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EU affairs committee adopts revised Estonia's EU enlargement position

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Rail Baltic Ülemiste terminal construction site.

Estonia's section of Rail Baltic to cost around €3 billion

Recent estimates put the cost of building the Estonian segment of Rail Baltic at €3 billion, but the construction will only be partially completed by 2030. The savings option will have double-track railways only in certain places, not along the entire route at first.

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ISS detained Koos Party member Allan Hantsom

Storm damage in the Kadriorg district of Tallinn, Saturday, October 7, 2023.

October storm resulted in €3.5 million worth of insurance claims

President Alar Karis and ministers at a joint Christmas dinner on Thursday.

Karis: It's up to that person, whether to discuss Kallas' resignation publicly

EELK Archbishop Urmas Viilma outside the St. Mary's Cathedral, also known as the Dome Church (Toom Kirik) in Tallinn.

Archbishop calls for referendum on compulsory religious education in Estonian schools

Tartu's new "Sudoku" building.

'Sudoku' wins University of Tartu's new academic building design

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Court finds permits to oil cormorant eggs illegal

Tallinn Administrative Court has upheld a claim by the Estonian Ornithological Society and found the Environment Board was in violation of the law in oiling cormorant eggs this spring.

President Alar Karis.

President refuses to promulgate a law due to rules of proceedings violation

The result of the vote on the 2024 state budget in the Riigikogu.

Riigikogu passes 2024 state budget

Viru Keskus.

Kapitel acquires full stake in Viru Keskus shopping mall

Eesti Laul 2024.

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Universal service electricity price scheme to be scrapped in May

Eneli Jefimova.

Three Estonian swimmers through to Friday's European championships finals

Lauri Läänemets at the government's weekly press conference on November 16, 2023.

Interior minister's car windows smashed in apparent act of vandalism

Dr. Andrew Murrison, the UK's Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defense People, Veterans and Service Families, visiting Tapa Base, December 7, 2023.

UK government minister thanks Tapa-based British Army troops for their service

Parempoolsed leader Lavly Perling.

Parempoolsed to run full list at next year's European Parliament election

Raimond Kaljulaid.

Raimond Kaljulaid: NATO future unsure without defense spending spike

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The Russian Embassy in Tallinn.

Estonia to break off legal assistance agreement with Russia

MP Marko Mihkelson (Reform) and Latvian MP Rihards Kols in front of the Harry S Truman Building in Washington on Monday. December 4, 2023.

Estonian, Latvian MPs in Washington to muster continuing Ukraine support

Rainer Saks.

Expert: Front line unchanged but Ukraine's achievements notable

David Cameron and Margus Tsahkna in London.

Tsahkna in London: Russia must pay for its damage in Ukraine

EDF colonel: F-16's won't save the world but will change things in the war

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) appearing via video link-up at Thursday's sixth annual global Estonian forum.

Foreign Minister: Every Estonian is an ambassador for their country

EKRE chair Martin Helme.

EKRE leader: Likelihood of extraordinary elections lessened

President Alar Karis.

President Alar Karis signs amendments to 2023 state budget into effect

The placard, on display at the pro-Palestine rally in Freedom Square, Tallinn, on November 5, reads

Estonian government to seek compromise over hate speech law

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina visited Estonia on November 8, 2023.

Latvian Prime Minister to ERR: Our state budget is socially balanced

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Statistics: Hotel guest numbers in Estonia down by 7 percent in October

Ülo Kaasik.

Bank of Estonia DG: Tougher times still ahead for labor market

New development.

Analysts expect moderate decline in Euribor next year

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Christmas tree prices at malls start at €15 in Estonia this year

Checkout at a supermarket in Tallinn.

Bank of Estonia: November inflation at lowest level of past two years

Defense and security

A Defense League member taking part in 2022's Exercise Okas.

Major General Ilmar Tamm confirmed new Defense League commander

Reservists during a base defense exercise.

EDF want to broaden possibilities for civilian involvement

Jüri Ratas and Raimond Kaljulaid at the NATO PA forum.

Raimond Kaljulaid: Without more European defense spending, NATO's future unclear

Crevex 2023.

Crisis management committee approves and funds Estonia's civil defense action plan

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (Reform) hosted an appreciation reception at Stenbock House Wednesday for Estonian troops that have served overseas. December 6, 2023.

Gallery: Estonian troops who served overseas thanked by PM

society

One should keep their attention on the road when driving.

Addiction and mental health issues manifesting behind the wheel

Kalle Laanet (Reform).

Estonia will not challenge court decision to stop extradition of crypto traders

A child receiving a vaccination against coronavirus on December 17, 2021.

Health Insurance Fund orders more Covid vaccine doses due to high interest

A donation collection point run by the Estonian Refugee Council at the former Ekraan movie theater in Tartu. March 15, 2022.

Huge rise in Estonian developmental aid and charitable donations in 2022

Jõgeva's new church.

Partly state-funded new church in Jõgeva also to serve as community center

opinion

Raul Rebane.

Raul Rebane: The struggle between cheap, practical and beautiful

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Margit Mutso: Tallinn has done all it can to ensure Linnahall stays dilapidated

Martin Mölder.

Martin Mölder: The time to fix Estonia's political system is now

Tõnis Saarts.

Tõnis Saarts: The EKRE triumph that never happened

Kalle Laanet (Reform).

Kalle Laanet: Competition monitoring needs new momentum in Estonia

Sports

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Two Estonian museums nominated for coveted European award

Kaia Kanepi.

Kaia Kanepi out of Angers WTA tournament in round one

The Estonian men's 4 x 50m freestyle relay team (L-R) Kregor Zirk, Daniel Zaitsev, Ralf Tribuntsov, Alex Ahtiainen.

Ralf Tribuntsov sets three Estonian records on day one of Euro swimming championships

Nõmme Kalju.

FIFA hit Estonian top-flight club Nõmme Kalju with transfer ban

The Estonian women's national team in preparation for the game with Israel.

Estonia chase promotion in UEFA Women's Nations League tie with Israel

culture

Duo Ruut.

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Estonia's national cultural participation survey open till end of December

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Tartu 2024 to kick off with show on banks of Emajõgi and open-air rave at ERM

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Estonian climate scientists skeptical over practical steps taken at COP28

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Estonia's municipalities in no rush to close smaller high schools

Public conciliator ends negotiations over teachers' pay

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Estonia drops to fourth in latest PISA rankings

Kristina Kallas (Eesti 200).

Dozens of schools should cut high school grade levels, says minister

features and interviews

Krisjanis Karins in Tallinn on November 24, 2023.

Baltics bidding for NATO top job forces leadership discussion – Latvian FM

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PPA deputy chief: We've been expecting a border attack for a long time

Urmas Reinsalu laid the cornerstone to the new Ovruch kindergarten during a visit to Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine in August 2022.

Never alone again: How Estonia is helping to rebuild Ukraine

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galleries

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Photos: Prep work begins for hilltop radar station in Ida-Viru County

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Estonian president begins meetings with party leaders at Kadriorg

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Gallery: First advent candle lit in Narva and Jõhvi

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Gallery: First advent candle lit on Tallinn's Raekoja plats this Sunday

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Harry Potter star Josh Herdman: Playing a bad guy is not enjoyable

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