Estonia has presented its draft budget for the upcoming year, outlining a 21.3 billion euro plan that prioritizes increased funding for defense and pensions, while also detailing reductions in healthcare spending. The government has also announced intentions to raise salaries for teachers and rescuers, contrasting with a plan to freeze its own pay raises. Minister of Social Affairs Karmen Joller commented on the minimum wage increase for healthcare professionals, suggesting it is not the…

Postimees: Full: 21.3 billion plan: more money for defense and pensions, less for…

Estonia's draft budget for the upcoming year, totaling 21.3 billion, allocates increased funding to defense and pensions while reducing healthcare spending.

Postimees: Full: This is Estonia's budget for next year.

A detailed presentation of Estonia's state budget for the upcoming year.

Õhtuleht: No 'Sharing Party': Government Aims for Salary Increases for Teachers and…

The Estonian government plans to increase salaries for teachers and rescuers but intends to freeze its own pay raises.

Postimees: Joller on the increase in minimum wages for healthcare workers: I don't see it…

A statement from Joller regarding the minimum wage increase for healthcare professionals, suggesting it is not the primary concern.

A truck driver has appeared in court to face charges after being involved in a fatal accident that resulted in the deaths of a father and his eight-year-old daughter. The vehicle was reportedly found in a ditch.

Õhtuleht: Court Appearance: Truck Driver Who Fatally Hit Father and Daughter Faces Charges

A truck driver appeared in court after causing a fatal accident that killed a father and his eight-year-old daughter, with the car found in a ditch.

An article has alleged that Russian intelligence agents played a role in the success and financial gain of Estonian YouTuber Oleg Bessedini, detailing a secret network that ultimately led to his conviction.

Delfi: Oleg Bessedini's secret network: Russian intelligence agents were behind the…

The article alleges that Russian intelligence agents were involved in the success and wealth accumulation of Oleg Bessedini, an Estonian YouTuber, detailing his secret network and subsequent conviction.

Archival reports continue to shed light on the Estonia shipwreck, with newly revealed secret files from the Estonian security police (Kapo) detailing their search for the missing captain. Separately, previous accounts highlight how relatives of crew members took search efforts into their own hands, suggesting potential shortcomings in official operations.

Eesti Ekspress: Archive: '98% Are Dead.' Estonia Shipwreck Files Show How Police Searched for…

This archival piece delves into the Estonia shipwreck case, revealing the secret files of the Estonian security police (Kapo) and their search efforts for the missing captain.

Delfi: ARCHIVE | Estonia shipwreck: relatives took search into their own hands

This archival piece details how relatives of crew members from the Estonia shipwreck took it upon themselves to conduct search efforts, suggesting potential shortcomings in official operations.

Eesti Ekspress: Archive: Then There Was None. Relatives of Estonia Crew Member Took Over the…

Another archival story related to the Estonia disaster, focusing on how the relatives of a crew member took charge of the search operations.

Three elementary school girls are reportedly engaged in a dramatic and intense struggle to secure their right to continue their education, facing significant challenges.

Eesti Ekspress: Three Schoolgirls' Dramatic Fight for Further Education

This story highlights the intense struggle of three elementary school girls fighting for their right to continue their education, described as a dramatic battle against overwhelming odds.

An article from the 'EKSPRESSI KLUBI' series details the journalistic processes behind the stories that ultimately led to ministers resigning from their positions.

Eesti Ekspress: How Ministers' Stories Led to Their Downfall

An article from the 'EKSPRESSI KLUBI' series, detailing the journalistic process behind stories that led to ministers stepping down from their positions.