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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Members of the Riigikogu want speed camera signage, police oppose it

Three members of the Estonian Riigikogu are advocating for warning signs to be placed before mobile speed cameras, a proposal that the police argue would hinder traffic and their operations.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
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National & Local

Police officer's shadow Alden Kirss: most challenges are alcohol-related

Alden Kirss, the lead actor in the new crime series "Viimasel piiril," discusses his experience shadowing police in Narva, where he found that most challenges faced by officers are related to alcohol.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:23 UTC
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National & Local

Head of the Security Police Commission on the Creation of a Separate Investigative Committee: Existing Committees Cover This Topic

The opposition's proposal to establish a separate investigative committee in the Riigikogu to examine the actions of the Prosecutor's Office and the Security Police in specific court cases was rejected with coalition support yesterday.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:49 UTC
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National & Local

PHOTOS FROM THE COURT โŸฉ The hoisting of the ESN flag has come at a high cost: Jaak Valge has appealed a police fine in court

Estonian MP Jaak Valge and writer Andres Aule raised the ESN flag at a cultural site, resulting in Valge receiving a fine from the police, which he is now contesting in court.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
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National & Local

The Ministry of the Interior is considering the use of drones to respond to challenges

The Estonian Ministry of the Interior is exploring the use of drones in the daily operations of police and rescue services.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
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Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office suspects three Estonian men in a large-scale investment fraud

Three Estonian men have been arrested by the Central Criminal Police on suspicion of large-scale investment fraud, with two of them being remanded in custody for up to two months.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
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National & Local

The Ministry of the Interior is considering the use of drones in responding to challenges

The Estonian Ministry of the Interior is exploring the potential use of drones for various purposes, including improving the work of police and rescue services.

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:32 UTC
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National & Local

The government voted down the decision to establish a commission to investigate the police leadership cases

The Estonian government voted against the formation of a commission to investigate allegations involving police leadership.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:08 UTC
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National & Local

The coalition voted down the establishment of an investigation committee into police leaders' cases

The Estonian coalition voted against forming an investigation committee to look into the criminal proceedings against police leaders, despite support for the proposal from the Constitutional Committee.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:08 UTC
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National & Local

The Riigikogu granted the police the authority to impose a stay order of up to 72 hours

The Estonian Riigikogu has extended the police's authority to impose stay orders for up to 72 hours to protect victims of domestic violence.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
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National & Local

Police expelled a Russian citizen associated with Russian special services

The Estonian police expelled Kirill Kudriavtsev, a Russian citizen linked to Russian special services, as a preventive measure against security threats.

Mar 18 โ€ข 13:38 UTC
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National & Local

Tallinn's Municipal Police Chief Leaves Office Under Unclear Circumstances

Elari Kasemets, the head of Tallinn's municipal police, resigns voluntarily, but neither he nor his superior has revealed the reasons for his departure.

Mar 17 โ€ข 21:19 UTC
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National & Local

The Head of the Tallinn Municipal Police Departement Resigns

Elari Kasemets, head of the Tallinn Municipal Police Department, has resigned voluntarily, with his last working day set for March 31.

Mar 16 โ€ข 20:23 UTC
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National & Local

School has repeatedly called the police on a noisy parent

A school in Vรตhma, Estonia, has had to call the police on a disruptive parent who was filming and yelling within the school premises.

Mar 16 โ€ข 07:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police: The Estonian man who died in Himosa was likely on vacation in Finland

An Estonian man in his fifties has died after an accident at the Himoks ski resort in Finland, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause of death.

Mar 15 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A Estonian man died in a skiing accident in Himoks

An Estonian man in his 50s died after colliding with a rock formation while skiing at Himoks, where the incident is currently under investigation by the police.

Mar 15 โ€ข 11:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

KSML: A man from Estonia died on the slope - this is what is now known about the Himos tragedy

A 50-year-old Estonian man died at the Himos ski resort after falling into a rocky area, with police investigating the incident as a tragic accident rather than a crime.

