Probo Koala

This case has really been making headlines for the past week in the Estonian autumn. The only other piece of current news here is the presidential elections, but as that got done last Saturday, the Probo Koala is already somewhat overshadowing it.

I’m happy of its outcome. I think getting this right from now on is bigger than most people in Estonia realize, and is what being part of the wider community of nations, be it the E.U. or U.N., is really all about. I was initially concerned that the Estonian authorities will stay true to their tradition and play the “wait and see” game, sitting on their arses and letting the toxic waste tanker simply slip away. It’s cool that they’ve detained it.

And I like Greenpeace’s blog that provides a much more detailed coverage than the local or international media. A true tribute to citizen journalism.