The former coach of Estonian basketball star Henri Veesaar says the player must first prove himself defensively as he adjusts to a completely different NBA role.

The opposition Social Democrats (SDE) have proposed long-serving Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise as a presidential candidate.

The opposition Social Democrats (SDE) have proposed long-serving Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise as a presidential candidate.

While several Riigikogu independents have decided they will approach the presidential election with a shared position, some unaffiliated lawmakers do not intend to take part in the presidential election.

Estonian police have conducted raids near schools in Tallinn suburbs to curb rising e-scooter accidents among 7–14-year-olds, the only demographic seeing increased injuries during the first five months of 2026.

Russia's decision to halt westbound rail freight traffic is driven by both political and economic considerations. One goal is to encourage Central Asian countries to route more of their cargo through Russian ports, transit expert Raivo Vare told ERR.

Lugupeetud minister, lugesin rõõmuga 29. juuni Delfist, et Teile meeleavaldused kohe suisa meeldivad. Järelikult peate Te ka pingsalt ootama järgmisi vanglarendi vastu suunatud aktsioone. Püüame nappide võimaluste kiuste Teile ka edasiselt võimalikult palju vastu tulla, kirjutab endine riigikohtunik Eerik Kergandberg avalikus kirjas justiits- ja digiministrile Liisa Pakostale (Eesti 200).

Kaubanduskett Maxima on alates 2012. aastast püüdnud Tallinnas Pirita linnaosas Merivälja teel kauplust avada, kuid mitmel põhjusel pole tänaseni jõutud detailplaneeringu kehtestamiseni.

A man is seen clambering through a neighbour's window to escape black smoke in the block where more than 200 people live.

More than 100 firefighters are fighting a fire near Thessaloniki which has claimed at least two lives.

The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.

Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.

Conservative politician Bruno Retailleau on Wednesday accused the French government of scheduling next year’s presidential election on dates that favor left-wing candidates. French officials on Wednesday announced voters will go to the polls to elect the country’s next president on April 18 and May 2. Retailleau, who is running as the presidential candidate for the center-right Les Républicains party, said the date for the runoff vote unfairly benefits left-wing groups because it will take place just hours after the popular May 1 Labor Day celebrations. “This decision is not a neutral one,” Retailleau told French broadcaster CNEWS. “It is not normal from a democratic standpoint.” Retailleau argued that the May Day festivities, which are generally marked by union demonstrations across France, would play into the hands of the left — especially if the protests turn violent. This year’s demonstrations resulted in 15 arrests, while 72 protesters were detained in clashes with police in 2025. “We can clearly see that May Day — today — rarely passes calmly, so there’s always a build-up of tension, sometimes leading to outbursts,” Retailleau said. “Can you imagine the eve of a runoff election?” With current President Emmanuel Macron constitutionally barred from seeking a third consecutive term, a large number of candidates are lining up to replace him. Among them are two of his former prime ministers, Édouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal, and radical left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon. The front-runner will be whoever runs from the far-right National Rally, which is leading in the polls. Marine Le Pen, the longtime leader of the party, is currently appealing a conviction for embezzling European Parliament funds, a ruling that has blocked her from running in the 2027 election. If her appeal fails, she has welcomed the option of her protégé, Jordan Bardella, running in her place. “The choice of the government — that was the left’s choice,” he added, insisting the demonstrations would be used as de facto campaign events. “Don’t try to make me believe that in the marches, in the statements, there won’t be any political repercussions.”

BERLIN — Germany wants to expand defense-industrial cooperation with the United States, including by building U.S. weapons systems or components under license in Germany, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Wednesday. Asked whether producing American weapons in Germany would undermine Europe’s goal to become less dependent on Washington, Pistorius pushed back. “That is indeed an apparent contradiction,” Pistorius said, before adding: “No one has said that aiming for more independence in the defense industry means being committed only to purely European systems. That is not the case, and it will not be the case in the future either.” The comments came at a joint press conference with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte after a German cabinet meeting focused on security policy, days before NATO leaders gather in Ankara. The German defense minister said Berlin needs capabilities it does not yet have — or cannot produce fast enough — as Europe races to rearm, which is why Berlin is “very interested” in producing select U.S. systems or parts of systems in Germany. This includes areas linked to the F-35 program. “There are systems that we do not yet have, or that we do not have [in sufficient quantity], that we will need over the next 10 to 15 years,” Pistorius said. “At the same time, we know that the production capacities we have are also limited.” Chancellor Merz framed the move as part of a broader European effort to rebalance the alliance without breaking the transatlantic link. “We want to make NATO as a whole more European,” Merz said. “As Europeans, we are taking more responsibility in NATO. We are reducing one-sided transatlantic dependencies. And that is the right decision under all circumstances for both sides of the Atlantic.” Rutte backed that message. “Germany leads, and Germany delivers,” the NATO chief said, adding that next week’s summit would be “all about delivery” — on defense spending, defense production and Ukraine. Rutte said Germany was on track to invest 3.5 percent of GDP in defense by 2029, calling it “an extraordinary achievement.” His message to industry was blunt. “Be ready, speed up, work together. Open new production. Expand supply chains. And deliver quickly what we need for our security,” he said. Rutte also said allies would commit in Ankara to long-term support for Kyiv, while warning against writing off Washington’s role. “When it comes to the defense of Ukraine, the U.S. is still indispensable,” Rutte said.

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The emergency session follows warnings that 500,000 civilians around el-Obeid are at risk of large-scale atrocities.

EU urged to make UK exempt from rules that risk becoming the most damaging consequence of Brexit yetThe EU’s car industry has called for the UK to be fully included in new “Made in Europe” rules that threaten to shut out British manufacturers from their biggest export market.The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (Acea) on Wednesday urged Brussels to give the UK, Turkey and Morocco “justified, targeted exemptions” to the rules, which will require cars and parts to be made within the EU to qualify for subsidies or public procurement. Continue reading...

Ireland’s tasks at helm of bloc include helping navigate talks on fresh Russia sanctions, and Ukraine and Moldova accessionPistorius talks about changes in the German military reserve system, with “the Bundeswehr building up.”He talks about reforms needed to allow to mobilise reservists better and more efficiently. Continue reading...

Price growth remains above central bank’s target for fourth straight month

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