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What’s new on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list?

Alongside Japanese sake and Brazilian cheese, Europe made a strong showing on the UNESCO list. Ukrainian 'pysanky' and Parisian roof restorers were just two of the continent’s treasures to be added.

Business

European hotspots for AI: These are the leading countries in 2024

Germany has shown a huge improvement this year in a new ranking for the best hotspots for AI startups. Even so, Europe's strongest economy still falls short of the top spot.

Art

Ryoji Ikeda uses DNA from 100,000 Estonians in groundbreaking new show

In collaboration with Estonian researchers, Japanese artist and composer Ryoji Ikeda explores the intersection of science, music and art.

Destinations

Tallinn and Tartu: Exploring Estonia’s culture-rich cities

It's now easier to get to Tartu, Estonia's second city and the European Capital of Culture

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Business

Who has the most competitive tax system in Europe?

New research awards bouquets to Estonia, the UK and Germany and brickbats to Italy and France – as governments seek to avoid a race to the bottom on standards.

World News

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland want EU funds to beef up borders

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland will seek EU funding to build a network of bunkers, barriers, distribution lines and military warehouses along their borders with Russia and Belarus, Estonia said.

The Big Question

The flight of the Unicorn - how Estonia gained its wings

Digitalisation has made the country a hub for tech unicorns, Sandra Särav, Estonia's deputy minister for Economy and Innovation, explains how they did it.

Design

Tallinn Design Festival takes over the Estonian capital – and beyond

The largest design festival in the Baltics, the week-long Tallinn Design Festival is bringing the best of Estonian and international design to an unexpected corner of the capital – and even beyond the city.

Europe News

Estonia records 600 customs violations at border with Russia

According to the customs authorities, travellers leaving Estonia generally transport goods that are in short supply in Russia, such as spare parts for cars and machinery, components for drones and electronics and radio transmission devices.

Travel News

This delayed Baltic rail project could be completed by 2030

Officials say the troubled and delayed Rail Baltica project is still set for completion by the end of the decade.

Art

Meet the women bringing Estonian art to the world

From Manhattan art fairs to the Venice Biennale, a generation of Estonian artists and gallerists are putting the country's creative scene on the map.

Estonia

Estonia's PM Kallas steps down to become EU's foreign policy chief

Kaja Kallas has been at the helm of the Baltic nation for three and a half years and has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine.

Art

Tallinn exhibition dives into the unique ecosystem of bogs

Approximately 6-7% of Estonia is covered in peatland (or bog), occupying an important place in local culture and folklore. A new Tallinn art show is exploring this curious landscape, reflecting on questions of memory, perception and conservation.

Culture news

First Kodavere song festival aims to revive Estonian dialect

Organisers are hoping to strengthen use of the endangered Kodavere dialect – particularly among younger people – through the joy of singing.

Europe News

EU asks Russia for 'explanation' after Estonian border river incident

The removal of the navigation buoys is part of a 'broader pattern of provocative behaviour' by the Kremlin, the EU's chief diplomat says.

Finland

Baltic Sea countries remain vigilant after Moscow mulls border changes

Baltic leaders reacted warily on Wednesday to reports that Russia could revise the borders of its territorial waters in the region.

Estonia

Russia waging shadow war on West: Estonia PM

Kaja Kallas said the West needs a "coordinated approach" against Moscow's threats, amid rising cases of alleged sabotage, electronic warfare and spying.

Europe News

Thousands of Russians living in Estonia to vote in European elections

Euronews spoke with Russians living in Estonia who are eligible to vote in the EU elections about their priorities and challenges for the upcoming polls.

Euronews Witness

Fearing Russian invasion Estonia's civilians heed their country's call to arms

EU member Estonia feels threatened by neighbour Russia. This year, the small NATO country will invest over 3% of its GDP to beef up its defence capabilities. It has also been hosting NATO exercises and training civilians in trench warfare, as EuronewsWitness reporter Hans von der Brelie discovered.

Art

Esther art fair brings Estonian flair to Manhattan

The brainchild of two Estonian gallerists, alternative art fair Esther is giving a breath of fresh Baltic air to New York’s art scene.