CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

βŒ•
Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
20 stories
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

LIVE ⟩ Kallas, Pevkur, Taro at the Riigikogu information session

Ministers Kallas, Pevkur, and Taro participated in a Riigikogu session addressing various pressing issues.

Feb 25 β€’ 07:52 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

Live at 12: In the Riigikogu information hour, Kallas, Pevkur, Taro

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

Feb 25 β€’ 05:08 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

IGOR TARO: The New Day for Estonia Dawn Begins Here First

On Estonia's 108th anniversary, Interior Minister Igor Taro delivered a speech in Narva emphasizing the significance of the location.

Feb 24 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

New Members Say 'Better Under a Big Tree': 18 Join the Aso Faction as Factionalism Returns

Eighteen new lawmakers in Japan have joined the Aso faction of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, marking a significant shift back to factional politics amidst a backdrop of political instability.

Feb 19 β€’ 10:30 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

Live at 12: Government press conference with Michal, Kallas, Taro, Pevkur

A government press conference featuring several ministers from Estonia is scheduled for noon today.

Feb 19 β€’ 06:16 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

FOCUS ⟩ Grandmother, drugs, and Interior Minister Igor Taro's repressive apparatus

A cultural critic reflects on the impact of societal messages about drug use and personal experiences of addiction.

Feb 18 β€’ 22:01 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

LIVE FROM POSTIMEES ⟩ Why do we still keep the border open with Russia? Igor Taro is in the studio

The article discusses Estonia's internal security situation four years into the war, focusing on preparedness for threats and the ongoing ability of Russians to cross the border freely.

Feb 16 β€’ 10:53 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

After the Nuclear Accident, Over 5,000 Drawings from Fukushima: Tetsuo Takada Wins the Okamoto Taro Prize

Tetsuo Takada has won the prestigious Okamoto Taro Prize for his artwork depicting the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, showcasing over 5,000 pieces capturing the local scene.

Feb 16 β€’ 08:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

Taro wants clearer information from Pakosta about changes in drug penalties

The Estonian Justice Minister is proposing changes to drug penalties, advocating for harsher punishments for dealers and lighter ones for users, but Interior Minister Taro has expressed concern about the societal implications of this plan.

Feb 12 β€’ 19:07 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

Taro rejected Pakosta's drug policy renewal plans

Minister Taro has rejected proposals from Justice Minister Liisa Pakosta to reform drug legislation in Estonia, specifically to raise the threshold for personal use from 10 to 30 doses.

Feb 11 β€’ 11:29 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

KΓΌlli Taro: The Effects of Reforms in Education Only Become Apparent After Years

KΓΌlli Taro discusses the long-term impacts of educational reforms in Estonia, cautioning against implementing multiple large reforms simultaneously.

Feb 9 β€’ 10:58 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Joint Representative Akiko Oishi of Reiwa Lost Election, Unable to Revive Proportional Representation in Osaka 5th District

Akiko Oishi, joint representative of the Reiwa Shinsengumi party, has lost her election bid in Osaka's 5th district without recovering through proportional representation.

Feb 8 β€’ 18:21 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Taro Aso of the Liberal Democratic Party wins 16th election: 'I want to make Japan shine' as the oldest incumbent

Taro Aso, the Vice President of the Liberal Democratic Party and an 85-year-old incumbent, has secured his 16th election victory in Fukuoka's 8th district.

Feb 8 β€’ 12:06 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

Over a thousand Russian soldiers added to the entry ban list in Estonia

Estonia has added 1,073 Russian soldiers to its entry ban list due to their involvement in the ongoing war against Ukraine.

Feb 6 β€’ 12:44 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

New Books on February 6th

A collection of new literary works, including insights on personal responsibility from sociologist Jo Hyung-geun and an exploration of societal comfort versus discomfort by psychiatrist Taro Kumashiro, along with a report on Twitter's transformation into 'X' under Elon Musk.

Feb 5 β€’ 11:21 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

59 people to receive Estonian citizenship

The Estonian government is considering granting citizenship to 59 individuals, with proposals to conditionally offer citizenship to 26 of them, requiring the renunciation of their current citizenships.

Feb 4 β€’ 20:01 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
Crime & Justice

Regarding the detention of the boat: with current capabilities, we are doing this at a higher risk

Estonia successfully detained a boat suspected of smuggling, but it was done with increased risk, highlighting the need for more resources such as a helicopter and additional commandos, according to Interior Minister Igor Taro.

Feb 4 β€’ 19:10 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
Crime & Justice

Interior Minister Taro on the detention of the ship: therefore, there was sufficiently good information as part of international cooperation

Estonian authorities successfully boarded and took control of a vessel suspected of smuggling, thanks to intelligence shared through international cooperation, as stated by Interior Minister Igor Taro.

Feb 3 β€’ 20:17 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Former Foreign Minister is Destroying Japan" Unusual Encirclement, Divided Conservative Votes in Oita District 3

In Oita District 3, former Foreign Minister Taro Iwaya faces a competitive race against four female newcomers, resulting in a divided conservative vote amid an unusual encirclement strategy.

Feb 3 β€’ 04:47 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
Crime & Justice

Estonian passport to a person with a criminal past: how and why the state grants citizenship to convicts

The Estonian Minister of Internal Affairs has proposed three bills to grant citizenship exceptions to individuals with criminal convictions, prompting an investigation into the conditions required and the types of crimes that may hinder citizenship.

Feb 2 β€’ 11:46 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

πŸ“‘

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.