Kadri Põlendik

Until now, truck combinations on Estonian roads have generally been up to 16 meters long. Under the new rules, combinations up to 20 and 25 meters long are allowed to operate with special permits and on designated routes. Businesses have been waiting for this change for 30 years, said Herkki Kitsing, a board member of the Estonian Logistics and Freight Forwarding Association.

However, the current system assumes teachers and students will independently develop an interest in educating themselves on the topic. When the transition began, people motivated by a sense of mission went to work in Russian-language schools to contribute to the reform.

So far, drones that have strayed into Estonia have not caused major damage, but it cannot be ruled out that one could end up over Estonian ports. If they do, the damage could be extensive, said Viktor Palmet, a maritime expert at the Estonian Logistics and Ports Association. "The damage would, of course, be significant if an Estonian fuel terminal or even a general cargo port were hit.