Heiki Ahonen and other freedom fighters stood against Soviet repressions, spreading forbidden materials and informing the world about occupied Estonia, while also being targets of the KGB. (translated)
Vassili Otškalenko, sentenced to life in prison 35 years ago for the rape and murder of a minor, expresses a desire to be freed, acknowledging that his thoughts about life have changed in prison, but the attitude of people towards him frightens him. (translated)
Elon Musk was awarded the Order of Freedom by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for protecting lives and freedom, as his satellite internet service Starlink significantly supported the Ukrainian army during the conflict with Russia. (translated)
Mari-Liis Jakobson emphasizes that free science is essential for society so that scientists can pose uncomfortable questions and seek the truth without political or moral pressures, and that academic freedom should be protected even in democratic countries where scientists increasingly feel threatened. (translated)
Katja Novak writes in her article about how the people of Ukraine, despite the war and unexpected dangers, continue to protest and stand up for their freedom, while sharing warm memories of their roots and beloved homeland, which is linked to family traditions and inheritance. (translated)
Helilooja Rein Rannap shared memories of Estonia's declaration of independence on the 35th anniversary of its restoration, emphasizing his joy that he was able to help Estonians remember the efforts made for freedom with his song lyrics. (translated)
Lauri Hussar emphasized in his speech commemorating the restoration of independence that freedom is not a given and calls for responsibility in preserving Estonian culture and language, reminding us how important faith and unity as one nation is, just as it was done 35 years ago when the Estonian flag was raised in a free country. (translated)
Tarmo Miilits emphasizes in his opinion article that valuing and maintaining Estonia's freedom is a daily effort, an important part of which is a sense of responsibility and caring for the country, and he calls for greater dialogue and understanding between different opinions. (translated)
In Latvia, a dispute has erupted over the funding of non-governmental organizations, as Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has failed to clarify the purposes of spending the money within a month, and several organization leaders accuse the government of restricting academic freedom and violating democratic principles, while the distribution of money is uneven and many organizations are left without support. (translated)
The Moscow court has issued an order for the arrest of Boris Nemtsov's daughter, Zhanna Nemtsova, due to her connection to the Boris Nemtsov Freedom Fund, which has been declared an "undesirable organization" by Russia. (translated)
Russia has declared Telegram founder Pavel Durov as internationally wanted on charges of terrorism, while Durov has had several confrontations with Russian authorities regarding internet freedoms and attempts to block his messaging application. (translated)
Berliinis Pride-paraadi ajal rahvamassi rünnanud 21-aastane Liibanoni juurtega Saksamaa kodanik Abdul Ballout, kes oli hiljuti süüdistatud vägivallaakti kavandamises, on tekitanud sakslaste seas segadust oma vabaduses viibimise tõttu, resulting in one death and 29 injuries during the attack on a memorial event for the Stonewall protests. #Berliin #PrideParaad #LGBTQ
Artiklis hoiatab Märt Meesak Eesti väike-hiinastumise suuna eest, rõhutades, et meie süsteem muutub sarnaseks KGB-le, kus riigikapitalismi ja nähtamatu kontrolli tõttu ohustatakse individualismi ja vabadusi. #riigikapitalism #Eesti #ideoloogia
Ukraina ja Eesti vahelisel NATO tippkohtumisel Ankaras saavutatud droonidiili peamisteks vaidluskohtadeks oli küsimus, kas Eestil on kohustus osta Ukrainalt pakutavat varustust või vabadus valida kaitseväe vajadustele vastav soositud varustus. #Ukraina #droonidiilid #NATO
Ukraina vastupanuvõimet ei tohi võtta iseenesestmõistetavana. Ukraina vajab ulatuslikku toetust, et suuta jätkata tervishoiutöötajatele palkade maksmist ja hoida oma elektrivõrk tervena. Ukraina ei kaitse ainult enda, vaid ka meie vabadust.
Me ei tohi pidada Ukraina vastupanuvõimet iseenesestmõistetavaks. Ukraina vajab ulatuslikku toetust, et me suudaksime jätkata tervishoiutöötajate palkade maksmist ja hoida nende elektrivõrku tervena. Ukraina ei kaitse ainult iseennast, vaid ka meie vabadust.
Rootsi valitsus eraldas Ukraina taastamiseks üle 126 miljoni euro, et toetada Maailmapanga uut kriisimehhanismi, rõhutades Ukraina vastupanuvõimekuse ja vabaduse kaitsmise tähtsust. #Ukraina #Toetamine #Rootsi
Kanadas Torontos toimunud salsafestivalil toimunud tulistamises hukkus kaks inimest ja viis sai vigastada, samas kui ründaja on endiselt vabaduses. #Toronto #tulistamine #salsafestival
Artiklis rõhutatakse vabaduse tähtsust Eesti ja Ameerika Ühendriikide ajaloo ja poliitilise filosoofia kontekstis, tuues esile, kuidas mõlema rahva vabaduse soov ja võit impeeriumide rõhumise vastu on loonud tugeva alianssi, mille aluseks on üksteise mõistmine ja ühtekuuluvus väärtustes. #vabadus #demokraatia #EestiVabariik
61-aastane Armas Vaalma seisis Haapsalu kohtus süüdistatuna lapsporno omamises, mille tõttu kohalikud elanikud avaldasid muret, et sellised inimesed ei peaks olema vabaduses, arvestades, et Vaalma on juba teist korda seaduse väärteo eest vastutusele võetud. #lapsporno #Haapsalu #kohtumenetlus
