VIDEO: "Our sheep are not sheep at all": the farm owner's struggle with mischievous pets
A farm owner on Vormsi island discusses challenges she's faced while trying to contain three intelligent sheep who constantly escape.
"In Tallinn, I feel more alone than here": what life is like on the island of Vormsi with a few hundred inhabitants and what keeps locals from moving to the mainland
The article explores the unique life of residents on the small Estonian island of Vormsi and the challenges they face, particularly highlighting their resilience during harsh winter conditions.
The ferry connection to Vormsi was restored just before the ice road was closed
The ferry service to the island of Vormsi resumed just before the closure of the ice road, alleviating concerns over supplies.
The Transport Administration closes the ice roads of Vormsi and Kihnu
Estonia's Transport Administration has announced the closure of the official ice roads to Vormsi and Kihnu for the season due to safety concerns amid rising temperatures and changing sea levels.
Open Vormsi Ice Road Covered with Snowmelt
The newly opened ice road to Vormsi was quickly closed again due to safety concerns as it became covered with snowmelt, prompting residents to use it at their own risk.
The Transport Administration opened a new ice road between Vormsi and the mainland on Friday
A new ice road has been opened by the Transport Administration for local use between the island of Vormsi and the mainland, aimed primarily at supporting residents' needs.
According to Leis, Ruhnu will receive fuel and Vormsi will have a new ice road
Estonia's Infrastructure Minister Kuldar Leis announced the upcoming transportation of fuel to Ruhnu Island and the opening of a new ice road between Vormsi Island and the mainland.
Fuel Supplies Running Low on Vormsi and Ruhnu Islands
Vormsi and Ruhnu islands are facing critical fuel shortages due to the closure of an official ice road, leaving them virtually without connection to the mainland.
Vormsi and Ruhnu are waiting for faster action from state institutions in restoring connections
The islands of Vormsi and Ruhnu are urging state institutions for prompt action to restore transportation links, currently hindered by the closure of the ice road and a malfunctioning ferry.
The ice road in Vormsi has attracted a large number of tourists to the island
The newly opened ice road in Vormsi has brought a significant influx of tourists, causing local residents to receive priority access stickers to manage congestion.
Despite drifting banks, there is no imminent danger of complete collapse of the ice roads
Despite some cracks forming in the newly opened ice roads, they remain safe for traffic.
The Transport Administration opens all three official ice roads
The Transport Administration of Estonia has opened all three official ice roads for vehicles up to 2.5 tons, including the new road to Vormsi and the refurbished road between Hiiumaa and Saaremaa.
No crisis seen in Kihnu, but the situation is complicated in Vormsi
Kihnu is not facing a crisis despite low seawater levels and the absence of an official ice road, while Vormsi is confronting a complicated situation.
Kihnu and Vormsi Ice Roads Remain Closed Due to Snow
The opening of the ice roads to Kihnu and Vormsi has been postponed due to difficult weather conditions.
Weather Prevents Opening of Ice Roads to Vormsi and Kihnu
Difficult weather conditions have delayed the opening of the ice road between the islands of Vormsi and Kihnu, with no current date for when it may open provided by the transport authority.
The ice roads to Kihnu and Vormsi remain closed due to blizzard
The opening of the ice roads to Kihnu and Vormsi has been postponed indefinitely due to severe weather conditions caused by a snowstorm.
Terras: the ice roads from Kihnu and Vormsi to the mainland are coming
The authorities have decided to establish official ice roads for residents of Kihnu and Vormsi to travel to and from the mainland this winter, though the exact timing remains uncertain.
Kihnu and Vormsi Will Have Ice Roads
The Estonian government has confirmed the construction of official ice roads to the islands of Kihnu and Vormsi.
The ferry connection to Vormsi has been interrupted indefinitely
The ferry service between the island of Vormsi and the mainland has been suspended due to a technical failure, with services expected to resume next week.
Ferry connection to Vormsi interrupted
The ferry service between Vormsi and the mainland was interrupted due to a technical malfunction of the ferry Ormsö, with no services expected to resume until Monday afternoon.
The departure of the ferry Ormsö has been postponed due to a technical failure to Saturday evening
The departure from Rohuküla to Vormsi has been postponed to Saturday at 8 AM due to technical issues with the ferry Ormsö.
The Mayors of Vormsi and Kihnu are Seeking Government Approval for Ice Road Opening
The mayors of Vormsi and Kihnu have submitted a joint letter to the government requesting the opening of ice roads between their islands and the mainland due to favorable weather conditions, despite the ice creating significant transportation challenges.
Vormsi Ice Road ⟩ Barbi Pilvre recalls: 'During my time living on the island, the ice has been pressed through twice'
Barbi Pilvre reflects on the dangers and realities of the ice road in her 2020 book 'My Vormsi', emphasizing the importance of caution when traversing the ice.
People don't know what dangers lurk on ice roads
Tanel Viks, while observing several cars on an ice road from Vormsi, expresses his concerns about the risks involved in driving on such surfaces.