In connection with the approach of May 9, celebrated in Russia and other communities abroad as Victory Day, police in Estonia are expanding a previously announced ban on public meetings that may incite hatred and involve displaying symbols of aggression to include the entire country.
Police in Estonia consider provocations likely over the next couple of weeks, as this week marks the 15th anniversary of the Bronze Night, also known as the April Unrest, in Estonia and events are held in connection with Russia's Victory Day on May 9.
The Bronze Soldier, a Soviet World War II war memorial located in the Defense Forces Cemetery of Tallinn, was vandalized early last week. Police have launched a criminal investigation into the vandalism.
A total of 719 war refugees from Ukraine arrived in Estonia on Sunday, April 17, among them 228 children, the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) reported on Monday.
A total of 536 war refugees from Ukraine arrived in Estonia on Thursday, April 14, among them 128 children, the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) reported on Friday.