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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Estonia - CIA World Fact Book
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Estonia, a Tiny NATO Nation, Is Cashing In on the Threat Next Door - The New York TimesEstonia, a Tiny NATO Nation, Is Cashing In on the Threat Next Door  The New York Times

Exclusive | The Estonian who played two chess tournaments in two formats on same day — and came out a cha - Times of IndiaExclusive | The Estonian who played two chess tournaments in two formats on same day — and came out a cha  Times of India

Estonia's border guard: Armed Russian groups seen in Saatse Boot - ERREstonia's border guard: Armed Russian groups seen in Saatse Boot  ERR

Estonia seeks urgent Nato consultation after Russian jets violate airspace - BBCEstonia seeks urgent Nato consultation after Russian jets violate airspace  BBC

‘A big chance for the populists’: Estonian city alert to the threat of Moscow in its mayoral election - The Guardian‘A big chance for the populists’: Estonian city alert to the threat of Moscow in its mayoral election  The Guardian

Estonia Closes Border Road After Unusual Appearance of Russian Soldiers - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyEstonia Closes Border Road After Unusual Appearance of Russian Soldiers  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Official text: Statement by the North Atlantic Council on recent airspace violations by Russia, 23-Sep.-2025 - NATO - HomepageOfficial text: Statement by the North Atlantic Council on recent airspace violations by Russia, 23-Sep.-2025  NATO - Homepage

Estonia closes road through Russian territory due to presence of Russian troops - AP NewsEstonia closes road through Russian territory due to presence of Russian troops  AP News

Estonia closes border crossing with Russia over unusual military activity - The Kyiv IndependentEstonia closes border crossing with Russia over unusual military activity  The Kyiv Independent

Let Nato jets pursue Russian intruders across borders, urges Estonia - The TelegraphLet Nato jets pursue Russian intruders across borders, urges Estonia  The Telegraph

Russia suspected of using MS Estonia wreck for Baltic Sea espionage - Estonian WorldRussia suspected of using MS Estonia wreck for Baltic Sea espionage  Estonian World

Estonia to acquire South Korean Chunmoo MLRS rocket launchers to boost deep-strike capability - Defence Industry EuropeEstonia to acquire South Korean Chunmoo MLRS rocket launchers to boost deep-strike capability  Defence Industry Europe

Masked Russian Soldiers at Estonia’s Border: Are We Seeing the Next Phase Before Conflict? - Chronik.frMasked Russian Soldiers at Estonia’s Border: Are We Seeing the Next Phase Before Conflict?  Chronik.fr

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

South Korea to supply Estonia with Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher - Anadolu AjansiSouth Korea to supply Estonia with Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher  Anadolu Ajansi

Estonia says Russian fighter jets violated its airspace - NewsonairEstonia says Russian fighter jets violated its airspace  Newsonair

God Calls Estonians to Come Home to Him - Billy Graham Evangelistic AssociationGod Calls Estonians to Come Home to Him  Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

Estonia - Welcome to the United NationsEstonia  Welcome to the United Nations

WIPO Director General Visits Estonia, Participates in the Tallinn Digital Summit - WIPO - World Intellectual Property OrganizationWIPO Director General Visits Estonia, Participates in the Tallinn Digital Summit  WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization

NATO Ally Estonia Urges Preparation for ‘Different Kind of War’ With Putin - NewsweekNATO Ally Estonia Urges Preparation for ‘Different Kind of War’ With Putin  Newsweek

Russia Reportedly Turned Estonia Ferry Wreck Into Secret NATO Spy Site, Investigation Reveals - UNITED24 MediaRussia Reportedly Turned Estonia Ferry Wreck Into Secret NATO Spy Site, Investigation Reveals  UNITED24 Media

Estonia’s President and First Lady Help Strengthen Fashion Diplomacy in New York - WWDEstonia’s President and First Lady Help Strengthen Fashion Diplomacy in New York  WWD

Estonia to Acquire Chunmoo and Additional HIMARS Multiple Rocket Launchers - DEFCROS NewsEstonia to Acquire Chunmoo and Additional HIMARS Multiple Rocket Launchers  DEFCROS News

German media: Russia using MS Estonia wreck for training, possible espionage - YleGerman media: Russia using MS Estonia wreck for training, possible espionage  Yle

Estonia to procure South Korean Chunmoo rocket launchers - ERREstonia to procure South Korean Chunmoo rocket launchers  ERR

The Finance Ministry of Estonia Opposes the Gambling Tax Reduction Plan - iGamingToday.comThe Finance Ministry of Estonia Opposes the Gambling Tax Reduction Plan  iGamingToday.com

Estonia to purchase South Korean rocket launchers - Estonian WorldEstonia to purchase South Korean rocket launchers  Estonian World

Russian jets over Estonia ignored signals from NATO pilots, officials say - The HinduRussian jets over Estonia ignored signals from NATO pilots, officials say  The Hindu

Why Estonia is the new favourite for Indian startups - India TodayWhy Estonia is the new favourite for Indian startups  India Today

