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Scholarships given out by the aca- demic units. In addition to the scholarships mentioned above your academic unit might have additional scholarships for certain research
topics. You can enquire about that from your study coordinator.
Practical
inforMation
imPortant telePhone numberS
emergency calls:
Safety iSSueS
Although common sense is advisable in all destinations, Estonia gives no particular reason to be excessively worried. How to avoid becoming a victim?
ȣ Do not walk the unlit and abandoned areas alone at night (especially when you have used alcohol).
ȣ While walking on the streets, hide your mobile phone.
ȣ Try to avoid talking on mobile phone while walking alone.
ȣ Do not lend your phone to strangers.
ȣ Pay attention to what is happening around
you.
ȣ Pickpockets may operate at crowded tourist destinations in Tallinn, so make sure your wallet and documents are stored safely.
Fire and rescue service 112 (free of charge) First aid, ambulance 112 (free of charge) Police 112 (free of charge)
ȣ Do not give out personal information to strangers.
ȣ Do not leave bags or valuable items in the car, as not to tempt car thieves or robbers.
If you are a victim or a witness of a crime, call the police at 112 (free of charge).
Here are some guidelines for making the call:
ȣ Remain calm; explain as quickly and clearly as possible what has happened, where it happened, and who is calling.
ȣ Remember and tell the duty officer as much information as you can about the persons, vehicles and other related aspects.
ȣ Be ready to answer additional questions.
ȣ Do not end the call before the officer
allows you.
Estonian Police: www.politsei.ee
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