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ERR News: Estonia condemns Russia’s attack on Ukraine – ‘Evil is real’

February 24, 2022March 5, 2022 Helen WrightLeave a comment

Early on Thursday morning, Ukrainian officials announced the country was under attack from Russia. ERR News has gathered together reactions from Estonia and the region below.

Posted in Estonia

ERR News: Coronavirus round-up: October 11-17

October 19, 2021October 20, 2021 Helen WrightLeave a comment

Last week, there were 7,999 cases of coronavirus diagnosed across Estonia compared to 6,455 the week before. There were 29 deaths.

Posted in Estonia

ERR News: Local election results 2021

October 17, 2021October 20, 2021 Helen WrightLeave a comment

Who won, who lost and who did better than expected at the local elections? ERR News rounds up the results and data from the Estonian local elections 2021.

Posted in Estonia

ERR News: Feature – Five years of Kersti Kaljulaid

October 16, 2021October 17, 2021 Helen WrightLeave a comment

On Monday, Kersti Kaljulaid handed the presidential chain over to Alar Karis, bringing her single term in office to a close. But what did Estonia's fifth president achieve, how was she viewed domestically and internationally and how will she be remembered? ERR News asked the experts.

Posted in Estonia

ERR News: New e-voting record set at 2021 local elections

October 16, 2021October 18, 2021 Helen WrightLeave a comment

More than 270,000 people chose to vote online at the 2021 local elections - a new record high and an increase of almost 30,000.

Posted in Estonia

ERR News: Coronavirus round-up: October 4-10

October 11, 2021October 15, 2021 Helen WrightLeave a comment

Last week, there were 6,455 cases of coronavirus diagnosed across Estonia compared to 4,965 the week before. There were 27 deaths.

Posted in Estonia

ERR News: Local elections 2021 – don’t expect the unexpected 

October 11, 2021October 15, 2021 Helen WrightLeave a comment

What can we expect from the local elections? Nothing unexpected, political scientist Martin Mölder told ERR News in a recent interview.

Posted in Estonia

ERR News: FAQs – Estonian local elections 2021

October 10, 2021October 15, 2021 Helen WrightLeave a comment

Estonia's local elections will take place on October 17 but who can vote, where, when and how? ERR News answers some frequently asked questions.

Posted in Estonia

ERR News: Alar Karis elected President of Estonia

August 31, 2021September 16, 2021 Helen WrightLeave a comment

Alar Karis will become Estonia's next head of state after being elected president in the Riigikogu on Tuesday during the second round of voting. Karis received 72 votes, passing the 68 votes needed to get elected.

Posted in Estonia

ERR News: Who is Estonia’s next president Alar Karis?

August 31, 2021September 16, 2021 Helen WrightLeave a comment

On Monday the Riigikogu will hold the first round of voting to find Estonia's next president. There is only one candidate - Alar Karis. ERR News gives an overview of his life and views.

Posted in Estonia

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