Šokeerivad uudised Narva kohta mõjutavad noorte turvatunnet
Martin Tikk - Postimees Arvamus
“Arusaam Narvast kui ohtlikust linnast on visa kaduma. Kuigi ametlik kuritegevuse statistika näitab paranemise märke, on oluline elanikkonna ja külaliste tunnetus turvalisuse kohta, kirjutab kolumnist Martin Tikk. Narva on linn, kus võib eri paigus ja ajahetkel tajuda mitmetahulist reaalsust. Hiljuti uuriti 65 Narva noorelt, kui turvaliselt nad ennast Narvas tunnevad.”
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“Statistika näitab, et Narvas elavate noorte turvatunne on pigem keskmisest kõrgem – üldine hinnang linna turvalisusele jäi 3,84-le viiepalliskaalal. Kodupiirkondades tuntakse end veel kindlamalt (3,89). Samas ilmnes oluline erinevus soolises jaotuses: poisid tunnevad end Narvas turvalisemalt kui tüdrukud (vastavalt 3,96 vs. 3,78).”
Estonia marked Flag Day
By Silver Tambur, Estonian World
“The Estonian flag has its origins in the national movement – on 4. June 1884, the Estonian Students’ Association adopted blue, black and white as the colours of its student fraternity. The flag officially became the Estonian national flag in 1918. Since then, the tricolour has become one of the most important symbols of the independence, consciousness and solidarity of the Estonian people.”
https://estonianworld.com/life/estonia-celebrates-flag-day-history/
Orthodoxy in Estonia: Between Autonomy and National Security
By Aleksandra Kuczyńska-Zonik
And Andrzej Szabaciuk
(Institute of Central Europe - 20. May)
“The restoration of Estonian independence led to the division of the local Orthodox Church into two: one subordinate to the Patriarchate of Constantinople, and the other dependent on the Moscow Patriarchate. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Estonia took a harder line on the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate. This resulted in administrative decisions such as the expulsion of Metropolitan Eugenius and attempts to sever ties with the Moscow Patriarchate. In response to new legal regulations aimed at limiting the influence of the Russian Church, changes have been made to the church’s organisational structure. However, disputes over the Church’s future status and its relations with other Orthodox jurisdictions remain ongoing. The situation remains dynamic and affects the security of the state. …”
https://ies.lublin.pl/en/comments/orthodoxy-in-estonia-between-autonomy-and-national-security/
“Legal Affairs Committee sends amended church foreign influence bill for second reading.”- ERR
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Estonian parliament voted to withdraw from landmines treaty
(Reuters | Baltic Times)
“81 members of the 101 parliament supported the motion, its press office said.”
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“The Estonian vote follows those in Latvia, where parliaments have already approved the withdrawal. The countries would be able to stockpile and lay landmines six months after informing other treaty members and the United Nations of their decision. … The Ottawa Convention entered into force in 1999 and Estonia acceded to it in 2004.”
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/estonian-parliament-votes-withdraw-landmines-treaty-2025-06-04/
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https://www.baltictimes.com/estonia_to_withdraw_from_anti-personnel_mines_convention/
“Estonia is prepared to use all necessary means to defend its territory and freedom.” - Välisministeerium
Estonian intelligence: Damaged Tu-95 aircraft were used by Russia to bomb Ukraine
(ERR | Ukrainska Pravda)
“… and were preparing for another operation against Ukraine on Sunday, said Col. Ants Kiviselg, head of the Estonian Defense Forces' intelligence center.”
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https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/06/6/7515955/
Sweden reaches 'historic' deal with Estonia to rent prison cells to tackle overcrowding
(Euronews | ERR)
“Sweden has reached an agreement with Estonia to house up to 600 inmates in rented prison cells in the Baltic country in a bid to alleviate its prison overcrowding crisis. The deal, which was confirmed on Wednesday by Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer, will allow Sweden to rent 400 cells in the prison in Tartu in the south-eastern part of Estonia.”
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“The cost of a prisoner in Estonia is estimated to be €8,500 per month, excluding costs for transport to and from Sweden. In Sweden, the cost is around €11,500 per month.”
