Eneli Jefimova, Benedetta Pilato, Jasmine Nocentini and Imogen Clark. December 10, 2023.

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Püant closed its brick-and-mortar bookstore in 2023.

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EKRE council held in Põltsamaa on Sunday. December 10, 2023.

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"Smoke Sauna Sisterhood" director Anna Hints at the European Film Awards (EFAs) in Berlin on Saturday. December 9, 2023.

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The 36th European Film Awards (EFAs) were held in Berlin Saturday, where Estonian film "Smoke Sauna Sisterhood," written and directed by Anna Hints, won best documentary.

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Wintry Hiiumaa hosts pop-up glögg cafes

Aivar Rehemaa. Photo is illustrative.

Estonian ski team hit by COVID at Östersund World Cup

Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200).

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Estonia's swimmers out of the medals in Friday's European championships events

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Tanel Kiik (Center).

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One dead in overnight Pirita house fire

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' World Cleanup Day 2022 team.

Estonian-founded World Cleanup Day to be named international UN event

Bank of Estonia Governor Madis Müller.

Bank of Estonia chief: Continuing decline in exports not a hopeful sign

Kristin Tattar.

Kristin Tattar named top women's disc golf player for second year running

Ülle Madise.

Justice chancellor: Legitimate obstruction of the legislature must not be abused

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Foreign Minister Tsahkna and his Polish counterpart discuss Ukrainian-Polish border

The Russian Embassy in Tallinn.

Estonia to break off legal assistance agreement with Russia

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Estonian, Latvian MPs in Washington to muster continuing Ukraine support

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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

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Gallery: Parempoolsed convenes in Tallinn for first ever board meeting

Prosecutor General Andres Parmas.

Prosecutor general sees geopolitics behind unsuccessful ICC bid

2024 state budget bill document - this is in fact the accompanying explanatory memorandum.

Opposition: 2024 Estonian state budget 'worst of the century'

€100 bill (photo is illustrative).

2024 Estonian state budget may have been optimistic on revenue expectations

Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti visited Estonia on November 18, 2022.

EU affairs committee adopts revised Estonia's EU enlargement position

economy

Rail Baltic Ülemiste terminal construction site.

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

Enefit 280 and Enefit 280-2.

Narva-Jõesuu issues new building permit for oil plant – construction resumes

Electricity pylons in Estonia.

Universal service electricity price scheme to be scrapped in May

Viru Keskus.

Kapitel acquires full stake in Viru Keskus shopping mall

Hotel room in Estonia (photo is illustrative).

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

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The HMS Richmond's name plate.

British Royal Navy frigate in Tallinn on Baltic Sea JEF operation

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

Raimond Kaljulaid.

Raimond Kaljulaid: NATO future unsure without defense spending spike

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

society

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ISS detained Koos Party member Allan Hantsom

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

Minister on banning Tartu pro-Palestine demonstration: Police overreacted

Cormorants.

Court finds permits to oil cormorant eggs illegal

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

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

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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

Eneli Jefimova.

Three Estonian swimmers through to Friday's European championships finals

The Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum in Tartu.

Two Estonian museums nominated for coveted European award

The UEFA Women's Nations League match between Estonia and Armenia.

Estonia miss out on Women's Nations League promotion after defeat to Israel

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

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Tartu's new

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

Duo Ruut.

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The Estonian Song Festival.

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

The Tall Ships Races in 2021.

Hundreds of volunteers sought for 2024 Tallinn Tall Ships Races

Tartu 2024.

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

research and education

The COP28 climate conference in Dubai.

Estonian climate scientists skeptical over practical steps taken at COP28

Lihula High School.

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

Public conciliator ends negotiations over teachers' pay

Empty classroom in an Estonian school. Photo is illustrative.

Estonia drops to fourth in latest PISA rankings

Kristina Kallas (Eesti 200).

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

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Krisjanis Karins in Tallinn on November 24, 2023.

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

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Feature | Along the Latvia-Estonia border: The Valka-Valga express

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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

Dima (left) and Kostas (right), the two main characters in "The Writer."

Feature | Director Romas Zabarauskas: People in this region have a unique perspective

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

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Gallery: Estonian troops who served overseas thanked by PM

Isamaa leader Urmas Reinsalu arrives at Kadriorg.

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 in Kuressaare

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Norwegian PM: We want to see a high north with low tension

Gale Anne Hurd.

'Terminator' producer Gale Anne Hurd: Women have it easier in Hollywood now

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