AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEducation & Skills: New OECD/PISA reporting says learning levels among 15-year-olds are sliding, with reading and math down sharply over the past decade, and more students landing in low-performing bands. Environment: Estonia approved expanding Alutaguse National Park by 24,749 hectares to better connect fragmented habitats and strengthen protection for species like the flying squirrel. Security & Disinformation: Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna says Estonia is “immune” to Russia’s disinformation, pointing to public education, social media work, and shutting down harmful sites. Defense & Ukraine: Estonia’s defense minister-designate Martin Herem says refusing aid to Ukraine would be “criminal,” even as rapid procurement risks mistakes; meanwhile, the US is not supplying long-range ATACMS to allies due to the war with Iran. Tallinn Life: Tallinna Vesi says the city has 3,000 km of underground pipes, including 50 km of walkable large pipes; and this weekend’s Tallinn Marathon brings major traffic and transit changes. Culture & Sports: Tallinn will host an exhibition of Masayoshi Sukita’s David Bowie portraits, and the Tallinn Half Marathon saw Kenyan runners set new records.
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