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University of Tartu to dial back English medical program
ERR
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September 11, 2025
The University of Tartu is seeking extra state funding to admit more medical students in Estonian, planning to cut English-language study places to make room. The University of Tartu plans to reduce admissions to its English-language medical...
The Christian faith of Arvo Pärt - the Estonian composer exiled for his faith
Premier Christianity Magazine
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It would be one thing to be the most-played living composer for a year but, remarkably, Arvo Pärt held that record continuously from 2012 to 2018, only dropping to second (behind John Williams) in 2019 before regaining the top spot again in 2022....
Unusually warm water off Estonia's coasts may last a little longer
ERR
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September 11, 2025
After a lackluster summer, September has proved unusually warm in Estonia on land and sea alike. The warm Baltic water has tempted many to go swimming, later in the season than usual, though when this finally comes to an end depends more on winds,...
Around a fifth of workplace bullying complaints in Estonia from education sector
ERR
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September 11, 2025
"Pealtnägija" reported that an NGO was recently set up, which teaching staff who feel they have been bullied can share their experiences. When September rolls around and the new school year starts, education, taken seriously in Estonia as...
Saudi and Estonian FMs Meet in Riyadh, Sign Cooperation Agreement
Asharq Al-Awsat
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September 11, 2025
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met in Riyadh with his Estonian counterpart, Margus Tsahkna, to discuss advancing bilateral relations. Wednesday’s discussions focused on increasing cooperation in various...
DSEI 2025: Estonian company Frankenburg presents Mark 1 affordable counter drone interceptor for layered air defense
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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Frankenburg Technologies presented its Mark 1 counter-drone missile in early September 2025, in London during DSEI, supported by a live show-floor display. The pitch is simple: small drones are cheap and numerous, so the interceptor must be quick...
Viewing terrorist propaganda could become punishable under Estonian law
ERR
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September 11, 2025
The Ministry of the Interior wants to make disseminating terrorist propaganda in Estonia punishable under law. This would include acquiring such material for non-educational purposes, or constantly monitoring sources of such material. Doing so...
Watch and listen: World-renowned Estonian composer Arvo Pärt turns 90
ERR
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September 11, 2025
Internationally acclaimed Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, one of the world's most performed living composers, turns 90 Thursday — with concerts and tributes worldwide. On Thursday morning, Pärt was greeted at the Arvo Pärt Center in Laulasmaa by Vox...
Biotech startup NanoPalm wins KPMG’s Global Tech Innovator competition in KSA
Consultancy-me.com
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September 9, 2025
KPMG has named NanoPalm as the winner of its Global Tech Innovator competition in Saudi Arabia, with the biotech startup now lined up to represent the Kingdom at the global final in Portugal. Now in its fifth year, the Global Tech Innovator...
‘Saudi Arabia and Estonia enjoy values-based cooperation,’ FM Margus Tsahkna tells Arab News
Arab News Japan
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September 11, 2025
Estonian foreign minister says Israel’s unprecedented airstrike on Hamas negotiating team in Doha undermines international rules based order Says landmark General Trade Agreement inked during state visit to Riyadh marks a turning point in...
Round goby new Estonian ingredient in kitchens and industry
ERR
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September 11, 2025
Two decades ago scientists deemed the round goby a dangerous Baltic Sea invader. Now they see a resource: trials for human food, pet food and uses in fertilizer and feed. The round goby is a small fish from the perch order and the goby family. It...
Data analysis: Is the Eurovision jury system biased against ‘fun’ entries?
wiwibloggs
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September 14, 2025
The Eurovision voting system is in question now more than ever. Countries such as Norway, Finland, Belgium, Slovenia and Spain have all called for a thorough review of the voting system to ensure fairness, and that the result represents the...
Estonia vs Andorra Prediction and Betting Tips | September 9th 2025
Sportskeeda
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September 8, 2025
Estonia will face Andorra at the Lilleküla Stadium on Tuesday in a friendly clash between the two nations. The home side have endured a poor World Cup qualifying campaign so far but will break from that this week as they look to find solace in...
Arvo Pärt concerts across US to celebrate Estonian composer's 90th birthday
ERR
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September 10, 2025
Estonia's first cultural attache in the U.S., Madli-Liis Parts, says composer Arvo Pärt's 90th birthday will be celebrated across America with concerts and special events. Parts, who began her post in January, has spent her first eight months in...
Veterans lead Europe’s defence tech revolution as Ukraine war fuels investment boom
Gulf Times
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September 10, 2025
Artillery shells are lined up in an open storage room at the Loading of Ammunition and Packaging hall of the new artillery plant of ammunition maker Rheinmetall, as the media tours the facilities on the day of its inauguration, in Unterluess,...
DSEI 2025: Frankenburg Technologies C-UAS Missile System
Overt Defense - Michigan
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September 10, 2025
By Matthew Moss in Anti-Air, Missiles, News, Ordnance September 10, 2025 At London’s DSEI 2025 defense exhibition, Frankenburg Technologies, an Estonian company displayed a new counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) missile. C-UAS is a prominent...
Estonian business owners demand budget stability and predictable taxes
ERR
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September 8, 2025
As state budget talks get underway, Estonian business leaders are pressing the government for predictable taxes, streamlined bureaucracy and clear long-term budget plans. The Estonian government kicked off state budget talks last week. Business...
Using biobanks to boost research: a how-to guide
Nature
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Rafaella Rogatto De Faria was nearing the end of her PhD when her adviser proposed a fresh project. The idea was to analyse genetic, imaging and surgical-outcome data, to find biomarkers that could help to identify which people with osteoarthritis...
DSEI 2025: Patria’s FAMOUS becomes TRACKX with production ready before end of 2027 The first two Technology Test Beds (TTBs) have been completed and put through a series of company trials including sand, snow, swamp, forest and tarmac.
Shephard Media
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At DSEI 2025, Patria officially renamed its FAMOUS (Future Highly Mobile Augmented Armour System) tracked vehicle as TRACKX, confirming that it “aims to have the vehicle ready for production in 2027”. A concept demonstrator was first shown at...
How do countries lose religion? Researchers point to 3 stages
Deseret News - Utah
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September 10, 2025
This article was first published in the State of Faith newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Monday night. When researchers study people’s relationship with religion and faith, they cast a wide net of questions that get...