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Saturday, October 03, 2026
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The government has decided to increase excise duties on both diesel and gasoline, a move aimed at the budget that will be felt at the pump. It follows an energy policy analysis that described the national strategy as a choice between internal contradictions and a lack of clear direction.
Two of the smaller players on the political stage, Eesti 200 and the Greens, are reportedly discussing a merger. Elsewhere, a scandal involving the sanctioning of businessman Oleg Ossinovski has begun to strain relations with Kyiv, amid questions over whether his domestic political rivals in Tallinn orchestrated the move.
A prominent figure in education, Lauri Leesi, has declared himself a fervent opponent of inclusive schooling, while in the countryside, an animal rights protector narrowly escaped being stabbed and run over by a tractor.
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The Estonian government has implemented a decision to raise the excise duties on both diesel fuel and gasoline, a measure that will affect fuel prices across the country.
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Government Increases Diesel and Gasoline Excise Duty
The Estonian government has decided to raise the excise duties on both diesel fuel and gasoline.
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An ongoing investigation is probing whether political opponents in Tallinn were responsible for the sanctioning of businessman Oleg Ossinovski, a scandal that is reportedly affecting Estonian-Ukrainian relations.
Eesti Ekspress:
Did political rivals in Tallinn order Oleg Ossinovski's sanctioning? Scandal…
A scandal is shaking Estonian-Ukrainian relations, with questions arising about whether political opponents in Tallinn were behind the sanctions against Oleg Ossinovski.
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The political parties Eesti 200, led by Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas, and the Greens are reportedly engaged in discussions regarding a potential merger.
Eesti Ekspress:
Eesti 200 and the Greens are considering a merger
The political parties Eesti 200 and the Greens are reportedly in discussions about potentially merging.
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Estonian educator and former school principal Lauri Leesi has publicly stated his fervent opposition to the concept of inclusive education.
Õhtuleht:
Lauri Leesi: "I am a fervent opponent of inclusive education."
Lauri Leesi, a prominent figure, expresses his strong opposition to the concept of inclusive education.
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Entrepreneur and former banker Indrek Neivelt has shared his views on the transient nature of empires, suggesting that no dominant power maintains its position indefinitely.
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Person of the Week: Indrek Neivelt: No Empire is Forever
Indrek Neivelt shares his perspective on the impermanence of empires, suggesting that no dominant power lasts indefinitely.
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Jüri Vlassov, Friendly AI Lead at the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, has discussed the profound potential impact of artificial intelligence, believing it could lead to either widespread prosperity or significant disaster.
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Person of the Week: 'Robots Produce Robots': Why Jüri Vlassov Believes AI Can…
Jüri Vlassov discusses the potential impact of artificial intelligence, explaining his belief that AI could lead to either widespread prosperity or significant disaster.
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An analysis indicates that Estonia's energy policy is grappling with internal inconsistencies and a lack of clear direction, suggesting a "schizophrenia" in its approach.
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Analysis: Estonian Energy Policy Cannot Seem to Escape Schizophrenia
An analysis suggests that Estonia's energy policy is struggling with internal contradictions and a lack of clear direction.
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