In Moldova, a quiet revolution in education is underway as Estonian digital expertise helps move school exams from paper to screen, causing excitement from students and concern among parents, writes Marian Männi.
In Moldova, a quiet revolution in education is underway as Estonian digital expertise helps move school exams from paper to screen, causing excitement from students and concern among parents, writes Marian Männi.
A new exhibition telling the story of how one of Europe's largest steel plants, Azovstal in Mariupol, became a symbol of Ukrainian resistance in the spring of 2022, has opened in Tallinn's Krulli Quarter.
A new exhibition telling the story of how one of Europe's largest steel plants, Azovstal in Mariupol, became a symbol of Ukrainian resistance in the spring of 2022, has opened in Tallinn's Krulli Quarter.
Public testing of a prototype mobile online voting app will take place in Estonia next week, giving users the chance to try out voting via smartphone and provide feedback on their experience.
Public testing of a prototype mobile online voting app will take place in Estonia next week, giving users the chance to try out voting via smartphone and provide feedback on their experience.
Estonia has opted for a significantly slower method of delivering emergency alerts compared to many other EU and global countries. While the approach does offer certain advantages over faster alternatives, the government is exploring new options that could allow for quicker dissemination of emergency warnings.
Estonia has opted for a significantly slower method of delivering emergency alerts compared to many other EU and global countries. While the approach does offer certain advantages over faster alternatives, the government is exploring new options that could allow for quicker dissemination of emergency warnings.
Poland's Minister of Foreign Affairs Radoslaw Sikorski said he was "shocked" by the behavior of shadow fleet vessels linked to Russia and the lack of accountability if a crisis occurs in the Baltic Sea.
Poland's Minister of Foreign Affairs Radoslaw Sikorski said he was "shocked" by the behavior of shadow fleet vessels linked to Russia and the lack of accountability if a crisis occurs in the Baltic Sea.
Ukraine brought its Delta battlefield management system, along with various drones, to Estonia for the large-scale military exercise Siil, demonstrating that the era of yesterday's warfare is over.
Ukraine brought its Delta battlefield management system, along with various drones, to Estonia for the large-scale military exercise Siil, demonstrating that the era of yesterday's warfare is over.
Although the shortage of family doctors in Estonia is a well-known fact, until now, no research had been conducted into the reasons behind it. On Thursday, Marta Velgan, who works as a family doctor herself, defended her doctoral thesis on the topic at the University of Tartu.
Although the shortage of family doctors in Estonia is a well-known fact, until now, no research had been conducted into the reasons behind it. On Thursday, Marta Velgan, who works as a family doctor herself, defended her doctoral thesis on the topic at the University of Tartu.
Speaking on ETV show "Aktuaalne kaamera," chief of the Estonian Defense Forces' (EDF) Headquarters Maj. Gen. Vahur Karus said Estonia has no plans to board "Jaguar," a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker that did not obey orders. Maj. Gen. Karus also said Tuesday's incident was the first time the Russian Air Force has adopted an active defensive posture in relation to a "shadow fleet" vessel.
Speaking on ETV show "Aktuaalne kaamera," chief of the Estonian Defense Forces' (EDF) Headquarters Maj. Gen. Vahur Karus said Estonia has no plans to board "Jaguar," a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker that did not obey orders. Maj. Gen. Karus also said Tuesday's incident was the first time the Russian Air Force has adopted an active defensive posture in relation to a "shadow fleet" vessel.
Tallinn Administrative Court dismissed a complaint filed by the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church (EKÕK) regarding a decision excluding them from receiving state support, arguing that the Estonian state is not obligated to support a church whose leaders' actions pose a security threat.
Tallinn Administrative Court dismissed a complaint filed by the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church (EKÕK) regarding a decision excluding them from receiving state support, arguing that the Estonian state is not obligated to support a church whose leaders' actions pose a security threat.
On the initiative of the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Estonia, the largest convoy yet, comprising of 34 vehicles, is ready to set off from Estonia to Ukraine. Two additional truckloads of medical supplies will also be sent for Ukrainian hospitals.
On the initiative of the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Estonia, the largest convoy yet, comprising of 34 vehicles, is ready to set off from Estonia to Ukraine. Two additional truckloads of medical supplies will also be sent for Ukrainian hospitals.
