An International Counter-Terrorism Training ATHOS Held In Estonia

In the beginning of October, an international special intervention units anti-terrorism simulation ATHOS 2015 (Allied Terrorism Hindering Operation Simulation) was held in Southern Estonia to practice cooperation and exchange tactical experiences in solving a large-scale hostage crisis.

Estonian Minister of the Interior Hanno Pevkur said that international cooperation increases the capability of Estonia to react to terrorist threats at any moment.

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Published: October 13 2015

TransferWise Wins EY UK Entrepreneur Of The Year Award

Kristo Käärmann and Taavet Hinrikus.   Photo by T.Blaat / delfi.ee

TransferWise co-founders, Taavet Hinrikus and Kristo Käärmann, have been named Ernst and Young UK Entrepreneurs of the Year 2015.

The award recognizes leaders of a young company that fit specific judging criteria: innovation, strategic direction, entrepreneurial vision, financial performance, passion and social impact.

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Published: October 13 2015

Estonia Launches Its First Russian-Language TV Channel

Broadcasting history was made on Monday, when ETV+, Estonian Public Broadcasting’s (ERR) first Russian-language TV-channel, finally launched.

Darja Saar, the editor-in-chief of the new channel – almost a year in the making - told ERR that ETV+’s program is set for now, but may see some adjustments later on, once the channel is more familiar with its audience and its expectations.

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Published: October 13 2015

Eston Kohver on kodus

Eston Kohver (vasakul) ja siseminister Hanno Pevkur.   Foto: PM

Eesti kaitsepolitseinik Eston Kohver vahetati 26. detsembril Pihkva regioonis Piusa jõe sillal riigireetur Aleksei Dresseni vastu välja.

15 aastaks Venemaal vangi mõistetud Kohver vahetati välja Eestis riigireetmise eest süüdi mõistetud Aleksei Dresseni vastu.

27. septembril astus kaitsepolitseiameti pressikonverentsil korraks inimeste ette ka Eston Kohver ise.

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Published: October 07 2015

President Toomas H. Ilvese vastuvõtt New Yorgi Eesti Majas

President Ilves, välisminister Marina Kaljurand ja NY peakonsul Eva-Maria Liimets NY Eesti Majas vastuvõtul.  Fotod: Siiri Lind / VES. Rohkem fotosid galeriis ja VES facebooki lehel

Seoses ÜRO peaassambleel osalemisega New Yorgis viibiv Eesti Vabariigi president Toomas Hendrik Ilves külastas hea traditsiooni järgi ka selle aasta septembris New Yorgi Eesti Maja.

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Published: October 07 2015

President Putini vastane meeleavaldus ÜRO peahoone lähedal NYs

Putini vastasel meeleavaldusel New Yorgi kesklinnas oli kohal ka eestlasi, pildil loo autor Aire Salmre vasakul ja Krista Uudna Tammaru plakatiga paremal.    Foto: Siiri Lind / VES

ÜRO 70. Peaassamblee puhul viibis New Yorgis Venemaa president Putin. Viimati viibis Putin ÜROs 10 aastat tagasi. Vahepeal on maailm tunduvalt muutunud. Putini agressiivsus on hirmuäratav. Ta on okupeerinud osa Ukrainast ja Venemaa ohtu on tunda Baltikumis.

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Published: October 07 2015

Gigantic Megaphones Amplify Sounds Of Estonian Forests

Photos by Tõnu Tunnel

On September 18th, an installation of three gigantic wooden megaphones built by a team of Estonian Academy of Arts interior architecture students opened for all forest dwellers for resting, contemplation and above all – listening to the sounds of nature and forests around them.

According to interior architect Hannes Praks, who leads the Interior Architecture Department of the school that initiated the installation project, the three-metre diameter megaphones will operate as a “bandstand” for the forest around the installation, amplifying the sounds of nature.

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Published: October 07 2015

Ilves: Respect For Human Rights Has Become More Important Than Ever

President Toomas Hendrik Ilves gave a speech at the General Debate of the 70th United Nations General Assembly, focusing on human rights, personal freedoms and the refugee issue.

Ilves started his speech by expressing hope that the historic agreement on the Iran nuclear program will pave the way toward more stability in the broader Middle East.

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Published: October 07 2015