Frequently Asked Questions

What is shortl.ee?+

shortl.ee is an AI-curated daily digest of the main events in your region, in multiple languages. For expats, international professionals, and busy readers who want a quick overview of what's happening.

How does shortl.ee work?+

Our AI system monitors public RSS feeds, official announcements, and press releases. Each day, it compiles a curated selection of the main events — what matters most — with concise summaries and links to related coverage.

How often is shortl.ee updated?+

Stories are published in real time as news emerges throughout the day. We maintain a dedicated feed for each day, so you can open any date and see that day's main events at a glance.

Is shortl.ee free?+

Yes, completely free. Our goal is to help local voices reach global audiences.

What languages does shortl.ee support?+

Language availability varies by region. Most regions support English plus local languages. You can switch between available languages using the toggle on any page. We are open to adding more translations based on demand — feel free to contact us with your ideas.

Why does content look different in different languages?+

We prioritize quality over mechanical translation. All content is written from scratch in each language following language-specific guidelines, rather than being a 1:1 translation. This ensures natural, readable text in every language.

What sources do you use?+

We aggregate from public feeds, official government sources, ministry announcements, and press releases. We also monitor international coverage of local events. We never use paywalled or editorial content as source material — any paywalled articles in references are listed as related coverage, not sources.

Are all referenced articles used in summaries?+

No. Not all referenced materials are used to produce summaries. We prioritize public and official sources. Referenced articles represent related media coverage that is semantically close to the covered topic.

Is shortl.ee reliable?+

All content is AI-generated from established sources. We clearly mark content as AI-generated and always link to original sources so you can verify information. Our goal is factual, neutral summaries. The feed is fully automated, but we review published materials and fix errors as they appear.

Does this replace reading original news sources?+

No. AI summaries are not a replacement for quality journalism. The referenced articles represent real work by journalists and publishers. If a story matters to you, please read the original — that's how local media survives.

What regions does shortl.ee cover?+

We currently focus on Estonia, with more regions coming soon. Each region covers major news topics including politics, government, economy, business, society, culture, and local events.

Who creates shortl.ee?+

Built in Tallinn, Estonia by a small team behind ultimate.news.

Can I get news via email?+

Email newsletter functionality is coming soon. You can subscribe on any region page to be notified when it launches.

Do you offer custom coverage, analytics, or other services?+

Yes. Beyond the public digest, we are building analytics and research tools powered by the same infrastructure. We can provide a personalized brief in almost any language on almost any topic or country in the world. We are also open to collaboration with analysts, researchers, and media organizations. Contact us to discuss your needs.

How do I contact shortl.ee?+

Visit our contact page or email hello@shortl.ee for questions, feedback, or partnership inquiries.

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