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Military Schengen to ease troops movement between countries

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has stressed the need for military Schengen, the agreement that allows the unrestricted movement of troops across national borders. So far, three countries have signed the agreement: Poland, Germany and the Netherlands

Central bank: Foreign tourists spend €1.2 billion in Estonia in 2023

Nearly 4 million foreign tourists visited Estonia in 2023, spending a combined €1.23 billion while in the country, according to the latest statistical release published by the Bank of Estonia.

Annual Military Exercises Held at Central Defense Forces Training Ground in Estonia

In the brisk and snowy landscape near Tapa, the Estonian Defense Forces, alongside their allies from the United Kingdom and France, have just wrapped up their annual winter training exercise, known as Talvelaager ("Winter Camp"). This exercise, a hallmark of military preparedness, aims to test the readiness of infantry and mechanized units in conducting warfare under the rigorous conditions of winter.

Ukrainian General Staff Reports Extensive Russian Military Losses

In a recent update from the Ukrainian General Staff, published on February 11, the cumulative losses sustained by Russian forces since the onset of the conflict have been detailed. According to the report, the Russian military has suffered significant casualties and equipment losses, highlighting the intense level of combat and the Ukrainian forces' resilience.