Mar 15 โ€ข 11:37 UTC
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National & Local

The vehicle that lost control caused an accident

A traffic accident occurred in Kuusalu parish, Harju County, involving two cars due to one vehicle losing control.

Mar 14 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
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National & Local

Scammers posed as various agency employees and swindled thousands of euros

Scammers impersonated employees from Omniva, the Estonian Bank, and police authorities to defraud a 55-year-old man in Tartu out of thousands of euros.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:24 UTC
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National & Local

Police arrested a suspect in managing a scam call SIM box

Police arrested a 55-year-old Estonian citizen in Narva on March 11 for allegedly installing a device intended for making scam calls.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:39 UTC
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National & Local

The state reduces prosecutors' independence due to police chiefs' criminal case

The Estonian Ministry of Justice and Digitalisation is proposing amendments to the Prosecutor's Office Act that will limit the ability of prosecutors to appeal cases to the Supreme Court, as a response to the criminal cases involving police leaders.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
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National & Local

POLITICAL PARTIES VOX POPULI โŸฉ Siim Kiisler: the national camera network can do a lot of harm if it falls into the wrong hands

Estonian police are considering using drones for traffic surveillance, but critics warn that this could lead to a surveillance society.

Mar 12 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
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National & Local

Children's clothing store sells police-themed garments. Police: we will contact the representative of this online store

An Estonian children's clothing store is selling garments featuring police insignia, prompting the police to announce they will contact the store's representatives regarding the legality of such usage.

Mar 11 โ€ข 16:15 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO โŸฉ Members of a Latvian gang who committed thefts over 20 times in Estonia are behind bars due to the work of the police and Watchful Mulks

Two Latvian men received a five-month prison sentence for committing theft in Estonia more than 20 times, stealing items worth approximately 60,000 euros.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
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National & Local

Oversight of the Kapo is under scrutiny. Adviser to the Chancellor of Justice: "The situation has improved over ten years"

The ongoing oversight of the Estonian Internal Security Service (Kapo) continues to be contentious, even after a court ruling on police leaders' trial in January.

Mar 10 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
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National & Local

Legal Expert: The Consent Law Does Not Define What Consent Means

Estonian experts believe that the consent law requires clearer definitions to ensure effective application by courts and police regarding consensual sexual relations and violence.

Mar 10 โ€ข 19:18 UTC
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National & Local

Legal amendment gives police a clear basis to provide life-saving assistance in critical situations

The Estonian Ministry of the Interior has proposed amendments to the law that would clarify the legal grounds for police officers to provide life-saving assistance in emergency situations.

Mar 10 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
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National & Local

The Riigikogu Moves Forward with the Creation of a Commission to Investigate Police Leaders' Case

The Riigikogu has decided to establish a commission to investigate the case of police leaders and the legality of actions taken by the Estonian Internal Security Service.

Mar 9 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
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National & Local

Live at 12: Discussion of the Police Chiefs Case Investigation Commission in the Riigikogu

The Riigikogu's constitutional commission is holding a public session to discuss the establishment of an investigation commission concerning the criminal proceedings against police chiefs in Estonia.

Mar 9 โ€ข 07:43 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police arrested a Latvian citizen in Estonia linked to scam calls

The Estonian police arrested a 27-year-old Latvian citizen in Tallinn for operating a SIM box used for conducting scam calls from abroad.

Mar 7 โ€ข 16:37 UTC
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National & Local

The Supreme Court has kept the police officer's killer in prison, but a new release opportunity is not far off

Nikolai Mitjanin, sentenced to life for the murder of a police officer and other crimes, has been denied early release despite prison support, with a potential new opportunity in a year.

Mar 6 โ€ข 05:39 UTC
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National & Local

The police want to use drones in traffic supervision

The Estonian police plan to implement the use of drones for monitoring traffic violations, but some legal experts argue against it due to a lack of public consensus.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police Arrests Man Who Enabled Scam Calls

Estonian police arrested a 27-year-old Latvian man for installing a device in Estonia that facilitated scam phone calls.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
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National & Local

Pruunsild: I will continue to fight for my rights with full force

Businessman Parvel Pruunsild, acquitted of facilitating a violation of operational restrictions, intends to utilize 200,000 euros awarded by the state for legal costs to uncover violations of his rights by the prosecutor's office and the security police.

