 2025 08:51
Estonian national basketball team coach Heiko Rannula's Legia Warsaw suffered a 77–71 home loss against Start Lublin in the fourth game of the Polish league (PKL) final series Monday evening, tying things at two all in matches.
Tallinn to build temporary bike path through Kopli freight yard
https://news.err.ee/1609723764/tallinn-to-build-temporary-bike-path-through-kopli-freight-yard
Published: June 17, 2025 07:49
The City of Tallinn is planning to build a temporary multiuse path — or light traffic path — through the Kopli freight yard area to connect Põhja-Tallinn's Telliskivi and Krulli Quarter. The first phase of work is slated for completion next fall.
Supreme Court drops women's family planning survey case fine
https://news.err.ee/1609723758/supreme-court-drops-women-s-family-planning-survey-case-fine
Published: June 17, 2025 07:16
The Supreme Court has opted not to hear a Data Protection Inspectorate's (AKI) appeal over the striking down of a fine on a think tank which had obtained the data of women across Estonia for a survey nearly two years ago.
New climate law would allow far bigger emissions by 2040
https://news.err.ee/1609723785/new-climate-law-would-allow-far-bigger-emissions-by-2040
Published: June 17, 2025 06:53
The Ministry of Climate Affairs hopes to present the new draft Climate Act to the public in early July. According to the plan, greenhouse gas emissions in 2030 should be lower than what was proposed in the draft law completed last fall. However, by 2040,…
Eesti 200 to vote against Reform's 'pre-election populism' on kindergarten fees
Published: June 17, 2025 06:22
Eesti 200 has said it will vote against its coalition partner Reform's policy of abolishing kindergarten fees in Tallinn, calling it "populism" ahead of this October's local elections.
Riigikogu committee chair: Best for Ukraine if Israel overthrows Iran regime
Published: June 17, 2025 05:43
While the Israel-Iran conflict which reached a new degree of intensity from last Friday may mean Russia's ongoing Ukraine war will receive less media attention, Ukraine might actually benefit from this new conflict, Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee…
Estonian president: Two-state solution best solution amid Israel strikes on Iran
Published: June 17, 2025 05:07
A two-state solution is the best way to resolve the ongoing Israel-Gaza crisis, whose solution can only be diplomatic, President Alar Karis said Monday, adding this is the official Estonian line on the issue.
Basketball player Matthias Tass currently a free agent despite Belgian titles
Published: June 17, 2025 05:02
Estonian national team basketball player Matthias Tass is searching for a new club after winning two Belgian domestic league titles in a row.
Mark Lajal rises to career-high ATP ranking of 168th
https://news.err.ee/1609722696/mark-lajal-rises-to-career-high-atp-ranking-of-168th
Published: June 16, 2025 14:11
Tennis player Mark Lajal has ascended to a career-high 168th in the freshly released Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) rankings.
Estonia's mobile voting delayed by auditing concerns
https://news.err.ee/1609723092/estonia-s-mobile-voting-delayed-by-auditing-concerns
Published: June 16, 2025 14:09
Concerns about how voting by mobile can be audited saw the National Electoral Committee last week narrowly vote down plans to introduce m-voting this autumn at the local elections.
Turkey's top air display team to give Victory Day show over Pärnu beach
Published: June 16, 2025 13:38
The Turkish Air Force's aerobatics display team is to put on a spectacle in the skies above Pärnu next Monday afternoon, as part of Estonia's Victory Day (Võidupüha) celebrations.
Ministry: ECJ ruling shows Estonia on the right track in wolf population policy
Published: June 16, 2025 13:16
A European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling last Thursday vindicates Estonia's current approach to wolf conservation and culling.
Researchers: It takes a good scientific idea and a decade to qualify for EU funding
Published: June 16, 2025 12:50
The European Research Council (ERC) awards substantial project funding to researchers each year, and to date, several dozen Estonian scientists have brought an ERC grant home. At a conference held in Tartu, researchers who have already received the grant…
President's beekeeper: Rose Garden honey has a unique taste
https://news.err.ee/1609722918/president-s-beekeeper-rose-garden-honey-has-a-unique-taste
Published: June 16, 2025 12:13
Hannes Praks, the beekeeper at the Presidential Palace garden, said on the morning show "Terevisioon" that the president's bees made it through the winter so well that one colony actually became two. The honey from the bees in the Kadriorg Palace garden…
Estonian fencer Sten Priinits ninth in European champs in Genoa
https://news.err.ee/1609722666/estonian-fencer-sten-priinits-ninth-in-european-champs-in-genoa
Published: June 16, 2025 11:46
Fencer Sten Priinits finished in ninth place in the men's épée individual tournament at the European Fencing Championships in Genoa, Italy, after losing in the round of 16 to local competitor Andrea Santarelli.
