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 - Wikipedia
Estonia - CIA World Fact Book
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Explosives Manufacturing Plant to Be Built in Estonia - ??????????Explosives Manufacturing Plant to Be Built in Estonia  ??????????

Uttarakhand woman, who refused to attend Estonia acting award to look after buffalo, now nominated in New - Times of IndiaUttarakhand woman, who refused to attend Estonia acting award to look after buffalo, now nominated in New  Times of India

Hungary would hurt EU taxpayers by lifting Russia sanctions, warns Estonia - Financial TimesHungary would hurt EU taxpayers by lifting Russia sanctions, warns Estonia  Financial Times

Estonia to Build New Military Base in Town on Russian Border - BloombergEstonia to Build New Military Base in Town on Russian Border  Bloomberg

Estonia cribbing Ukraine’s script for provoking Russia - Asia TimesEstonia cribbing Ukraine’s script for provoking Russia  Asia Times

Estonia seizes Russian shadow tanker in Baltic Sea - politico.euEstonia seizes Russian shadow tanker in Baltic Sea  politico.eu

Estonian MPs pass bill to limit voting rights for Russian minority - France 24Estonian MPs pass bill to limit voting rights for Russian minority  France 24

Prince William sends message from tank near Russian border on Estonia trip - BBCPrince William sends message from tank near Russian border on Estonia trip  BBC

Estonia passes law targeting Moscow-linked church ties - The Kyiv IndependentEstonia passes law targeting Moscow-linked church ties  The Kyiv Independent

Estonian navy detains Russia-bound oil tanker in Baltic Sea - ReutersEstonian navy detains Russia-bound oil tanker in Baltic Sea  Reuters

Estonia opens first drone training centre to boost national defence capabilities - Defence Industry EuropeEstonia opens first drone training centre to boost national defence capabilities  Defence Industry Europe

Estonia releases detained ‘shadow fleet’ vessel - TVP WorldEstonia releases detained ‘shadow fleet’ vessel  TVP World

Estonia moves to develop new cross-government, AI-powered data management asset - DefenseScoopEstonia moves to develop new cross-government, AI-powered data management asset  DefenseScoop

What Tiny Estonia Can Teach Others About Digital Success - ForbesWhat Tiny Estonia Can Teach Others About Digital Success  Forbes

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

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

Estonia's COOLERGIZER Charges GE Locomotive with Hydrogen - Fuel Cells WorksEstonia's COOLERGIZER Charges GE Locomotive with Hydrogen  Fuel Cells Works

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

Estonia Says Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker Can't Sail Without Resolving 40 Deficiencies - The Moscow TimesEstonia Says Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker Can't Sail Without Resolving 40 Deficiencies  The Moscow Times

Estonia approves $3.2B defense spending spike, locks in 5.4 percent GDP target - Breaking DefenseEstonia approves $3.2B defense spending spike, locks in 5.4 percent GDP target  Breaking Defense

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 Continues to Hold Stateless Shadow Tanker Waiting Resolutions - The Maritime ExecutiveEstonia Continues to Hold Stateless Shadow Tanker Waiting Resolutions  The Maritime Executive

EU funding backs fire and flood protection projects in Denmark, Estonia, Poland, Slovenia and Iceland - International Fire & Safety JournalEU funding backs fire and flood protection projects in Denmark, Estonia, Poland, Slovenia and Iceland  International Fire & Safety Journal

Estonia Detains And Boards Russia-Bound Oil Tanker - MintEstonia Detains And Boards Russia-Bound Oil Tanker  Mint

Estonia establishes Hexest AS to develop military explosives plant and boost defence industry - Defence Industry EuropeEstonia establishes Hexest AS to develop military explosives plant and boost defence industry  Defence Industry Europe

Estonia to raise defense spending to 5.4% of GDP - TVP WorldEstonia to raise defense spending to 5.4% of GDP  TVP World

Estonia's NyxAir to open base at Ostrava, Czechia - ch-aviationEstonia's NyxAir to open base at Ostrava, Czechia  ch-aviation

Gallery: Estonia's first drone training center opens in Nurmsi - ERRGallery: Estonia's first drone training center opens in Nurmsi  ERR

In first meeting with PM Modi, Estonian President spotlights India’s significant role in international arena - DD NewsIn first meeting with PM Modi, Estonian President spotlights India’s significant role in international arena  DD News

