Estonia

Country Estonia
Capital Tallinn
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR)
Languages Estonian, Võro & Setu

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After centuries of Danish, Swedish, German, and Russian rule, Estonia attained independence in 1918. Forcibly incorporated into the USSR in 1940 - an action never recognized by the US - it regained its freedom in 1991 with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Since the last Russian troops left in 1994, Estonia has been free to promote economic and political ties with Western Europe. It joined both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004.

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Inforegio - Estonia takes over the Presidency of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region 2025-2026 - European CommissionInforegio - Estonia takes over the Presidency of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region 2025-2026  European Commission

Big Takeaways From A LIDL Dispute - Trademark - Estonia - MondaqBig Takeaways From A LIDL Dispute - Trademark - Estonia  Mondaq

Collaboration in Arts, Tech and Education binds Estonia and India - The Sunday Guardian LiveCollaboration in Arts, Tech and Education binds Estonia and India  The Sunday Guardian Live

EU EASTERN BORDERS: Baltic countries and Poland call on EU to increase focus on eastern border - Estonian NGO helps to relaunch mental health support helpline for Ukrainians - Finland’s border law set for 18-month extension - NGO criticises Polan - European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |EU EASTERN BORDERS: Baltic countries and Poland call on EU to increase focus on eastern border - Estonian NGO helps to relaunch mental health support helpline for Ukrainians - Finland’s border law set for 18-month extension - NGO criticises Polan  European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |

Estonia Debuts AI Chatbots for High School Classrooms - IEEE SpectrumEstonia Debuts AI Chatbots for High School Classrooms  IEEE Spectrum

European Christian Internet Conference in Tallinn, Estonia - World Council of ChurchesEuropean Christian Internet Conference in Tallinn, Estonia  World Council of Churches

Bomb threat sent to Patna Airport director via email: Delivered via Estonia-based site; no explosives found... - Bhaskar EnglishBomb threat sent to Patna Airport director via email: Delivered via Estonia-based site; no explosives found...  Bhaskar English

Kremlin says Estonia's readiness to host nuclear-capable NATO jets threatens Russia - ReutersKremlin says Estonia's readiness to host nuclear-capable NATO jets threatens Russia  Reuters

Estonia limits voting rights for Russian minority - The HinduEstonia limits voting rights for Russian minority  The Hindu

Estonia’s Role in the Changing Architecture of Development Cooperation - International Centre for Defence and SecurityEstonia’s Role in the Changing Architecture of Development Cooperation  International Centre for Defence and Security

‘Putin cannot stop’ – Estonian foreign minister says war in Ukraine existential for Russian president - The Kyiv Independent‘Putin cannot stop’ – Estonian foreign minister says war in Ukraine existential for Russian president  The Kyiv Independent

Estonian Refugee Council’s Annual Report: 69,000 people reached across 6 countries - The Baltic TimesEstonian Refugee Council’s Annual Report: 69,000 people reached across 6 countries  The Baltic Times

Estonia faces €1.3 billion tax shortfall due to low birth rate - Estonian WorldEstonia faces €1.3 billion tax shortfall due to low birth rate  Estonian World

Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia Officially Submit Withdrawal Notices From Ottawa Convention To United Nations - Free Press JournalLithuania, Latvia & Estonia Officially Submit Withdrawal Notices From Ottawa Convention To United Nations  Free Press Journal

First golfer from Estonia to make British Open did so after holing out for eagle in playoff - GolfweekFirst golfer from Estonia to make British Open did so after holing out for eagle in playoff  Golfweek

Estonia eyes stronger cybersecurity ties with India, drawing from hard-earned experience - The South FirstEstonia eyes stronger cybersecurity ties with India, drawing from hard-earned experience  The South First

How Estonia could lead the EU’s push to become a startup superpower - Estonian WorldHow Estonia could lead the EU’s push to become a startup superpower  Estonian World

Green Assist and Forestry Europe: exploring voluntary nature credits in Estonian private forests - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive AgencyGreen Assist and Forestry Europe: exploring voluntary nature credits in Estonian private forests  European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

Estonian Development Cooperation: Leading by Example - International Centre for Defence and SecurityEstonian Development Cooperation: Leading by Example  International Centre for Defence and Security

Osmani receives the Estonian ambassador in a farewell meeting, thanks her for "strengthening relations" - Gazeta ExpressOsmani receives the Estonian ambassador in a farewell meeting, thanks her for "strengthening relations"  Gazeta Express