Disc golfer Kristin Lätt second in Minnesota DGPT stage
https://news.err.ee/1609722663/disc-golfer-kristin-latt-second-in-minnesota-dgpt-stage
Published: June 16, 2025 11:12
Double disc golf world champion Kristin Lätt fought back to take second place at the recent Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) Preserve Championship held in Clearwater, Minnesota.
Estonia among 13 EU countries calling for response to GNSS interference
Published: June 16, 2025 10:42
Estonia and 12 other European Union member states are calling on the European Commission to respond to interference with Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) by Russia and Belarus across the bloc.
All ministers except prime minister running in local elections
https://news.err.ee/1609722885/all-ministers-except-prime-minister-running-in-local-elections
Published: June 16, 2025 10:21
All of Estonia's government ministers, with the exception of Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform), will stand in the local elections in October.
Former finance minister ordered to pay close to €5,000 for political ad
Published: June 16, 2025 09:45
Former Finance Minister Mart Võrklaev, who appeared in a Škoda commercial, received a directive on Friday from the Political Parties Financing Surveillance Committee (ERJK) requiring him to pay €4,983.50 to AS Rohe Auto for what was deemed a political…
Tallest diving tower in the Baltics opens in south Estonia
https://news.err.ee/1609722795/tallest-diving-tower-in-the-baltics-opens-in-south-estonia
Published: June 16, 2025 09:18
Tõrva unveiled the tallest diving tower in the Baltics on Saturday with the grand opening of the Lion Tower on the shore of Lake Vanamõisa. Replacing the town's iconic old platform, the new structure rises 14 meters high and promises a safer, more exciting…
Infrastructure minister Kuldar Leis joins the Reform Party
https://news.err.ee/1609722660/infrastructure-minister-kuldar-leis-joins-the-reform-party
Published: June 16, 2025 08:41
Minister of Infrastructure Kuldar Leis has joined the Reform Party.
Researcher: Japan shifting its European focus from west to east
https://news.err.ee/1609719942/researcher-japan-shifting-its-european-focus-from-west-to-east
Published: June 16, 2025 08:25
Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Japan has shifted its focus away from Western Europe to the east and Scandinavia, says Bart Gaens, Japan chair at the International Center for Defense and Security (ICDS) in Tallinn.
Politico: Baltic states, Poland preparing hospitals for war
https://news.err.ee/1609722708/politico-baltic-states-poland-preparing-hospitals-for-war
Published: June 16, 2025 07:55
Countries on NATO's eastern flank are upgrading their facilities and drawing up plans to prepare their hospitals for war, Politico Europe reports.
EIS head: Aim to render foundation more client-friendly
https://news.err.ee/1609722699/eis-head-aim-to-render-foundation-more-client-friendly
Published: June 16, 2025 07:23
Ursel Velve, who took office as chair of the board of the Business and Innovation Agency (EIS) in early May, said the supervisory board expects the foundation to become more customer-friendly. She noted that the foundation is currently identifying…
Henri Drell's strong performance not enough to stop Tenerife' semifinal exit
Published: June 16, 2025 06:59
Estonian national basketball team player Henri Drell's club La Laguna Tenerife lost their third La Liga ACB semifinal 94–87 against Valencia, who took a clean sweep of matches 3-0 to reach the Spanish top league's final.
Ukrainian drone operators train Estonia's Defense League in cutting-edge tactics
Published: June 16, 2025 06:26
Drone operators from Ukraine have started training Estonia's volunteer Defense League (Kaitseliit) in a course now in its third week.
ISS suspects Estonian citizen of trying to join a terrorist organization
Published: June 16, 2025 05:57
The Internal Security Service (ISS) suspects an Estonian citizen of attempting to join a terrorist organization in Lebanon, the 18-year-old man is in custody, Postimees reports.
Week of events spotlighting Estonia's 100,000 military reservists kicks off
Published: June 16, 2025 05:21
Reservists week started on Sunday, aiming to highlight the role and importance of Estonia's over 100,000 people who serve in the military reserve.
