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Estonia Ready To Host Nuclear-armed Fighter Jets
Charter 97
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Such aircraft were already present on the territory of the Baltic country. Estonia is ready to receive on its territory allied fighter jets that can carry nuclear weapons. Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said this amid Britain's decision to...
Estonia ready to host NATO jets carrying nuclear weapons, says defense minister
ERR
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June 27, 2025
Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur (Reform) said Estonia would be prepared to host allied fighter jets with nuclear capabilities in the future after the UK said it would buy new F-35 jets that can carry nuclear bombs. At this week's NATO summit,...
Estonia's traditional Midsummer wreaths made with up to 12 wild plants
ERR
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June 27, 2025
In Estonia, traditional Midsummer floral wreaths — or flower crowns — are made using seven, nine, or 12 different plant species, reflecting numbers with symbolic meaning. According to Environmental Board project manager Heidi Öövel, birch twigs...
Estonia's Readiness to Host Nuclear-Capable NATO Jets Concerns Russia
Tasnim News Agency
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June 27, 2025
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur told the Postimees news outlet on Thursday that Estonia --which borders Russia and is a rotating base for NATO jets tasked with protecting Baltic airspace-- was ready to host nuclear-capable jets if...
Azerbaijan, Estonia hold talks on agricultural cooperation prospects
News.Az
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While visiting Italy, Majnun Mammadov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Agriculture, met with Hendrik Johannes Terras, Estonia’s Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture, on the sidelines of the 44th FAO Ministerial Conference. The meeting focused on...
Estonia's readiness to host nuclear-capable NATO jets poses immediate danger — Kremlin
TASS
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June 27, 2025
MOSCOW, June 27. /TASS/. Estonia's readiness to host military aircraft with the capability to carry nuclear warheads from their NATO allies poses an immediate threat to Russia, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a commentary for the Yunashev...
Eleven lighthouses in Estonia to open doors for free on July 1
ERR
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June 30, 2025
July 1 marks the eighth annual celebration of the World Day of Marine Aids to Navigation. In Estonia, visiting 11 lighthouses on this day is traditionally free of charge. Last year, more than 94,000 people visited lighthouses in Estonia — the...
Gallery: US Embassy in Tallinn holds reception to celebrate independence day
ERR
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June 30, 2025
A reception was held on Monday at the U.S. Embassy in Maarjamäe, Tallinn to celebrate the 249th Independence Day of the United States. The U.S. Embassy in Estonia is currently headed by Matthew E. Wall, acting deputy chief of mission. Donald...
Tallinn plans to reduce the number of parking spaces
Baltic News Network
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June 27, 2025
Tallinn is developing new guidelines that will reduce the number of parking spaces in new and renovated buildings, but the crisis in the municipality may delay their adoption, writes ERR News. City officials have completed work on new parking...
Estonia to NATO: only Ukraine stands between us and Putin
Estonian World
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June 27, 2025
At the NATO summit in The Hague on 25 June, Estonia’s prime minister Kristen Michal issued a stark warning to allies, declaring Russia “the most serious long-term threat we face”; foreign minister Margus Tsahkna reinforced the message, emphasising...
Estonia allocates €600,000 to alleviate Ukraine's humanitarian crisis
ERR
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June 27, 2025
Estonia has allocated over half a million euros to Ukraine to provide food aid, more help for internally displaced people and improved coordination of humanitarian aid. Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) told Ukraine's...
Estonia Signals Readiness to Host NATO Nuclear-Capable Fighter Jets
Sada Elbalad
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June 27, 2025
Fri 27 Jun 2025 | 12:29 PM Estonia has declared its readiness to host NATO aircraft capable of carrying nuclear warheads, in a move that reflects the Baltic nation’s growing role in regional security amid rising tensions with Russia. Estonian...
Estonia's PM: Everyone should reach 5% defence spending, even Spain
Euronews
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Published on 27/06/2025 - 15:04 GMT+2•Updated 15:31 All European nations in NATO need to contribute to the continent's security and reach the 5% GDP defence spending target, including Spain, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal told Euronews in...
Estonia ready to host nuclear-capable NATO jets
TASS
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June 27, 2025
VILNIUS, June 27. /TASS/. Estonia is ready to host military aircraft with the capability to carry nuclear warheads from their NATO allies, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur told the Postimees newspaper. According to the top defense official, F-35...
PM Oli meets Estonia's President
The Rising Nepal
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Seville, (Spain), June 30: Prime Minister Oli, who is on an official visit to Spain to attend the United Nations (UN)'s 'Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4)' held a bilateral meeting with the President of Estonia...
This new Sure Start plan for children is a moral mission: a watershed moment for our government
The Guardian
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July 7, 2025
Like many young mothers, Jenna was unsure where to start. But that’s where her local family support service came in. Offering breastfeeding advice, a space to come together with other parents and for her son Billy to play with other babies, it...
Azerbaijan, Estonia discuss prospects for agricultural cooperation
Azertag
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June 30, 2025
Rome, June 30, AZERTAC During his visit to Italy, Majnun Mammadov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Agriculture, met with Hendrik Johannes Terras, Estonian Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture, on the sidelines of the 44th session of the FAO...
Master's thesis: Every third teenage girl in Estonia has thought about suicide
ERR
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June 30, 2025
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 700,000 people die by suicide each year. Among young people, suicide is one of the leading causes of death. WHO data from 2019 showed that suicide ranked as the third leading cause of...
Former deputy mayor: Reform's moves in Tallinn depend on Sõõrumaa's decision
ERR
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June 30, 2025
On Monday, Reform Party mayoral candidate Urmas Sõõrumaa will announce whether the party will remain in opposition in Tallinn or begin cooperating with other parties, such as the Center Party, said Pärtel-Peeter Pere, head of the party's Tallinn...
Estonia's Emeli Jefimova reaches U23 Euros final with fastest time in heats
ERR
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June 26, 2025
Estonia's Eneli Jefimova has reached the final of the women's 50m breaststroke at the European Under-23 Championships in Šamorin, Slovakia. Jefimova was the quickest in the heats and will now be going for glory in the final on Thursday evening....