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Baltics
Estonia launches review to map gaps in children's mental healthcare
Estonia's Ministry of Social Affairs is commissioning an 11-month study to identify gaps in children's mental health services and design a better care pathway across health, education and social care.
ERR News · 40 min ago
Estonian commentator: switching to Estonian-language education is a matter of will, not ability
Estonian journalist Õnne Pillak criticizes Tallinn's city government for repeatedly delaying the transition to Estonian-language schooling, arguing children's education cannot wait for adults' excuses.
ERR (rus) · 2 h ago
Survey: Ida-Viru residents' real concerns go beyond politics — health, youth exodus, weak leadership
A large survey by University of Tartu sociologists of over 1,200 Ida-Viru residents found that mental health access, dental care shortages, youth emigration and fragile community leadership worry locals more than the political debates dominating headlines. Researchers urge decision-makers to address these underlying issues for the region's and Estonia's benefit.
ERR (rus) · 3 h ago
Tallinn Collects Reports to Fight Urban Rodents; Waste Mismanagement Called Key Factor
Tallinn's Põhja-Tallinn district is gathering residents' reports of rat and mouse sightings until mid-August to focus pest control measures. Officials say careless waste handling remains one of the main reasons rodents spread in the city.
ERR (rus) · 5 h ago
Bars in Tartu's historic center concerned over new residential building
Bars in Tartu's historic center fear the arrival of a new apartment building nearby will lead to conflicts with future residents. The building, slated for completion by 2028, will add more than 50 apartments to the city's main nightlife district.
ERR (rus) · 8 h ago
Saka Manor cliff stairs to the sea reopen in Ida-Virumaa
The reconstructed staircase at Saka Manor, leading from the high cliff down to the seaside, has been reopened to visitors after being closed for two years. The restoration was carried out according to the original design.
ERR (rus) · 9 h ago
Lithuanian prosecutors resume probe into pen dictaphone at Social Democrat meeting
Lithuania's prosecutor's office on Thursday resumed a pre-trial investigation into a voice recorder hidden in a pen that was left at a council meeting of the ruling Social Democratic Party in April.
TVNET · 15 h ago
Narva to implement around 30 municipal projects
Narva is carrying out and preparing about 30 municipal projects worth nearly €70 million, including renovation of Stockholm Square and a historic port building.
ERR (rus) · 17 h ago
Mycologist Kuulo Kalamees dies at 93
Kuulo Kalamees, an Estonian scientist and mycologist, died on Thursday, August 6, at the age of 93. He is remembered for his research on Estonian fungal communities and his advocacy for fungal conservation.
ERR (rus) · 19 h ago
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Lithuania Holds State Funeral for Former PM Prunskienė
Lithuania held a state funeral on Thursday for politician Kazimira Prunskienė, the country's first prime minister after the restoration of independence. She was buried at the Hill of the Signatories of the Act of Independence in Vilnius' Antakalnis Cemetery.
Apollo.lv · 20 h ago
Study: Estonia's personalized emergency alerts speed up delivery
A new study finds Estonia's EE-ALARM system, which sends emergency SMS in the recipient's preferred language, has cut delivery times from hours to about 40 minutes while improving comprehension.
ERR News · 21 h ago
Tallinn plans to relocate tram stops on Pärnu Highway
Tallinn's city government plans to reposition tram stops on Pärnu Highway, but the Union of Architects warns distances may become too large. Construction could begin in late 2027.
ERR (rus) · 21 h ago
Creator of banned sex crimes database skeptical of Justice Ministry's criminal records reform
Estonian content creator Mallukas, whose self-made public criminal registry was shut down, doubts the Ministry of Justice's planned reform of the criminal records database, while the minister warns about risks of identifying victims.
ERR News · 22 h ago
Around 300 women bikers from 25 countries take part in WIMA rally in Estonia
Around 300 women motorcyclists from more than 20 countries, including Australia, Japan and Curaçao, gathered in Pärnu, Estonia, for an international WIMA rally organized by the Estonian chapter of the Women's International Motorcycle Association.
ERR News · 22 h ago
AirBaltic Optimizes Winter Schedule, Suspends Tallinn–London Route
AirBaltic will suspend its Tallinn–London Gatwick service for the winter season and adjust frequencies on some other routes from Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius. The airline says the changes are part of routine schedule optimization.
