Culture Technology World News Money (does not) smell. In Estonia, a toilet opened for 70,000 euros February 16, 2023 Jaan Taam An outdoor toilet facility with accommodations for individuals with special needs and babywearing equipment has been operating daily in the Tihtre sports park in Tartu since February. The facility, utilized…
World News The weather conditions will worsen in the afternoon February 5, 2023 Jaan Taam A low pressure area is expanding over Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea on Sunday afternoon, bringing with it snow, wind, surface moisture, and slipperiness. A photo shows snowdrifts on the…
Society Technology World News Of the 3,700 people who took part in the screening, 20 patients with lung cancer were referred for treatment, who had no idea of their illness January 25, 2023 Jaan Taam Lung cancer is the second most common cancer globally, following prostate cancer in men and breast cancer in women. In Estonia, over 800 new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed…
Business & Economy Technology World News The latest quick statistics show how companies are coping with the crisis January 20, 2023 Jaan Taam Statistics Estonia regularly publishes quick statistics on companies based on tax returns. Interactive graphs on turnover and labor costs provide a picture of which areas are growing, falling or returning…
Business & Economy Technology World News The Koiva River rose above the banks in the Garkalne Parish January 2, 2023 Jaan Taam The Kok River in Garkalne, Latvia, rose above its banks on Monday, according to reports from the Ādaži municipality. The flooding occurred at the Garkalne Olympic Center. The water level…
World News HEAR ⟩ The regime-critical song was released by the band Pussy Riot December 25, 2022 Jaan Taam On Christmas Day, the Russian punk band Pussy Riot released a new anti-regime song, “Mama, Don’t Watch TV,” which criticizes President Putin and the war he initiated, as well as…
Technology World News Police caught three drunk drivers December 23, 2022 Jaan Taam The Estonian Police arrested three drivers last night who were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. According to police reports to BNS, all three individuals were operating…
Politics Technology World News Eva Kaili, a European deputy, was detained in Belgium December 22, 2022 Jaan Taam Greek European Parliament member Eva Kaili was detained in Belgium on Thursday in connection with corruption charges. Prosecutors announced the detention, which occurred alongside three other suspects earlier in December.…
Sports Technology World News LOCAL VIEW ⟩ The strike of Vilnius bus drivers hit a painful spot December 20, 2022 Jaan Taam The Vilnius public transport strike, which began on Tuesday, has revealed significant operational challenges for the city. The strike, initiated by workers, is a rare event in Vilnius, typically resulting…
Culture Technology World News Johanna-Maria Lehtme’s first flight in Ukraine: I packed my bags and flew to Kyiv December 19, 2022 Jaan Taam Johanna-Maria Lehtme was recently elected as the Year’s Citizen of Estonia. Lehtme serves as the director of the Slava Ukraine NGO. During her selection, she discussed a variety of topics,…