1+ day, 4+ min ago   (364+ words) As the UK rolled out junk food ad restrictions to protect children's health, Estonian politicians see no need for similar measures. To prevent childhood obesity, the United Kingdom has introduced a ban on advertising products high in fat, salt and…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (434+ words) With the end of 2025 fast approaching, the number of births in Estonia this year is likely to hit another all-time low. According to sociology professor Mare Ainsaar, the main cause is the unstable situation both in Estonia and the world…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (415+ words) Tallinn University of Technology Rector Tiit Land told "Esimene stuudio" the state has broken its promise, with "40 million still missing from the pledged "130 million. Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) Rector Tiit Land said on ETV's "Esimene stuudio" talk show that…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (468+ words) Meant to care for children for just a year, Jarmo V'lk, Estonia's Childcare Worker of the Year, is still delighting kids five years later noticing even the smallest details. The 28-year-old works just outside Viljandi at the Perekodu Foundation's Jaagu…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (282+ words) A record low number of children were born in Estonia last year. The situation cannot be improved by pressuring people without children, but rather by providing more effective support to existing families and those who wish to become parents, said…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (398+ words) Affordable kindergarten spots, nutritious free school lunches and access to extracurricular activities all play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of families and children, writes Reili Rand. There are plenty of people who want to have children or are…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (692+ words) School principals say they were surprised to learn the nationwide compulsory school-age limit rose to 18 this fall " not next year, as they had long understood. The change took effect September 1, even though principals believed it would apply beginning in fall…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (354+ words) On International Children's Day, the Black Nights Film Festival (P'FF) is hosting a special event in Tallinn to show support for Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia. This Thursday (November 20), when International Children's Day is celebrated around the world, the opening…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (344+ words) ERR's programming must be diverse and help foster a sense of connection between different segments of society. This includes representing a variety of family types, writes Tarmu Tammerk. The November 9 episode of ETV's "Hommik Anuga," which featured an interview with…...

2+ mon, 37+ min ago   (306+ words) The Ministry of Education is discussing whether it makes sense for the state to continue to fund Russian-language private schools which do not follow language transition reforms. A nationwide reform to gradually switch the whole school system to teaching in…...