‘Through the tears, solutions for a better society have sprung up’: Estonian President

Sep 24, 2021, at 12:22 am

New York: The President of Estonia, Kersti Kaljulaid, lauded the world’s embrace of online services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, in her high-level General Debate speech at the 76th United Nations General Assembly session.

Estonia jails marine scientist for spying for China: Reports

Mar 22, 2021, at 04:38 am

Helsinki/Sputnik: A court in Tallinn sentenced famous Estonian marine scientist Tarmo Kouts to three years in prison for leaking information to China, local media reported on Friday.

Estonia warns of 'silenced world' dominated by China

Feb 21, 2021, at 03:09 am

Tallinn: The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service has highlighted in its report the stark picture of China’s attempts to silence criticism and dominate key technologies in Estonia and other democracies.

World's largest cyber drills locked shields in 2019 Begin in Estonia

Apr 08, 2019, at 04:34 pm

Tallinn, Apr 8 (Sputnik) Locked Shields 2019, the world's biggest and most advanced international cyber drills, which are organized by NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Center of Excellence (CCDCOE), are beginning in Estonia on Monday.

Africa’s voice must be heard, says Eswatini leader, calling for UN reforms to make continent key player in peace and security

Sep 27, 2018, at 01:46 pm

New York, Sept 27 (IBNS): With Africa absorbing the most United Nations peacekeeping missions, King Mswati III, of Eswatini, said the continent’s voice must be featured “prominently and permanently” at the UN, advocating for increased participation of Africa in the work of the world Organization, particularly the Security Council.

‘We all need to see the bigger picture;’ cooperation is the key to making the world better for all, Estonia tells UN Assembly

Sep 27, 2018, at 08:22 am

New York, Sept 27 (IBNS): Empathy, equality, and efficiency should be the hallmarks of the work of the United Nations, Kersti Kaljulaid, the President of Estonia, told the General Assembly today as she set out her country’s vision for addressing global challenges such as migration, climate change and the shrinking space for free trade.

US ambassador to Estonia quits over Trump remarks

Jun 30, 2018, at 11:35 am

Washington, Jun 30 (IBNS): Frustrated at comments made by US President Donald Trump regarding America-Europe ties, the country's ambassador to Estonia has decided to relinquish his position, reports said on Saturday.