As Estonia brings artificial intelligence into its schools through AI Leap, its success will depend not on how widely the technology is used, but on whether it strengthens learning while safeguarding teachers' role, educational values and the Estonian language and culture.

British electronic music legend Kode9, founder of the Hyperdub label and a pioneer of dubstep, will perform at Paavli Kultuurivabrik in Tallinn in November.

Estonia's government is aiming to wrap up 2027 state budget talks next week, with ministers weighing spending needs against a target to cut the budget deficit to 4 percent.

Liina Vahtras, who has just become minister of economic affairs and industry, previously served on the management board of the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency (EIS) and also sat on the board of Rochna Invest OÜ — a company whose portfolio startups received a total of €1.25 million in support from EIS during the same period. Prime Minister Kristen Michal said Vahtras acted in accordance with the rules because she did not take part in making the funding decisions.

Young binturongs at Tallinn Zoo staged several successful escape attempts from their enclosure, forcing the Tropical House to close to visitors. The pair, Maru and Maimu, have now been moved to a new location where slipping away won't be nearly as easy.

The Tallinn Circuit Court has suspended permits to hunt problem bears pending a ruling on an appeal filed by NGO Eesti Suurkiskjad, which had challenged the permits.

Tundlike proovide uurimine elektronmikroskoopiaga on keeruline täppisteadus, mille käigus võib proov kergesti kahjustuda. Teadlased on nüüd leidnud viisi, kuidas seda vältida. Kvantarvutiga ristamine võib elektronikroskoobis proovilt pärinevatelt elektronidelt «välja imeda» teavet, mida muul moel kätte ei saagi.

Võitlejad on võtnud rajalt maha naftajuhtme, mis väidetavalt on kujunenud kõige tähtsamaks toruks maailmas.

Left-wing opposition parties led by Magdalena Andersson look set to form the next government.

There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.

The chancellor wants the Made in Europe programme to deepen ties with the UK "rather than erecting new barriers".

The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.

BRUSSELS — The European Commission will consider banning the export of plastic waste to Turkey if the country fails to address pollution and environmental concerns, a Commission official told POLITICO. The warning comes after a Commission assessment found evidence of environmental damage linked to Turkey’s treatment of plastic waste that could breach EU rules. “If there is no adequate answer or measure taken by the authorities, the Commission might launch the procedure to suspend the export of plastic waste to Türkiye,” the Commission official said. The assessment itself recommended continuing shipments to Turkey despite the findings. While a suspension would be in line with EU rules on the shipment of waste, it would also jeopardize the bloc’s most important market for trash. Last year, Turkey received a third of the EU’s exported plastic waste. The Commission assessment, dated Sept. 1 and obtained by POLITICO, reported a long list of concerns over Turkey’s treatment of EU waste, including the fact that only around 10% of plastic waste is recycled in the country, while the majority goes to landfills, is mismanaged or leaks into the environment. The Commission official said the report pointed to “several instances” of plastic waste mismanagement, generating “serious pollution problems.” Despite evidence of practices that could breach EU rules, the report said the Commission would hold off on suspending exports and instead engage with the Turkish authorities on these concerns. The bloc’s Waste Shipment Regulation — which restricts exports of certain types of EU waste to third countries to curb pollution — says the EU can stop the export of waste to OECD countries that fail to show the waste is managed in an “environmentally sound manner.” The law specifically requires the Commission to assess whether OECD countries importing large volumes of plastic waste are managing it without causing significant environmental or health damage. The assessment focused on Turkey because it’s the biggest importer of European waste by far. Last year the country imported 510,000 tonnes of EU plastic waste, the equivalent of about 25 billion 500ml soft drink bottles. This represented 70% of plastic waste exported to OECD countries and 36% of all exported plastic waste. Under the rules, exports of plastic waste to non-OECD countries will generally be banned from Nov. 21. That might reroute plastic waste to OECD countries like Turkey, the Commission official said, so it’s important to understand the situation and “strengthen” cooperation with the country to prevent problems arising from this. Non-OECD countries that show they can manage waste in a sustainable manner can request to be exempted under the law to continue receiving waste. The list of countries seeking an exemption is expected to be published in the coming days. The Commission is required to adopt the list by November.

Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Ein teures Symbol der Abhängigkeit: In Texas nimmt Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius den ersten F-35-Kampfjet für die Bundeswehr entgegen. Die Tarnkappenflieger sichern die nukleare Teilhabe Deutschlands, offenbaren aber zugleich das Scheitern europäischer Rüstungsprojekte. Rixa Fürsen erklärt, warum Europa diese technologische Lücke derzeit nicht aus eigener Kraft schließen kann. Nach dem tödlichen Angriff auf einen Zugbegleiter im Februar debattiert die Politik über Zugangskontrollen an Bahnhöfen und schärfere Strafen für Angriffe auf Zugpersonal. Cedric Looks beleuchtet die Pläne von Verkehrsminister Steffen Bilger und Justizministerin Stefanie Hubig. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview erklärt die stellvertretende FDP-Bundesvorsitzende Svenja Hahn vor den Wahlen in Berlin und Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, wie ihre Partei, die in beiden Ländern in Umfragen bei deutlich unter 5 Prozent steht, das drohende Abrutschen in die politische Bedeutungslosigkeit verhindern will. Und: Eine bürokratische Stolperfalle in Steuerangelegenheiten sorgt derweil im Bundestag unter Abgeordneten für Gesprächsstoff Das Berlin Playbook als Podcast gibt es jeden Morgen ab 5 Uhr. Rixa Fürsen, Maximilian Stascheit und das POLITICO-Team liefern Politik zum Hören – kompakt, international, hintergründig. Für alle Hauptstadt-Profis: Der Berlin Playbook-Newsletter bietet jeden Morgen die wichtigsten Themen und Einordnungen. Jetzt kostenlos abonnieren. POLITICO Deutschland – ein Angebot der Axel Springer Deutschland GmbHAxel-Springer-Straße 65, 10888 BerlinTel: +49 (30) 2591 0information@axelspringer.deSitz: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg, HRB 196159 BUSt-IdNr: DE 214 852 390Geschäftsführer: Christoph Eck-Schmidt, Carolin Hulshoff Pol, Mathias Sanchez Luna

New sanctions highlight Israel's isolation, yet analysts say they won't sway voters before October's elections.

Families in Sanaa brace for higher food and transport costs after first fuel price increase in four years.

Research shows tens of millions of people are being forced to use platform that amounts to ‘backdoor’ on their deviceOver the past 18 months, tens of millions of Russians have been forced to install a new app on their phones – a violet-blue button designed for messaging and payments, called Max.Authorities have touted it as a patriotic alternative to Telegram and WhatsApp; Russian glitterati have promoted it in rap videos and comic routines. This summer, it became the country’s most-used messaging app. Continue reading...

President’s United Russia party faces no meaningful opposition after liberal anti-war party barred from ballotRevealed: how Russia uses mobile ‘super-app’ Max to spy on its citizensRussians are going to the polls to elect a new State Duma in a tightly controlled vote stripped of meaningful competition and with little doubt about the result.Vladimir Putin’s United Russia is expected to extend the grip on parliament it has held for 23 years, alongside a handful of nominal opposition parties that reliably vote with the Kremlin on the issues that matter. The three-day vote begins on Friday, with results expected after polls close on Sunday. Continue reading...

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