REPORTAGE FROM PRISON: How teenagers convicted of murder live in Estonia
The article explores the living conditions of teenagers incarcerated in the Viru prison youth department in Estonia, focusing on their isolation and adaptation to prison life.
Gallery: Hockey final is an internal matter for Ida-Virumaa clubs
The hockey final saw Kohtla-Järve SK Viru Sputnik defeat Tartu Välk 494 with a decisive 6:1 victory in the concluding match of their semifinal series.
Hockey final is an internal matter for clubs in Ida-Virumaa
The hockey final in Ida-Virumaa features Narva PSK and Kohtla-Järve SK Viru Sputnik competing for the championship title after a series of dramatic semi-final matches.
GALLERY ⟩ Tõnu Õnnepalu presented a new book about work
Writer Tõnu Õnnepalu recently released a novel titled 'Tööpäev' that has topped sales charts, and he held a presentation for the work at the Viru Keskus bookstore with Joonas Hellerma leading the discussion.
MARTIN EHALA ⟩ The constitutional right to education must be ensured for the youth of Ida-Viru
To ensure the right to education for the youth of Ida-Viru, schools need to be state-run and staffed with teachers who speak Estonian and support pro-Estonian ideals.
REPORTAGE: The Life of Young Murderers Behind Bars
This article explores the lives of young offenders in Estonia's Viru Prison, focusing on their daily experiences and the challenges they face.
NEW SCAM ⟩ A scammer posing as a hospital employee asks for data and invites people to meet a doctor in the hospital lobby
Ida-Viru Central Hospital warns of an increasing number of scams where criminals impersonate hospital employees to steal sensitive personal and financial information.
VIDEO ⟩ Police officers apprehended a man posing a danger to himself and others on the Viru ring and took him to a sobering-up facility
Police in Tallinn apprehended a man exhibiting erratic behavior on a busy roadway, ensuring the safety of both the individual and surrounding traffic.
KELDO PLAN ⟩ 800,000 euros to attract non-Estonian speaking women to the labor market in Ida-Viru County
The Estonian government plans to invest 800,000 euros to help integrate non-Estonian speaking women aged 40-64 in Ida-Viru County into the labor market through individual counseling and skills development programs.
A truck collided with a defense force vehicle in Ida-Viru County
A truck driver lost control leading to a collision with a defense force vehicle near Voka, Ida-Virumaa.
Ida-Viru County needs over 13,000 new workers in the next ten years
Ida-Viru County in Estonia requires more than 13,000 new workers over the next decade according to the country's first regional labor force forecast.
The shortage of psychiatrists is greatest in Tallinn and Ida-Viru County
The greatest shortage of psychiatrists in Estonia exists in Tallinn and Ida-Viru County, impacting mental health services in the region.
Unibet Ice Hockey League's First Finalist Determined
Narva PSK has secured its place in the finals of the Unibet Ice Hockey League after defeating HC Everest 8-2 in the semifinals.
A film city is being built in Ida-Viru County
A film city is under construction in Ida-Viru County, Estonia, which aims to support the local film industry and technological advancements.
LIKE MUSHROOMS AFTER THE RAIN ⟩ Several new spas and hotels will be built in Ida-Viru County in the coming years
Ida-Viru County is experiencing a hotel boom, with several new resorts and hotels set to be completed in the upcoming year and a half, attracting significant investment to the region.
GALLERY: See who attended! Mallukas presented her new book at the Viru Center
Blogger Mallu Mariann Treimann-Legrant launched her new book at the Viru Center in Tallinn.
Gallery: The Language Act of the Year is Sharing
The 2025 Language Act competition's grand prize is shared between a school initiative dedicated to the Estonian language in Ida-Viru County and a dictionary of the older Estonian Bible translation.
The Language Act of the Year award goes to the language education at the Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center and the dictionary of the Bible translation.
The Language Act of the Year award in Estonia for 2025 has been awarded to the language education program at the Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center and a dictionary of Bible translations, with the public vote won by a Võro language podcast.
Police prohibits going onto the sea ice on the north coast starting today
Due to rapidly deteriorating ice conditions and the quick melting of the ice, the Police and Border Guard Board has prohibited access to sea ice in Harju, Lääne-Viru, and Ida-Viru counties starting March 10.
Sign Language News
The article provides updates on recent news events, including an airstrike by Israel, a traffic accident in Ida-Viru County, and threats from Trump regarding Iran.
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The article discusses various news topics, including Israeli airstrikes on an oil depot in Tehran and a traffic accident in Ida-Viru County that resulted in two fatalities.
Queues formed in front of flower kiosks on International Women's Day in Tallinn
On International Women's Day, long queues formed in front of flower kiosks on Viru Street in Tallinn as people bought flowers for the women in their lives.
GALLERIES AND VIDEO ⟩ Teachers from Pärnu to Ida-Viru Successfully Dive into the Unknown
Teachers from Pärnu transitioning to work in predominantly Russian-speaking cities in Ida-Viru are adjusting well to their new environments during the shift to Estonian-language education.
