EstoNews

17/07/2024

A surprise mini-EstoNews.
https://estonewsoftheweek.blogspot.com/2024_07_14_archive.html

12/07/2024

A Mini-EstoNews - The NATO Summit
https://estonewsoftheweek.blogspot.com/2024/07/a-mini-estonews-attending-nato-summit.html

04/07/2024

"Trump advisers envision a ‘radical reorientation’ in which Washington takes a back seat to Europe — and cuts a deal with Putin over Ukraine." - POLITICO Magazine 2. July 2024

Trump advisers envision a ‘radical reorientation’ in which Washington takes a back seat to Europe — and cuts a deal with Putin over Ukraine.

29/06/2024

"Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas was selected by the European Council to be the next High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy following Josep Borrell. While Kallas has been backed by her colleagues in the Council, she still needs the green light from the European Parliament before she can be formally appointed. In a vote scheduled for September, she will need the support of a majority of the Parliament's foreign affairs committee."

"If appointed, she will become the first Eastern European in the role and the first Estonian ever to clinch one of the EU’s top jobs.
While serving as Prime Minister in Estonia, Kallas has been one of the strongest EU voices condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, pushing for sanctions and sending military support. Her appointment also comes after Renew Europe -the liberal group she is part of- slipped to the fourth largest political force in the European Parliament following disappointing results in June's European elections."

The European Union is turning a new page in the same week when NATO appointed its new chief. Meet the key actors who will shape the next five years.

18/05/2024

https://estonewsoftheweek.blogspot.com/2024/05/estonews-will-return-at-end-of-june-or.html

04/05/2024

The latest newsletter was emailed and uploaded to it’s blog:
https://estonewsoftheweek.blogspot.com/2024/05/tallinn-airport-unaffected-by-gps.html

03/05/2024

BTW: This past May was the 10th anniversary of the newsletter. - Aavo

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26/04/2024

Another newsletter has been assembled and sent out!
https://estonewsoftheweek.blogspot.com/2024/04/why-estonias-bogs-are-important-err.html

“NATO Puts on a Show of Force in the Shadow of Russia’s War.”

“Narva muuseum: Venemaa valmistub 9. mail taas mingiks kontserdiks jõe ääres.”

“Estonian defense spending could hit 5% of GDP over the next few years.”

“Europe, Not NATO, Should Send Troops to Ukraine.”

19/04/2024

The newsletter was emailed and can be found on-line:
https://estonewsoftheweek.blogspot.com/2024/04/general-martin-herems-thoughts.html

“General Martin Herem’s thoughts regarding the defense of Estonia.”

“Repair of the Finnish-Estonian gas pipeline ‘Balticconnector’ is complete.”

“CNN reports that Estonians are buying property in the West as Putin steps up 'war on nerves’.”

“Stalemate in Ukraine has been broken by Russia’s readiness to throw everything it has at the war.”

12/04/2024

The latest newsletter was emailed and lives here:
https://estonewsoftheweek.blogspot.com/2024/04/estonian-internal-security-annual.html

“Estonian Internal Security released their annual report for 2023 - 2024.”

“Metropoliit Eugeni levitas Kremli narratiive ja sekkus Eesti sisepoliitikasse.”

“Trust in Riigikogu falls below 30 %.”:

“Finland may permanently host Nato troops.”

“Ukraine's Donbas: Ten years of war and Russification.”

05/04/2024

The newsletter has been emailed and also lives here:
https://estonewsoftheweek.blogspot.com/2024/04/moscow-patriarchates-church-in-estonia.html

“Moscow Patriarchate's church in Estonia distances itself from the ‘Russian World’.”

“Estonia plans to close Narva border crossing during overnight hours.”

“Finland extends Russia border closure indefinitely.”

“Estonia’s Kaja Kallas backs Mark Rutte for NATO top job.”

“Trump-proofing weapons for Ukraine: Allies may move arms group into NATO.”

29/03/2024

Newsletter was sent out Thursday evening due to the Good Friday holiday. Have a good Easter weekend!
https://estonewsoftheweek.blogspot.com/2024/03/kodus-munade-varvimine-eesti.html

22/03/2024

My newsletter has been emailed and lives online here:
https://estonewsoftheweek.blogspot.com/2024/03/estonias-leadership-in-european-union.html

“Estonia’s Leadership in the European Union – and Its Limits.”

“CNN analyst Jim Sciutto has some very nice things to say about Estonia.”

“Eesti on hakanud maailma õnnelikkuse edetabelis langema.”

“Kremlin says Russia ‘in a state of war’ in Ukraine for first time.”