Transitioning to teaching only in Estonian has had unexpected results
https://news.err.ee/1609722567/transitioning-to-teaching-only-in-estonian-has-had-unexpected-results
Published: June 16, 2025 05:11
At the end of the first academic year of the transition, it unexpectedly became clear that schools would have to start calculating the language of instruction for basic school graduates who had previously studied in Russian.
Center Party to take 'Out of the Deadlock' slogan to local elections
https://news.err.ee/1609722228/center-party-to-take-out-of-the-deadlock-slogan-to-local-elections
Published: June 15, 2025 11:01
According to the Center Party, both local governments and the Estonian state are at a standstill, which is why the party will head into this fall's local elections under the slogan "Out of the Deadlock," the party's press representative announced.
Meelis Oidsalu: Moderate provocation more effective than screeching
https://news.err.ee/1609722210/meelis-oidsalu-moderate-provocation-more-effective-than-screeching
Published: June 15, 2025 09:33
The question of overcompensation and excessive sharpness almost always arises in provocative art and political activism — and all too often, that criticism serves merely as a standard tactic to silence the artist or activist, finds Meelis Oidsalu in his…
Raimond Kaljulaid: Estonia must call for Ukraine to be invited into NATO
Published: June 15, 2025 08:04
Extending a formal invitation for Ukraine to join NATO must be Estonia's official position — not merely a vague expression of support for its membership. And even if we haven't said this so directly at the government level until now, the time to do so is…
Pippi Lotta Enok crowned US student champion, breaks Estonian record
https://news.err.ee/1609722165/pippi-lotta-enok-crowned-us-student-champion-breaks-estonian-record
Published: June 15, 2025 07:05
Estonian multi-event athlete Pippi Lotta Enok (Oklahoma) scored 6,285 points in the heptathlon at the U.S. collegiate championships, setting a new Estonian record and earning the NCAA title.
Gallery: Song and Dance Festival fire lit in Tartu County
https://news.err.ee/1609722156/gallery-song-and-dance-festival-fire-lit-in-tartu-county
Published: June 15, 2025 06:56
On Sunday morning, the flame for the XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Festival "Iseoma" was lit in the park of the Estonian National Museum in Tartu. The sunrise ceremony marked the beginning of an 18-day journey for the flame through Estonia's counties. It will…
Estonia quietly quitting its 100 percent renewable energy target
https://news.err.ee/1609722153/estonia-quietly-quitting-its-100-percent-renewable-energy-target
Published: June 15, 2025 06:45
Estonia has quietly abandoned its legally mandated goal of generating as much renewable electricity as the country consumes. While the official target for 2030 remains unchanged, in reality, it will not be met by the deadline — or in the foreseeable…
World's largest axe throwing center opens in Estonia
https://news.err.ee/1609722141/world-s-largest-axe-throwing-center-opens-in-estonia
Published: June 15, 2025 06:19
The world's largest axe throwing center was opened Saturday in Mäetaguse, Ida-Viru County, during the Estonian national championships. The construction of the facility was supported by the Just Transition Fund.
Summer swim season kicks off at more than 50 beaches across Estonia
https://news.err.ee/1609721856/summer-swim-season-kicks-off-at-more-than-50-beaches-across-estonia
Published: June 14, 2025 13:09
Estonia's official swim season is here. From June 1 through August 31, dozens of beaches across the country officially open for swimming are carefully maintained and regularly tested to ensure safe, enjoyable visits for everyone.
One-of-a-kind switcher locomotive arrives at new museum home in Haapsalu
Published: June 14, 2025 12:37
A unique new exhibit arrived at the Haapsalu Railway and Communications Museum on Friday — a one-of-a-kind MEV-1 switcher locomotive, which was transported to the coastal city from the rail depot in Pääsküla.
Cultural events saving Estonia's summer hotel market, says hotel director
Published: June 14, 2025 11:41
Europe's hotel market has yet to fully recover from the pandemic and war, but summer cultural and sporting events are bringing relief to Estonia's hotel sector, according to Radisson Collection Hotel and Palace Hotel CEO Ain Käpp.
Long waitlists persist as Tartu student dorms remain in high demand
https://news.err.ee/1609721787/long-waitlists-persist-as-tartu-student-dorms-remain-in-high-demand
Published: June 14, 2025 10:39
With admissions fast approaching, university students in Tartu are on the hunt for rental housing — whether in a dorm, where demand remains high, or on the broader rental market.
