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Tartu Old Town Buzz festival kicks off July 26 with Daniel Levi Band concert
ERR
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July 4, 2025
The brand-new 2-week-long Old Town Festival "Tartu Buzz" is set to begin on Saturday, July 26. The festival aims to breathe life into the city's historical city center and invite people to discover its hidden corners. On the opening day, there...
Estonia to host a Ukraine reconstruction conference in 2027
Estonian World
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July 4, 2025
Estonia is planning to host an international conference dedicated to the reconstruction of Ukraine in 2027. On 3 July, the Estonian foreign minister, Margus Tsahkna, presented a memorandum on Ukraine’s reconstruction to the government. The...
Estonia to host a global Ukraine reconstruction conference in 2027
ERR
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July 3, 2025
On Thursday, Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) presented a memorandum on Ukraine's reconstruction to the cabinet, which will be the basis for Estonia's reconstruction and development cooperation with Ukraine over the...
Four arrested in Estonia over US healthcare scam suspicions
ERR
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July 1, 2025
The Washington Post reported that U.S. authorities have foiled a €8.5 billion healthcare fraud scheme. U.S. officials announced that, in cooperation with local law enforcement, four suspects were apprehended in Estonia. U.S. authorities uncovered...
Biggest Bust Yet? DOJ Charges Doctors, Nurses and Executives over $14.6 Billion US Healthcare‑Fraud Ring
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 4, 2025
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has unveiled the largest healthcare‑fraud takedown in its history, charging 324 people across 50 federal districts with bilking public and private insurers out of an eye‑watering $14.6 billion (£10.69 billion)....
Ghana Card Evolves from ID to National Digital Infrastructure Spine
News Ghana
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July 9, 2025
Ghana’s national identity card is transitioning from a basic identification tool to foundational digital public infrastructure, enabling integrated service delivery across governance, healthcare, banking, and civic systems. This strategic shift,...
Kaimo Kuusk, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense of Estonia
Ukrinform
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Kaimo Kuusk assumed the role of Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense of Estonia in September 2024, bringing a wealth of experience from both the diplomatic and intelligence sectors. In 2019-2023, he served in Ukraine as an Ambassador,...
Tallinn two-Michelin-star restaurant owner: To be the best don't compromise
ERR
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July 1, 2025
In an interview on ERR's "Vikerhommik," Sten Sarap, one of the owners of the restaurant 180° by Matthias Diether, which recently retained its two Michelin stars, said the key to running the best restaurant in Estonia is simple – don't compromise...
Tallinn mayor candidate: No three-way meeting with Michal and Kõlvart
ERR
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July 1, 2025
Urmas Sõõrumaa, nominated by the Reform Party as its candidate for mayor of Tallinn, said he has not had a meeting where he, Center Party leader Mihhail Kõlvart and Reform Party leader Kristen Michal were all present at the same time. However, he...
Estonian Refugee Council’s Annual Report: 69,000 people reached across 6 countries
The Baltic Times
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The Estonian Refugee Council (ERC) has published its 2024 annual report, summarising the key activities of the past year. In 2024, the organisation reached over 69,000 people, providing immediate assistance in crisis situations and supporting...
Estonia faces €1.3 billion tax shortfall due to low birth rate
Estonian World
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July 1, 2025
A leading Estonian think tank has warned that the country’s declining birth rate, though expected to ease pressure on education and family policy budgets in the short term, will ultimately lead to a tax revenue shortfall of up to €1.3 billion....
Lithuania Gains EU Backing For Higher Defense Spending Through 2028
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 9. At the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) meeting held today in Brussels, the European Union (EU) finance ministers gave a thumbs up to Lithuania's fiscal structural plan and the...
Struuvik and Fraunik the goats to help out at Tartu Observatory this month
ERR
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July 3, 2025
This Saturday (July 5), two goats from Tootsi Farm – Struuvik and Fraunik – will take up residency outside the Tartu Observatory. The goats will spend the next two weeks on site trimming the lawn, though if there is still enough grass and hay to...
How the Justice Department carried out a $14.6B healthcare fraud takedown
Fox News
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The Department of Justice unveiled charges against 300 defendants, alleging they misled patients into paying for, and sometimes receiving, medical care they did not need in a $14.6 billion healthcare fraud scheme. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News...
School day to start at 9 a.m. or later in Estonia from next September
ERR
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July 3, 2025
The Estonian government has approved new changes to the regulations on schools and the educational environment. The most significant change is that from September 2026, the school day will generally start at 9 a.m. or later. Minister of Education...
Forty-eight young Europeans gather in Cyprus for healthy living exchange
Cyprus Mail
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July 3, 2025
Forty-eight young people from six European countries are taking part in an international youth exchange programme focused on healthy living. The event, organised by Youth Dynamics, began on July 1 and will run until July 9 in the village of...
What governments can learn from Estonia’s genomic health revolution
Open Access Government
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June 26, 2025
Estonia is the first country in the world to integrate genomic data into everyday healthcare at scale, not as a pilot but as a national policy. Genetic screening for breast cancer and using DNA to guide medication prescription choices are already...
California Medical Professionals Among Hundreds Charged in $14.6 Billion National Health Care Fraud Takedown
Golden State Today - California
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July 2, 2025
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi | DOJU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi | DOJ The Department of Justice announced in California, medical professionals were among the 324 individuals charged in the Justice Department’s largest-ever health care fraud...
Connecticut Medical Professionals Among Hundreds Charged in $14.6 Billion National Health Care Fraud Takedown
Constitution State News - Connecticut
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July 2, 2025
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi | DOJU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi | DOJ The Department of Justice announced in Connecticut, medical professionals were among the 324 individuals charged in the Justice Department’s largest-ever health care fraud...
Operation Med-Max: NCB busts global pharma drug trafficking syndicate
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 2, 2025
In one of the most significant strikes against a tech-enabled pharma trafficking racket in recent times, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted a global drug trafficking syndicate involved in smuggling controlled pharmaceutical drugs across...