Culture Opinion Politics EDITORIAL ⟩ Stable State is Needed for Culture to Survive March 2, 2026 Rasmus Sild ♪ Listen 0:00 The cultural sector in Estonia faced significant challenges prior to the recent price increases. The coronavirus pandemic disproportionately impacted the country’s cultural landscape, which possesses a long…
Opinion Politics Technology Katri Raik: this trial would be absolutely meaningless March 2, 2026 Tarmo Kask ♪ Listen 0:00 Mayor of Narva Katri Raik expressed satisfaction with the Narva City Council’s decision to decline legal action against the state regarding monuments. Raik, who was unable to…
Culture Opinion OPINION ⟩ The Bach Sonata in Iron Stitching March 2, 2026 Martin Koppel ♪ Listen 0:00 The TARTu shop-gallery is currently hosting “Terasnoodid,” a metal installation by Joonatan Mäggi. The piece, titled “Terasnoodid,” weighs 353 kilograms and measures 28 meters in total length.…
Culture Opinion Politics EDITORIAL: Young Doctors, Come to the Island! March 2, 2026 Tarmo Kask ♪ Listen 0:00 The Saarte Hääl newspaper today primarily focuses on medical issues, recognizing the importance of access to medical care. One of the new specialists who has received a…
Opinion Politics World News Editorial ⟩ From Zero to One March 2, 2026 Kristjan Pold ♪ Listen 0:00 The Sakala system, which relies primarily on a tax base determined by individual registration, is increasingly viewed as outdated. The current model, largely based on a person’s…
Culture Opinion Society SAARE MAAKOND 2035 ⟩ What is missing from our plans? March 1, 2026 Helena Kallas Jaanika Tiitson, development officer for the Saaremaa County Council, notes that a fulfilling life often involves balance between health, work, family, and community engagement. While the Saare region and its…
Opinion World News 1990 ⟩The last column March 1, 2026 Jaan Taam ♪ Listen 0:00 The Viru Sõna newspaper reported in 1990 regarding concerns about an impending energy crisis and preparations for the upcoming winter. A headline from that year read “Brick…
Culture Opinion The Estonian Viking went to Denmark to sew trussets March 1, 2026 Martin Koppel ♪ Listen 0:00 Taavi Turk, author of the “My” series, traveled to Denmark to sew trussets for customer Ea Kertu Kalmus, Editor-in-Chief of the Saarte Hääle. Turk’s latest book, “My…
Opinion Sports World News DAY ANSWERER ⟩ Johanna Talihärm: My sport was a hit with ticket sales for the recent Olympics February 28, 2026 Kristjan Pold Johanna Talihärmast has been named the first Estonian sportswoman to join the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The appointment marks Talihärm as the third Estonian to serve on the IOC, following…
Opinion HILLAR LIPP ⟩ Reflection on small schools – let’s put ourselves in the situation of families February 27, 2026 Annika Vaher ♪ Listen 0:00 Hillar Lipp, a resident of Saare County, has been considering the ongoing debate surrounding the potential closure or continuation of small schools. In a recent statement, Lipp…