Tallinn's public spaces ignore young people's needs, says psychologist Grete Arro, who proposes a youth mayor to help shape the city around them.

Estonian racecar driver Gregor Jeets has exchanged rallying for circuit racing this season, and will compete in the prestigious 2026 McLaren Trophy Europe

Varro Vooglaid announced that due to a loss of confidence in him, he is leaving the Estonian Conservative People's Party's Riigikogu group, though not parliament itself.

In light of the looming presidential election, ERR examined the approval ratings of Estonia's presidents, comparing how they changed over time and which demographic groups showed higher or lower levels of support.

Tallinn's public spaces ignore young people's needs, says psychologist Grete Arro, who proposes a youth mayor to help shape the city around them.

The state has launched an investigation into the ferry operating between Prangli and the mainland. According to the Safety Investigation Bureau conducting the probe, the move stems from the vessel's frequent problems.

2022. aasta 24. veebruaril alustas Venemaa režiimi juht Vladimir Putin sissetungi Ukrainasse. Pärast seda, kui Ukraina lõi tagasi pealetungi Kiievile, on lahingute kese kandunud Ida- ja Lõuna-Ukrainasse. Postimees kajastab 1542. sõjapäeva sündmusi allolevas blogis.2026/ukraina-kalender 

Euroopa Julgeoleku- ja Koostööorganisatsiooni (OSCE) enam kui 40 osalevat riiki on käivitanud niinimetatud Moskva mehhanismi, et uurida Ukraina laste ideoloogilist mõjutamist ja militariseerimist Venemaa poolt.

Two children are among at least 16 killed in Ukraine's capital in massive Russian drone and missile attacks, officials say.

Drones bound for Russia crashed down in Latvia last week, prompting a political fallout.

Modi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year.

Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.

Welcome to Declassified, a weekly humor column. What can you buy for €25,420? Not now, of course, when that’s the average cost of the weekly shopping if you include a few extra tins of food and some toilet paper for the “hantavirus protection bunker.” But in 2024, that kind of money went a lot further. It could get you, for example, the scooter that, almost a decade earlier, whisked French ex-President François Hollande to trysts with his then-lover (and now wife) Julie Gayet. Yes, someone spent more than €25,000 on a gray scooter (a Piaggio MP3 125, to be precise) on which the former French president’s warm buttocks were pressed as he traversed the traffic in Paris. Hollande’s romantic life was a big deal back in 2015 when Closer magazine exposed his affair with the actress. A picture splashed on the cover showed Hollande, who was then in a relationship with journalist Valérie Trierweiler, wearing a rather silly-looking helmet (from an aesthetic standpoint, not a safety one!). The French press went into a frenzy, relishing the salacious detail of a security agent delivering an early-morning bag of croissants to the lovers (although it was later claimed the bag contained documents rather than pastries). But the world has changed a lot since then, and there’s seemingly less interest in Emmanuel Macron’s personal life. A new book — “An (almost) perfect couple,” by Paris Match journalist Florian Tardif — claims that the reason why Brigitte Macron appeared to slap or push her husband in the face shortly before they disembarked from a flight in Vietnam last year was that she had discovered a message on his phone from Iranian-French star Golshifteh Farahani. Tardif alleged that President Macron maintained a “platonic relationship” with Farahani for several months. However, some exchanges — which Tardif said he was forwarded by people close to Macron — “went quite far,” the journalist said. Perhaps it’s because everyone involved says nothing is going on, but there’s markedly less interest in this story. The French don’t appear to be getting out the popcorn and waiting for the next salacious instalment (mind you, it’s hard to imagine the French munching on popcorn. Perhaps escargots au beurre persillé). Maybe it wasn’t Hollande’s infidelity that was so interesting back then but that bag of (alleged) croissants! Maybe it’s because Macron is un canard boiteux and has just spent a tour of Africa not giving a shit — he told people off for speaking out of turn and went running with marathon legends (good practice if Brigitte looks at his phone again). So, Jordan Bardella, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, Edouard Philippe, Raphaël Glucksmann or whoever else fancies being the next president, make sure you have a high-profile affair during your term and bring sexy back to French politics. CAPTION COMPETITION “The exit’s that way? Oh, the exit’s in every direction.” Can you do better? Email us at pdallison@politico.eu or get in touch on X @POLITICOEurope. Last time, we gave you this photo: Thanks for all the entries. Here’s the best one from our mailbag — there’s no prize except the gift of laughter, which I think we can all agree is far preferable to cash or booze. “US education: best in the world.” Trump awards American Youth Spelling Prize. by Tom Morgan

Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Welcome to the very first edition of the Brussels Playbook Week Ender. Anne McElvoy travels to the Copenhagen Democracy Summit, an annual event that brings together defenders of democracy in the Danish capital. As U.S. President Donald Trump visits China and the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran remain unresolved, how is Europe grappling with crises on multiple fronts? Anne sits down with two influential powerbrokers from the other side of the Atlantic. Chrystia Freeland is an economic adviser to Ukraine President Zelenskyy and until last year was Canada’s deputy prime minister: They discuss Ukraine’s war effort and political stability in a week that saw Andriy Yermak, the former head of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office, charged with corruption and money-laundering offenses. Anne also talks to John Bolton, the former U.S. national security adviser during Trump’s first term, about Europe’s response to the war in Iran and Trump’s visit to China. Questions or comments? Message our WhatsApp here or at +32 491 05 06 29.

Washington and Beijing expected to extend trade truce, but analysts see only modest breakthrough in strained ties.

Al Jazeera’s @avawarrinerr explains what it means for people who object to fighting in wars today.

Export’s performances scandalised Austria in the 1960s, but are now recognised for exposing the objectification of the female bodyValie Export, the Austrian performance artist and film-maker who inverted the male gaze in ways that were provocative, shocking and often outrageously fun, has died aged 85.The artist’s own foundation announced on Thursday evening that Export died in Vienna earlier the same day, three days before her 86th birthday. Continue reading...

There was wind, there was fire, there was Goodrem’s remarkable upper-range – resulting in a refreshingly self-assured offering from Australia‘Sung by a silver robot from 1984!’ The 11 biggest bangers in Eurovision 2026Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastStanding before a glistening crescent moon and adorned in more than 7,000 Swarovski crystals, Australia’s 2026 Eurovision hopeful Delta Goodrem delivered a powerful performance on the 70th anniversary of the global song contest – and become the first Australian act to qualify for the grand final since 2023.Heading into the competition as an early favourite behind Eurovision heavy-hitters Denmark and Finland, Goodrem delivered a note-perfect rendition of her power-ballad entry, Eclipse. The track is impressive if a little formulaic – and of the 35 countries competing, 15 are represented by solo female performers, so Goodrem needed to find a way to stand out in a crowded field. Continue reading...

Greater Manchester mayor says he wants to contest a by-election and return to Westminster

Central bank increases target to 24% from 16% due to accelerating rise in prices triggered by Iran war