Technology OUR AREA ⟩ Estonian village, similar to an old sea wolf, who tells tall tales to grandchildren June 27, 2025 Liis Lepp Kjasmu, an Estonian village situated on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, appears at first glance to be a typical settlement. However, a closer examination reveals a rich history…
Technology Politician Kayri Karner arrested in drunken state at the cemetery: I was brought there by criminals in the trunk of the car(1) June 26, 2025 Liis Lepp Politician Kairi Käärner addressed the village assembly on Thursday evening following her arrest at the Tarvastu cemetery early on June 19. Käärner explained that local criminals transported her to the…
Sports Technology BLOG ⟩ Mark Jalaal fell from the second round of Wimbledon qualification competition June 25, 2025 Jaan Taam Mark Lajal, Estonia’s top tennis player ranked ATP 167, lost in the second round of the Wimbledon tournament to Luxembourg’s Chris Rodesch (ATP 163). The match resulted in a 1:6,…
Culture Video: Here is the meeting: a fox was walking on the streets June 24, 2025 Martin Koppel A nocturnal lynx was observed in Kiroveküla, a village near Tartu, on June 24th around midnight. A resident reported seeing the wild cat walking calmly down the street. The lynx…
Culture Politics World News Estonia expects from the NATO summit an agreement on increasing defense spending June 24, 2025 Tarmo Kask Estonian Prime Minister Kristin Mihkelson and Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that securing approval for the new NATO defense spending agreement is a top priority for Estonia at the upcoming…
Culture Politics How much will Mallika and Tomas Legrand’s wedding cost? “I never intend to spend that amount!” (2) June 21, 2025 Kristjan Pold Mallukas and Tomas Legrant will hold their wedding reception on Sunday. In a video released a few days prior, Mallukas stated that the budget allocated for the wedding is insufficient…
World News Professor Ülo Niinemets received a grant for advanced researcher from the European Research Council June 21, 2025 Jaan Taam The European Research Council (ERC) announced today the recipients of the Advanced Grant for the year, including Estonian scientist academician Ülo Niinemets, professor of plant breeding and plant biology at…
World News The budget deficit has decreased June 20, 2025 Jaan Taam Estonia’s budget deficit for 2025 is projected to reach 262 million euros, representing 0.6% of its gross domestic product, according to a report by rus.err. The information was released by…
Business & Economy Technology World News Rauko Sirkk, Deputy Commander of the Defence Forces, is retiring from service June 19, 2025 Jaan Taam Estonia’s Defense Forces Deputy Commander Major General Rõno Sirkk has resigned from military service after 32 years of service in the forces. The resignation is based on personal grounds, according…
Culture CALL FOR PARTICIPATION ⟩ The song and dance festival came to Valgamaa June 19, 2025 Martin Koppel A wildfire has spread across Estonia following the commencement of the 28th Song and Dance Festival “Iseoma.” The fire originated on June 15 in Tartu, the location of the festival,…