ERR News – Helen Wright

ERR News: Ratas – Estonia and Finland have a timeless friendship

January 10, 2020 Helen WrightLeave a comment

The prime ministers of Estonia and Finland reiterated their support for the strong relationship between the two countries at a press conference in Tallinn on Friday.

ERR News: Feature – Estonia’s UN Security Council non-permanent member seat explained

January 1, 2020January 10, 2020 Helen WrightLeave a comment

On January 1, 2020 Estonia took up its seat on the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member for the first time. Here's what you need to know about the Security Council and Estonia's ambitions for the coming years.

ERR News: More than 5,000 Estonians apply to stay in UK after Brexit

October 10, 2019November 3, 2019 Helen WrightLeave a comment

More than 5,000 Estonians have applied to stay in the United Kingdom after the country leaves the European Union, newly released figures show.

ERR News: Tartu reusable cup scheme proving popular with customers

September 24, 2019November 3, 2019 Helen WrightLeave a comment

Popular bars in Tartu have joined forces in the fight against single-use plastic by creating their own rentable reusable cups which can be used across four different bars.

ERR News: Feature – Kai Art Center opens in former submarine factory

September 21, 2019November 3, 2019 Helen WrightLeave a comment

Kai Art Center opened in a former submarine factory in Tallinn's Noblessneri sadam (Port Noblessner) on Friday. The new center will be the first permanent home for Estonian contemporary art.

ERR News: Tartu win not a ‘unanimous’ decision for European Capital of Culture 2024

August 29, 2019January 9, 2020 Helen Wright

Selecting Tartu as European City of Culture 2024 was not a unanimous decision, the head of the independent selection committee said on Wednesday, adding that there was some very heated debate around the discussion table.

ERR News: Holy Gingerbread

December 18, 2015 Helen WrightLeave a comment

Buddha, a sacred cow and a pair of huge golden angel wings are just some of the exhibits included in this year's Gingerbread Mania exhibition which opens in Tallinn today.