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Another ASF outbreak found in Estonia, at Tartu County farm
ERR
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July 19, 2025
The Agriculture and Food Board (PTA) announced the infection cluster was found at the Kisla pig farm in Kastre municipality, X from Tartu. ASF incidence in wild boar in Estonia is also estimated as high. Restrictions have been imposed on the...
Thailand still has chance to shine
Bangkok Post
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July 30, 2025
Thailand's economy is losing momentum. Growth rates have steadily declined, from 7.2% in 2012 to just 1.9% in 2023. Without a new vision for development, the country faces the real possibility of becoming stuck in permanent stagnation. The absence...
Estonia has many digital service delivery lessons for Germany, says former govt CIO
Biometric Update
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July 21, 2025
Estonia has many lessons for countries such as Germany when it comes to introducing digital services. While 90 percent of Estonians use their national electronic identity to access government services, less than 10 percent of Germans do the same,...
Russia's new jammer increases GPS interference on Estonia's eastern border
ERR
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July 24, 2025
A new Russian signal jammer close to Estonia's eastern border is causing increased GPS interference and drone flights are not recommended around the border city Narva, the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (TTJA) said on...
Kaunas Ignites Future: Lithuania’s New Green Tech Valley Opens
The Baltic Review
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July 24, 2025
In an era where sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity, Lithuania is making a bold statement. Nestled on the picturesque banks of the Nemunas River, the city of Kaunas has just unveiled its most ambitious project yet: the “Nemunas...
Top Estonian Banker Appointed To RMK Supervisory Board
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 23. Minister of Climate and Environment of Estonia Andres Sutt has proposed that Madis Toomsalu be appointed as a member of the Supervisory Board of the State Forest Management Centre (RMK)...
RBZ warns against price instability
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has sounded a warning on the risks associated with exchange rate volatility, emphasising its potential impact on price stability. RBZ chief economist Edmore Jaya said risks to price...
AI Meets The Taxman: How Behavioural Science Is Rewriting The Social Contract
Friday Times
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July 24, 2025
For centuries, the relationship between citizen and state has been defined by two certainties: death and taxes. The latter, a constant source of friction, has been governed by a simple, if imperfect, principle of deterrence. Fear of audits and...
What It Really Takes for Technology Pilots to Become Public Policy
ICTworks
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July 24, 2025
If you’ve spent any time in the world of digital development, you know the pattern: a promising tech pilot launches with donor fanfare, shows early results, but then… fizzles out before reaching true scale. I’m Apoorv Pal and I’ve seen this cycle...
Emirates airline suspends social media advertising as online scams increase
The National News
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Emirates airline said on Wednesday it was suspending its social media advertising to protect customers from the growing nuisance of online scams. The Dubai-based operator said it took action in response to “fraudulent advertisements currently...
Estonia to digitise state national exams by 2027
Times of Malta
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July 20, 2025
Last month, in my role as Malta’s ambassador to Estonia and Finland, I visited the Study Quality Department of the Estonian Education and Youth Board, where I met department official Nele Toime. She gave me a very interesting presentation about...
Frankenburg Technologies first annual report shows losses of over €1 million
ERR
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July 23, 2025
Estonian defense company Frankenburg Technologies reported losses of over one million euros for last year. Frankenburg Technologies was founded last year and its CEO is former defense ministry secretary general Kusti Salm. Former Estonian Defense...
Lib Work ditches concrete for its soil-based home in Japan
3D Printing Industry
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July 30, 2025
Help choose the 2025 3D Printing Industry Awards winners – sign up for the Expert Committee now! Japanese architecture studio Lib Work has introduced a 3D printed home that departs from the concrete-based approach used in most additive...
Political scientist: Reform shot itself in the foot with kindergarten fees saga
ERR
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July 23, 2025
The Reform Party failed to anticipate how resolved its coalition partners in Tallinn would be, and the negative public reaction it would get when it triggered the political crisis in the capital from early June, over the proposal to abolish...
UK’s Project ASGARD plots next steps following live trials in Estonia
Breaking Defense
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July 22, 2025
U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Donahue, the commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), speaks with British soldiers during Exercise Hedgehog 25 near Camp Reedo, Estonia, May 15, 2025. (US Army photo by Pfc. Jaidyn Moore) The...
Scottish Parliament spend £50k on 'drugs panel' and splash out thousands on trips to Australian and Estonia
Scottish Daily Express
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July 22, 2025
The Scottish Parliament spent over £50,000 on a panel aimed at reducing drugs deaths, and splashed out thousands on trips to Estonia and Australia. Holyrood officials commissioned ordinary Scots to discuss how best to deal with the record number...
4 Emerging Tech Hubs That Are Challenging Silicon Valley's Dominance
Entrepreneur
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July 22, 2025
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For five decades, Silicon Valley has been the hub of the tech world. Starting with tech giants like Microsoft, Apple and Atari and continuing with startups looking to attract...
College student visits Vietnam, Estonia on two very different trips
The Globe - Minnesota
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July 22, 2025
RUSHMORE — Claire Hoffman, of rural Rushmore, took two trips this summer before her senior year at South Dakota State University — a study abroad trip to Vietnam and a mission trip to Estonia. Hoffman is studying agriculture science at SDSU and...
Hankook Tire Pushes the Pace at WRC Delfi Rally Estonia 2025
Autochannel
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20 special stages delivered fierce competition, wrapping up Delfi Rally Estonia with success Dynapro R213 proved its all-terrain reliability in harsh rally conditions All eyes on Finland: Round 9 promises high-speed drama from July 31 to August 3...
Tallinn donates 'retired' library bus to Kharkiv, Ukraine
ERR
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July 18, 2025
The Tallinn City Government has decided to donate an unused mobile library bus to Ukraine. The bus, which belongs to Tallinn Central Library will be delivered to the Kharkiv State Scientific Library. "During our communications with our Ukrainian...