Estonians travel from far and wide to take part in Song and Dance Festival - ERREstonians travel from far and wide to take part in Song and Dance Festival  ERR

Development Co-operation Profiles: Estonia - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: Estonia  OECD

Estonia keen to collaborate with India on defence production, says Estonian foreign secretary - ThePrintEstonia keen to collaborate with India on defence production, says Estonian foreign secretary  ThePrint

PM Oli meets Estonia's President - The Rising NepalPM Oli meets Estonia's President  The Rising Nepal

Rainy June leaves South Estonian farmers in the lurch - ERRRainy June leaves South Estonian farmers in the lurch  ERR

An early look into Estonia’s plan to deploy a ‘drone wall’ by 2027 - DefenseScoopAn early look into Estonia’s plan to deploy a ‘drone wall’ by 2027  DefenseScoop

IAEA Supports Estonia in Preparing the Legal Framework for Nuclear Power - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Supports Estonia in Preparing the Legal Framework for Nuclear Power  International Atomic Energy Agency

Estonia Jails Ex-Russian State Media Journalist 6 Years for Treason - The Moscow TimesEstonia Jails Ex-Russian State Media Journalist 6 Years for Treason  The Moscow Times

Estonia starts planning process for SMR plant - World Nuclear NewsEstonia starts planning process for SMR plant  World Nuclear News

ERC President visits Lithuania and Estonia|ERC - European Research Council (ERC)ERC President visits Lithuania and Estonia|ERC  European Research Council (ERC)

Azerbaijan, Estonia hold talks on agricultural cooperation prospects - Latest news from AzerbaijanAzerbaijan, Estonia hold talks on agricultural cooperation prospects  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Züleyxa Izmailova: Government's backward policy crippling Estonian nature and economy - ERRZüleyxa Izmailova: Government's backward policy crippling Estonian nature and economy  ERR

Estonia sees uptick in consumer prices in June 2025 - Trend News AgencyEstonia sees uptick in consumer prices in June 2025  Trend News Agency

Annual report: Estonian Refugee Council supported 69,000 people in 2024 - ERRAnnual report: Estonian Refugee Council supported 69,000 people in 2024  ERR

The Estonian Biobank’s journey from biobanking to personalized medicine - NatureThe Estonian Biobank’s journey from biobanking to personalized medicine  Nature

Estonia: health system summary 2024 (updated) - European Observatory on Health Systems and PoliciesEstonia: health system summary 2024 (updated)  European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

Foreign minister: Estonia will have to borrow more to hike defense spending - ERRForeign minister: Estonia will have to borrow more to hike defense spending  ERR

Russia Reacts to NATO Neighbor Hosting Nuclear-Capable Jets - NewsweekRussia Reacts to NATO Neighbor Hosting Nuclear-Capable Jets  Newsweek

The Estonian Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale Questions Massive Insulation Projects Through a Façade Installation - ArchDailyThe Estonian Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale Questions Massive Insulation Projects Through a Façade Installation  ArchDaily

Estonia to NATO: only Ukraine stands between us and Putin - Estonian WorldEstonia to NATO: only Ukraine stands between us and Putin  Estonian World

Estonia eschews phone bans in schools and takes leap into AI - The GuardianEstonia eschews phone bans in schools and takes leap into AI  The Guardian

News: NATO Deputy Secretary General visits Estonia, 16-May.-2025 - NATO - HomepageNews: NATO Deputy Secretary General visits Estonia, 16-May.-2025  NATO - Homepage

UK Defence Ministry launches mission to prevent oil leaks from WWI shipwreck off Estonia - Baird MaritimeUK Defence Ministry launches mission to prevent oil leaks from WWI shipwreck off Estonia  Baird Maritime

Refugee and migrant health system review: challenges and opportunities for long-term health system strengthening in Estonia - World Health Organization (WHO)Refugee and migrant health system review: challenges and opportunities for long-term health system strengthening in Estonia  World Health Organization (WHO)

Estonia Says Russia Detained Greek-Owned Tanker in Gulf of Finland - The Moscow TimesEstonia Says Russia Detained Greek-Owned Tanker in Gulf of Finland  The Moscow Times

Estonia and OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to schools nationwide - OpenAIEstonia and OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to schools nationwide  OpenAI

Estonia makes progress in implementing targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism and terrorist financing - Council of EuropeEstonia makes progress in implementing targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism and terrorist financing  Council of Europe

Four arrested in Estonia over US healthcare scam suspicions - ERRFour arrested in Estonia over US healthcare scam suspicions  ERR

Exclusive: Estonia's Bold Plan to Attract Indian IT Talent and Startups - India TodayExclusive: Estonia's Bold Plan to Attract Indian IT Talent and Startups  India Today

Estonia's PM: Everyone should reach 5% defence spending, even Spain - Euronews.comEstonia's PM: Everyone should reach 5% defence spending, even Spain  Euronews.com

Kremlin sees Estonia's readiness to host nuclear-capable weapons as direct threat - ?????????? ??????Kremlin sees Estonia's readiness to host nuclear-capable weapons as direct threat  ?????????? ??????

