Defense Ministry Shooting in Tallinn, Estonia

Gunman Killed in Tallinn Defense Ministry Shooting A former Estonian soldier set off a bomb, took a security guard hostage and fired shots inside the Estonian Defense Ministry in Tallinn. The gunman was killed during the incident: it's not yet clear if he shot himself, or if...

Clinical trial capacity remains challenge for TB vaccine research

Tallinn, Estonia: While progress is being made in the development of new vaccines against tuberculosis (TB), sufficient clinical trial capacity remains a major challenge, researchers reaffirmed at the Second Global Forum on TB Vaccines  in Tallinn, Estonia (21-24...

TB doesn't get the prioritization it needs

Tallinn, Estonia: Tuberculosis (TB) is considered a major public health issue by decision makers, yet commonly doesn't get the place of importance it needs as a health care priority. These are the preliminary results of a study presented at the Second Global Forum on TB...

Eight Arrested for Hijacking Arctic Sea Cargo Ship

Eight men have been arrested for hijacking an Arctic sea cargo ship. The hijackers are mostly from Estonia and are charged with raiding the Russian ship disguised as police. The cargo ship is being investigated to understand their motivations. Russian prosecutors have charged...

280-pound Australian Teenager To Fight For Sumo Wrestling Title

A 14-year-old girl will become the youngest Australian to participate in the world wrestling sumo championships this month in Estonia. Samantha-Jane Stacey, otherwise known as "Sammy Sumo", is considered a favourite to win the junior women's heavyweight division Stacey took...