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Estonia's self-sufficiency in pork production to fall to 39 percent in 2026
ERR
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September 10, 2025
Estonia's self-sufficiency in pork production is expected to fall from 72 percent to just 39 percent next year as a result of the recent African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak. The gaps in store shelves will need to filled by imported meat for at...
Estonian FM condemns Doha strike, reaffirms two-state support
Arab News Japan
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September 10, 2025
Tsahkna said: We are living in very intense times. And the Israeli attack against Qatar, we have loudly condemned He confirmed Estonia will join the declaration on two states at the upcoming UN General Assembly and said he was optimistic about the...
Reversing The EU Economic Slowdown – Implications For The U.S.
Forbes
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TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND - JULY 27: U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen as he announces a trade deal with the EU at Trump Turnberry golf club on July 27, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland....
Majority of UK SMEs in favour of Digital Company ID service for efficiency
Biometric Update
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September 11, 2025
Research commissioned by the Center for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) has found that more than 80 percent of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in the UK won’t mind paying to have a Digital Company ID. Per the research by the financial...
Estonia's reusable dishes deposit system confusing for customers
ERR
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September 10, 2025
The deposit system for reusable dishes at major events is confusing and customers often don't get their refund back though the law requires it. The ministry is weighing changes. The deposit system for reusable food containers at public events...
Estonia to get €2.66 billion from EU's SAFE defense fund
ERR
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September 10, 2025
Estonia is to receive €2.66 billion of the €150 billion defense support the European Commission approved on Tuesday. The funds are aimed at boosting defense readiness and capabilities across the EU, and are based on the European security measures...
Tallinn's Pikk Street community festival takes place this Sunday
ERR
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September 10, 2025
This Sunday (September 14), the Pikk Street community festival takes place in Tallinn Old Town, bringing concerts, performances and workshops into the urban space. Visitors can explore a flea market, discover and discover the street's closed...
This Estonian firm helps launch Ukraine’s combat drones
Defense News
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September 11, 2025
LONDON — Incorporating combat experience from Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion, Estonian company Threod Systems is expanding its range of drone launchers and unmanned aerial vehicles employed in the war. “Whenever you see a long-range...
Fewer farmers keeping Estonia's Peipus onion tradition alive
ERR
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September 11, 2025
Peipus onions remain a popular regional staple in Estonia, but each year, fewer farmers can keep up with the demanding work of growing them. On September 13, the Onion Route will host its 10th Buffet Day along the Estonian shore of Lake Peipus,...
Fewer Finns coming to Estonia and foreign tourism hasn't bounced back
ERR
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September 11, 2025
Foreign tourism in Estonia remains 15 percent below pre-COVID levels, largely due to fewer Finnish visitors, while most of Europe has already surpassed recovery. Finns make up as much as 42 percent of foreign tourists in Estonia, but their numbers...
Around a fifth of workplace bullying complaints in Estonia from education sector
ERR
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September 11, 2025
"Pealtnägija" reported that an NGO was recently set up, which teaching staff who feel they have been bullied can share their experiences. When September rolls around and the new school year starts, education, taken seriously in Estonia as...
Saudi and Estonian FMs Meet in Riyadh, Sign Cooperation Agreement
Asharq Al-Awsat
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September 11, 2025
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met in Riyadh with his Estonian counterpart, Margus Tsahkna, to discuss advancing bilateral relations. Wednesday’s discussions focused on increasing cooperation in various...
Viewing terrorist propaganda could become punishable under Estonian law
ERR
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September 11, 2025
The Ministry of the Interior wants to make disseminating terrorist propaganda in Estonia punishable under law. This would include acquiring such material for non-educational purposes, or constantly monitoring sources of such material. Doing so...
DSEI 2025: Estonian company Frankenburg presents Mark 1 affordable counter drone interceptor for layered air defense
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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Frankenburg Technologies presented its Mark 1 counter-drone missile in early September 2025, in London during DSEI, supported by a live show-floor display. The pitch is simple: small drones are cheap and numerous, so the interceptor must be quick...
Hans Väre: Maintaining trust a core task for the Estonian state
ERR
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September 11, 2025
A month ago, a crowd gathered outside the Nurme farm, where African swine fever had been detected. Some turned the tragic event into political theater, while others were genuinely confused: Why were thousands of pigs being culled if the virus had...
‘Saudi Arabia and Estonia enjoy values-based cooperation,’ FM Margus Tsahkna tells Arab News
Arab News Japan
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September 11, 2025
Estonian foreign minister says Israel’s unprecedented airstrike on Hamas negotiating team in Doha undermines international rules based order Says landmark General Trade Agreement inked during state visit to Riyadh marks a turning point in...
Estonia's goods exports up 9 percent, driven by surge in re-exports
ERR
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September 9, 2025
Estonia's goods exports rose 9 percent and imports climbed 11 percent on year in July, with re-exports driving overall export growth, Statistics Estonia reported. Exports totaled more than €1.4 billion and imports nearly €1.9 billion, producing a...
Tartu's traditional autumn fair 'Maarjalaat' takes place this Saturday
ERR
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September 9, 2025
This Saturday, Tartu's traditional autumn fair "Maarjalaat" takes place with a wide range of handicrafts, local food and fresh produce on sale in the city center. While it may feel like summer is only just beginning, this Saturday (September 13)...
Estonian firm calls German espionage charges over impounded ship 'laughable'
ERR
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September 9, 2025
A spokesperson for the Estonian company which owns a cargo ship involved in alleged spying activities against Germany has called the charges "laughable" and "nonsense." "This is simply laughable. I do not want to comment on it, as it is stupidity....
Estonia's defense chief: Russia is no invincible larger-than-life behemoth
ERR
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September 9, 2025
Russia is on its knees and bleeding, trying to scare us into believing it's still strong, says Defense Forces chief Lt. Gen. Andrus Merilo. How do you comment on the National Audit Office's report, which in simple terms says the Defense Forces...