Kylie Minogue postpones Tallinn show due to illness
https://news.err.ee/1609721772/kylie-minogue-postpones-tallinn-show-due-to-illness
Published: June 14, 2025 08:34
Australian pop star Kylie Minogue, who was scheduled to perform at Unibet Arena in Tallinn on June 21, announced on social media that she is postponing the Tallinn concert and three other upcoming European tour dates after developing laryngitis.
Half of Estonia's feature films being shot abroad this year
https://news.err.ee/1609721751/half-of-estonia-s-feature-films-being-shot-abroad-this-year
Published: June 14, 2025 07:29
Estonia is producing six feature-length films this year. But with production costs lower in Latvia and Lithuania, half are being shot there instead, allowing filmmakers to tap into local cash rebate funds to stretch their budgets.
Interview: Groups from abroad cherish role in Estonian Song and Dance Festival
Published: June 14, 2025 06:01
In just a few weeks, a total of 41 choirs, 38 dance troupes and four wind ensembles from abroad will take part in the Estonian Song and Dance Festival, including ensembles from both within and outside diaspora communities. Eneli Vaasna, the festival's…
When everything external falls apart: Ukrainian artist opens new exhibition in Tartu
Published: June 14, 2025 05:21
This month, Ukrainian artist Viktoria Berezina's new solo exhibition "A Face Assembled from Noise" opens at the Tartu Art Museum (Tartmus). Berezina, who moved to Estonia in 2022 after spending time under occupation in her hometown Kherson, told ERR News…
Middle East analyst: Iran will move its nuclear program underground
https://news.err.ee/1609721406/middle-east-analyst-iran-will-move-its-nuclear-program-underground
Published: June 13, 2025 16:24
Following Israel's latest attack on Iran on Friday, Estonian Middle East analyst Hille Hanso says Iran will now continue developing on its nuclear program in secret. Security expert and Reform MP Eerik-Niiles Kross adds that Russia is currently unable to…
Baltic states to develop joint mass evacuation plans
https://news.err.ee/1609721370/baltic-states-to-develop-joint-mass-evacuation-plans
Published: June 13, 2025 15:56
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will strengthen regional cooperation in cross-border evacuations planning, developing joint mass evacuation plans, and ensuring the timely exchange of information, Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT reported on Friday.
More divorces, fewer marriages registered in Estonia in 2024
https://news.err.ee/1609721355/more-divorces-fewer-marriages-registered-in-estonia-in-2024
Published: June 13, 2025 15:21
Last year, a total of 6,361 marriages and 2,893 divorces were registered in Estonia — a 2 percent drop in marriages and a more than 9 percent increase in divorces, according to figures from Statistics Estonia.
Video: JĂĽrgen Klopp backs Ragnar Klavan's EJL presidency bid
https://news.err.ee/1609721346/video-jurgen-klopp-backs-ragnar-klavan-s-ejl-presidency-bid
Published: June 13, 2025 14:55
This week, Ragnar Klavan, who is aiming to become the next president of the Estonian Football Association (EJL), met with his former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp. Klopp said that while Estonia may not be the biggest footballing country in the world,…
Middle East expert: Iran faces a difficult situation against Israel
https://news.err.ee/1609721436/middle-east-expert-iran-faces-a-difficult-situation-against-israel
Published: June 13, 2025 14:52
According to Merili Arjakas, researcher at the Tallinn-based International Centre for Defense and Security (ICDS), Iran is in a difficult position against Israel, and has no allies in the region.
Number of deaths higher than births in Estonia this May
https://news.err.ee/1609721394/number-of-deaths-higher-than-births-in-estonia-this-may
Published: June 13, 2025 14:45
According to data provided by the Estonian Ministry of the Interior, 1,279 deaths were registered in the country this May, and only 784 births.
EDF colonel: Increased Russian drone strikes had minimal military impact
Published: June 13, 2025 14:35
Despite Russia having significantly stepped up drone strikes against Ukraine in recent weeks, there have been no major military effect as a result, said Col. Ants Kiviselg, head of the Estonian Defense Forces' intelligence center.
