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Tallinn Mayor Ossinovski makes proposal for Reform to re-join coalition
ERR
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July 7, 2025
Tallinn Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski (SDE) has outlined a four-point proposal according to which the Reform Party could return to the city government alongside the three other coalition members. Last week, Pärtel-Peeter Pere, head of the Reform Party...
Estonian President Rejects Church Law
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Estonia’s head of state, Alar Karis, has once more declined to endorse a divisive piece of legislation aimed at the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church (ECOC), the country's largest Christian body. He argues that the proposal infringes...
Estonia’s Leader Rejects Law Targeting Orthodox Church
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Estonia's President, Alar Karis, has once again rejected a controversial bill aimed at the nation's largest Christian group, the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church (ECOC), asserting that it infringes on the country's constitution. The...
Estonian Helicopter Emergency Water Landing in Baltic Sea – All Passengers Safe
Mezha
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July 6, 2025
About this Estonian broadcaster ERR On July 6, Sunday, around 11:15 AM, an incident occurred with a helicopter registered in Estonia in the Baltic Sea between the islands of Vilsandi and Saaremaa. There were seven people on board, including two...
Weather and price rises mean festival organizers in southeast Estonia face tough summer
ERR
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July 8, 2025
Challenging weather conditions, a general lack of funds and fierce competition in the cultural events landscape have left festival organizers in Estonia's southeast in a difficult situation this summer. Fewer events are taking place than in...
Hansa Fair to bring medieval atmosphere to Tartu this weekend
ERR
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July 8, 2025
This weekend (July 12 – 13) the center of Tartu will be transformed into a lively Hanseatic town, where crafts, local food, culture and history all join together. Tartu's Hansa Fair is not just a place to shop, but provides a complete experience...
Southern Estonia seeing shorter trips and fewer overnight stays by tourists
ERR
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July 8, 2025
More than 70 percent of foreign tourists visiting Estonia stay within Harju County, and few who reach Tartu travel further southeast. Southern Estonia as a whole is also seeing an increase in visitors who spend only a day or just one night in the...
Setomaa village church reconsecrated after community-led rebuild
ERR
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July 8, 2025
In the Setomaa village of Miikse, St. John's Day according to the Julian calendar was marked on Monday with the reconsecration of the village's strikingly renovated Orthodox church, the Southern Estonian edition of daily Postimees writes....
Breaking ranks or building resilience? The role of women in the Latvian and Estonian armed forces
New Eastern Europe
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July 8, 2025
The steps taken by both Estonia and Latvia demonstrate a strong commitment not only to implementing comprehensive defence, but also embedding robust gender equality policies as an essential component for their armed forces. While notable progress...
101 Indian students get Erasmus+ scholarships for higher education in Europe
The Economic Times
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July 8, 2025
A total of 101 Indian students, including 50 women, have been awarded the Erasmus+ scholarship for a two-year master’s programme in Europe starting in 2025, according to the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to India. With this, India remains...
Top 10 Aesthetic Airbnb Stays in Tallinn, Estonia 2025
TripZilla
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July 8, 2025
Tallinn is a perfect blend of medieval mystery and Nordic minimalism. Whether you’re strolling the cobbled streets of Old Town or soaking in the Baltic breeze from a rooftop terrace, the city promises beauty at every corner. For those who...
Internationally Acclaimed Handbell Ensemble from Estonia Performs in Akron
Cool Cleveland - Ohio
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July 8, 2025
There are orchestras and chamber groups and choirs of all types regularly touring through this area, performing at concert halls and churches. But it’s rare that you’ll get to hear a group like the Arsis Handbell Ensemble, hailing from Estonia....
Memorial benches for Estonia's legendary sea captains unveiled in Tallinn
ERR
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July 8, 2025
On Monday, memorial benches honoring Estonia's legendary captains were unveiled with a ceremonial event at the Port of Tallinn's Old Harbor (Vanasadam). The benches are located around the Admiralty Basin, which is set to become a future site of...
Sidewalk stopping ban posing challenges for many Tallinn businesses
ERR
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July 8, 2025
A legislative amendment that took effect in Estonia this month bans vehicles from stopping or parking on sidewalks to load goods — a practice previously allowed as an exception. For many Tallinn businesses, the change has made deliveries more...
Alleged Estonian human trafficker detained at Lithuanian border after Poland boosts checks
ERR
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July 8, 2025
An Estonian citizen allegedly transporting migrants who entered the EU illegally via Belarus was detained on the Poland–Lithuania border on Monday by Polish border guards. Poland introduced additional checks on its borders with Lithuania and...
World News | 101 Indian Students Bag Erasmus+ Scholarships for Higher Education in Europe
Latestly
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July 8, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): 101 Indian students, including 50 women, have been awarded the prestigious Erasmus + scholarships for two-year master's programme in Europe for the academic year starting 2025, an official statement said. With...
101 Indian students bag Erasmus+ Scholarships for higher education in Europe
Tuscaloosa Times - Alabama
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New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): 101 Indian students, including 50 women, have been awarded the prestigious Erasmus + scholarships for two-year master's programme in Europe for the academic year starting 2025, an official statement said. With...
Estonian fan from China: Song Festival a celebration for everyone in Estonia
ERR
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July 5, 2025
Yilin Wang, who is originally from China and a big fan of Estonia, said in an interview with Oliver Reimann that he really enjoys Estonia's calm pace of life and also finds the Estonian language very beautiful. Yilin Wang said he had not imagined...
Estonia’s 2025 Song Celebration unites 130,000 voices in Tallinn
Estonian World
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July 5, 2025
When the ceremonial flame is lit beneath Tallinn’s iconic Song Arch on 5 July, it will signal the return of one of Europe’s most remarkable cultural gatherings: Estonia’s Song Celebration. Held every five years, this event is no ordinary festival....
Estonia's PPA increases patrols after Poland imposes checks on Lithuanian border
ERR
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July 5, 2025
The Police and Border Guard (PPA) has increased patrols at Estonia's borders after Poland imposed checks on the Lithuanian border to combat the movement of migrants illegally crossing into the EU from Belarus. Poland will introduce increased...