AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDefense & Politics: Estonia’s defense turmoil keeps growing after Hanno Pevkur’s resignation over a troubled €70m arms deal, with Isamaa leader Urmas Reinsalu calling for PM Kristen Michal’s government to step down and Reform backing former EDF commander Martin Herem as the next defense minister. Education: The Education Ministry says a teacher pay rise isn’t affordable in the current budget without cuts elsewhere, while parents in Tartu are fighting a court battle over whether a school should start at 9 a.m. EU Kids Online: Brussels is set to unveil plans to restrict minors’ social media use (under 13 or under 15) plus age checks, drawing sharp criticism from children’s rights and privacy groups. Arts & Culture: Station Narva hit a record 5,766 visitors, and Tallinn Fringe Festival keeps rolling into its 4th week. Local History: Hobby metal detectorists have doubled Bronze Age finds in Estonia over 20 years, reshaping timelines for local bronze casting. Music: The Rasmus share a high-energy cover of Alphaville’s “Forever Young.” Film: Latvia’s Oscar nominee “Ulya” lands in cinemas across the country starting Sept. 16. Sports: Estonia is among the teams heading to the FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup in Antwerp (Sept. 11–13).
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