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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.

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.

The transition to Estonian-language education signifies not just an educational reform but a decision about the future identity of Estonia.

Karolina Kudelina-Zhang, a researcher from Tallinn University of Technology's Virumaa College, received this year's President's Young Engineer Award for her work in the development of diagnostic methods for electrical machines.

A truck driver lost control leading to a collision with a defense force vehicle near Voka, Ida-Virumaa.

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 greatest shortage of psychiatrists in Estonia exists in Tallinn and Ida-Viru County, impacting mental health services in the region.

Jõhvi is developing Estonia's first Film City, aiming to involve companies that can provide innovative solutions for film production.

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.

Estonian authorities are concerned about the sudden rise of social media accounts promoting the establishment of a so-called 'Narva People's Republic', suggesting that Russian-speaking residents in Narva and East Virumaa deserve their own state.

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.

A serious traffic accident involving a Volvo and an Opel occurred near Rakvere, Estonia, disrupting local traffic.

Director Ilmar Raag discusses Estonia's crisis resilience and the impact of ongoing investments in Ida-Virumaa's cities amid ongoing threats.

The Põltsamaa team won the U-18 championship in the Estonian indoor football championship, defeating rivals from Tartu and Ida-Virumaa in the finals.

Two people have died following a traffic accident in Ida-Viru County, Estonia, where a vehicle went off the road and overturned.

A tragic accident in Ida-Virumaa resulted in the deaths of two individuals when their car veered off the road and overturned into water.

The Estonian Air Force is currently testing a new drone defense system during the Digital Shield exercise in Ida-Virumaa, in collaboration with the U.S. Army.

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.

Erik Gamzejev critiques Narva city council chairman Mihhail Stalnuhhin for his actions and statements that, according to Gamzejev, undermine the interests of Narva and Ida-Virumaa.

Aare Raam, an Estonian entrepreneur based in the UAE, describes the tense and dangerous situation in Dubai amidst ongoing attacks.

The columnist Viktoria Ladõnskaja-Kubits discusses the challenges faced by Ida-Virumaa and the need for a deeper understanding of the region beyond data and headlines.

Hendrik Agur advocates for the nationalization of transition schools in Estonia to promote Estonian-language education, particularly in the multicultural region of Ida-Virumaa.

Hendrik Agur discusses the challenges and significance of transitioning to Estonian language education in the First Studio program.

A hike was organized to the tip of a tailings hill in Jõhvi parish, focusing on the unique natural and cultural landscape of the region.

Schools in Ida-Viru County celebrated Estonia's upcoming birthday with outdoor events to promote national values and awareness among youth.

An analysis on how the nationalization of schools can preserve Estonian-language education in the Ida-Virumaa region.

A significant portion of students in an Estonian language course in Ida-Virumaa do not regularly attend, sparking a debate on the responsibilities of both the school and local authority.

NIB Ehitus Grupp OÜ has clarified that the quality issues raised in a recent broadcast of 'Kuuuurija' pertained solely to facade work they conducted as subcontractors, without entering the apartments.

A school principal's attempts to integrate the Estonian language into the curriculum of schools in Ida-Virumaa have sparked a sharp conflict.

A resident of Ida-Viru County shares frustrations about a chaotic apartment renovation, highlighting issues with construction practices and worker attitudes.

The official ice road from Kihnu, Estonia, attracted a large crowd on its opening day, drawing visitors from hundreds of kilometers away as they sought winter adventures.

Despite having good facilities, girls' ball games in Lääne-Virumaa struggle due to a lack of coaching resources and opportunities.

Ida-Viru County is facing difficulties in renovating its large apartment buildings, especially in major cities.

Apartment associations in Ida-Virumaa are largely uninterested in house renovations, even with generous state subsidies covering up to 80% of costs.

High electricity prices have significantly impacted companies with high energy consumption, such as Estonian Cell which saw its January electricity bill rise by two-thirds compared to normal.

Authorities are seeking information on the whereabouts of 37-year-old Vadim, who has been unreachable by family members and may be traveling in a BMW X-3.

Developers in Virumaa are seeking cheaper electricity production methods due to rising electricity costs significantly affecting both consumers and large manufacturers.

The high price of electricity has significantly impacted large producers, with Estonian Cell's January electricity bill being two-thirds higher than usual, prompting industrial developers in Virumaa to seek more affordable energy solutions.

Erik Gamzejev discusses the detrimental effects of inadequate road connections in Ida-Virumaa on local business and development, expressing skepticism about politicians' promises to the region's voters over the past two decades.

18-year-old rally driver Jaspar Vaher from Lääne-Virumaa aims to compete in WRC rallies later this year after being selected for Toyota's youth program, despite undergoing a serious crash.

The police are seeking help in finding 49-year-old Arvet, who has been out of contact since yesterday and is missing from his home in Tapa municipality, Lääne Virumaa.

An intensive Estonian language course has commenced at the Ida-Virumaa Vocational Education Center to prepare hundreds of young students for vocational training in Estonian, requiring them to achieve a B1 language proficiency level in a few weeks.

A series of training sessions aimed at encouraging adults in Ida-Virumaa to participate in further education commenced over the weekend, attracting over 40 participants on the first day.