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Entrepreneur Taavi Kotka suggests that officials who successfully implement highly profitable projects should receive bonuses of up to half a million euros.

Estonian officials are moving forward with plans for a new ferry that will be built to a lower ice class standard, balancing cost and environmental requirements.

Taavi Kotka discusses in 'In the First Studio' the potential for Estonian officials to receive substantial bonuses for solving key problems, and the implications of adopting private sector practices in public administration.

Estonian officials view Russia's new operations as attempts to sow discord and undermine societal cohesion, particularly in the predominantly Russian-speaking city of Narva.

The Riigikogu Constitutional Committee has supported an amendment stipulating that public officials can be criminally punished for knowingly violating procedural restrictions only if significant harm or substantial financial gain occurs.

Estonian customs officials apprehended two Spanish nationals at Tallinn Airport on suspicion of drug smuggling.

The salary of Estonia's president and other high-ranking officials will rise above the 10,000 euro mark due to indexing starting in April.

Starting in April, the salaries of Estonia's top officials, including President Alar Karis, will exceed 10,000 euros due to indexing adjustments.

The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research proposed the partial elimination of numerical grading in primary and basic schools, highlighting a disconnect between officials and practitioners.

Estonian historian Jüri Kotšinev discusses the risks associated with a new wave of mobilization in Russia as stated by officials.

An amendment to Estonia's public service law proposes significant bonuses for teams that successfully implement initiatives that greatly benefit the state, aiming to encourage innovation among public servants.

The Estonian government has approved an amendment to the Public Service Act, allowing bonuses of up to 50,000 euros for officials whose work yields significant benefits for society or substantial cost savings.

Estonian officials have confirmed that the police have not received any complaints regarding the Epstein case, and an investigation has not been initiated due to lack of evidence of a threat to national security.

The plan to end free travel for children and pensioners on regional lines has sparked outrage and confusion, particularly as conflicting statements from the Prime Minister shift responsibility to officials.

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal announced that pensioners and children will not be charged fare on county bus lines, emphasizing it as a fundamental issue whether officials or politicians prevail on the matter.

Estonian officials express concerns over delays in Latvia's execution of the 'Rail Baltica' project, which is expected to be completed by 2030.

The Estonian Riigikogu will host a live information hour featuring key government officials discussing various national issues.

The Estonian Paralympic Committee has announced its decision to boycott the opening ceremony of the upcoming Paralympic Games in solidarity with Ukraine against the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Estonian Paralympic Committee officials will boycott the ceremonies of the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics in protest against the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus.

The conflict arises as the Estonian language courses at the Ida-Viru County vocational education center see low attendance, prompting school officials to appeal to parents for support.

Estonian inmates engaged in fights over access to radio listening privileges from February 9 to 15, prompting intervention from prison officials.

Approximately one fifth of students at the Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center are regularly absent from Estonian language classes, prompting concerns from the school director and local officials.

Estonian officials emphasize the need to expand the presence of mental health specialists in schools to better address children's mental health issues.

Estonian officials faced difficulties explaining the selection of a firm, linked to a high-ranking government official, for a €200,000 public contract, particularly after the official initially omitted their interest in the firm from their declaration of interests.

Estonian officials caution that Russian war veterans, particularly those with criminal backgrounds, could pose security threats to Europe post-conflict.

Russian officials have remained silent regarding the detention of the cargo ship Baltic Spirit in Estonian internal waters, with propaganda officials providing commentary instead, expressing criticism towards the 'hostile West' and addressing the Russian authorities.

Belgian ministers discussed with Estonian officials the potential for renting prison spaces, but Estonia has no plans to extend this offer beyond Sweden.

Estonian officials, in collaboration with police and naval forces, have detained the Bahamas-registered cargo ship 'Baltic Spirit' suspected of being involved in smuggling activities from Ecuador.

The Estonian spy chief reassured that there are no plans from Russia to attack NATO or the Baltic states amid rising tensions and warnings from European officials.