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Cyberspace is Ukraine war 'frontline', warns Estonian PM

"This means supporting Ukraine until victory with weapons, financing and know-how," she said at Tallinn tech conference.

Estonia

Turmoil hits Estonian PM over husband's Russia ties

Estonia's leader has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine as the country battles the Russian invasion.

Culture news

The Estonian cultural festival showcasing free speech theatre

A theatre festival in the Estonian border city of Narva is showcasing the contemporary issue of free speech with participating countries from Central Asia, Eastern Europe and Ukraine.

Europe News

Baltic countries reach deal to cut off from Russian power grid quicker

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have agreed to speed up their integration into the European Union's electricity system in order to desynchronize from the Russian power grid.

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Conscious Travel

Best wild camping spots in Europe and the laws you need to follow

If you want to save money on hotels and reconnect with nature, a summer wild camping trip is perfect.

Destinations

Tartu: Why you should visit Estonia’s second city in 2024

Along with Bad Ischl in Austria and Bodø in Norway, Tartu has been declared a European Capital of Culture in 2024.

Estonia

Estonia votes to legalise same-sex marriage

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas says the new legislation will take effect next year.

Germany

German Chanceller Olaf Scholz visits Baltic leaders for Ukraine talks

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has met the Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas in the capital Tallinn, as well as, the prime ministers of neighbouring Latvia and Lithuania.

Ukraine

Ukraine EU entry talks should start this year, urges Estonian PM

However, she admitted it would be a "difficult process".

Europe News

Beijing in damage control after ambassador's controversial remarks

The Chinese government was forced to clarify the controversial comments made by its ambassador to France.

Destinations

When in Rome: The easiest (and hardest) European countries to move to

Only one European country ranked in the top ten for the easiest places to get started as an expat.

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Banned books from all over the world displayed in Tallinn museum

The Banned Books Museum offers an insight into the history of literary censorship through a hundred works that have been or continue to be banned in countries including China, Russia and Estonia.

Tech News

How i-voting came of age in Estonia with record election ballots

For the first time since the online system was introduced 18 years ago, more Estonians cast their ballot electronically rather than in-person.

Estonia

Estonia election analysis: Why liberals won, and the far-right lost

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is in a strong position to build a progressive government, while the far-right EKRE party are left crying foul at Estonia's trusted internet voting.

Estonia

Estonia's centre-right Reform Party comes first in general election

Kallas saw off a challenge from the far-right populist EKRE party, which wants to limit the Baltic nation's exposure to the Ukraine crisis and blames the current government for Estonia's high inflation rate.

Estonia

Economy, Ukraine war top campaign issues in Estonia general election

Polling stations opened on Sunday for the final day of voting in Estonia, on an election day from which the incumbent prime minister, the centrist liberal Kaja Kallas, is expected to emerge as the winner.

Estonia

Your quick and easy guide to Estonia's general election

Voters go to the polls this weekend to choose new MPs for the 101-seat Riigikogu.

Smart Regions

How a high school in Estonia has almost achieved carbon neutrality

In partnership with the European Commission

With its smart building, solar panels and automatic blinds, the Põlva high school underwent a sustainable revolution in 2016 when it was completely rebuilt with the support of the European Union.

Estonia

Estonia Independence Day overshadowed by Ukraine war

Russia's invasion of Ukraine hung over ceremonies marking Estonia's Independence Day that was attended by the European Commission president and the NATO chief

World News

Estonia calls up reservists for snap exercises

While the threat of invasion remains low in Estonia, the government is taking the time to train its military using the experiences of Ukrainain soldiers against Russian forces.