Narva City Council members said their meeting today with Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (Reform) was positive. It will be decided on Wednesday if the council plans to take the government to court over the removal of the T-34 tank monument from the city.
On Wednesday August 24, Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day. Exactly six months ago, Estonians woke up ready to celebrate their independence, only to learn of a war in Europe, said the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) today on Twitter.
Thursday is Ukrainian Independence Day, and to mark the occasion, a statement by Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (Reform) were issued together with a new music video of Musamari Chamber Choir performing Ukrainian folk song "Quiet Water" ("Тиха вода").
At a time when Estonia needs to defend itself against threats, provocations and cyberattacks from Russia and people are having a tough time financially, the local authorities in Narva seem to be spending time and energy on trying to reclaim their tank as a monument to aggression, Külli Taro finds in Vikerraadio's daily comment.
AS Estiko, a company owned by Reform Party member Neinar Seli, was blocked from registering a trademark for the name "Stenbock" by the Patent Office following an appeal from the Government Office. Estiko wished to use the name for a new meat restaurant.