Just Transition Fund paying for axe throwing and sauna festivals in Estonia

The European Union's Just Transition Fund is focused on Ida-Viru County in Estonia. Alongside major projects, smaller grants are being awarded to a variety of initiatives, such as a sauna festival, an axe-throwing center and a dance marathon. These projects do not appear to have a direct connection to the county's transition away from the oil shale industry. According to the Ministry of Finance, these grants provide residents with the opportunity to participate in the transition process through civic initiatives.