Gallery | Home teams won the opening games of the hockey semifinals
The Estonian men's ice hockey semifinals kicked off with home teams Narva PSK and Kohtla-Järve SK Viru Sputnik winning their opening games with significant viewer attendance.
Gallery | Home teams won the opening games of the hockey semifinals
In the Estonian men's ice hockey championship semifinals, Narva PSK and Kohtla-Järve SK Viru Sputnik secured victories in their opening matches, drawing over 1300 spectators combined.
Two people died in a traffic accident in Ida-Viru County
Two people have died following a traffic accident in Ida-Viru County, Estonia, where a vehicle went off the road and overturned.
The Air Force is testing a new drone defense system
The Estonian Air Force is testing a new drone defense system during a joint exercise with the U.S. Air Force in Ida-Viru County.
Hot experiences in the late winter in Lääne-Viru County
The article highlights the discovery of Estonia's oldest village sauna and recounts a passionate story from the heart of the Black Lady that ended tragically with a gunshot.
Detainees wet their skin while fighting with each other in the Viru prison sports ground
During Estonia's Republic Day week, prisons experienced relative calm apart from some scuffles between detainees.
In Ida-Viru County, Kukruse, the local government is seeking a solution for lighting the Estonian flag
The local government in Kukruse, Ida-Viru County, is looking for a permanent solution to illuminate the Estonian flag that was raised on a hill.
The Transport Administration extends the special maintenance regime on state roads in Ida-Viru and Lääne-Viru until tomorrow
The Transport Administration has extended the special road maintenance regime in Ida-Viru and Lääne-Viru due to adverse weather conditions until tomorrow morning.
Five men suspected of drug crimes arrested in Ida-Viru County
Police arrested five men last week in Ida-Viru County, Estonia, on suspicion of trafficking a large amount of narcotic substances.
VIDEO: Herring Drain in Toila: Viru Ranna employees Can No Longer Bear to Look at Herring
Viru Ranna employees in Toila handle thousands of herring daily, overwhelmed by high demand yet struggling to meet orders.
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.
High construction costs and low competition hinder the renovation of apartment buildings in Ida-Viru County
High construction costs and low competition are hindering the renovation of apartment buildings in Ida-Viru County, Estonia.
The first short clip from German Golubi's next film 'At Your Service' has been released
A short clip has been released for German Golubi's upcoming film 'At Your Service', showcasing its cast and story.
WEEK'S FACE ⟩ The know-it-all from Narva should do his job and let others do theirs
A conflict has emerged between Narva's mayor and the director of the Ida-Viru County Vocational Education Center over student participation in an experimental language program.
Ida-Viru County Schools Celebrated the State's Birthday with Outdoor Events
Schools in Ida-Viru County celebrated Estonia's upcoming birthday with outdoor events to promote national values and awareness among youth.
Analysis. Investments in Ida-Viru County Require Smart Educational Management
Investments in Ida-Viru County depend on systematic educational support for workforce development due to alarming labor shortages and an aging population.
Hendrik Agur: The Ida-Viru Vocational Education Centre does not retreat from promoting the Estonian language and culture
The director of the Ida-Viru Vocational Education Centre, Hendrik Agur, emphasizes the importance of Estonian language courses for students but faces challenges with student participation.
The language training at Ida-Viru vocational school takes students out of their comfort zones
Intensive Estonian language courses at Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center help students step out of their comfort zones, despite a minority not attending.
Intensive Estonian language courses are taking place at Ida-Viru Vocational Training Center
Intensive Estonian language courses at the Ida-Viru Vocational Training Center have caused some students to withdraw, yet the majority continue to attend bravely.
TEET KORSTEN: Two Opposing Tanks in the Education System of Ida-Viru
Narva's mayor Katri Raik blames Hendrik Agur for her own failures in the Estonian-language education sector in Ida-Viru.
School Director and Narva Mayor Clash over Estonian Language Courses
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.
The million renovation of the apartment building turned into a nightmare for an Ida-Viru resident: we are like in an aquarium!
A resident describes their apartment building renovation experience as a nightmare that has pushed them to the edge of tolerance.
Director of Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center Katri Raig: trust in her handling of Estonian matters has significantly decreased
The director of the Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center, Hendrik Agur, criticized Narva Mayor Katri Raig for her politically motivated critiques, claiming they are inappropriate.
Gallery | The Kohtla-Järve Teams Triumphed in Hockey League
Kohtla-Järve teams secured victories in the Estonia Ice Hockey Championships, with dominant performances from HC Everest and SK Viru Sputnik.
The teams from Kohtla-Järve were victorious in the hockey league
The Kohtla-Järve teams secured wins in the Estonian ice hockey championships, with HC Everest defeating HC Vipers 9-0 and SK Viru Sputnik overcoming Välk 494 with a score of 3-0.
One fifth of Ida-Viru vocational school students do not want to learn the Estonian language
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.