"AK. Week": Estonians Returning from the Middle East Remember Difficult Journey
Estonians returning from the Middle East shared their challenging experiences as they arrived home on government-organized rescue flights from Oman and the UAE.
WEEKLY NEWS ⟩ This Week in Postimees: the rescue of Estonians from the Middle East
A weekly overview of major news events by Postimees highlights the challenges and efforts surrounding the rescue of Estonians in the Middle East.
Sirens will sound again across Estonia to test the emergency alert system
On March 18, the Estonian Rescue Board will test the EE-ALARM emergency alert system, activating sirens nationwide for real hazard alert.
An artillery shell from before World War I was found during barn cleaning
A World War I-era artillery shell was discovered during cleaning in Elva municipality, prompting a response from the local bomb disposal team.
The attention of the pilot team saved the life of a young swan in Paldiski South Harbor
A pilot team from the Estonian state fleet rescued a young swan trapped in ice at the Paldiski South Harbor.
Rescue Service Warns: Going on the Ice of the Emajõgi is Dangerous
The Estonian Rescue Service warns that the ice on the Emajõgi River has become dangerous due to fluctuating temperatures, particularly near bridges and culverts.
TODAY IN HISTORY ⟩ The Estonian Rescue Committee Began Work
The Estonian Rescue Committee was established by the Estonian National Council, which also granted it full state authority.
Rescuers retrieved a dead person from the sea at Stroomi beach
A rescue operation at Stroomi beach led to the recovery of a man who had slipped into the water and subsequently drowned.
THE RESCUE SERVICE WARNS ⟩ This common heating habit does not actually keep you warm, but could kill you in your sleep
As cold winter weather leads to increased heating in many Estonian homes, the risk of carbon monoxide buildup rises, especially when heating systems are misused or neglected.