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Estonia considers controlled burning to improve the condition of forests
Experts are developing a plan for the maintenance of dry forests in Estonia, and controlled burning is being considered as one of the options, writes “ERR News”. Last year, more than 112 thousand hectares of dry forests were listed in the Estonian...

Building a stronger community: How Estonia continues to help rebuild Ukraine
Estonia has been actively contributing to Ukraine's recovery since 2022 and is helping to rebuild the Zhytomyr region, in the north of the country, bordering Belarus. Several projects have already been completed, including reconstructing a...

Controlled burning could be used to improve condition of Estonia's dry forests
Experts are drawing up an action plan to improve the condition of dry forests in Estonia. One option is conducting controlled burning. As of last year, there were just over 112,000 hectares of dry forest habitat types on Natura 2000 sites in...
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Exploration of the Application Rules and Clinical Significance of Acupoints in Acupuncture Treatment of Migraine Based on Data Mining [Response to Letter]
Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Taizhou, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Xiaojun Li, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taizhou Hospital...

FERNRIDE Launches Driverless Operations At HHLA TK Estonia Seaport
FERNRIDE, the European pioneer in yard truck automation, announced today that it has begun the ... More transition to driverless operation of terminal tractors at the sprawling HHLA TK Estonia logistics terminal.FERNRIDE FERNRIDE, the European...

Estonian Study Links Antidepressant Side Effects to Genetics
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Tallinn mayor brushes off Reform criticism to continue cooperation
Mayor of Tallinn Jevgeni Ossinovski (SDE) said there are two possible outcomes of the upcoming local elections: either he will continue as mayor, or Mihhail Kõlvart (Center) will return to lead the council. This week, Reform agreed to rejoin the...

Prepared, not panicked: Europe arms itself for the next big health emergency
Published on 09/07/2025 - 14:35 GMT+2 The EU is embracing a “better safe than sorry” approach in the post-COVID era, aiming to prevent the next major health crisis by strengthening its preparedness infrastructure. How? By enhancing its ability to...

The first step in the EU's survival kit: a stockpile of medicines and food.
StrasbourgThe European Union has set its sights on preventing this from happening again. the drug shortage crisis suffered during the coronavirus. In this regard, Brussels presented two initiatives this Wednesday to ensure that the European bloc...

Spending time in Estonian nature? RMK shares forest dos and don'ts
Much of Estonia's forests are open to hikers, campers and other visitors. Forest management experts shared practical tips for responsibly enjoying nature — from bringing your own firewood to keeping noise down and pets leashed. "Eighty percent of...

Four Things To Know About the Biggest Health Care Fraud in US History
The Department of Justice recently announced the largest health care fraud bust in U.S. history. After a two-year investigation dubbed "Operation Gold Rush" led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General...

Health Insurance Fund texting HPV vaccine reminders to parents
Starting Monday, the Estonian Health Insurance Fund (EHIF) will begin sending SMS reminders to parents of children in the target group to get their kids vaccinated against HPV. The single-dose HPV vaccine is free for youth aged 12–18. Human...

Medicals at Hearts with transfer fees and contract terms agreed
Kerjota and Kabore deals are all but finalised Incoming Hearts signings Sabah Kerjota and Pierre Landry Kabore are due in Edinburgh for medicals this week ahead of completing their transfers. Deals have been agreed and terms finalised for both...

Health Minister: No noticeable improvements in healthcare for residents next year
Given the current level of funding and the need for austerity, residents will not experience improvements in the healthcare sector next year, according to Health Minister Hosams Abu Meri (New Unity), as stated in the TV3 program “900 Seconds.” He...

SAT scores gaining popularity in University of Tartu special admissions
The number of applicants using SAT scores for special admission to the University of Tartu has risen 38 percent over the past year. The Estonian university credits the increase to greater awareness of the popular U.S. standardized test and a...

Rail Baltica – Estonia builds faster and cheaper; Latvia pays more and delays. Why?
In Estonia, each kilometer of Rail Baltica railway costs less than in Latvia and even below the European average, and construction is progressing faster. In April 2024, Estonia fundamentally changed its approach to Rail Baltica implementation by...

Estonian Helicopter Emergency Water Landing in Baltic Sea – All Passengers Safe
About this Estonian broadcaster ERR On July 6, Sunday, around 11:15 AM, an incident occurred with a helicopter registered in Estonia in the Baltic Sea between the islands of Vilsandi and Saaremaa. There were seven people on board, including two...

Alleged Estonian human trafficker detained on Lithuanian-Polish border
On the 7th of July, Poland temporarily reintroduced border controls and immediately detained an Estonian citizen who was trying to smuggle migrants from Afghanistan into Poland, ERR News reports. Poland has reintroduced border controls on its...

Alleged Estonian human trafficker detained at Lithuanian border after Poland boosts checks
An Estonian citizen allegedly transporting migrants who entered the EU illegally via Belarus was detained on the Poland–Lithuania border on Monday by Polish border guards. Poland introduced additional checks on its borders with Lithuania and...
Lobe Sciences Announces Validation of European Unitary Patent for DHA-Based Composition for Sickle Cell Disease
European Unitary Patent EP4117446 Validated - Lobe Sciences secures patent protection in 17 EU member states for its DHA and egg yolk-based composition designed to manage Sickle Cell Disease. Covers Altemia(R) Medical Food Formula - The patented...