Anti-Jewish leaflets were distributed on the windscreens of cars in the Tallinn city centre on 7 October; two days before, five protesters were arrested for chanting Hamas' slogans at the demonstration protesting against Israel’s war against the terrorist group in Gaza.
The Environmental Board (Keskonnaamet) has initiated criminal proceedings in order to identify the cause and source of pollution in a South Estonian river which led to the poisoning of thousands of fish.
A court has scheduled for February the trial of a man who killed two people and injured three more in a shooting spree in Pärnu County last June.
Pärnu County Court will hear the case of Mikk Tarraste, 32, from February 15, the court decided, following a pre-trial hearing today, Wednesday. Tarraste will remain in custody until then.
The court also opted to handle civil actions from all victims, with sums sought totaling €350,000.
In addition, the court granted an application from Tarraste s defense lawyer to hear three witnesses.
The court plans to hear altogether 26 witnesses in the case.
The criminal case will utilize public hearings, with a total of 14 days planned for the sessions, BNS reports.