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Eesti ja viis teist NATO riiki plaanivad CV90 lahingumasinate ühishanget
(ERR)
“Norra, Rootsi, Soome, Eesti, Leedu ja Hollandi kaitseminister allkirjastavad Brüsselis toimuva NATO kaitseministrite kohtumisel hanke kohta kavatsuste deklaratsiooni.”
Three crew members suspected of damaging Estonia-Finland undersea cable
(TVP)
“Finnish authorities detained the vessel on December 26 after it was suspected of dragging its anchor along the seabed for over 100 kilometers, severing the Estlink 2 power link and four undersea telecommunications cables on Christmas day. The ship was released in early March following the initial phase of the investigation. The three senior crew members are now suspected of serious crimes in connection with the incident, including the ship's captain, first officer, and second officer. All three have been barred from leaving Finland since the investigation began.”
“Inside the mission to stop Putin's 'ghost ships' wreaking havoc on the seas.” - ABC News Australia
“EstLink 2, the electricity transmission link between Finland and Estonia, is set to return to commercial use on 25. June.” - Offshore Energy
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“Estonia Inflation Rate Steady at 4.5% in May.” - Trading View
“Estonia expels Russian citizen to prevent security threats.” - ERR
“Viking Line planning world's largest electric-powered ferry.” - Yle
"Tallink Viking Line'i plaanitud laevast: see pole praegu majanduslikult otstarbekas.” - Postimees
“Riigikogu weighing up simplification of 'confusing' public holidays system.” - ERR
“Hydrogen Filling Stations in Tallinn Set to Be Operational by End of Summer.” - FCW
“Itaalia toob sel aastal Eestisse keskmaa õhutõrjesüsteemi SAMP/T.” - Postimees
“Estonia’s public warning system test a dismal failure.” - Estonian World
“€85 million allocated for military mobility road and rail building.” - ERR
“Estonia sends more police to help out at Latvian border.” - LSM
“Women in Estonia earned 13.2 % less per hour than men in 2024.” - Estonian World
“Hundreds march in Tallinn Pride Parade through Estonian capital.” - ERR
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Around the Baltic Sea
NATO riikide kaitseministrid leppisid kokku sõjaliste võimete eesmärgid
(ERR)
“NATO riikide kaitseministrid leppisid kokku uued võimete eesmärgid. Uued sihid nõuavad kõigilt liitlastelt kaitsekulude tõusu.”
Baltic states are 'model allies,' says U.S. defense secretary Pete Hegseth
(ERR)
“Rumors about the U.S. potentially withdrawing forces from Europe and a weakening of its commitment to NATO have frequently been reported by the media since President Donald Trump took office in January.”
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“Politicians from Poland, Lithuania, and Estonia, which host deployments of U.S. troops, have denied that any changes are currently taking place. All three countries plan to spend 5 percent of their GDP on defense in the coming years. Hegseth's comments on Saturday acknowledged this effort and seemed to suggest America was not leaving its allies in the lurch.”
https://news.err.ee/1609710534/baltic-states-are-model-allies-says-us-defense-secretary
Tense Standoff in the Baltic Sea Between Russian and German Frigates
(The Baltic Sentinel)
“The Russian destroyer Vice-Admiral Kulakov shadowed the German navy frigate Bayern for several days, starting in the Norwegian Sea and following it all the way to the naval base in Rostock. The incident occurred shortly after NATO's major anti-submarine exercise, Dynamic Mongoose.”
“Vene ja Saksa laevade vahel tekkis merel kriitiliselt ärev olukord.” - Postimees
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“Lithuania Welcomes German Armored Brigade.” - Jamestown
“Construction progress accelerates on Rail Baltica's southern section in Latvia.” - Baltic Times
“USA nimetas ametisse uue NATO Euroopa liitlasväe ülemjuhataja.” - ERR
“Finnish Info War Expert: Russian Intelligence Is Undermining the U.S. and Aims to Dominate.” - Baltic Sentinel
“Latvia Set to Produce 100 Armored Vehicles This Year.” - BNS
“Long-delayed bill on indigenous Sámi Parliament moves toward final vote by Finnish MPs.” - Yle
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Ukraine
A Year, Six Months, and Nine Days
From the beginning of planning to effective execution
(Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Estonia)
“Ukraine carried out its most long-range operation to date: 117 Ukrainian drones, involvement of our people across various Russian regions – in three time zones – and the result: 34% of Russia’s strategic cruise missile carriers were struck at their airbases. In total, the Ukrainian operation took out over 40 units of Russia’s strategic aviation.”