President approves Estonia's withdrawal from anti-personnel landmine convention
Published: June 13, 2025 14:30
President Alar Karis has given his approval to the bill regarding Estonia's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention banning the use of anti-personnel mines. In addition to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Finland have also begun the process of…
Tartu mayoral candidates campaign on health and safety
https://news.err.ee/1609721334/tartu-mayoral-candidates-campaign-on-health-and-safety
Published: June 13, 2025 14:25
Although only the Social Democratic Party and Isamaa have officially confirmed their mayoral candidates for Tartu, several other parties have already chosen their candidates. For the upcoming local elections, parties are focusing on Tartu's safety,…
Justice ministry defends prison hair dye policy citing safety, subculture risks
Published: June 13, 2025 13:48
The Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner has raised concerns over what it sees as discriminatory treatment in Estonian prisons, noting that women inmates have been allowed to dye their hair since 2017, while male inmates are not.
Eagle S officers suspected of telecomms interference, criminal mischief
Published: June 13, 2025 13:48
Senior officers of a tanker that broke undersea cables in the Gulf of Finland on Christmas Day are suspected of aggravated criminal mischief and aggravated interference with telecommunications, Finland's National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on…
Gallery: Aia Summer Street in Tallinn opened to the public Friday
https://news.err.ee/1609721373/gallery-aia-summer-street-in-tallinn-opened-to-the-public-friday
Published: June 13, 2025 13:36
Along the edge of the historic Old Town, the City of Tallinn is transforming Aia tänav into a green, vibrant public space for the summer, featuring trees, shrubs and dedicated areas for leisure and play.
Economist: Fallout from Israel strikes on Iran may include higher prices
Published: June 13, 2025 12:18
The situation after strikes by Israel on Iran overnight Thursday to Friday may so far primarily manifest for Europe as price rises driven by increasing energy and oil prices, Peeter Koppel, Head of Investments at Redgate Wealth.
84th anniversary of June deportations to be marked across Estonia
https://news.err.ee/1609721100/84th-anniversary-of-june-deportations-to-be-marked-across-estonia
Published: June 13, 2025 11:44
To mark the 84th anniversary of the Soviet Union deporting thousands of Estonians to Siberian prison camps, several events and ceremonies will be held in Tallinn and Tartu to honor the victims this weekend.
Schools athletes brave the pouring rain TV 10 finals opening day
https://news.err.ee/1609721064/schools-athletes-brave-the-pouring-rain-tv-10-finals-opening-day
Published: June 13, 2025 11:10
The final of this season's TV 10 "olĂĽmpiastart" series for top school athletes began at the Karksi-Nuia stadium in Viljandi County Thursday as young athletes braved the rain to compete.
As first car tax deadline nears, one-third of taxpayers still unpaid
https://news.err.ee/1609721151/as-first-car-tax-deadline-nears-one-third-of-taxpayers-still-unpaid
Published: June 13, 2025 10:48
Just days before the first installment deadline for Estonia's new motor vehicle tax, one-third of those liable have yet to pay. The Estonian Tax and Customs Board (MTA) is reminding affected vehicle owners that they have until Monday, June 16, to pay at…
Weight-loss, ADHD drug sales see sharp rise in Estonia
https://news.err.ee/1609721010/weight-loss-adhd-drug-sales-see-sharp-rise-in-estonia
Published: June 13, 2025 10:17
Estonian residents spent more on weight-loss drugs like Ozempic than any other medication last year, with one in every 50 people using them regularly, says the State Agency of Medicines. Likewise significantly up is the use of ADHD medications.
Henri Drell's Tenerife go down in Spanish champs second semifinal clash
Published: June 13, 2025 09:46
Estonian national basketball team small forward Henri Drell's La Laguna Tenerife, list their second Liga ACB. semifinal away to Valencia, 105–74. Drell himself put seven points on the scoreboard during that time.
New campaign highlights foreign workers' rights
https://news.err.ee/1609721046/new-campaign-highlights-foreign-workers-rights
Published: June 13, 2025 09:25
A new campaign aims to raise awareness among foreign workers about their rights and to encourage them to seek help when necessary. Foreign men most frequently turn to the support line for labor exploitation, data shows.
Tallinn deputy mayor: PM should focus on international profile, not city affairs
Published: June 13, 2025 08:49
Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) should focus on improving his foreign policy recognition and credibility rather than attacking the Tallinn mayor and interfering in city affairs, deputy mayor Madle Lippus (SDE) said.
