COGNICURRENT

Urmas Volens, who significantly contributed to the development of legal frameworks in Estonia, passed away on December 24, 1976.

Estonia's Minister of Regional Affairs, Hendrik Johannes Terras, awarded state decorations to 33 individuals for their contributions to the food sector and regional development during an event celebrating Estonia's Independence Day.

The article critiques Peeter Espak's analysis of the 2026 Human Development Report, emphasizing the importance of understanding the data comprehensively.

Priit Võigemast emphasizes the abundance of hidden talent among children in Estonia and calls for greater attention to their abilities.

Former Estonian footballer Joel Lindpere has been appointed as the development director of FC Elva.

The Estonian Ministry of Climate and Land and Spatial Development's decision to restrict public access to certain building register documents due to privacy concerns may be unlawful according to local authorities and legal experts.

Prime Minister Kristen Michal emphasized the importance of defending and developing a free Estonia during her speech at the Republic of Estonia's concert event.

Estonians are increasingly satisfied with their lives, having risen to become one of the countries with the highest human development, yet psychological problems are worsening.

The authors discuss the urgent need for new educational approaches in Estonia as traditional methods become ineffective.

The Estonian government plans to hold an auction for state lands suitable for wind energy development, with approximately 26 square kilometers of land available for new wind farms.

The Estonian government has approved a second auction for wind energy development areas on state-owned land, including 26 square kilometers across eight municipalities.

Estonian Minister of Energy and Environment Andres Sutt stated that the coalition partner Estonia 200 does not believe there is room for additional wind farms in Estonia, as the government moves towards auctions for state land for wind farm development instead of just inviting bidders.

Invego Group OÜ, an Estonian real estate development firm, aims to publicly offer group bonds to Baltic investors and list them on an alternative market this spring.

The article discusses the development and significance of finger-spelling in the Estonian language, particularly its historical roots and contemporary use.

Journalists discuss the revelations of the human development report regarding education issues in Estonia.

The transition to Estonian-language education has brought teachers' importance into sharper focus, emphasizing that becoming a teacher is not just a career choice but a commitment to shaping the next generation.

The latest Estonian human development report highlights significant issues in education, such as inequality, teacher shortages, and mental health problems among youth.

Estonian politicians propose that reducing bureaucracy, investing more in AI development, and controlling energy prices can enhance the EU's competitiveness.

Postimees highlights the shift from digital to print for enhanced morning experiences.

The Estonian Human Development Report discusses the impact of education on society and highlights the overwhelming number of initiatives affecting the education sector.

A new report highlights that Estonian schools and teachers are inundated with reforms without any reduction in their existing workload.

The Riigikogu is set to discuss the 2026 Estonian Human Development Report, focusing on education's role in society.

Eneli Kindsiko discusses the challenges and underutilization of knowledge in the Estonian education system, emphasizing the need for reform to foster a healthy developmental environment.

The full text of the Estonian Human Development Report 2026 is now available, highlighting the relationship between education and societal reflection.

The Riigikogu is set to discuss the 2026 Human Development Report focusing on education and its societal implications during a session initiated by the cultural committee.

A new Estonian human development report reveals that workers with vocational education earn less than those with a high school education.

Eneli Kindsiko discusses the challenges facing Estonian education, particularly the financial disparities impacting children's learning outcomes.

Andrea Kivi, the former head of development, has been appointed as the new CEO of the Estonian Centre for International Development Cooperation (ESTDEV).

Koit Pikaro, a prominent figure in Estonian politics and former police officer, passed away at the age of 76, recognized for his contributions to the country's internal security and political development.

The high price of electricity has significantly impacted large producers, with Estonian Cell's January electricity bill being two-thirds higher than usual, prompting industrial developers in Virumaa to seek more affordable energy solutions.

An Estonian startup, KrattWorks, is developing drones capable of autonomously targeting and destroying objectives, highlighting a shift in defense investment focus after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Vadim Belobrovtsev, a member of the Estonian parliament and vice president of the Estonian Ice Skating Union, argues that the lack of competitive training options is hindering the development of new sports talents in Estonia.

Estonian company KrattWorks is developing military drones that can autonomously search for and neutralize targets at a commander's request, resembling an additional unit member rather than requiring constant human piloting.