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“Ukraine is defending itself, and rightly so – we are doing everything to make Russia feel the need to end this war. Russia started this war, Russia must end it”, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated.
“Vene FPV-droonid jõuavad Ukraina suurte linnadeni.” - Postimees
“Ukraina poolt tekitatud kaotusest ülesaamiseks kulub Venemaal suurel hulgal lisaressurssi.” - Õhtuleht
Kremlin - Snared by the Spider’s Web
By Roman Sheremeta
(CEPA)
“Few military operations manage to combine tactical brilliance, psychological disruption, and economic damage as effectively as Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web attack on June 1. This audacious strike deep into Russian territory didn’t just damage airbases and destroy aircraft. It rewrote the rules of asymmetric warfare in the 21st century.”
https://cepa.org/article/the-kremlin-snared-by-the-spiders-web/
“A year, six months, and nine days – from the beginning of planning to effective execution.” - Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Estonia
“Russia launches huge attack on Ukraine days after ‘Spider Web’ drone raid.” - Politico Europe
Ukraina droonirünnak torpedeeris Venemaa globaalse militaarstrateegia
Wall Street Journal | Postimees
“Kiievi ennekuulmatud droonilöögid Venemaa lennubaasidele nõrgestasid Moskva sõjavõimalusi Ukrainaga ning õõnestasid võimet ähvardada rivaale maailma kaugemates kantides nagu Ameerika Ühendriigid – nihe, millel võivad olla kaugeleulatuvad geostrateegilised tagajärjed.”
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“Koordineeritud rünnakutes hävis arvestatav osa lennukipargist, mida Moskva kasutab juhitavate rakettide läkitamiseks Ukraina pihta ning mida kasutataks vastaste sihtimiseks võimaliku tuumasõja korral. Sihikule võetud aastakümnetevanuseid Tupolevi lennukeid Venemaa enam ei valmista – mis tähendab, et kaotsi on läinud üks välismõju nurgakive. Uuemad Vene lennukid on moodsamad ja liikuvamad, kuid neil pole purustatud pommitajatele eripäraseid omadusi nagu lennuulatus ning kandemaht. Ukraina analüütikud ja avalike allikate vaatlejad väidavad, et hävitati ka üks haruldane lennuk, mida Venemaa kasutab sõjastaabina.”
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“Teadaolevalt on Venemaal Tupolevi pommitajaid üle saja ning Ukraina väidab, et nad kahjustasid või hävitasid neist rohkem kui 40.”
Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Russian bombers on airbases in Siberia
(The Guardian - 1. June)
“… striking more than 40 warplanes thousands of miles from its own territory, a security official has said, after it smuggled the drones to the perimeter of the airfields hidden in the roofs of wooden sheds.”
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“Video from several military airfields across Russia showed destroyed aircraft and planes engulfed in flames, though the full extent of the damage remained unclear. Among the more than 40 aircraft reportedly hit were Tu-95 and Tu-22 strategic bombers, which Russia uses to fire long-range missiles at Ukrainian cities.”
“Russian bomber losses tilt balance toward China, NATO.” - Defence Blog
“Senior NATO Official: Putin to Retaliate Against Ukraine for ‘Spider’s Web’ Operation.” - The Moscow Times
“Inside Ukraine’s secret deep strike against Russian bombers.” - CBC
“How Ukraine pulled off an audacious drone attack deep inside Russia.” - Reuters
“Kyiv used artificial intelligence to conduct one of the most audacious attacks on Russia in history.” - Politico Europe
“Ukraine releases dramatic FPV footage of drone attack on Russian airbases.” - The Guardian
“Ukraine’s ‘Trojan Horse’ Strike Scorches Putin.” - CEPA
“Russia delivers sweeping demands to Ukraine in Istanbul peace talks.” - Helsinki Times
“Russian Car Sales Plunge 27.5% Year-on-Year.” - The Moscow Times
“Putin’s Grand Strategy for Sanctions Evasion.” - Riddle
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