The Russia-Estonia Standoff: Tensions Escalate in the Baltic Sea - Modern DiplomacyThe Russia-Estonia Standoff: Tensions Escalate in the Baltic Sea  Modern Diplomacy

Estonia redirects maritime traffic following tanker detention by Russia - safety4seaEstonia redirects maritime traffic following tanker detention by Russia  safety4sea

Estonian Paralympic Committee holds unique Paralympic exhibition at Tallinn Airport - Paralympic.orgEstonian Paralympic Committee holds unique Paralympic exhibition at Tallinn Airport  Paralympic.org

Only every eighth person against phosphorite mining in Estonia - ERROnly every eighth person against phosphorite mining in Estonia  ERR

Russia releases Greek-owned oil tanker after brief detention near Estonia - Euronews.comRussia releases Greek-owned oil tanker after brief detention near Estonia  Euronews.com

All the Winners in The MICHELIN Guide Estonia 2025! - MICHELIN GuideAll the Winners in The MICHELIN Guide Estonia 2025!  MICHELIN Guide

Significant tax changes in Estonia in 2025–2026 - EYSignificant tax changes in Estonia in 2025–2026  EY

Russia detains Greek oil tanker after it departs Estonian port - Al JazeeraRussia detains Greek oil tanker after it departs Estonian port  Al Jazeera

Estonia-Norway | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comEstonia-Norway | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

Putin’s next target - The EconomistPutin’s next target  The Economist

Expert: Estonia's maritime border baseline out of alignment - ERRExpert: Estonia's maritime border baseline out of alignment  ERR

Discussing the progress of Estonia’s nuclear energy programme - Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)Discussing the progress of Estonia’s nuclear energy programme  Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)

Estonia reaffirms its commitment to reparative justice with continued support to the ICC Trust Fund for Victims - | International Criminal CourtEstonia reaffirms its commitment to reparative justice with continued support to the ICC Trust Fund for Victims  | International Criminal Court

Teaming agreement signed for Estonian SMR project - World Nuclear NewsTeaming agreement signed for Estonian SMR project  World Nuclear News

Estonia to raise defence spending to 5.4% of GDP - Euronews.comEstonia to raise defence spending to 5.4% of GDP  Euronews.com

Estonia: Investigation into WOW Experience Centre leads to eight indictments for €1.6 million subsidy fraud - European Public Prosecutor’s OfficeEstonia: Investigation into WOW Experience Centre leads to eight indictments for €1.6 million subsidy fraud  European Public Prosecutor’s Office

How to plan an island-hopping trip in Estonia - Lonely PlanetHow to plan an island-hopping trip in Estonia  Lonely Planet

Estonia's plan to rent prison space to Sweden sparks fears of imported organised crime - Euronews.comEstonia's plan to rent prison space to Sweden sparks fears of imported organised crime  Euronews.com

Soviet deportations in Estonia: the June 1941 tragedy - Estonian WorldSoviet deportations in Estonia: the June 1941 tragedy  Estonian World

How Greece, Croatia, Portugal, Turkey, and Estonia Are Home to Some of Europe’s Most Hidden Islands to Visit in 2025: A Complete Guide - Travel And Tour WorldHow Greece, Croatia, Portugal, Turkey, and Estonia Are Home to Some of Europe’s Most Hidden Islands to Visit in 2025: A Complete Guide  Travel And Tour World

Haaland's Goal Leads Norway To 1-0 Victory Over Estonia In World Cup Qualifier - News18Haaland's Goal Leads Norway To 1-0 Victory Over Estonia In World Cup Qualifier  News18

A toolbox for designing sustainable and high-quality living environment in Estonia - Stockholm Environment InstituteA toolbox for designing sustainable and high-quality living environment in Estonia  Stockholm Environment Institute

