ESTONIA

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 October, that wasn't the case. Karis pointed out that negotiating peace ...

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Mar 20 2025HEALTH

How Primary Care Can Keep You Out of the Hospital

In Estonia, a lot of people have long-term health issues. These folks often end up in the hospital. But what if there was a way to change that? That is what some researchers wanted to find out. They looked at how consistent primary care affects hospital stays for people with chronic conditions. Primary care is the first stop for most people when they are not feeling...

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Feb 02 2025EDUCATION

Personality Maps: What Makes Estonians Tick?

The small country of Estonia, tucked away in the Baltics, is a unique place. You might expect a small country to be uniform, but Estonia is surprisingly diverse. Estonians aren't all the same; different regions are home to different personality traits. This isn't just about quirks, either. The Big Five personality domains can be used to measure how people see the wor...

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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 that's increasingly dependent on technology. This focus on innovation...

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