And many more news links of interest …

15/03/2024

08/03/2024

https://estonewsoftheweek.blogspot.com/2024/03/sweden-enters-nato-blow-to-moscow-and.html

“Kaja Kallas: Estonian soldiers will not go to fight in Ukraine.”

“Eesti tajutavaid piire paisutavad vapustused mõttemaailmas.”

“Eesti valmistub Ukraina eeskujul meredroonide kasutuselevõtuks.”

“Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that Europe’s postwar era of “blissful calm” is over and that Europeans are now living in "a prewar epoch," with the brutal war being waged by Russia in Ukraine.”

02/03/2024

The newsletter has been emailed and also lives here:
https://estonewsoftheweek.blogspot.com/2024/03/putin-is-warlord-now-wants-to-get-back.html

“Venemaa plaanib suurendada sõjalist jõudu Soome piiri juures.”

“Alexey Navalny was laid to rest in Moscow’s Borisovskoye cemetery on Friday. Thousands of mourners came out to pay their respects at his burial ceremony and his funeral at the Church of the Icon of Our Lady Soothe My Sorrows.”

“Putin is a warlord now, wants to get back all USSR colonies.”

“Will Estonia Lead The Way In Confiscating Frozen Russian Assets?”

“Over 83,000 Russian nationals in Estonia.”

23/02/2024

The newsletter has been emailed and also lives here:
https://estonewsoftheweek.blogspot.com/2024/02/estonia-thwarts-russian-hybrid.html

“Flags to be hoisted on 106th anniversary of Republic of Estonia on Saturday.”

“Estonia thwarts Russian hybrid operation .”

“FSB examine phones and laptops of Estonian border crossers.”

“Hungary: final barrier hopefully dropped for Sweden to join Nato.”

“Estonian reservists train on short-range air defense system bought from Poland.”

16/02/2024

https://estonewsoftheweek.blogspot.com/2024/02/estonia-receives-anti-ship-missile-that.html

“Estonia Receives Anti-Ship Missile That Can Cover The Entire Baltic.”

“Kaja Kallas on Russia's wanted list. Simple Political Intimidation.”

“Estonia’s warning: Russia gearing up for decade-long duel with West.”

“Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service Report: International Security and Estonia in 2024.”

“Mischief-making Putin says he prefers a 'more predictable' Biden over Trump.”

09/02/2024

The newsletter has been emailed and uploaded:
https://estonewsoftheweek.blogspot.com/2024/02/top-20-estonian-fairy-tale-characters.html

“Estonia has few illusions about the quality and way of life under Russian rule.”

“Interview with Putin yields lies, propaganda, pseudo-history lectures, and Kremlin talking points.”

“Enamik venemaalasi peab Eestit ‘ketist pääsenud Vene kolooniaks’.”

“Opinion: Europe’s NATO members must brace for a re-elected Donald Trump.”

“Opinion: Both Putin and Trump threaten Europe. It must stand up for itself.”

03/02/2024

The newsletter has been emailed and on-line:
https://estonewsoftheweek.blogspot.com/2024/02/narva-border-crossing-closed-with.html

“Narva border crossing bridge closed with ‘Dragon’s Teeth’ and razor wire.”

“Raekoja plats vajab restaureerimist.”

“Trump-Proofing Europe.”

“Õpetajad võtsid palgapakkumise vastu ja lõpetavad streigi.”

“Sweeping strikes impact Finland.”

“Baltics see spike in GPS jamming.”

27/01/2024

The newsletter has been emailed, and as always can be accessed here:
https://estonewsoftheweek.blogspot.com/2024/01/europes-trump-challenge-is-it-ready-to.html

22/01/2024

"... We can say that hundreds of people are working against Estonia, while it may be closer to a thousand if we factor in people who organize cyberattacks or wiretapping."

Former Internal Security Service (ISS) Director General Arnold Sinisalu (2013-2023) tells ERR in an interview that Russian intelligence takes a considerable interest in Estonia and talks about the recent arrest of a university professor on suspicions of working for Russian special services.

20/01/2024

Tagasi!

https://estonewsoftheweek.blogspot.com/2024/01/vene-piirile-tuleb-600-punkrit-ohtuleht.html

“Europe has 3 to 5 years to prepare for the Kremlin’s return as a serious military threat.”

“Same-sex couples can now legally marry in Estonia.”

“Estonia Banishes Russian Orthodox Leader As 'Security Risk’.”

“Estonia arrests Tartu University professor suspected of spying for Moscow.”:

“Essay: Trump Will Abandon Nato.”

16/12/2023

This is the last newsletter for 2023.
Näeme 2024 aastal!
https://estonewsoftheweek.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-paradox-of-seabrook-farms-film-by.html