NATO Secretary General meets President of Estonia, commends defence investment and support for Ukraine - NATO - HomepageNATO Secretary General meets President of Estonia, commends defence investment and support for Ukraine  NATO - Homepage

Estonia’s effective policies in tackling noncommunicable diseases: lessons learned - World Health Organization (WHO)Estonia’s effective policies in tackling noncommunicable diseases: lessons learned  World Health Organization (WHO)

South Korea, Estonia sign MOU on Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher - The Korea TimesSouth Korea, Estonia sign MOU on Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher  The Korea Times

Wiwi Wishlist: NOËP is our dream pick for Estonia - WiwibloggsWiwi Wishlist: NOËP is our dream pick for Estonia  Wiwibloggs

As the UK plans to introduce digital IDs, what can it learn from pioneer Estonia? - The ConversationAs the UK plans to introduce digital IDs, what can it learn from pioneer Estonia?  The Conversation

Apparently, Estonia is the friendliest country in Europe - Estonian WorldApparently, Estonia is the friendliest country in Europe  Estonian World

RMK upgrades forest road to bypass Saatse Boot in south Estonia - ERRRMK upgrades forest road to bypass Saatse Boot in south Estonia  ERR

ESA - Estonia celebrates 10 years in ESA - European Space AgencyESA - Estonia celebrates 10 years in ESA  European Space Agency

Russia’s Violation of Estonia’s Airspace - France ONURussia’s Violation of Estonia’s Airspace  France ONU

IKEA Invests Record €720 Million on Securing Trees for Furniture - Bloomberg.comIKEA Invests Record €720 Million on Securing Trees for Furniture  Bloomberg.com

Estonia bans non-EU citizens from voting in local elections - DWEstonia bans non-EU citizens from voting in local elections  DW

Clocks in Estonia go back an hour this Sunday - ERRClocks in Estonia go back an hour this Sunday  ERR

The Estonian ambassador responds to our leader on Russia’s efforts to test the West - The EconomistThe Estonian ambassador responds to our leader on Russia’s efforts to test the West  The Economist

Feature: US filmmaker explores Ukrainian art and resilience in Estonia - ERRFeature: US filmmaker explores Ukrainian art and resilience in Estonia  ERR

How Estonia outpaced the rest of Europe at digitalization - DWHow Estonia outpaced the rest of Europe at digitalization  DW

Places in News: Estonia - Vision IASPlaces in News: Estonia  Vision IAS

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

Estonia's local elections 2025: winners and losers - ERREstonia's local elections 2025: winners and losers  ERR

Ralf Tribuntsov Sets Estonian 100 Back Record With 49.92 At Toronto World Cup - SwimSwamRalf Tribuntsov Sets Estonian 100 Back Record With 49.92 At Toronto World Cup  SwimSwam

Estonia to Buy South Korean Chunmoo Launchers to Supplement HIMARS - The Defense PostEstonia to Buy South Korean Chunmoo Launchers to Supplement HIMARS  The Defense Post

Digital and green spillovers across firm-level production networks in Estonia - OECDDigital and green spillovers across firm-level production networks in Estonia  OECD

Estonia inks deal for South Korean rocket launchers, still pursues HIMARS - Breaking DefenseEstonia inks deal for South Korean rocket launchers, still pursues HIMARS  Breaking Defense

Russia uses forbidden Baltic shipwreck —tomb of 800— for NATO espionage - TVP WorldRussia uses forbidden Baltic shipwreck —tomb of 800— for NATO espionage  TVP World

In Estonia’s border town, Russian-speaking majority enjoys NATO’s shield, remains mute on Russia’s threat - The Kyiv IndependentIn Estonia’s border town, Russian-speaking majority enjoys NATO’s shield, remains mute on Russia’s threat  The Kyiv Independent

How Estonia outpaced the rest of Europe at digitalization - Times of IndiaHow Estonia outpaced the rest of Europe at digitalization  Times of India

Ingka Investments makes its largest ever forestland acquisition - Ingka GroupIngka Investments makes its largest ever forestland acquisition  Ingka Group

Estonia permanently shuts roads through Russian territory - TVP WorldEstonia permanently shuts roads through Russian territory  TVP World

Ukraine war briefing: Estonia warns of Putin distraction tactics as EU leaders meet to discuss ‘drone wall’ - The GuardianUkraine war briefing: Estonia warns of Putin distraction tactics as EU leaders meet to discuss ‘drone wall’  The Guardian

Estonia Announces Chunmoo Rocket Artillery Purchase Plans - Overt Defense -Estonia Announces Chunmoo Rocket Artillery Purchase Plans  Overt Defense -

Putin's war is "not just about Ukraine," says Estonian ambassador - AxiosPutin's war is "not just about Ukraine," says Estonian ambassador  Axios

Estonia eyes cross-border interoperability for Bürokratt, its ‘Siri of public services’ - GovInsiderEstonia eyes cross-border interoperability for Bürokratt, its ‘Siri of public services’  GovInsider