Estonia considers allowing Navy to sink merchant ships threatening submarine cables - The Record from Recorded Future NewsEstonia considers allowing Navy to sink merchant ships threatening submarine cables  The Record from Recorded Future News

PM meets President of the Republic of Estonia - PM IndiaPM meets President of the Republic of Estonia  PM India

Estonian city of Narva prepares for potential Russian invasion - Focus - France 24Estonian city of Narva prepares for potential Russian invasion - Focus  France 24

Estonia to construct new military base near Russian border - Latest news from AzerbaijanEstonia to construct new military base near Russian border  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Estonian president urges Trump to stay committed to Ukraine peace efforts - ?????????? ??????Estonian president urges Trump to stay committed to Ukraine peace efforts  ?????????? ??????

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

Host Estonia wants to make some noise - IIHFHost Estonia wants to make some noise  IIHF

Estonia’s population declines in 2024 - Estonian WorldEstonia’s population declines in 2024  Estonian World

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

Estonia will withdraw from the Ottawa Convention for major flexibility to defend its territory if necessary - European InterestEstonia will withdraw from the Ottawa Convention for major flexibility to defend its territory if necessary  European Interest

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

Telia Estonia revenue rises 5% in Q1 - TelecompaperTelia Estonia revenue rises 5% in Q1  Telecompaper

Estonia detains Russian shadow fleet tanker for the first time - The Kyiv IndependentEstonia detains Russian shadow fleet tanker for the first time  The Kyiv Independent

Estonia plans to build new icebreaker to replace aging vessel - ERREstonia plans to build new icebreaker to replace aging vessel  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 detains Russian 'shadow fleet'-linked oil tanker near Tallinn - Euronews.comEstonia detains Russian 'shadow fleet'-linked oil tanker near Tallinn  Euronews.com

Repair Work on Electricity Transmission Link Between Finland and Estonia to Initiate in May - T&D WorldRepair Work on Electricity Transmission Link Between Finland and Estonia to Initiate in May  T&D World

Olis Launches Grain Processing Plant in Estonia with Ukrainian Technology - Odessa JournalOlis Launches Grain Processing Plant in Estonia with Ukrainian Technology  Odessa Journal

Estonian Paralympic Committee holds unique Paralympic exhibition at Tallinn Airport - ParalympicsEstonian Paralympic Committee holds unique Paralympic exhibition at Tallinn Airport  Paralympics

Estonia’s gender pay gap largest in the financial sector - Estonian WorldEstonia’s gender pay gap largest in the financial sector  Estonian World

Estonia graduates to a “full democracy” in the Economist Democracy Index - Estonian WorldEstonia graduates to a “full democracy” in the Economist Democracy Index  Estonian World

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

Estonia’s population falls to 1 369 995 people - Baltic News NetworkEstonia’s population falls to 1 369 995 people  Baltic News Network

Estonia to build new military base in Narva, directly on border with Russia - theins.ruEstonia to build new military base in Narva, directly on border with Russia  theins.ru

Refugees from Ukraine in Estonia Show Progress in Integration Amid Socio-Economic Challenges - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyRefugees from Ukraine in Estonia Show Progress in Integration Amid Socio-Economic Challenges  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Global lessons from Estonia’s tech-savvy government - The UNESCO CourierGlobal lessons from Estonia’s tech-savvy government  The UNESCO Courier

Elisa and Telia Estonia block 11 mln spam calls using joint security product in Q1 - TelecompaperElisa and Telia Estonia block 11 mln spam calls using joint security product in Q1  Telecompaper

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

Estonia - General DebateEstonia  General Debate

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

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

Is Mukesh Ambani a E-resident of Estonia ? - India TodayIs Mukesh Ambani a E-resident of Estonia ?  India Today

10 reasons to add Estonia to your travel wishlist - Rest Less10 reasons to add Estonia to your travel wishlist  Rest Less

Estonia Unveils Game-Changing Airport Experience as Tallinn Introduces Free Fitness Zones, Sports Games, and Paralympic Exhibits for Travellers - Travel And Tour WorldEstonia Unveils Game-Changing Airport Experience as Tallinn Introduces Free Fitness Zones, Sports Games, and Paralympic Exhibits for Travellers  Travel And Tour World

Estonia cuts aid to Ukrainian refugees: who will lose payments from May 2025? - Visit UkraineEstonia cuts aid to Ukrainian refugees: who will lose payments from May 2025?  Visit Ukraine

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

US Army, Estonian Land Forces host European Army leaders at security cooperation summit - army.milUS Army, Estonian Land Forces host European Army leaders at security cooperation summit  army.mil

