Helen Wright

Tallinn

News Editor at Estonian Public Broadcasting

Editor at @errnews. Baltics, mostly. Alum @BCUJournalism, @skytteUT .

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Tallinn seeking volunteers for Pääsküla bog restoration

1 week ago | news.err.ee | Helen Wright

Over 10 weekends from July to October, residents are invited to help block drainage ditches in the bog to raise the groundwater level and support the return of the unique wetland ecosystem. Restoration work is carried out following the area's management plan. This year, most of the ditches in the first project phase are scheduled to be closed. "Volunteer team leaders will provide on-site training and the necessary tools.
What will happen during Estonia's public warning system test on May 14?

3 weeks ago | news.err.ee | Helen Wright

The Rescue Board and EDF – the EE-ALARM test is taking place as part of Exercise Hedgehog (Siil) – stress no real-life emergency will be simulated, and there is no actual threat to the public.
Why is Estonia's largest military exercise named after a hedgehog?

1 month ago | news.err.ee | Helen Wright |Marcus Turovski |Michael Cole

Lt. Liis Vaksmann, of the EDF HQ Public Affairs Section, told ERR News the name Hedgehog has been in use since 2008. It was selected because the EDF has a preference for names that are short, easy to remember and symbolic. Hedgehog – siil in Estonian – fits all the categories. "It has a small body but can defend itself successfully against larger adversaries — it is well suited to Estonia, a small country that must be prepared to defend itself against bigger threats," she said in a written reply.
Riigikogu holds annual open day on April 26

1 month ago | news.err.ee | Helen Wright

For the last 25 years, the event has been marked with an open day that allows the public to look at the parliament buildings and the Tall Hermann Tower at Toompea. This year's event is dedicated to the Year of the Estonian Book and the forthcoming Song and Dance Celebration. All events take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are free.
How do foreign nationals feel about Estonia's decision to revoke their voting rights?

2 months ago | news.err.ee | Helen Wright |Andrew Whyte

Under the current law, anyone with permanent residence can vote in a local election. However, the new amendment will close this down to only 27 nationalities, those who are citizens of EU countries. The change was proposed by politicians after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 to remove voting rights from Russians and Belarusians. They said citizens of aggressor nations should have no say in Estonia's politics.
Baltic Sea ice is decreasing year-by-year

2 months ago | news.err.ee | Sandra Saar |Helen Wright

When discussing how climate change impacts the Baltic Sea, marine scientist Tarmo Soomere says there are two aspects to consider. One is how climate change affects the marine environment and its functioning. The other is how changes in the Baltic Sea's coastlines indicate that the climate has changed. Soomere and his team study the latter. For example, the extent of climate change in the Baltic Sea can be understood through rising water temperatures.
Exhibition exploring lace making opens in Haapsalu

Mar 5, 2025 | news.err.ee | Helen Wright

"Pitsinarratiivid: käsi-töö" ("Lace narratives: hand-work") has been produced by curator Dr Sophie Qiaoyun Peng, photographer Dawa Yangchen and assistant Hildegard Reimann. The exhibition stems from academic research carried out by Peng, who wrote her PhD on lacemaking in Estonia and in Scotland's Shetland islands, and heritage crafts' status in the community.
Tallinn planning to modernize several streets in Old Town

Feb 4, 2025 | news.err.ee | Helen Wright

The streets affected are Apteegi, Kooli, and Gümnaasiumi streets which are primarily used by pedestrians. At the same time, they will also be redesigned to place sidewalks and roadways on the same level. Similar changes have already been implemented on Viru, Harju, and Rataskaevu streets, with Uus tänav next in line. Separate bicycle lanes will not be built, and the unified street level will also improve snow removal in winter, the city government said.
Agency: Telia's fast internet campaign violates consumer rights

Jan 23, 2025 | news.err.ee | Iida-Mai Einmaa |Johannes Voltri |Karin Koppel |Helen Wright

Last week, Telia informed customers that starting from late January to mid-February, they would be automatically upgraded to an internet package twice as fast as their current one. Customers could use the faster package for the first 30 days for the same price as their current package, but after that, they would automatically be charged a new higher rate. No permission was sought from customers, they were simply informed the change would take place.
Refugee Council: Syrians have built their lives here, they may not want to return

Jan 21, 2025 | news.err.ee | Helen Wright

Dozens of European Union countries suspended or stopped processing asylum applications from Syrian nationals at the end of last year due to the fall of the regime. At the start of December, the Ministry of Interior said there were no plans to introduce a similar measure in Estonia. However, on December 25, Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) said Estonia would not extend international protection to Syrians.