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Estonia considers controlled burning to improve the condition of forests
Baltic News Network
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July 11, 2025
Experts are developing a plan for the maintenance of dry forests in Estonia, and controlled burning is being considered as one of the options, writes “ERR News”. Last year, more than 112 thousand hectares of dry forests were listed in the Estonian...
Estonia's police hand out postcards from Death to celebrate good drivers
ERR
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July 11, 2025
Road deaths and accidents in Estonia have been on an upward trend for the last five years, pushing authorities to find innovative ways to combat the problem. Experts say there is little demand in society for road safety measures. The campaign was...
Estonia's Mulgi center seeks urine to revive traditional dyeing method
ERR
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July 10, 2025
The Mulgi Experience Center in Southern Estonia is collecting urine to produce a traditional dye known as "pot blue," once commonly used in local folk dress in the Mulgimaa region, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees writes. Those who want to contribute to the...
Tallinn's Coca-Cola plaza cinema complex gets new name after refurbishment
ERR
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July 10, 2025
The Coca-Cola Plaza cinema complex in central Tallinn has undergone a refurbishment in recent months and, from this summer, will become the Apollo Plaza entertainment and leisure complex. The renovation will leave the 11-screen cinema intact,...
Estonia will host the Ukraine Recovery Conference in 2027
The Odessa Journal
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Estonia will host the Ukraine Recovery Conference in 2027. This was announced by Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal during the international Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome. “We will hold the Ukraine Recovery Conference in 2027. I invite...
Estonia Threatens Veto of EU’s New Russia Sanctions
teleSUR
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Estonian flag. X/ @CeesBoogaart July 10, 2025 Hour: 7:36 am On Wednesday, Foreign Affairs Minister Margus Tsahkna indicated that Estonia may block the adoption of the European Union’s (EU) 18th sanctions package against Russia if the price cap on...
Estonian TSO Elering postpones frequency reserve procurement deadline again
ERR
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July 10, 2025
Estonian transmission system operator (TSO) Elering has postponed the deadline for its 500-megawatt (MW) frequency reserve procurement for a second time — this time by three weeks, to August 4. The procurement, launched a year ago, seeks to...
Tallinn Stock Exchange boosted by Enefit Green buyout
ERR
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July 10, 2025
Tallinn Stock Exchange is currently at an all-time high. The rise has been particularly rapid in the last six months – almost 16 percent, having been driven by the buyout of Enefit Green. As of Thursday morning, there are 34 companies on the...
Estonian men's national team drop 5 places in FIFA world rankings
ERR
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July 10, 2025
The Estonian men's national football team dropped another five places in the latest FIFA world rankings. Estonia now lie in 126th place on the world, their lowest position since September 2016. In the latest FIFA rankings, Estonia are just one...
Estonia to Host 2027 Ukraine Recovery Conference
Mezha
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July 10, 2025
Estonia has announced that it will host an international conference on Ukraine’s recovery in 2027. This decision was announced by the country’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna on the social network X. “I am pleased to announce that the Estonian...
Estonia expells another Russian citizen
Baltic News Network
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July 10, 2025
The Estonian Internal Security Service (Kapo) together with the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) have expelled a Russian citizen for threatening national security, ERR News reports. Kapo announced on its social media accounts that Denis Ten had...
Estonian sauna gifted to Ukraine volunteers remains an essential bit of kit
ERR
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July 10, 2025
Estonian saunas continue to be a vital part of the daily routine of volunteers, many of them Estonian, serving in Ukraine, "Ringvaade" reported. A sauna which the show, together with an Estonian NGO, sent to Ukraine earlier in the summer, can...
Estonia threatens veto of EU's new Russia sanctions amid oil price cap rows
Xinhua News Agency
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TALLINN, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Estonia may block the adoption of the European Union's (EU) 18th sanctions package against Russia if the price cap on Russian oil is not dropped to 45 U.S. dollars per barrel, Minister of Foreign Margus Tsahkna has...
Cold summer delays Estonian strawberry season
Fresh Plaza
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July 11, 2025
Estonia's cold and rainy summer has impacted strawberry growers, causing a delayed picking season. Traditionally ripe by June, this year's yield reached optimal picking conditions in mid-July. According to local sellers, Estonia's market remains...
Estonian high schoolers earn European spotlight with edible candle business
ERR
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July 10, 2025
An Estonian student company founded by three Põlva high schoolers has placed fourth at a European Junior Achievement competition in Greece with their innovative edible birthday candles, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees writes. Blouit, founded by Põlva High...
Indrek Neivelt: Estonia's regressive tax system has hit a dead end
ERR
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July 11, 2025
Estonia's overall tax burden is among Europe's lowest, yet consumption taxes — especially VAT — rank among the highest. Over the past 25 years, a once more equitable system has become increasingly regressive, favoring higher income earners. It's...
Estonia's May exports up 2 percent on year
ERR
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July 10, 2025
This May, Estonia's goods exports grew by 2 percent and imports by 6 percent on year, totallng €1.6 billion and nearly €1.6 billion, respectively, at current prices. The trade deficit stood at €281 million, up by €78 million on year, Statistics...
Summer Cinema Opens in Tallinn
The Film New Europe
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TALLINN: The central square of Tallinn’s Rotermann Quarter is hosting the Summer Cinema, celebrating the 70th anniversary of Sõprus Cinema. The event kicked off on 10 July 2025 with the American film Life of Chuck. It includes classic...
Three Estonians in long-distance top 20 at Orienteering World Champs in Finland
ERR
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July 11, 2025
Three Estonian orienteers finished in the top 20 in the long-distance race at the ongoing World Orienteering Championships in Kuopio, Finland. This year's World Championships are being held in central Finland near the well-known Tahko ski resort...
Lux Express buses to stop at Tallinn's D-terminal from July 14
ERR
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July 11, 2025
A new stop at the Port of Tallinn's D-terminal will be added to the Lux Express's Pärnu and Riga coach services from Monday, July 14. Buses will first stop at Tallinn bus station, from where the journey will continue to the D-terminal, allowing...