Defense chiefs of S. Korea, Estonia meet - OANANewsDefense chiefs of S. Korea, Estonia meet  OANANews

UK Joins Mexico, US, Estonia, and Nigeria in Raising Immigration and Travel Fees, Posing New Challenges for Recruitment, Business Operations, and Tourism - Travel And Tour WorldUK Joins Mexico, US, Estonia, and Nigeria in Raising Immigration and Travel Fees, Posing New Challenges for Recruitment, Business Operations, and Tourism  Travel And Tour World

Production Delays Hit HIMARS as Estonia Explores Korean Rocket Systems - Defense ExpressProduction Delays Hit HIMARS as Estonia Explores Korean Rocket Systems  Defense Express

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

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

Estonia’s Creditstar expands funding partnership with Kilde to $20 million - BeBeez InternationalEstonia’s Creditstar expands funding partnership with Kilde to $20 million  BeBeez International

Estonia seeks NATO consultations after Russia jets incident - DWEstonia seeks NATO consultations after Russia jets incident  DW

Estonia ready to send one company to Ukraine for peacekeeping, PM says - ReutersEstonia ready to send one company to Ukraine for peacekeeping, PM says  Reuters

CEF grant for Rail Baltica signed - Railway PROCEF grant for Rail Baltica signed  Railway PRO

Russia may have used Estonia wreck for training, says German media - ERRRussia may have used Estonia wreck for training, says German media  ERR

Russian jets enter Estonia's airspace in latest test for NATO - ReutersRussian jets enter Estonia's airspace in latest test for NATO  Reuters

Eesti 200 holding up Estonia's onshore wind support scheme - ERREesti 200 holding up Estonia's onshore wind support scheme  ERR

Russia breaches Nato airspace in Estonia - Financial TimesRussia breaches Nato airspace in Estonia  Financial Times

7 medals from tournament in Estonia - Offsideplus7 medals from tournament in Estonia  Offsideplus

Georgian Dream MP to sue Estonia and Lithuania over sanctions - OC MediaGeorgian Dream MP to sue Estonia and Lithuania over sanctions  OC Media

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

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

Russia accuses Estonia of airspace incursion falsity to stoke tensions - Al JazeeraRussia accuses Estonia of airspace incursion falsity to stoke tensions  Al Jazeera

Russia Using Shipwreck As Base for Underwater Espionage on NATO: Report - NewsweekRussia Using Shipwreck As Base for Underwater Espionage on NATO: Report  Newsweek

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

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

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

How Estonia built a digital society - Chatham HouseHow Estonia built a digital society  Chatham House

First 6th Round Evaluation Visit Undertaken in Estonia by GRECO Delegation - Council of EuropeFirst 6th Round Evaluation Visit Undertaken in Estonia by GRECO Delegation  Council of Europe

Russian fighter jets violate Estonian airspace - NBC NewsRussian fighter jets violate Estonian airspace  NBC News

Estonia spots Russian troops without insignia near border — officials say 'not a new tactic' - The Kyiv IndependentEstonia spots Russian troops without insignia near border — officials say 'not a new tactic'  The Kyiv Independent

The EU-LAC Digital Alliance meets in Estonia to gear up eGovernance - EEASThe EU-LAC Digital Alliance meets in Estonia to gear up eGovernance  EEAS

Estonia triggers NATO Article 4 after Russian fighter jet airspace violation - Euronews.comEstonia triggers NATO Article 4 after Russian fighter jet airspace violation  Euronews.com

Visit Carnegie Hall 2025 Estonian Festival Orchestra: Good Memories, Fun And A Lot More - Travel And Tour WorldVisit Carnegie Hall 2025 Estonian Festival Orchestra: Good Memories, Fun And A Lot More  Travel And Tour World

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 closes road through Russian territory due to presence of Russian troops - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosEstonia closes road through Russian territory due to presence of Russian troops  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Estonia First to Launch EU Entry-Exit System on October 12 - ETIAS.comEstonia First to Launch EU Entry-Exit System on October 12  ETIAS.com

Photo gallery: President of Estonia visits NATO, 03-Sep.-2025 - NATO - HomepagePhoto gallery: President of Estonia visits NATO, 03-Sep.-2025  NATO - Homepage

President of Estonia visits King's to explore healthcare innovation - King's College LondonPresident of Estonia visits King's to explore healthcare innovation  King's College London

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

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

OPCW Director-General receives Estonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs - Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical WeaponsOPCW Director-General receives Estonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs  Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

Nato intercepts Russian fighter jets on ‘reckless’ violation of Estonian airspace - The GuardianNato intercepts Russian fighter jets on ‘reckless’ violation of Estonian airspace  The Guardian

NATO says Russian incursions deterred but hybrid threats persist - ReutersNATO says Russian incursions deterred but hybrid threats persist  Reuters

Estonia wants its tiny but mighty language on Duolingo - ERREstonia wants its tiny but mighty language on Duolingo  ERR