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Interview: Estonian folk band Duo Ruut win plenty of new fans at Glastonbury
ERR
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July 1, 2025
Last weekend, Estonian folk band Duo Ruut performed 3 shows at the Glastonbury Festival in the U.K. Band members Ann-Lisett Rebane and Katariina Kivi told ERR that the experience of playing at one of the world's biggest and best known music...
The US Military Emits More CO2 Than Sweden. But A Slight Budget Cut Could Have an Oversized Positive Effect
ZME Science
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July 7, 2025
When it comes to climate change impact, few institutions have cast a longer and heavier shadow than the United States military. Its footprint extends far beyond geopolitical frontiers, reaching into the very atmosphere that sustains us. Now, a new...
Ronan Mullarney suffers agony of missing Open spot thanks to outrageous eagle two by an Estonian amateur
Irish Independent
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A total of 288 golfers competed for 20 places, five at each of the four venues, for the right to tee it up at Royal Portrush in two weeks. Portrush native Graeme McDowell finished three shots outside the qualifying places after rounds of 70 and 73...
Estonia is withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention due to security challenges.
Mezha
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June 28, 2025
Estonia has officially notified the United Nations of its intention to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel mines, and also requires their destruction. This...
Selling In America. How European Startups Can Bridge The Atlantic
Forbes
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Martin Mignot of Index Ventures says the build in Europe sell in America model has proved successful ... More Index Ventures For a significant number of European startups, going global means breaking into the U.S. market. According to research...
Foreign minister: Estonia will have to borrow more to hike defense spending
ERR
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July 1, 2025
In addition to using SAFE — the European Union's joint borrowing instrument for defense purposes — Estonia must also take out its own loan in order to raise defense spending above 5 percent of GDP, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said on...
Estonia's crops struggling amid summer rainfall
ERR
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June 28, 2025
Estonia's cucumber season will be delayed this year due to rainfall and nighttime frosts. A good yield is not expected for any crop. While temperatures remain similar to this year, the summer has seen more rainfall. Cucumbers are the most affected...
Rainy June leaves South Estonian farmers in the lurch
ERR
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July 1, 2025
An unusually rainy June has put farmers in Southern Estonia in a difficult position, as many fields have been damaged or completely ruined due to excessive moisture. Frequent rainfall has softened the ground, making it difficult to operate...
Four arrested in Estonia over US healthcare scam suspicions
ERR
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July 1, 2025
The Washington Post reported that U.S. authorities have foiled a €8.5 billion healthcare fraud scheme. U.S. officials announced that, in cooperation with local law enforcement, four suspects were apprehended in Estonia. U.S. authorities uncovered...
Züleyxa Izmailova: Government's backward policy crippling Estonian nature and economy
ERR
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July 1, 2025
The Reform Party–led government lacks the courage to make any meaningful decisions that would affect the wealthy or large corporations, while those already struggling are being forced to pay even more in taxes, writes Social Democrat Züleyxa...
Prices in Estonia up 1.1% in June and 5.2% on year
ERR
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July 1, 2025
Prices in Estonia rose by 1.1 percent in June compared to May and by 5.2 percent year-on-year compared to June 2024, according to the preliminary flash estimate of the harmonized consumer prices index from Statistics Estonia. "In addition to...
Estonia Notifies UN Of Ottawa Convention Withdrawal
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 28. On June 27, Estonia officially submitted the instruments of withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production, and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines...
Dutch, Norwegian F-35s to guard Ukraine supply lines in Poland
Defense News
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July 7, 2025
PARIS — Dutch and Norwegian F-35 fighter jets will be stationed in Poland under NATO command to protect supplies of equipment to Ukraine, the Dutch defense ministry said. The Dutch F-35s will be based in Poland from the start of September to the...
Estonian disc golf star Kristin Lätt still in front after day 2 of Euro Championships
ERR
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June 27, 2025
Estonia's world number one disc golfer Kristin Lätt is still in the lead after day two of the women's European Championships in Langevag, Norway. Lätt completed 18 holes on day 2 with a score of 65, leaving her six under par. The Estonian scored...
Old smartphones are being turned into tiny data centers
Fox News
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Did you know that over 1.2 billion smartphones are produced every year? Most of these devices end up in landfills, contributing to the growing global e-waste crisis. But what if there was a smarter,...
Reform decides to negotiate with all political forces in Tallinn
ERR
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July 1, 2025
The Reform Party decided Monday to hold talks with all political forces in Tallinn, including Parempoolsed, who are not currently represented on the city council, Reform Party mayoral candidate Urmas Sõõrumaa told ERR. "We chose the option of...
Estonia's Eneli Jefimova wins second swimming gold in 2 days at U23 Euros
ERR
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June 27, 2025
Estonia's Eneli Jefimova has won her second gold medal in as many days at the U-23 European Swimming Championships in Šamorin, Slovakia. The Estonian added gold in the 100m breaststroke on Friday to the 50m title she won on Thursday. Jefimova, who...
Tallinn mayor Ossinovski dismisses Reform Party deputy mayors
ERR
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June 27, 2025
Mayor of Tallinn Jevgeni Ossinovski (SDE) issued a decree on Friday evening, taking over the responsibilities of the former deputy mayors Pärtel-Peeter Pere and Viljar Jaamu (both Reform). "Pärtel-Peeter Pere protested that this was a violation of...
Estonia's Eneli Jefimova reaches 100m Euros final in pursuit of second gold
ERR
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June 27, 2025
Estonia's Eneli Jefimova has reached the final of the women's 100m breaststroke at the European Under-23 Swimming Championships in Šamorin, Slovakia. Jefimova will now be looking to add to the 50m gold she won on Thursday. Jefimova, who was...
Estonia's Readiness to Host Nuclear-Capable NATO Jets Concerns Russia
Tasnim News Agency
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June 27, 2025
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur told the Postimees news outlet on Thursday that Estonia --which borders Russia and is a rotating base for NATO jets tasked with protecting Baltic airspace-- was ready to host nuclear-capable jets if...