Estonian Public Broadcasting

Eesti Rahvusringhääling (ERR), also known as Estonian Public Broadcasting, is a public radio and television organization established in Estonia on June 1, 2007. It was formed to combine the roles of the previously independent Eesti Raadio (Estonian Radio) and Eesti Televisioon (ETV) (Estonian Television) in line with the Estonian National Broadcasting Act. The inaugural chairman of ERR is Margus Allikmaa, who previously chaired Eesti Raadio.

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Vietnam's prime minister makes 'historic' first visit to Estonia

2 days ago | news.err.ee | Alise Maripuu

Minh Chính and the Estonian prime minister, Riigikogu president, and the minister of foreign affairs met to discuss each of their countries' interests and strengthen ties with one another, particularly in the areas of digital cooperation, trade and global security. "This is a historic visit," said Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) at a press conference on Friday.
Estonia marks 141st anniversary of the blue, black and white flag

4 days ago | news.err.ee | Alise Maripuu

The Board of the Riigikogu joined residents, members of the Estonian Flag Society, the Estonian Defense League, the Estonian Military Orchestra, and other groups for a flag-raising ceremony at the Governor's Garden on Toompea in Tallinn. "The symbol that unites us all has risen with our joyful song all over Estonia," said Riigikogu President Lauri Hussar (Eesti 200) in a speech.
Potential sabotage attempts being factored into Estlink 3 planning process

4 days ago | news.err.ee | Kadri Põlendik

Named Estlink 3, completion date for the cable is around a decade from now and planning began last year, with the building permit and environmental impact assessment processes currently underway. Priit Heinla, head of offshore grid development at grid distributor Elering, noted that Estlink 3's construction is taking into account any potential sabotage of the kind seen in recent years in the Baltic. "The truth is that we are trying to install it deeper, into the seabed.
Gallery: Thousands attend DJ Martin Garrix concert at Tartu's Raadi Airport

6 days ago | news.err.ee | Alise Maripuu

Garrix, who is one of the world's top DJs, made a one-night stop in Estonia as part of his worldwide tour performing around the globe. Opening acts included local musicians Syn Cole, Wateva, and Andres Puusepp who helped energized the crowd as the sun went down. Garrix performed hit songs including "Animals" and "High on Life" during a set filled with fireworks, pyrotechnics, strobe lights, and confetti blasts.
Estonian-led IT Coalition raises over €1 billion to boost Ukraine's cyber defense

6 days ago | news.err.ee | Alise Maripuu

The Coalition is a network of 18 member nations that aims to boost Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces information and communication technologies to meet NATO's standards.
FM: Georgia's foreign agent law 'another grim step' away from democracy

6 days ago | news.err.ee | Alise Maripuu

The "Foreign Agents Registration Act," passed in May by Georgia's Parliament, requires NGOs and media outlets to register as groups "bearing the interest of a foreign power" if they receive more than 20 percent of funding from foreign donors. Opponents to the act say that it could be used to suppress political opposition to the government, drawing parallels to similar legislation passed in 2012 in Russia that has been used to silence political dissent, the BBC reported.
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.
Estonia weakens car tax with €100 discount per child

1 week ago | news.err.ee | Iida-Mai Einmaa |Kadri Põlendik

The government introduced the new levy this year, one of the last countries in Europe to do so. The pledge was written into the newly completed coalition agreement by Reform and Eesti 200, released on Saturday. It aims to ease the financial burden for families with underage children. The government said money generated from the tax will be reinvested in Estonia's road infrastructure, which suffers from a funding gap. It is not known how much money the tax cut will cost the state.
Estonian sports coaches and abuse allegations: From sexual misconduct to violence

2 weeks ago | news.err.ee | Joosep Värk

The incidents range from intimidation and humiliation to violence and even sexual abuse, and the outcomes of the cases differ too, from convictions and coaching bans to fines to being fully cleared of allegations. Over the past five years, a double-digit number of cases have surfaced in Estonian sports where coaches' actions have met with varying degrees of criticism. Doping scandals aside, these cases can broadly be divided into three categories.
Moldova follows in Estonia's footsteps as 1,500 students take math e-exams

3 weeks ago | news.err.ee | Marian Manni |Marian Männi

"It was easy!" exclaimed 4th-graders Maria and Dragos right after their math test. It's not something you usually hear after a test, especially not from primary school students. "I was nervous at first," Maria admits. "But it was much easier than paper tests!" Her schoolmates nod in agreement. We are at the Theoretical High School "Aurel David" in Bardar, a small Moldovan village about half an hour's drive from the capital, Chisinau.