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Last week, ERR News was invited on board British Royal Navy amphibious assault ship the HMS Albion. Fresh from taking part in this year's Spring Storm (Kevadtorm) military training exercise, the Albion's continued presence in Estonian waters is a sure sign of the UK and NATO's enduring commitment to security in the Baltic.

The Estonian-built kindergarten opened in Ovruch, Ukraine on June 2, 2023.

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Defense to be taught in 40 Estonian schools for first time this fall

Kaja Kallas.

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UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly in Tallinn on May 30, 2023.

British foreign minister: Putin - withdraw your troops from Ukraine

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Fmr Press Council vice-chair: We should avoid commands and prohibitions

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Hent Kalmo: Cold War on the River Narva

Sander Mändoja.

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Manuela Pihlap.

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Almost 11,000 fans turn out to see UEFA Women's U-17 Euros in Estonia

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Anett Kontaveit.

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Karel Tilga.

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10 Estonian kroons, 1937.

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Estonian folk-singer Mari Kalkun performing at Estonian Music Week in Toronto, Canada (May 25, 2023).

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Stroomi Beach.

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Metsküla Elementary School.

Municipality seeks right to close local school in court

EXPO 2025.

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Timothy Garton Ash.

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Jaak Kangilaski (1939-2022).

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galleries

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Duck Rally 2023.

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Negotiations about the minimum wage.

Unions reach agreement with employers on minimum wage increase

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