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EU urged to build stockpiles to prepare for pandemic, natural disaster or invasion
The Guardian
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July 9, 2025
The EU should develop stockpiles of food, medicine, generators and raw materials to be better prepared for a military invasion, pandemic or natural disaster, the European Commission has said. Outlining its first-ever strategy on stockpiling, the...
Spending time in Estonian nature? RMK shares forest dos and don'ts
ERR
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July 9, 2025
Much of Estonia's forests are open to hikers, campers and other visitors. Forest management experts shared practical tips for responsibly enjoying nature — from bringing your own firewood to keeping noise down and pets leashed. "Eighty percent of...
Scientists: Climate change has tripled the number of heat-related deaths
Baltic News Network
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July 9, 2025
The heatwave that has gripped Europe has been caused by climate change, which has tripled the number of heat-related deaths, according to Politico. In late June and the first week of July, Europe was gripped by a searing heatwave, leaving millions...
International youth climate change conference in Korea prepares for COP30
The Korea Times
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July 9, 2025
More than 150 passionate young climate leaders from Korea and representatives from Madagascar, Brazil, Syria and Estonia gathered at Seoul National University’s Gwanak Campus for the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) Korea 2025, the country’s...
Weather and price rises mean festival organizers in southeast Estonia face tough summer
ERR
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July 8, 2025
Challenging weather conditions, a general lack of funds and fierce competition in the cultural events landscape have left festival organizers in Estonia's southeast in a difficult situation this summer. Fewer events are taking place than in...
Tallinn Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski survives vote of no confidence
ERR
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July 8, 2025
A motion of no confidence against Tallinn Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski (SDE) has failed. Only members of the city's opposition voted in favor of the motion at an extraordinary council meeting on Tuesday. A minimum of 40 votes was needed to pass the...
Check the sustainability of chemicals easily onlin
chemeurope.com
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Various substances are available for a wide range of chemical applications. These substances can have very different effects on humans and the environment. ChemSelect is a freely available web application developed by Ökopol and Oeko-Institut on...
Consumer confidence gap between rich and poor wider than ever in Estonia
ERR
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July 8, 2025
According to the Estonian Institute of Economic Research, Estonia's economic situation has improved somewhat, however, the gap between the confidence of the country's richest and poorest consumers has never been wider. "The Estonian economy is...
Breaking ranks or building resilience? The role of women in the Latvian and Estonian armed forces
New Eastern Europe
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July 8, 2025
The steps taken by both Estonia and Latvia demonstrate a strong commitment not only to implementing comprehensive defence, but also embedding robust gender equality policies as an essential component for their armed forces. While notable progress...
2 high-rise buildings to replace Tallinn's Stockmann building
ERR
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July 8, 2025
Tallinn City Government has approved plans for two new buildings up to 37 stories high to be built on the site of the Stockmann department store. The property previously belonged to the Finnish retail chain Stockmann, but in 2021, the struggling...
Offshore wind delay won't derail Estonia-Latvia undersea power link plans
ERR
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July 8, 2025
While offshore wind farms are now almost certainly off the table in Estonia for the next decade or two, transmission system operator (TSO) Elering still plans to move forward with an undersea power link to Latvia via Saaremaa. The Ministry of...
SKN Prime Minister Updates Nation on Sustainable Island State Agenda
Win Media SKN
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July 8, 2025
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr Terrance Drew, on July 7, 2025, delivered a comprehensive National Address, outlining the significant strides being made under the government’s Sustainable...
Over 40% of Irish people feel at risk of dangers posed by climate change
Breaking News from Ireland
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More than 4 in 10 Irish people feel they are directly at risk of dangers posed by climate change while 2 in 3 believe the Irish government is not doing enough to tackle the issue, according to research published by the European Commission. A new...
How much rain fell during Estonia's 2025 Song Festival?
ERR
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July 8, 2025
Last weekend's 28th Song Festival "Iseoma" mostly took place in the pouring rain – and not for the first time. The Environmental Agency installed a temporary rain gauge at the Song Festival Grounds to measure how much precipitation fell. "Iseoma"...
Books, button accordions and dill seeds all in demand at Tallinn libraries
ERR
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July 8, 2025
Women make up the majority of readers in the Tallinn Central Library system, where visitors in 2024 borrowed not only books, but also everything from guitars and gardening tools to yoga mats, blood pressure monitors and seeds. According to Tallinn...
Latvian champions RFS take on Estonia's Levadia tonight
LSM
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July 8, 2025
The Riga team is definitely the favorite in this duel, and even Estonian journalists have praised RFS for what they achieved in the Europa League last year. The return match is scheduled for a week's time in Rīga, where the team hopes to arrive...
Sidewalk stopping ban posing challenges for many Tallinn businesses
ERR
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July 8, 2025
A legislative amendment that took effect in Estonia this month bans vehicles from stopping or parking on sidewalks to load goods — a practice previously allowed as an exception. For many Tallinn businesses, the change has made deliveries more...
The Morning Briefing: Quilter Cheviot renames sustainable funds; overcoming AI fatigue
Money Marketing
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July 8, 2025
Good morning and welcome to your Morning Briefing for Tuesday 8 July 2025. To get this in your inbox every morning click here. Quilter Cheviot renames sustainable funds under new FCA labelling rules Quilter Cheviot announced today (8 July) that it...
Estonian Productions Head to Latvia and Lithuania Amid Funding Gaps at Home
The Film New Europe
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TALLINN: Estonia is gearing up to produce six long films in 2025, but only three of them will be filmed on home turf. With local costs on the rise and public funding becoming increasingly scarce, many filmmakers are looking to Latvia and Lithuania...
Estonian government turns down Air Baltic share offer as it seeks to develop Tallinn hub
FlightGlobal
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Estonia’s government has turned down an offer to acquire a shareholding in Air Baltic, as it looks to improve connectivity from the capital’s Tallinn airport. Latvia’s ministry of transport had disclosed in June that it would make a formal...