Estonian basketball player Kristen Kasemets, who joined Ventspils in the summer, showed signs of fatigue in her hometown for the first time, winning against Bigbank/Kalev and Keila Basket, but expressed concern about her role on the bench last season. #korvpall #KristenKasemets #BigbankKalev (translated)
Members of Parliament are discussing the president's role and changes to the electoral system, emphasizing the need to increase the president's decision-making power and consider the possibility of direct elections. #president #Eesti #poliitika (translated)
The Estonian Ministry of Education emphasized that studying at foreign universities or online does not exempt children from the obligation to study in Estonia, stressing the role of local municipalities in monitoring education. #образование #Эстония #обязанности (translated)
On Monday, President Alar Karis, who is handing over his position to Ülle Madis, mentioned in an interview with ERR that the Riigikogu should consider the broader impact when passing laws and called for expanding the head of state's foreign policy role by having the president represent Estonia at NATO summits. #AlarKaris #EestiPresident #Välispoliitika (translated)
BTS Daily Chile⁷ described the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Ñuñoa, Santiago, as one of the most emblematic sports, cultural, and historical venues in Chile. It noted that it is part of the Parque Estadio Nacional and was inaugurated on December 3, 1938. The account recalled that the stadium hosted the final of the 1962 World Cup, in which Brazil crowned champion, and that Chile obtained third place in that tournament. It also indicated that the venue is a Historical Monument and a Site of Memory, and that it was renamed in 2008 in tribute to the journalist and sports commentator Julio Martínez Prádanos. According to the publication, artists such as Rod Stewart, Michael Jackson, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, and Coldplay have performed there. It added that it has an approximate capacity of 46,000 seated spectators, although the attendance for concerts varies depending on the stage configuration and the use of the field, and that it is next to the Estadio Nacional station of the Line 6 of the Santiago Metro. BTS Daily Chile⁷ wrote that the stadium was preparing to welcome BTS on October 14, 16, and 17, 2026, and presented the performances as a new chapter in the history of the venue. https://t.co/9a8HmPYn6O #EstadioNacional #BTS #SantiagoDeChile (translated)
Stef Chura is an indie rock musician from Detroit. Chura began home-recording and self-releasing her songs in 2012. After years of promoting her home recordings, the death of a close friend prompted Chura to record an album. “One of my best friends passed away and I thought, what do I have to do before I die? I have to at least make one record.” Chura released her debut full-length album in 2017 titled Messes, to positive reviews from Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and Exclaim! https://hvdommelen.nl/c/ChuraS.html
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins claims that solar panels take up farmland needed for crops. #OZE #DonaldTrump #rolnictwo (translated)
The Muuga-Vuosaari route will receive additional support as Tallinna Sadam and TT-Line introduce a new ro-pax ship to the route, which is expected to alleviate capacity constraints and strengthen Muuga port's role in the regional logistics network. #kaubaveo #laevanduseuudised #EestiSoome (translated)
The article discusses the role of Russian General Sergei Surovikin in the operation to destroy the bridges over the Dnieper River, which is part of a strategy to damage Ukraine's civilian infrastructure and hinder troop movements, while Surovikin's nickname General Armageddon reflects Russia's attempts to manipulate Western media. #veneenna #ukrainasõda #kindralHarmagedoon (translated)
The Riigikogu adopted the cohabitation law, which expands the rights of same-sex couples in Estonia and plays a historic role among the countries of the former USSR, coming into effect in January 2024. #kooseluseadus #abieluvõrdsus #Eesti (translated)
The research vessel Salme of Tallinn University of Technology is ending its career after 20 years of service in marine sciences, having played an important role in research in Estonian waters and the Baltic Sea. #TallinnaTehnikaülikool #UurimislaevSalme #Mereuuringud (translated)
EL, Canada, and Lithuania withdrew from the conference on false information at the urging of the USA, as its agenda discussed Washington's role in European information campaigns, news outlets reported. #valeinfo #desinformatsioon #USA (translated)
The war in Ukraine has raised cash back to prominence, bringing under the protection of former Eesti Pank president Ardo Hansson, who has already seen an important role for cash despite forecasts from other experts predicting its decline. #sularaha #mobiilimaksed #EestiPank (translated)
TINI Data reported that TINI had been nominated in the "Audience Voice" category of the Rolling Stone in Spanish awards and noted that it was the only category open to public voting. It added that to vote, one had to register with an email address. https://t.co/8BuvZYbVuu https://t.co/5Jgb5u5OnE #TINI #PremiosRollingStone #VotoAudiencia (translated)
Kenia Report reported that Kenia Os received two nominations for the Rolling Stone awards, in the categories of Artist of the Year and Audience Voice. https://t.co/qvVJ09nk4a #KeniaOs #PremiosRollingStone #Música (translated)
The European Union is preparing for possible hybrid threats that may result in many victims, discussing emergency response between different countries, funding, crisis communication, and the distribution of NATO's role. #ЕС #гибридныеугрозы #безопасность (translated)
Jarmo Tuisk emphasizes that ahead of the next parliament elections, parties must seriously address the issue of artificial intelligence policy, offering three possible directions for campaigns where AI topics play a significant role. #valimiskampaania #tehisaru #Eesti2024 (translated)
Car sales have significantly increased this year compared to last year, mainly due to a low comparison base, as sales decreased last year because of the car tax, and the increased interest in electric cars has also played a major role. #autodeMüük #elektriauto #hübriidauto (translated)
The union vida demands decent wage increases in light of the upcoming collective bargaining negotiations for the railway, trade, bus, and truck sectors, as well as consideration of rolling inflation, and rejects "crisis agreements" again, as these have significantly impaired the purchasing power of employees. #Herbstlohnrunde #Lohnverhandlungen #Gewerkschaft (translated)
Ukraine celebrated Defender's Day, during which the recently liberated troops were honored and fallen fighters were commemorated, emphasizing the significant role of artillery in warfare. #Ukraina #kaitsjatepäev #suurtükivägi (translated)
