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ISS Expelled a Man of Interest to the Russian Intelligence Services from the Country
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Published: June 6, 2025 10:34
The Estonian Internal Security Service (ISS) expelled a man from Estonia as a preventive measure against security threats. The man had been contacted by a Russian intelligence service.
JÜRI TOOMEPUU ⟩ The day that Putin falls...
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Published: June 5, 2025 15:31
Russia's aggression in Ukraine is not merely a military conflict – it is the last, desperate attempt of a war criminal, the autocratic dictator Vladimir Putin, to hold on to a throne that has begun to wobble beneath him, former politician and military…
Italy to deploy SAMP/T air defense system to Estonia this year
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Published: June 5, 2025 09:00
Ahead of the NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels on Thursday, Estonian Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur and his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto confirmed in a joint statement that Italy will deploy its SAMP/T air defense system to Estonia this…
KALEV STOICESCU ⟩ Could a disgraced Russia use its miracle missile to counterattack?
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Published: June 5, 2025 06:38
Ukraine dealt the aggressor an effective and devastating blow at five airfields, even in eastern Siberia, likely damaging dozens of extremely valuable aircraft. It no longer matters whether the estimated damage is two or seven billion euros or dollars.…
Agreement allowing Sweden to move 600 inmates here sent for govt coordination
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Published: June 4, 2025 14:38
The Estonian Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs have submitted a draft agreement on prison leasing between Estonia and Sweden for interministerial coordination within the government -- the agreement would allow Sweden to place up to 600 low-risk…
Estonia to withdraw from anti-personnel mines convention
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Published: June 4, 2025 14:08
The Estonian parliament on Wednesday passed a law to withdraw from the convention prohibiting the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel mines and requiring their destruction -- known as the Ottawa Convention -- due to the…
EDITORIAL ⟩ The rhinoceros may return*
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Published: June 3, 2025 13:47
It may happen that a few months before the local government elections, the ruling coalition in Tallinn will fall apart and a new one – a coalition of the Reform Party and the Center Party – will emerge. This assumption is supported by the cooperation of…
ERKKI KOORT ⟩ Russian intelligence and army fell through the floor
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Published: June 2, 2025 15:00
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) organized a spectacular and insanely destructive attack on the Russian Air Force. There is no doubt that Russian intelligence failed, but what should Estonia learn from this, Erkki Koort, security expert at Postimees…
New Estonian police unit deploys to assist at Latvia-Belarus border
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Published: June 2, 2025 13:39
As the migratory pressure on the Latvian-Belarusian border has not decreased, the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) on Monday sent a new team to assist the ESTPOL10 police mission there on a rotational basis.
MAARJA VAINO ⟩ There is a vague fear spreading in our society: if you speak too freely, you'll...
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Published: May 30, 2025 20:50
It is a somewhat strange experience when you realize that more and more people prefer not to talk about certain topics, or if they do, they speak in hints or in a subdued voice, cautiously glancing around, columnist Maarja Vaino writes.
Anchor-Damaged Estlink 2 Returns to Service Sooner Than Expected
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Published: May 30, 2025 13:07
The repair works on the Estlink 2 electricity interconnection, which began in May, are progressing faster than planned, and the date for returning the connection to the market has been moved forward from mid-July to June 25, Estonian transmission system…
Estonia Calls Off Buoy Discussions with Russia After Year of Failed Diplomacy
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Published: May 30, 2025 12:00
Estonia has decided to end talks with Russia regarding the Narva River navigation buoys, as despite efforts to reach an agreement with Russia on the location of the buoys, the contacts have not been successful.