Riigikogu committee chair doubts Iran has strength for war on Israel
https://news.err.ee/1609721082/riigikogu-committee-chair-doubts-iran-has-strength-for-war-on-israel
Published: June 13, 2025 08:46
Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee chair and MP Marko Mihkelson (Reform) doubts Iran has the strength or drive to launch a full-scale war in response to Israel's latest attacks, as the regime's survival is at risk. Security expert Rainer Saks says major…
Estonia's ambassador to Israel: Iran expected to launch retaliatory strikes
Published: June 13, 2025 08:45
A nationwide state of emergency has been declared in Israel following attacks on Iran on Friday morning, and retaliatory strikes from Iran are expected, said Estonia's ambassador to Israel, Veikko Kala.
Smartphone voting will not be available at Estonia's October local elections
Published: June 13, 2025 08:09
Voting via a smartphone app at this October's local elections in Estonia will not be possible, the state electoral committee (VVK) decided Thursday.
Tallinn libraries struggle with drunk visitors
https://news.err.ee/1609720986/tallinn-libraries-struggle-with-drunk-visitors
Published: June 13, 2025 07:44
Tallinn libraries have reported a blight of alcohol consumption on-site, and which sometimes disturbs other readers. Some librarians feel the issue should be dealt with by a legal amendment.
Belarus border migration crisis is a 'criminal business,' says Latvian border guard
Published: June 13, 2025 07:16
Last week, Estonia's Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) sent a second unit to assist on the Latvian-Belarusian border, after a surge in illegal crossings. ERR News spoke to Raimonds Kublickis, head of the Daugavpils Border Guard in Latvia, to find out…
Hope is sexier than fear, Polish parliament leader tells Riigikogu
https://news.err.ee/1609720080/hope-is-sexier-than-fear-polish-parliament-leader-tells-riigikogu
Published: June 13, 2025 06:25
The speaker of the Polish parliament Szymon Hołownia emphasised international cooperation and unity during a speech to the Riigikogu on Thursday. He encouraged politicians to sell hope, not fear.
Trail camera films South Estonia lynx-beaver encounter
https://news.err.ee/1609719987/trail-camera-films-south-estonia-lynx-beaver-encounter
Published: June 13, 2025 05:55
Another trail camera, this time in Viljandi County, captured a fascinating meeting between a lynx and a beaver, which ended happily enough for the latter, Maaleht reported.
Minister: At no point during no-confidence motion did I think about resigning
Published: June 13, 2025 05:37
Minister of Justice Liisa Pakosta (Eesti 200) has rejected claims made in a failed no-confidence motion filed by opposition parties, accusing her of mishandling a care home abuse case and misleading the public about a prison rental scheme for foreign…
Lihtsad uudised 13. juunil
https://news.err.ee/1609719420/lihtsad-uudised-13-juunil
Published: June 13, 2025 05:25
"Lihtsad uudised," meaning easy or simple news, is for anyone who wants to improve their Estonian language skills. You can listen to a selection of this week's top news stories by clicking on the player above, and read along from the text below.
Tartu residents called on to help urban hedgehogs thrive
https://news.err.ee/1609720299/tartu-residents-called-on-to-help-urban-hedgehogs-thrive
Published: June 12, 2025 17:25
A new awareness campaign in Estonia's second city aims to improve conditions for Tartu's urban hedgehog population, with campaign leader Katariina Kuusaru emphasizing the crucial role city residents can play.
Tallinn City Council fails to oust ruling coalition
https://news.err.ee/1609720671/tallinn-city-council-fails-to-oust-ruling-coalition
Published: June 12, 2025 16:56
The ruling coalition parties in Tallinn managed to hold firm during Thursday's session of Tallinn City Council. The council will reconvene for an extraordinary session in mid-July.
EU to channel more funds into strengthening Eastern border countries' defenses
Published: June 12, 2025 16:51
On Thursday, Vice-President of the European Commission Raffaele Fitto, responsible for cohesion policy and reforms visited the Koidula border crossing in south Estonia. Fitto confirmed that the EU intends to relax the rules on use of the European Regional…
Estonia to sign 5-year prisoner exchange deal with Sweden
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Published: June 12, 2025 16:40
The Estonian government has authorized Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Liisa-Ly Pakosta (Eesti 200) to sign a 5-year prisoner exchange agreement with Sweden. The agreement is due to be signed in Stockholm on June 18.
Estonia's Mark Lajal reaches Libéma Open last 8 after opponent withdraws
Published: June 12, 2025 16:23
Estonia's top men's tennis player Mark Lajal (ATP No. 195) has reached the quarter-finals of the ATP 250 Libéma Open in 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands after his opponent was forced to pull out of their last 16 clash.