While Finland moves to raise the age limit for reservists to 65, Estonia currently has no plans to change its own existing limit of 60.
While Finland moves to raise the age limit for reservists to 65, Estonia currently has no plans to change its own existing limit of 60.
Employers will have more flexibility to hire foreign specialists after the government agreed to create new exemptions for wages and skills.
Employers will have more flexibility to hire foreign specialists after the government agreed to create new exemptions for wages and skills.
For the first time, emergency sirens in 22 urban areas across Estonia were activated Wednesday as part of a nationwide test of the country's public warning system. However, only 72 percent of the sirens sounded — and 10 percent of those with a delay — and were quieter overall than expected, the Ministry of the Interior said Thursday.
For the first time, emergency sirens in 22 urban areas across Estonia were activated Wednesday as part of a nationwide test of the country's public warning system. However, only 72 percent of the sirens sounded — and 10 percent of those with a delay — and were quieter overall than expected, the Ministry of the Interior said Thursday.
Children born in the summer and spring tend to be heavier than their peers once they reach school age, with larger chest circumferences, broader shoulders and wider hips, according to a study by Estonian researchers. However, the seasonal effect on body measurements appears only among children born into less well-off families.
Children born in the summer and spring tend to be heavier than their peers once they reach school age, with larger chest circumferences, broader shoulders and wider hips, according to a study by Estonian researchers. However, the seasonal effect on body measurements appears only among children born into less well-off families.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) said a Russian fighter jet's incursion into Estonian airspace on Tuesday (May 13) was to "protect" a shadow fleet vessel escorted out of Estonia's exclusive economic zone by the Navy. However, the Defense Forces have been more cautious in their comments.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) said a Russian fighter jet's incursion into Estonian airspace on Tuesday (May 13) was to "protect" a shadow fleet vessel escorted out of Estonia's exclusive economic zone by the Navy. However, the Defense Forces have been more cautious in their comments.
In the first quarter of this year, there were 64,200 unemployed people in Estonia — the highest figure in the past 12 years, according to data from Statistics Estonia. The unemployment rate stood at 8.6 percent, while the employment rate was 67.4 percent.
In the first quarter of this year, there were 64,200 unemployed people in Estonia — the highest figure in the past 12 years, according to data from Statistics Estonia. The unemployment rate stood at 8.6 percent, while the employment rate was 67.4 percent.
The Estonian Navy escorted a Gabonese-flagged tanker named "Jaguar" out of Estonia's economic waters in the Baltic Sea on Tuesday (May 13). The operation involved Estonian Navy ships, a helicopter and aircraft.
The Estonian Navy escorted a Gabonese-flagged tanker named "Jaguar" out of Estonia's economic waters in the Baltic Sea on Tuesday (May 13). The operation involved Estonian Navy ships, a helicopter and aircraft.
On Wednesday, May 14, sirens sounded across Estonia as the public warning system EE-ALARM was activated for the first time to see what issues may arise should a real crisis occur. One of the main problems identified was that only two thirds of the sirens were sounded on time. The rest were either delayed or not activated at all.
On Wednesday, May 14, sirens sounded across Estonia as the public warning system EE-ALARM was activated for the first time to see what issues may arise should a real crisis occur. One of the main problems identified was that only two thirds of the sirens were sounded on time. The rest were either delayed or not activated at all.
A Russian fighter jet flew in Estonia's airspace without permission on Tuesday (May 13) evening to protect a Russian "shadow fleet" vessel being escorted by the Estonian Navy.
A Russian fighter jet flew in Estonia's airspace without permission on Tuesday (May 13) evening to protect a Russian "shadow fleet" vessel being escorted by the Estonian Navy.
Some of Estonia's natural sacred sites have been in use since the time when people believed in supernatural forces. Others were established or adopted after the rise of scientific worldviews and the spread of national romantic literature, an Estonian folklore researcher points out.
Some of Estonia's natural sacred sites have been in use since the time when people believed in supernatural forces. Others were established or adopted after the rise of scientific worldviews and the spread of national romantic literature, an Estonian folklore researcher points out.
