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French company wants to film influencer reality show in Tartu Prison
The unused E-wing of Tartu Prison has attracted interest from French company HYPE, which wants to film a two-week live-streamed reality show there. The French-language series would feature French influencers with followings in the millions, Eesti...

Azerbaijan, Estonia discuss prospects for agricultural cooperation
Rome, June 30, AZERTAC During his visit to Italy, Majnun Mammadov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Agriculture, met with Hendrik Johannes Terras, Estonian Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture, on the sidelines of the 44th session of the FAO...

Azerbaijan, Estonia hold talks on agricultural cooperation prospects
While visiting Italy, Majnun Mammadov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Agriculture, met with Hendrik Johannes Terras, Estonia’s Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture, on the sidelines of the 44th FAO Ministerial Conference. The meeting focused on...

Young Horizons Industry reveals its latest selection
03/07/2025 - 24 projects from 16 countries will be presented at Warsaw’s international co-production forum for films and series targeting young audiences Young Horizons Industry has announced the official selection for its ninth edition, set to...

IShowSpeed IRL Europe Tour Part 2: Dates, locations, and how to catch the stream
Popular streamer IShowSpeed is gearing up for a Europe tour, promising high-energy IRL streams across multiple countries. Fans can expect the IShowSpeed live broadcasts to bring chaos to their screens. It will be filled with of IShowSpeed viral...

Tallinn two-Michelin-star restaurant owner: To be the best don't compromise
In an interview on ERR's "Vikerhommik," Sten Sarap, one of the owners of the restaurant 180° by Matthias Diether, which recently retained its two Michelin stars, said the key to running the best restaurant in Estonia is simple – don't compromise...

Tallinn mayor candidate: No three-way meeting with Michal and Kõlvart
Urmas Sõõrumaa, nominated by the Reform Party as its candidate for mayor of Tallinn, said he has not had a meeting where he, Center Party leader Mihhail Kõlvart and Reform Party leader Kristen Michal were all present at the same time. However, he...

Tallinn Central Market's new building postponed by a few years
Construction of the new building at Tallinn Central Market (Keskturg) has been postponed by at least a couple of years. For now, vendors are grappling with sluggish sales, as prolonged roadworks around the market have led to a drop in foot...

Contour3D’s hybrid duplex cuts build time and boosts energy efficiency
Secure your spot now for exclusive AM insights at our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online conference covering aerospace, space, and defense! Australian concrete 3D printing firm Contour3D has built a duplex in Sydney that combines large-scale...

The Tallinn question
As Russia’s aggression against Ukraine continues, the question of whether NATO and the EU would come to the aid of the Baltic states becomes increasingly important. With an increase in US rhetoric concerning a potential withdrawal, it is now more...

Israel to open embassy in Tallinn
During an official visit to Estonia on Wednesday, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced that Israel will open an embassy in Tallinn. On Wednesday, (July 2), Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met his Estonian counterpart Margus...

Estonia ships majority of recyclable paper waste to other countries
Estonia generates over 100,000 tons of paper and cardboard waste each year. Less than a tenth of that is recycled domestically, with the majority sent to Lithuania and Finland, as recycling is not economically viable for companies in Estonia. Due...

20-YO Estonian amateur makes history with Open Championship qualification
The 2025 Open Championship will kick off on July 17 at Royal Portrush. Twenty-year-old Estonian amateur golfer Richard Teder qualified for the prestigious tournament in dramatic fashion after shooting a phenomenal eagle during the final qualifying...

How Estonia could lead the EU’s push to become a startup superpower
Estonia, long hailed as Europe’s digital trailblazer, could hold the key to turning the EU’s latest startup strategy from lofty slogans into tangible success; but will Brussels let its most agile member state lead where it matters most – on...

Internal audit: Tallinn benches procurement tailored to specific products
A memo prepared by Tallinn's internal auditor's office highlights questionable practices in how the Environment and Public Works Department has planned and carried out public procurements for urban furniture and the rental and maintenance of...

Estonian peat industry after more lenient climate targets
Peat producers are hoping the new Climate-Resilient Economy Act will bring more lenient climate targets, which they believe would give companies the confidence to invest. According to the Ministry of Climate, percentage-based targets will be...

World War III will start with simultaneous Xi and Putin invasions taking the globe to the brink of Armageddon, warns NATO chief Mark Rutte
NATO chief Mark Rutte has chillingly warned that World War II will start with simultaneous invasions from Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. Secretary-general Rutte suggested the combined attacks from the Chinese and Russian leaders could trigger a...

Foreign minister: Estonia will have to borrow more to hike defense spending
In addition to using SAFE — the European Union's joint borrowing instrument for defense purposes — Estonia must also take out its own loan in order to raise defense spending above 5 percent of GDP, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said on...

Rainy June leaves South Estonian farmers in the lurch
An unusually rainy June has put farmers in Southern Estonia in a difficult position, as many fields have been damaged or completely ruined due to excessive moisture. Frequent rainfall has softened the ground, making it difficult to operate...

Four arrested in Estonia over US healthcare scam suspicions
The Washington Post reported that U.S. authorities have foiled a €8.5 billion healthcare fraud scheme. U.S. officials announced that, in cooperation with local law enforcement, four suspects were apprehended in Estonia. U.S. authorities uncovered...