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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Estonia Says Child Social‑Media Bans Won’t Fix Things

Estonia stands alone in the EU, refusing to ban kids from social media. The country’s education minister argued that blocking platforms won’t solve the real issues, and warned children will always find a way to access them. Research shows that too much time online can lead to depression, anxie

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Apr 11 2026ENVIRONMENT

Livestock Traditions Keep Estonia’s Countryside Alive

Estonia’s farms are more than places where animals graze; they are living pieces of history that show how people and nature can coexist. In many parts of Europe, small family farms are shrinking because big factories dominate the market. This trend threatens the unique mix of plants, animals and cul

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Russian Jet Skips Estonian Borders, Diplomats Take Action

Estonia quickly called in a Russian diplomat after an aircraft crossed its airspace near the northern coast on March 18. The fighter, a SU‑30 model, drifted over Vaindloo Island in the Gulf of Finland for roughly one minute before returning to Russian airspace. The incident prompted Estonia’s Foreig

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Dec 16 2025EDUCATION

How Estonia is turning AI into a smarter study buddy

Estonia is taking a unique approach to using AI in schools. They are tweaking ChatGPT to ask more questions and give fewer answers. This is a big deal because most people just use AI to get quick answers. But Estonia wants to use AI to make students think more. The country is known for being tech-s

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

Putin's War: Why Peace Talks Aren't Working

Estonia's president, Alar Karis, recently shared some interesting insights about the Russia-Ukraine war and the challenges of finding peace. He mentioned a conversation he had with former U. S. President Donald Trump earlier this year. Trump had said they were close to ending the war, but as of Octo

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Sep 23 2024EDUCATION

Tech-savvy Estonia Prioritizes Foreign Languages and Innovation

Estonia's education system is a refreshing departure from the norm. Unlike many countries, where technology is often an afterthought, Estonia has made it a core part of its curriculum. Students as young as six years old are introduced to programming and robotics, giving them a head start in a world

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