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Labour plans expansion of state nursery sector in England to ease pressure on parents

Proposals are part of party’s wider ambition to build system of high-quality, affordable childcare and to make issue an election pledge

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s not just childcare’: focus on early years education sets Estonia apart

Its innovative kindergarten system is just one reason the Baltic state is one of the highest performers in international rankings

The Guardian - UK

Estonians don't need multiple documents to prove their identity — should Australia follow their lead?

After the Optus and Medibank hacks, cyber security experts suggest looking at a mostly secure system used overseas that is more convenient and does not leave a trail of personal identity data behind online.

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Nato ally Estonia urges Rishi Sunak to increase UK defence spending

Mr Sunak has not matched a pledge by his predecessor Liz Truss to boost defence spending from 2% to 3% of GDP by 2030.

The Independent UK

EU will discuss Iran and special tribunal for Russia - Estonia PM

The European Union will discuss how to deal with Iran over its support for Russia's war against Ukraine and the bloc should also start thinking about a special tribunal to rule on Moscow's aggression, Estonian Prime Kaja Kallas said Friday.

Reuters

The Ukrainians forced to flee their homeland through the country of their invaders

Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have had to escape the war via Russia. Neighbouring Estonia has become a sanctuary for those unwilling to stay on enemy soil.

ABC News

Estonian PM says West should heed, not appease Putin threats

Estonia’s prime minister says the West mustn't give in to Moscow’s nuclear threats or premature peace proposals but stand firmly in support of Ukraine as the invaded country fights to rid its occupied territories of Russian soldiers

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How we met: ‘It’s like waking up to sunlight every day. I yearned for a soulmate – and I’ve found her’

Ron, 69, and Jaana, 59, met in the street in Tallinn, Estonia, when they were both looking for directions. They now live together in Australia

The Guardian - UK

Why (Most) Citizens Are Not "Responsible for the Actions of their State"

A comment by Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas highlights a longstanding pernicious fallacy.

Reason

In Russia, Vladimir Putin has broken promises and caused chaos he may not be able to contain

Russians book flights to leave their country after more than 300,000 are being called to fight in Ukraine.

ABC News

The Royal family latest in days after the Queen's funeral as new positions taken up

Queen Elizabeth's only daughter, Princess Anne, met Royal Navy personnel who took part in the funeral procession for the queen, while the queen's youngest son Edward will visit Estonia and Germany to visit troops over a three day trip

Irish Mirror

Baltic nations close borders to Russians over Ukraine war

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have closed their borders to most Russians in response to the wide domestic support in Russia for the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Baltic states and Poland close doors to Russian tourists

Four of the five European Union countries bordering Russia began turning away Russian tourists at midnight on Monday, saying they should not travel while their country is at war with Ukraine.

Reuters

Estonia purchases Piorun anti-aircraft missile systems from Poland

Estonia on Wednesday signed a deal with Poland to purchase Piorun anti-aircraft missile systems, designed to target low-flying aircraft such as helicopters and drones.

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Baltic nations to restrict entry of Russians, hindering access to EU

European Union members Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have agreed to restrict the entry of Russian citizens travelling from Russia and Belarus, their foreign ministers said on Wednesday.

The News Lens

Taiwan’s Economic Slowdown (Part 1): Taiwan’s Wages Are Growing Too Slowly to Allow Profits Grow

Taiwan’s issue isn’t that consumer prices are growing too quickly. It’s that wages are growing too slowly.

The Conversation

Soviet monuments are being toppled – this gives the spaces they occupied a new meaning

In the Latvian capital of Riga, an 80-metre concrete obelisk came crashing down in late August to the loud cheers of a nearby crowd. It was created to commemorate the Soviet Army’s capture of Latvia in 1944. Days earlier in Estonia, another Soviet monument, this time of a tank adorned…

Reuters

Film makers found guilty of disturbing wreck of ferry Estonia

A Swedish court said on Monday it had found two film makers guilty of disturbing the wreck of the ferry Estonia, which sank in the Baltic Sea in 1994 with the loss of 852 lives.

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Estonia aims to stop most Russians from entering country within weeks -minister

Estonia aims to stop most Russians from entering the country within weeks, if possible acting in concert with its regional partners, Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu said on Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Statues Topple as Europe Purges Communist Monuments

In the Latvian capital of Riga, an obelisk that soared high above a park to commemorate the Soviet Army’s capture of that nation in 1944 was toppled last week. It crashed into a pond to the cheers of those watching. Days earlier in Estonia, a replica of a Soviet tank…

The Independent UK

Statues topple as Europe purges communist monuments

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to a renewed push to topple the last remaining monuments to the Soviet army that remained in Europe

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Split over Russia Visa Ban, Weighs Ukraine Army Training

European Union nations were divided Tuesday over whether to slap a broad visa ban on Russian citizens, torn between a desire to ramp up pressure on President Vladimir Putin and concern about punishing people who may not even support his war on Ukraine. The 27-nation EU already tightened visa restrictions…

Benzinga

Why Chimerix Is Trading Higher By Over 19%, Here Are 53 Stocks Moving In Monday's Mid-Day Session

Gainers Advanced Human Imaging Limited (NASDAQ: AHI) shares jumped 53% to $1.04. Advanced Human Imaging announced Sunday it signed a Master Services Agreement with Estonia-based Activate Health OÜ.

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Goran Dragic scores 19 points in Slovenia’s 21-point win over Estonia

The Bulls' veteran continues to play well for Slovenia leading up to EuroBasket.

Tribune News Service

Luka Doncic just misses triple-double in Slovenia’s World Cup qualifier win vs. Estonia

Luka Doncic played Thursday in his first meaningful basketball game in more than seven weeks.

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