Heavy rainfall has caused extensive flooding in Pärnu city and the broader Pärnumaa region, with water levels reaching up to half a meter in some areas. A Pärnu deputy mayor has declared the situation a crisis, and forecasts predict continued heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms.

Delfi: Pärnu City Flooded with Half a Meter of Water

Videos and photos show Pärnu city extensively flooded, with water levels reaching up to half a meter in some areas.

Õhtuleht: Photos and Videos: Heavy Rain Floods Pärnumaa

Heavy rainfall has caused significant flooding in the Pärnumaa region of Estonia, as shown in photos and videos from the affected area.

Postimees: Gallery: Heavy rain floods Pärnumaa

A report from Pärnu Postimees details heavy rainfall causing widespread flooding in the Pärnumaa region, with the Environmental Agency issuing a weather warning.

Postimees: KUKU ⟩ Pärnu deputy mayor on flooding: we are in a crisis situation

A Pärnu deputy mayor describes the current flooding situation in the region as a crisis.

Delfi: Weather Forecast: Friday to Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and Thunderstorms

The weather forecast for Friday indicates significant rainfall, very strong winds, and thunderstorms.

The ongoing defence procurement scandal has intensified with new reports highlighting that Estonia paid 70 million euros to Indian companies for shells, despite their lack of prior experience in the field. Further questions are being raised about an advance payment of nearly 60 million euros, suggesting potential issues with the supplier's capacity to deliver. The Prosecutor's Office is also investigating the possible loss of Ministry of Defence documents, and the Estonian Centre for Defence…

Eesti Ekspress: Estonia Paid 70 Million Euros to Indians Who Had Never Sold a Shell

Estonia paid a substantial sum of 70 million euros to Indian companies for shells, despite the companies having no prior experience in selling such weaponry, raising questions about the procurement process and the value received.

Eesti Ekspress: 'I Think They Just Couldn't Cope.' Why Was Nearly 60 Million Euros Paid as…

This article questions the large advance payment of nearly 60 million euros made to an Indian company for shells, suggesting potential issues with the company's ability to deliver.

Postimees: ANALYSIS: Who is the next defense minister? Vaga – no, Laanet – no, Vseviov – no

An analysis discusses the ongoing government crisis and the difficulty in finding a suitable candidate for the defense minister position.

Eesti Ekspress: POLITICS RADAR | 70 Million Euros Is Not Just 3.50 Euros

This article likely delves into the political implications and context surrounding the 70 million euro payment, possibly comparing it to smaller sums or discussing political accountability.

Eesti Ekspress: Prosecutor's Office Investigating if Anyone Lost Ministry of Defence Documents

The Estonian Prosecutor's Office is investigating a case where documents from the Ministry of Defence may have been lost.

Postimees: RKIK handled ammunition procurement for Ukraine with two problematic companies…

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investment (RKIK) reportedly engaged with two companies facing issues for procuring ammunition for Ukraine.

Prime Minister Kristen Michal is facing public criticism, as an editorial from Postimees highlights his 'poor choices.' This comes amidst broader governmental challenges, including protests from Estonian non-governmental organizations against the government's financial plans and an analysis suggesting politicians have hindered a significant national investment project.

Postimees: Editorial: Prime Minister Michal's poor choices

An editorial from Postimees criticizes Prime Minister Michal for his recent decisions and choices.

Postimees: ANALYSIS: Politicians turned their backs on Estonia's biggest investment in a…

An analysis suggests that politicians have hindered a major investment project in Estonia that was expected to be the country's largest in ten years.

Postimees: Half down: Estonian NGOs protest against government's financial plan

Estonian non-governmental organizations are protesting the government's financial plans, demanding a reduction in spending.

A proposed new law is drawing significant criticism, with concerns that it could lead to the closure of many animal shelters across Estonia. Liina Kohlmann, among others, has voiced strong opposition, stating that animal rescue NGOs are at risk.

Õhtuleht: 'Stronger Ones Survive.' New Law May Mean the Demise of Many Animal Shelters

A new law is potentially threatening the existence of numerous animal shelters, with concerns raised about the survival of these organizations.

Õhtuleht: The State is Pulling the Rug Out! Liina Kohlmann: Animal Rescue NGOs Are…

Liina Kohlmann criticizes the state's actions, stating that animal rescue NGOs are at risk of shutting down.

An investigation by Eesti Ekspress into over 58 state campaigns reveals that while the costs are publicly known, the actual effectiveness and impact of these campaigns on the Estonian public remain largely unknown.

Eesti Ekspress: Estonian Government Campaigns Examined: Millions Spent, Actual Impact Unknown

Eesti Ekspress reviewed over 58 state campaigns, finding that while the costs are public, the actual impact of these campaigns on the Estonian public is often unclear.

A disturbing case has emerged where an individual, identified as a pedophile, used online platforms to lure victims for sexual purposes, subsequently subjecting them to sexual violence.

Eesti Ekspress: 'I Just Wanted to Trick Estonia.' Pedophile lured on net for sex, then…

The story describes a case where an individual, identified as a pedophile, lured victims online for sexual purposes and subsequently subjected them to sexual violence.