The lack of funding for special care homes in Estonia has led to the closure of many of them, and around 2000 people are waiting for effective services, while the Ministry of Social Affairs calls for additional funding to alleviate the crisis. (translated)
European Council President António Costa emphasized that the European Union is increasing pressure on Russia until it ends its aggressions and truly commits to peace, and stressed the importance of including Ukraine, Moldova, and Western Balkan countries in the future of the union. (translated)
Ain Hanschmidt, the president of the Estonian Employers' Confederation, suggests that Estonia should take a cue from the United States in creating its economic environment, emphasizing the need to increase productivity and ambitions to achieve economic growth and an increase in the standard of living. (translated)
Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur resigned after a scandal where the country's defense investments center paid an Indian company a 60 million advance, receiving in return necessary ammunition for Ukraine. (translated)
The ongoing price war between fuel chains in the Estonian fuel market is causing daily and even multiple price changes, the impact of which is stronger due to local competition than the fluctuations in the world market. (translated)
The article discusses Russia's planned provocations against the Baltic states, drawing parallels to the year 1939, when the regimes of Hitler and Stalin accused Poland, Finland, and Estonia of false flag attacks. (translated)
The Estonian startup Better Medicine has developed artificial intelligence that helps Tartu University Hospital detect kidney cancer by identifying diseases that may go unnoticed by experienced radiologists, increasing detection sensitivity to 99.2%. (translated)
Estonia faces the possibility of having to repay the amount received from the European Financial Assistance, as the country intended to purchase munitions for Ukraine and partially used the funds received from the European Financial Assistance for this purpose, which is why the European Commission is currently investigating the situation and its legal consequences. (translated)
Liina Gross emphasizes that limited exposure to forestry leads to a decrease in knowledge and interest in the forest sector, which in turn makes it difficult to make responsible forestry decisions and endangers the future of Estonia's forestry. (translated)
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the temporary charge d'affaires of Russia to condemn the drone attack on Leipzig airport, for which German authorities hold Russia responsible. (translated)
American activist and women's rights advocate Gloria Steinem, who founded the Women's Action Alliance over 50 years ago, died at the age of 92 at her home in New York, surrounded by loved ones. (translated)
Patient personal and health data from the Estonian dental care information system was leaked, leading to the arrest of a suspect who had a previous connection to the system, and thanks to a prompt intervention, it was likely possible to prevent the wider dissemination of the data. (translated)
Drug policy observer Mart Kalvet emphasized in the radio program R2 Hommik! that for many addicts, consumption is an easier way of life, which is why it is important to offer them a safer way of living, while Estonia is considered a testing ground for the European drug market and there is a need to educate teachers and focus on harm reduction rather than mere punishment. (translated)
Mental health nurse Andra Õismaa notes that in Estonia, alcohol consumption is considered normal in everyday life, which is why the possible dangers and seriousness of addiction are often not recognized. (translated)
The climatic phenomenon El Niño will become very strong in the coming months, lasting until February, and its effects will also reach Estonia. (translated)
As a result of discussions about the illegal collection of data by the Estonian Health Data Centre (TEHIK) by the police and other officials without people's consent, a legislative amendment has been initiated to change the existing regulation and ensure better data protection practices. (translated)
Study: two-thirds of Estonian teachers are considering leaving their profession due to high workload and low pay affecting their motivation and well-being. (translated)
The police stopped a man from Estonia who downloaded hundreds of clinic patients' data, which led to an extensive data leak, but thanks to a quick response, it was possible to prevent the further spread of the data. (translated)
Estonian schools are experiencing financial difficulties in updating textbooks, as the learning resource support that has remained unchanged for decades does not cover the rising prices and needs, which is why there is a tendency to lean towards digital solutions, but the need for paper textbooks remains. (translated)
The NBA fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and lost their first-round draft pick over a player's violation of rules over five seasons, including the scheme involving Kawhi Leonard's sponsorship deals and the club's illegal income cultivation. (translated)