Mar 3 โ€ข 12:44 UTC
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National & Local

Kapo's struggle against Russian-Israeli businessman: I am not an FSB agent!

Sergei Uger, a Russian businessman residing in Israel and owner of a major mineral water factory, insists he is not an FSB agent after the Estonian security police (Kapo) revoked his e-residency due to suspicions regarding his interests in Estonia.

Mar 2 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
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National & Local

Estonian Interior Minister: Police found no basis to initiate an investigation into Epstein case materials

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.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
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Crime & Justice

According to the PPA, Epstein files do not contain references to crimes committed in Estonia

The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board has stated that there are no indications of crimes committed in Estonia based on recently released documents concerning Jeffrey Epstein.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
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National & Local

USE THE OPPORTUNITY โŸฉ Estonian bank simplifies home loan conditions for home defenders and teachers

Coop Bank in Estonia has announced simplified home loan conditions for teachers, police officers, firefighters, active military personnel, and members of the Defense League.

Mar 1 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
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Crime & Justice

SHOCKING: From 'parties' to murder charge: Meelis Annusveriโ€™s scandalous decline reached a tragic ending

The death of a man found near Are in Pรคrnumaa has drawn public attention to former Reform Party member Meelis Annusveri, as the case remains under preliminary investigation with police and prosecutors continuing their inquiries.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
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World

AS IN A ACTION MOVIE โŸฉ The anxious arrival of Estonian designer Toivo Freeman Pild in Milan: two police cars blocked our movement

Estonian designer Toivo Freeman Pild experienced a dramatic arrival at Milan Fashion Week when two police cars blocked his movement and detained him and a model for two hours under suspicion of illegal activities.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
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National & Local

Police are searching for Sabir, who went missing in Sillamรคe

The police are requesting assistance in locating 15-year-old Sabir, who has been missing since February 23 in Sillamรคe, Estonia.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
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National & Local

Estonian police plans to catch a fraud call network soon

The Estonian police are preparing to target a fraud call network in the near future, following successful operations by Latvian authorities against similar networks.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:34 UTC
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National & Local

"Through Entertainment, the Regime is Normalized." The Security Police Commented on the Appearance of a Tallinn Resident on Russian Television

Estonian singer participated in a Russian television program, prompting comments from the security police regarding the normalization of the regime through entertainment.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
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National & Local

Planned to give auxiliary police officers the right to stop vehicles from private cars

Estonian plans to grant auxiliary police officers the authority to stop vehicles from private vehicles independently, pending a new legislative proposal.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:42 UTC
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Crime & Justice

An Estonian Policeman Faces a Problem: A Close Person Committed a Crime

The article discusses the thematic elements of German Golubi's tragicomedy film 'In Your Service', featuring rapper Gameboy Tetris.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:33 UTC
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National & Local

Current Camera at 5:00 PM

The article provides updates on various recent news, including the arrest of Prince Andrew by British police and the performance of Estonian athletes.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:24 UTC
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National & Local

Scammers net 174,000 euros and a pile of rubles in one day

Estonian police reported that on a single Tuesday, 13 individuals lost nearly 174,000 euros and over half a million Russian rubles to phone and internet scams.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
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National & Local

Calmly fishing, he suddenly saw a mysterious 'object'. The fisherman alerted the authorities

A fisherman on Lake Pejpus in Estonia discovered a suspicious white balloon carrying a large number of cigarettes, prompting a police alert.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:34 UTC
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National & Local

Banks and police will more vigorously combat online fraud

Estonian banks are now authorized to halt suspicious payments and notify police in efforts to prevent significant fraud, with over โ‚ฌ29 million lost to scams last year.

Feb 16 โ€ข 19:46 UTC
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National & Local

PUBLIC VIDEO โŸฉ William Koval opens up: why he set his car on fire and started walking towards the forest?

William Koval discusses his recent actions of setting his car on fire and walking into the woods, describing it as a desperate plea for help.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:00 UTC

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