Tallinn travel - Lonely PlanetTallinn travel  Lonely Planet

Prince William rides in tank during Estonia visit - BBCPrince William rides in tank during Estonia visit  BBC

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

Mercians hone their skills to fight and survive in the harsh conditions of Estonia - Forces NewsMercians hone their skills to fight and survive in the harsh conditions of Estonia  Forces News

Estonia Plans Military Base in Narva – Just Steps Away From Russia - Kyiv PostEstonia Plans Military Base in Narva – Just Steps Away From Russia  Kyiv Post

IAEA assists Estonia in drawing up nuclear law - World Nuclear NewsIAEA assists Estonia in drawing up nuclear law  World Nuclear News

Hydrogen Power Lights Up Estonia: COOLERGIZER’s Groundbreaking Test - Microgrid MediaHydrogen Power Lights Up Estonia: COOLERGIZER’s Groundbreaking Test  Microgrid Media

Improving Uzbekistan’s Qualification Systems: Lessons from Estonia - UNESCO.orgImproving Uzbekistan’s Qualification Systems: Lessons from Estonia  UNESCO.org

Using digital solutions to protect people from user charges for health care: lessons from Estonia - World Health Organization (WHO)Using digital solutions to protect people from user charges for health care: lessons from Estonia  World Health Organization (WHO)

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

Estonia plans to establish military base in Narva nea border with Russia - ??????.???Estonia plans to establish military base in Narva nea border with Russia  ??????.???

Estonian Intelligence: Russia waging war of attrition, shows no signs of ceasefire - ?????????? ??????Estonian Intelligence: Russia waging war of attrition, shows no signs of ceasefire  ?????????? ??????

In Estonia, they were afraid of Russian pancakes "from the airborne forces" - EADailyIn Estonia, they were afraid of Russian pancakes "from the airborne forces"  EADaily

Moscow's next target? Heeding Estonia's call for more defence spending - People & Profit - France 24Moscow's next target? Heeding Estonia's call for more defence spending - People & Profit  France 24

The untapped potential of India-Estonia cyber cooperation - orfonline.orgThe untapped potential of India-Estonia cyber cooperation  orfonline.org

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

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

Portuguese jets arrive in Ämari, Estonia continuing NATO's enhanced Air Policing Mission - ac.nato.intPortuguese jets arrive in Ämari, Estonia continuing NATO's enhanced Air Policing Mission  ac.nato.int

Prince William to visit British troops in Estonia - BBCPrince William to visit British troops in Estonia  BBC

Jaishankar Invited to Latvia, Lithuania & Estonia as India Seeks Stronger Cyber Ties - Times NowJaishankar Invited to Latvia, Lithuania & Estonia as India Seeks Stronger Cyber Ties  Times Now

Estonian government approves additional funding to raise defence spending to 5.4% of GDP - MSNEstonian government approves additional funding to raise defence spending to 5.4% of GDP  MSN

Exercise BOLD EAGLE in Estonia - Joint ForcesExercise BOLD EAGLE in Estonia  Joint Forces

Estonia and Czech Republic enforce measures to curb foot and mouth - Euronews.comEstonia and Czech Republic enforce measures to curb foot and mouth  Euronews.com

1,369,995 people: Estonia's population declined - Statistikaamet1,369,995 people: Estonia's population declined  Statistikaamet

Russia says new Estonian legislation threatens Baltic shipping security - ReutersRussia says new Estonian legislation threatens Baltic shipping security  Reuters

Russia Is Trying to Push River Borders - Foreign PolicyRussia Is Trying to Push River Borders  Foreign Policy

Mission to Finland and Estonia | Past events | Events | Think Tank - European ParliamentMission to Finland and Estonia | Past events | Events | Think Tank  European Parliament

Estonia has no direct obligation to build four-lane highways - ERREstonia has no direct obligation to build four-lane highways  ERR

Estonia's gender pay gap persists as women earn 13.2 percent less in 2024 - ERREstonia's gender pay gap persists as women earn 13.2 percent less in 2024  ERR

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 Social Democrats to leave coalition government, PM says - ReutersEstonia's Social Democrats to leave coalition government, PM says  Reuters

EU A Reliable Partner for Indonesia Amid Tariff War, Estonia Says - Jakarta GlobeEU A Reliable Partner for Indonesia Amid Tariff War, Estonia Says  Jakarta Globe