Money laundering and terrorist financing: MONEYVAL publishes progress reports on Estonia and Slovakia - Council of EuropeMoney laundering and terrorist financing: MONEYVAL publishes progress reports on Estonia and Slovakia  Council of Europe

Save the date: European Innovation Council (EIC) Info Day in Estonia - European Innovation CouncilSave the date: European Innovation Council (EIC) Info Day in Estonia  European Innovation Council

Scotland and Estonia through to semi-finals of World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship 2025 - Olympics.comScotland and Estonia through to semi-finals of World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship 2025  Olympics.com

Estonian Prime Minister: EU must put more pressure on Hungary - Baltic News NetworkEstonian Prime Minister: EU must put more pressure on Hungary  Baltic News Network

Kosovo draws with Estonia in girls' competition - Gazeta ExpressKosovo draws with Estonia in girls' competition  Gazeta Express

Indian-born Sara Sinha: e-Estonia exceeded all my expectations! - Estonian WorldIndian-born Sara Sinha: e-Estonia exceeded all my expectations!  Estonian World

Photo gallery: Portuguese Air Force patrols the Baltic skies from Estonia, 23-May.-2025 - NATO - HomepagePhoto gallery: Portuguese Air Force patrols the Baltic skies from Estonia, 23-May.-2025  NATO - Homepage

Estonia bans non-EU citizens from local election voting, mostly Russians and Belarusians affected - The Kyiv IndependentEstonia bans non-EU citizens from local election voting, mostly Russians and Belarusians affected  The Kyiv Independent

Estonia's parliament bans local voting for non-Europeans, targeting Russians - Le Monde.frEstonia's parliament bans local voting for non-Europeans, targeting Russians  Le Monde.fr

Tallinn travel - Lonely PlanetTallinn travel  Lonely Planet

Estonia: Opinion on the Regulation of Internet Voting - Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeEstonia: Opinion on the Regulation of Internet Voting  Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Azerbaijan, Estonia mull prospects for agricultural cooperation - Azerbaycan24Azerbaijan, Estonia mull prospects for agricultural cooperation  Azerbaycan24

‘Resist and hold out’: Why the Baltics are on alert - The Sydney Morning Herald‘Resist and hold out’: Why the Baltics are on alert  The Sydney Morning Herald

Estonia warns Russia may use military force to defend its shadow tanker fleet - AP NewsEstonia warns Russia may use military force to defend its shadow tanker fleet  AP News

Master's thesis: Every third teenage girl in Estonia has thought about suicide - ERRMaster's thesis: Every third teenage girl in Estonia has thought about suicide  ERR

Estonia launches AI in high schools with US tech groups - Financial TimesEstonia launches AI in high schools with US tech groups  Financial Times

Estonia moves to counter threats from Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ - DefenseScoopEstonia moves to counter threats from Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’  DefenseScoop

Estonia releases Russia-bound oil tanker - ReutersEstonia releases Russia-bound oil tanker  Reuters

PM Oli holds bilateral talks with Estonian President - KhabarhubPM Oli holds bilateral talks with Estonian President  Khabarhub

Lithuania Withdraws from Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty Amid Security Concerns Over Russia - Odessa JournalLithuania Withdraws from Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty Amid Security Concerns Over Russia  Odessa Journal

Estonia-Russia ship standoff portends a harsher tone on the Baltic Sea - Defense NewsEstonia-Russia ship standoff portends a harsher tone on the Baltic Sea  Defense News

Estonia's crops struggling amid summer rainfall - ERREstonia's crops struggling amid summer rainfall  ERR

News: In Estonia NATO Secretary General visits a multinational battlegroup protecting the Eastern Flank, 22-Oct.-2024 - NATO - HomepageNews: In Estonia NATO Secretary General visits a multinational battlegroup protecting the Eastern Flank, 22-Oct.-2024  NATO - Homepage

Estonia already spending more than 5% on Nato defences as it prepares for possible war with Russia - IntelliNewsEstonia already spending more than 5% on Nato defences as it prepares for possible war with Russia  IntelliNews

High Employment and Education Enrollment Among Ukrainian Refugees in Estonia, but Continued Solidarity Needed - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyHigh Employment and Education Enrollment Among Ukrainian Refugees in Estonia, but Continued Solidarity Needed  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Estonia in new push to get EU to seize Russian assets for Ukraine - ReutersEstonia in new push to get EU to seize Russian assets for Ukraine  Reuters

Estonia's VAT rate rises to 24 percent from Tuesday - ERREstonia's VAT rate rises to 24 percent from Tuesday  ERR