The European Union requires that the vast majority of people living in settlements of at least 2,000 people be connected to a centralised sewage system. In Lithuania, only around half of the country’s 60 municipalities have reached this goal. In 2017, the European Commission launched an infringement procedure against LithuaniaContinue Reading
An Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) exercise is taking place in and around Filtri tee in Tallinn on Thursday, meaning that a more prominent than usual number of uniformed and armed military personnel may be seen in the area. The exercises themselves take place on land used by the EDF CyberContinue Reading
Opposition politicians appearing on ETV politics panel show “Esimene stuudio” Wednesday were critical of the climate ministry’s change of heart on support for wind energy in Estonia. The ministry says it will be supporting offshore wind farm development to the tune of €200 million. A ministry-published plan last October statedContinue Reading
Finland’s GDP was down by 0.7 percent for the period of October through December from the previous quarter, reports Statistics Finland. Adjusted for working days, GDP was 1.8 percent lower during the final quarter of 2023 than a year earlier. For the whole of last year, GDP contracted by 1.0Continue Reading
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen tells that her tough migration stance is a pan-European vote-winner, while our trade correspondent previews this week’s World Trade Organization gathering. Mette ideas Europe’s Socialists are heading for losses in June’s European elections amid a rightwing surge. So what can they learn from Frederiksen, oneContinue Reading
NATO’s ability to protect the Baltic Sea and underwater infrastructure will significantly increase when Sweden joins the alliance, said Commodore Jüri Saska, commander of the Estonian Navy on Monday. However, as cooperation is already close, it may not improve significantly. When Sweden becomes a NATO member, it will bring additionalContinue Reading
Norway Introduces New Rules for Svalbard Tourists Svalbard, located above the Arctic Circle, is famous for its breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife, including polar bears and walruses. With the rise in tourism, Norway is taking steps to ensure the archipelago’s natural beauty and habitats remain intact. According to Breaking TravelContinue Reading
Indirect fire is the main cause of casualties in Ukraine where the situation remains arduous, Col. Eero Rebo, head of the Defense League Headquarters, told Vikerraadio. “The situation on the front is difficult and intense. One indicator of the latter is the sides’ ability to fire shells. Artillery fire isContinue Reading
During a joint press conference with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson on Friday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban emphasized that his country had embarked on a new phase of relations with Sweden. The announcement coincides with Budapest’s impending ratification of Stockholm’s protracted NATO bid. Hungary stands as the final memberContinue Reading
Those European countries lagging behind on defense and security commitments should hike their domestic taxation to finance higher spending in this area, former president Kersti Kaljulaid says. Kaljulaid attended last weekend’s Munich Security Conference and appeared on ETV politics show “Esimene stuudio” Wednesday evening. “We have done surprisingly little,” sheContinue Reading