Новости за 11.05.2024

During the "Spring Storm" exercise "Swift Response," Allied airborne troops practice the rapid reinforcement of Estonia's defense capabilities.

There were temporary disruptions to card payments in Estonia during Saturday lunchtime.

While Estonia still has a long way to go to catch up with Finland in some areas, such as political culture, in terms of prices, we have made significant progress and, in some cases, even surpassed it.

Enefit Green is claiming damages from General Electric, one of the world's largest wind turbine manufacturers, and insurance company Compensa for the closure of the Akmene wind farm in Lithuania.

Researchers from the Estonian Biocenter co-authored the new study, which illuminates how adaptation mechanisms to environmental stressors have changed the genomes of local populations in Papua New Guinea, resulting in the transmission of a non-human genetic mutation to humans.

A record price for Estonian graphic art was set at an auction of Estonian art at the Allee Gallery on Friday, when Eduard Wiiralt's print "Hell" ("Põrgu") sold for €63,000.

In their election manifestos for the European Parliament, the political parties have paid a lot of attention to environmental issues; there is talk of steps towards climate neutrality, but also of issues that directly affect Estonian entrepreneurs and rural life.

The government approved the amendments to the Land Tax Act in an e-session and will send them to the Riigikogu for discussion.

Climate Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) said that automated surveillance is gradually replacing physical monitoring in traffic surveillance, but it's crucial to prioritize respect for fundamental human rights during implementation. In a lengthy interview on Vikerraadio's "Uudis+," Michal discussed road safety and traffic monitoring issues with Arp Müller.

Climate Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) said that automated surveillance is gradually replacing physical monitoring in traffic surveillance, but it's crucial to prioritize respect for fundamental human rights during implementation. In a lengthy interview on Vikerraadio's "Uudis+," Michal discussed road safety and traffic monitoring issues with Arp Müller.

At the expense of the closed areas of the Viivikonna oil shale quarry, the Sirgala training area of the Defense Forces will be three times larger. As a result, the Defense Forces will have better opportunities to conduct live-fire exercises.

Earth has been struck by the strongest solar storm since 2003, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Geomagnetic storms are expected to continue through the weekend and possibly into next week, Yle wrote.

On Saturday and Sunday there will be no rain and the temperatures will rise.