Estonia boosts €12 million drone wall to counter eastern ...
1 day ago — The PPA says it aims to gain a comprehensive overview of drones flying along the eastern border and in major cities through the development of a drone wall, supported by nearly €12 million in government funding over the next three years. The authority plans to begin its project early next year, while seeking additional funding and awaiting ...
Estonia to agree to EC emissions target only if suitable ...
2 days ago — Source: Siim Lõvi /ERR. The government will agree on Thursday to Estonia's commitment to reduce CO2 emissions by 90 percent compared to 1990 levels by 2040. However, this commitment is conditional on the availability of the necessary technology for implementation. On Thursday, the government plans to approve Estonia's positions to be presented ...
ERR, Nordecon sign TV House construction contract live on air
2 days ago — This Tuesday, live on Terevisioon, Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR) board chair Erik Roose and Nordecon board member Tarmo Pohlak signed the construction contract for ERR's long-awaited new TV House. "There has been talk of building a new, unified complex since the founding of Estonian Public Broadcasting," Roose said.
Only EU, NATO citizens to keep voting rights under new bill
1 day ago — Under the new bill, only citizens from the European Union and NATO countries and stateless people – so-called gray passport holders – will retain the right. Anyone from another country will lose the right to cast a ballot. The Constitution Committee on Monday discussed two amendments. One was put forward by committee chairman Hendrik Terras ...
Estonian court denies expulsion of prisoner to Russia, citing ...
2 days ago — Estonian-Russian border. Source: Dmitri Fedotkin/ERR. Tartu Circuit Court denied the expulsion of a Russian citizen from Kohtla-Järve, currently incarcerated at Viru Prison, to Russia, citing the potential danger that he could be sent to the front lines in Ukraine. Arsen Esayan, 42, was convicted last year of physically abusing his domestic ...
Food and drink prices up almost 6 percent on year | News | ERR
1 day ago — Source: Priit Mürk/ERR. Over the last year, the price of food and drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, have risen by 5.8 percent in Estonia, according to the latest statistics. Swedbank is forecasting that price rises will increase to 4.3 percent next year. Due in large part to tax increases, food and drink prices have risen in Estonia.
Former mayor negotiating for new coalition in Narva
1 day ago — Katri Raik (SDE). Source: Ken Mürk/ERR. Social Democrat Katri Raik has begun negotiations in Narva with Mihhail Stalnuhhin and Center Party member Aleksei Jevgrafov in a bid to regain power in the city. "The old ruling faction in Narva has split into two parts – the so-called Mihhail Stalnuhhin wing and the so-called Aleksei Jevgrafov wing.