ERR (rus) · 6 Aug, 14:55
Endangered European minks on Saaremaa show first proof of breeding in wild
The first conclusive evidence shows that European minks relocated to Estonia's Saaremaa island are reproducing in the wild. This spring, 22 kits were born to females from Tallinn Zoo.
ERR News · 6 Aug, 13:50
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Lithuanian customs seize truck with 500,000 illegal cigarette packs
Lithuania’s Customs Criminal Investigation Service announced on Thursday the seizure of a freight truck that had entered the country from Latvia. Around 500,000 illegal cigarette packs worth 2.4 million euros were found in its semi-trailer.
TVNET · 6 Aug, 12:53
Estonia and Sweden finalize rules for Swedish inmates in Tartu
A newly signed memorandum sets out how Swedish prisoners will be held in Tartu Prison. The first roughly two dozen inmates are expected to arrive in mid-August, though the exact date remains undisclosed.
ERR News · 6 Aug, 12:51
Erik Gamzejev: What will happen to Ida-Viru County after the 340 million euros are spent?
University of Tartu researchers warn that after the Just Transition Fund money runs out, Ida-Viru County's future remains uncertain, and preparations for further support stages should begin already.
ERR News · 6 Aug, 10:53
Kaliningrad court sentences Lithuanian citizen to prison for espionage
A court in Russia's Kaliningrad region has sentenced a Lithuanian citizen to 13 and a half years in prison on espionage charges. The individual was found guilty of collecting and passing on state secrets between 2011 and 2024.
LRT English · 6 Aug, 09:54
Fire breaks out in dormitory in Tartu
A fire started in a technical room of a dormitory on Tiigi Street in Tartu on Wednesday afternoon, prompting residents to evacuate; the flames died out before firefighters arrived.
ERR (rus) · 6 Aug, 09:51
Tartu schools to offer drone training this fall
Tartu plans to introduce an elective drone studies course in upper secondary schools, aiming to spark interest in defense and engineering, with preparations underway this August.
ERR News · 6 Aug, 09:50
Thursday to Bring Scattered Showers, up to +28°C in Eastern Estonia
Thursday in Estonia will bring variable cloudiness and brief showers, with the warmest conditions expected in the east, where temperatures could reach 28°C.
ERR (rus) · 6 Aug, 02:57
Narva hopes to restore part of its lost Old Town as detailed plan advances
Narva has approved a detailed plan aimed at bringing back part of the city's lost Old Town, with the next steps depending largely on investors. The plan will be publicly discussed in autumn and final approval is expected by the end of the year.
ERR (rus) · 5 Aug, 20:50
Design phase begins for renovation of Narva rowing base; completion planned for 2028
Narva has signed a contract for the design of the reconstruction of its rowing base. The renovation is expected to be completed by June 30, 2028.
ERR (rus) · 5 Aug, 19:52
Narva police: call 112 first, don't film window smashing
A man with a hammer smashed shop windows and doors in central Narva; police urge witnesses to call 112 immediately instead of filming.
ERR (rus) · 5 Aug, 18:55
Grass snake found hiding in wires behind TV in Estonia; rescuers relocate it to river
On the morning of August 4, rescue workers in Lääne-Nigula helped remove a grass snake that had crawled behind a television and settled among the cables.
ERR (rus) · 5 Aug, 17:54
Vilnius warns of fake QR stickers on parking payment machines
Vilnius authorities have warned drivers about fraudulent QR stickers placed on parking payment machines. Scanning them leads to a fake payment page where bank card details are stolen.
Latvijas Avīze · 5 Aug, 17:51
Migrants attack Lithuanian border guards after crossing via tunnel from Belarus
A group of migrants attacked Lithuanian border guards after entering the country through a tunnel from Belarus. The incident took place in late July, with no injuries reported.
LRT English · 5 Aug, 16:56
Estonian retailers split over Nutri-Score color labeling
Estonia's retail chains have differing views on introducing the Nutri-Score color labeling, with the ministry analyzing the plan and a decision expected after results arrive in autumn.
ERR (rus) · 5 Aug, 15:50