For the brain to function normally, it needs a protein called BDNF. Low levels of this protein have been linked to depression, schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease. A recent discovery by scientists ...

Some retailers in Estonia have said the first green shoots of economic recovery are visible, while others have pointed more towards stabilization. This recovery in consumption will anyway not be swift ...

In the larger municipalities of South Estonia, most political parties plan to run their own candidate lists in the upcoming local elections. Politicians identified the region's general ...

Latvian state-owned airline airBaltic is definitely worthy of praise and support in keeping air links to all three Baltic states running, Prime Minister Kaja Michal (Reform) said, though he stopped ...

Data from the Estonian Genome Project shows that individuals with a high genetic risk are more likely to develop heart disease — and often at a younger age. Knowing these risks makes it possible to ...

A new phase in the automatic exchange of data between Finland and Estonia will take effect on April 15. As a first step, the population registers of the two countries will begin sharing information on ...

The Riigikogu last Wednesday approved amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act aimed at ensuring religious organizations in Estonia cannot be used to incite hatred or violence.

Four high schools in Tallinn that organize joint entrance exams for high school candidates require applicants to disclose ...

Several extra charges are either changing or being added to consumers' power bills in Estonia. While the cost of purchasing ...

The government may be sending draft legislation to the Riigikogu in bits and pieces to promote the development of renewable ...

Ability is not doled out to people equally, and the more capable should indeed play a greater role in governance. And nowhere ...

A fire broke out Monday morning at a chemical plant building in Kiviõli, Ida-Viru County, where firefighting efforts remain ...