The Most Read Press Publications Named Last Year
Last year, the most read press publications in Latvia included the weekly magazine 'Ieva,' the weekly magazine 'Privātā Dzīve,' and the Latvian Russian-language newspaper 'MK Latvija,' according to research from Kantar.
Term ‘forced mobilization’ is ‘enemy language’ – Ukrainian officials
Ukrainian officials assert that the term 'forced mobilization' is a construct of Russian propaganda, amidst increasing violence in Ukraine's mobilization efforts.
The United States abstained from voting on the UN resolution supporting Ukraine
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution supporting Ukraine and expressing concern over Russian attacks, with the US abstaining from the vote was due to concerns over language possibly affecting peace negotiations.
SERGEI METLEV ⟩ If the new favorite word of world politics is "deal", then Estonia should grab a few extra cards.
As Estonia approaches its 108th birthday, a reflection on its significance and influence in the Western world is proposed by Sergei Metlev, the editor of Postimees's Russian-language publications.
Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center Abandons Russian-Language Adult Education
Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center in Estonia has decided to discontinue Russian-language adult education programs in favor of Estonian-language vocational training.
Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center abandons Russian language continuing education
Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center in Estonia has decided to discontinue Russian language adult education programs while transitioning to entirely Estonian language vocational instruction.
A Russian-speaking private school is being established in Turku - later, Chinese and Arabic may also be offered as languages of instruction
A new Russian-language private school is planned in Turku, Finland, with aims to expand language offerings in the future to include Chinese and Arabic.
Sign Language News
This article discusses the latest news broadcast in sign language by ERR, highlighting significant updates such as tax transfers to Tallinn and concerns regarding Russian airstrikes.
Lack of Russian language skills causes concern in Finland – hopes for Swedish assistance
Finland is facing a decreasing interest in learning the Russian language amidst Russia's war against Ukraine, highlighting the importance of Russian language proficiency for its defense.
He carries the Russian language in him 'like a crime'
Dmitrij Kapitelman's novel explores the complexities of identity and language against the backdrop of modern Ukraine.
Ingar Dubolazov Appointed Director of Tallinn Central Russian High School
Ingar Dubolazov has been appointed as the new director of Tallinn Central Russian High School, effective from March 1.
ERR has provided Olympic hockey broadcasts with a notification in the aggressor state's language
Estonian broadcaster ERR offered Olympic hockey tournament games with Estonian commentary but included a Russian notification on the screen.
Āboliņš calls on deputies to decide to terminate operations of Russian-language radio stations
The chairman of the National Electronic Media Council of Latvia is urging parliament to make a decision on ending the operations of Russian-language radio stations funded by the state.
Graduates of Russian-language schools have significantly worse English skills than graduates of Estonian-language schools
Graduates from Russian-language schools in Estonia perform significantly worse in English state exams compared to their counterparts from Estonian-language schools, with an average score difference of up to 20 points.
In response to the complaint regarding what was expressed in 'Krustpunktā', the Ombudsman finds no violation of professional principles.
The Latvian Ombudsman has concluded that the Latvian public media outlet did not violate professional journalism principles in its reporting.
REPORT TO READERS ⟩ Who Needs Russian-Language Media in Estonia and Is It Dying Out
The prospects of Russian-language media in Estonia are diminishing, yet it remains a crucial element for societal cohesion and an integral part of the media landscape.
Report: the cause of slow integration has been sorting children based on language
A recent report indicates that sorting children by language has significantly hindered the integration of Russian-speaking communities in Estonia.
A. Vinokuras faced an awkward situation with a Russian-speaking employee at the store
A. Vinokuras shared an uncomfortable experience at a Norfa store in Lithuania involving a Russian-speaking employee's response to his inquiry in Lithuanian.
SEPLP leader: The Russian language in public media will not exist forever
Latvia's public media is shifting its focus away from Russian-language content, raising concerns about the future of ethnic Russian communities in the country.
To live, eat, and play properly in class: how do Russian-speaking children learn in Estonian?
An examination of how Russian-speaking children are transitioning to learning in Estonian, focusing on teaching methods and challenges faced during the process.
The outspoken professor criticized Jessica Shy's most popular song
In a discussion about the state of the national language, a professor criticized popular cultural phenomena including Jessica Shy's song 'Apkabink' for its Russian and Slavic musical influences.
Applicants to the Eastern Finland school have collapsed - only four children applied for first grade in Imatra
The number of applicants to the Eastern Finland school, specializing in Russian language and culture, has significantly decreased, with only four children applying for first grade in Imatra this year compared to 90 applicants in 2014.
The "War" over Russian language in the Baltic States. Putin can rejoice, the Prime Minister in danger
The Baltic States have heightened their defense investments due to the Ukraine war and are changing language education policies, with Latvia limiting access to media for Russian-speaking populations, which some critics see as a gift to the Kremlin.
Iran's Khamenei issues direct warning to United States in Russian-language posts
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a warning to the US via his Russian-language social media account, highlighting Tehran's increasing alignment with Moscow amid domestic protests and external pressures.
Language of Claim Letters: A Blow from Zorro
The so-called 'Vulkan group' expresses outrage over speculations suggesting that Russian agents may be involved in their claim regarding an attack on Berlin's power grid, which caused significant disruption.