Estonian Police: Electric scooter sales must be curbed

The state plans to review regulations for the lightest vehicles, and among the changes is a ban on children under the age of ten from using electric scooters, writes ERR News. Electric scooters have been a problem since they first appeared on the...

Estonian police believe sale of powerful electric scooters should be curbed

The state plans to revise rules for light vehicles, including a proposal to ban e-scooter use by children under 10 and limit sales of overpowered models. Electric scooters have been problematic since first they appeared on city streets. While...

CSC: Digital twins advance Arctic and Baltic sea ice research and climate adaptation

The Arctic area is one of the hot spots of climate change. The Nordic Cryosphere Digital Twin (NOCOS DT) project developed sea ice research tools tailored to the unique conditions of the Nordic, Baltic and Arctic regions, and contributed to the...

Stop destruction of Himalayas, potential desertification of Gangetic plain, compensate Himalayan states for climate control, carbon capture etc.: Former Civil Servants

1. Anita Agnihotri IAS (Retd.) Former Secretary, Department of Social Justice Empowerment, GoI 2. Anand Arni RAS (Retd.) Former Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, GoI 3. Aruna Bagchee IAS (Retd.) Former Joint Secretary, Ministry of Mines, GoI...

Alar Karis: Estonia's economic challenges mirror those of the wealthier nations

Estonia is not a low-wage country, and should compare itself with Germany and the Nordics, and not with previous economic incarnations of itself, President Alar Karis said. Estonia's economic challenges today resemble those of wealthier nations,...

Rep. Don Bacon highlights Day of the Deployed and Estonian ties in latest posts

Rep. Don Bacon, who represents Nebraska’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of tweets on November 1, 2025, highlighting his support for American service members and sharing personal updates.On the morning of November 1, Bacon...

Estonian Defence Forces Commander: Hysteria about war is doing a disservice

The Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Andrus Merilo, has stated that there is too much and frequent hysterical news about the war in Estonia, but there is little constructive, informative debate about the current...

Estonia’s 2035 energy plan in front of the Parliament

The government has submitted the National Energy and Climate Plan (ENMAK 2035) to the local Parliament, the Riigikogu for debate. Its three main goals are energy security, national competitiveness and a market-led shift to a clean-energy economy....

Tarvo Valker: The fading away of Estonian nature conservation

Estonia's nature conservation policy is increasingly being shaped by the short-term interests of the forestry industry rather than by science-based recommendations from conservation experts, writes Tarvo Valker. Recently, it came to light that...

Even minister unable to say when Estonia's wind energy reverse auctions will start

Although the coalition agreement promised a terrestrial wind auction in Q3, the deadline has passed with no sign of if or when it will actually happen. In August, the Ministry of Climate told ERR that the planned terrestrial wind power auction was...

Finland: corporate liability under scrutiny amid environmental and sanctions investigations

General context, key principles and hot topics 1 Identify the highest-profile corporate investigation under way in your country, describing and commenting on its most noteworthy aspects. The highest-profile investigation under way in Finland...

'Türkiye is a very important' and 'strong strategic partner,' says Estonian foreign minister

Margus Tsahkna says Estonia and Türkiye deepen cooperation in defense and security, backs Ankara’s regional role, and describes Gaza as a 'humanitarian catastrophe' 'Türkiye is 'one of the largest defense procurement partners' for Estonia, top...

Estonia Boosts Long-Range Power with Major South Korean Rocket System Deal

Estonia is significantly expanding its long-range artillery arsenal, confirming plans to acquire the powerful Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) from South Korea. The purchase, announced by the Ministry of Defence on Thursday, will...

Tartu Elektriteater to open new premises in heart of city

Tartu's only arthouse cinema, Elektriteater, is set to open a new hall in a building in Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats) on November 10. The new 42-seat cinema hall will be located in a building on the corner of Town Hall Square and Kompanii tänav...

Territorial Defense Forces – Increasing importance and future prospects within the Czech Armed Forces

With the changing security environment in Europe, dictated mainly by Russia's expansionist ambitions, European armies are once again focusing on conventional warfare on the continent against a technologically and numerically superior enemy that...

Estonian women's national team seal third place at Baltic Cup

The Estonian women's national football team beat the Faroe Islands 2-0 on Monday to claim third place in this year's Baltic Cup. Saku Sporting forward Emma Treiberg put Estonia ahead in the 26th minute, with Liselle Paltsi of FC Flora Tallinn...

Government greenlights slashing Estonia's gambling tax

Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) said the goal is to increase gambling tax revenue for the state. "The current plan is that while about €22 million is collected at the moment, if everything works and the forecasts hold, this...

President Radev Advocates for Strengthened Global Collaboration at Honorary Consuls Meeting

Bulgaria relies on the efforts of honorary consuls from all over the world to help forge new partnerships in the fields of economy, trade, innovation, education, and tourism, President Rumen Radev said in his meeting with the leadership of the...

Landowners will have to fight invasive plants in Estonia

The Estonian Ministry of Climate has submitted amendments to the Nature Conservation Act for consideration, and if approved, landowners will be obliged to control the spread of invasive plants, writes ERR News. Until now, the Nature Conservation...

Estonian expert: Family support vital for trans youth navigating change

Haldre, a gynecologist who leads the Ministry of Social Affairs' medical assessment committee for gender reassignment, said on ETV's "Hommik Anuga" that questions of gender identity have always existed. She noted there have always been those...