Tallinn to create affordable housing plan by autumn
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Published: June 12, 2025 16:09
Tallinn wants to find a solution to the city's affordable housing policy with the private sector and develop a plan by the autumn. Real estate analyst Tõnu Toompark said most of the measures the city can implement have downsides.
Opposition's no-confidence motion against justice minister fails
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Published: June 12, 2025 16:00
The motion of no confidence initiated against Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Liisa-Ly Pakosta (Eesti 200) by the opposition has not been passed by the Riigikogu.
World Cleanup Day photo exhibition opens at foreign ministry
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Published: June 12, 2025 15:22
On Thursday, June 12, a new photo exhibition dedicated to World Cleanup Day was opened at the entrance hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The exhibition was opened by Undersecretary for Global Affairs Minna-Liina Lind.
Unclear whether online mathematics classes plan will continue
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Published: June 12, 2025 14:57
This spring, the Tallinn Education Department piloted a project in schools aimed at alleviating the shortage of mathematics teachers. Whether the project will continue in the same form this fall is still under discussion, but in Ida-Viru County, a similar…
First Rail Baltica platform opens in Tallinn as full build to begin in 2026
Published: June 12, 2025 14:21
The first section of Rail Baltica's Ülemiste Linda Terminal — a new platform — opened to passengers Thursday. The milestone marks visible progress on the international railway project, with full construction of the main line, scheduled for completion by…
Estonia to participate in UN Palestine conference despite US opposition
Published: June 12, 2025 13:55
Estonia plans to participate in next week's UN conference on Palestine, which will discuss a possible two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, despite opposition from the United States.
Amid shoplifting surge, supermarkets step up use of anti-theft devices
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Published: June 12, 2025 13:54
Supermarkets in Estonia are being targeted by increasingly brazen repeat shoplifters. This year, police have already registered more than 3,200 shoplifting incidents — 600 more than during the same period last year.
Lauri Läänemets: Saving the Reform Party, act two
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Published: June 12, 2025 13:28
Abolishing kindergarten fees in Tallinn is simply a decoy for the Reform Party, which wants to put the Social Democrats (SDE) in a bind, both in the capital and nationally, SDE chair Lauri Läänemets writes.
Tallinn city government punts kindergarten fee cut decision down the road to July
Published: June 12, 2025 12:49
The ruling Tallinn coalition parties have bought time for themselves by postponing to the second half of July a decision on inserting the abolition of kindergarten fees in the capital into an ongoing supplementary budget.
Estonian prison guards put to test in real-life scenario training
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Published: June 12, 2025 12:14
Prison guards tested their problem-solving skills at the Raadi military barracks near Tartu, rehearsing scenarios that officers encounter in their daily work, at a time when the service may need to hire new staff.
Interim CEO: IPO not happening in early 2025 but remains a priority for airBaltic
Published: June 12, 2025 12:13
In a wide-ranging interview, airBaltic's interim CEO Pauls Calitis opens up about stepping into the role after Martin Gauss's sudden departure, steering the airline through financial turbulence and the carrier's ongoing commitment to Tallinn as a key…
Four Estonian track and field athletes qualify for NCAA champs in the US
Published: June 12, 2025 11:41
A total of four Estonian track and field athletes have qualified for the prestigious National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) college league championships which are now underway.
Padel court operators thriving as racket sport booms in Estonia
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Published: June 12, 2025 10:43
Last week, the Estonian Padel Association was accepted as a member of the Estonian Olympic Committee (EOK). The tennis-like sport originating in Mexico is gaining popularity in Estonia as well, where court operators' businesses are thriving.
Estonian basketball coach Rannula's Legia Warsaw beat Lublin away in final series
Published: June 12, 2025 10:08
Legia Warsaw, the basketball sister team of the more well known football club, have now tied the Polish championship (PLK) final series at one apiece after beating Lublin Start 84–78 away.
Estonian PM: Human life has no value for Putin
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Published: June 12, 2025 09:25
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) said that President Vladimir Putin does not value human life after the number of Russian casualties in the Ukraine war reported passed one million on Thursday.
Japanese teens embrace Estonian language, culture ahead of Song Festival
Published: June 12, 2025 08:51
Japanese high schoolers Musubi Miyashita and Jiu Miura came to Estonia as exchange students after being captivated by the Song and Dance Festival. In just ten months, the two teens learned to speak Estonian — and will be singing in the Song Festival next…
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