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
Estonia - BBC
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Opinion | What if a Russian victory in Ukraine were only the beginning? - The Washington PostOpinion | What if a Russian victory in Ukraine were only the beginning?  The Washington Post

Italy still have doubts preparing for Estonia match - OneFootballItaly still have doubts preparing for Estonia match  OneFootball

Preview: Estonia vs Italy - prediction, team news, lineups - Sports MolePreview: Estonia vs Italy - prediction, team news, lineups  Sports Mole

Italy leaning towards adaptable 4-4-2 for important Estonia trip - Football ItaliaItaly leaning towards adaptable 4-4-2 for important Estonia trip  Football Italia

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

Estonia’s PM: rules of engagement set for shooting down Russian jets - Estonian WorldEstonia’s PM: rules of engagement set for shooting down Russian jets  Estonian World

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

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

European allies warn they will shoot down Russian jets or drones that violate NATO airspace - CNNEuropean allies warn they will shoot down Russian jets or drones that violate NATO airspace  CNN

Estonia to India, plot to purpose – three more private 5G stories - RCR Wireless NewsEstonia to India, plot to purpose – three more private 5G stories  RCR Wireless News

Estonia advances biomethane integration with a new support scheme - ceenergynewsEstonia advances biomethane integration with a new support scheme  ceenergynews

A War and Disaster Medicine Center Opened in Estonia - The Baltic TimesA War and Disaster Medicine Center Opened in Estonia  The Baltic Times

Baltic states plan for mass evacuations in case of a Russian attack - ReutersBaltic states plan for mass evacuations in case of a Russian attack  Reuters

Estonia: Local Elections in Uncharted Territory - Europe ElectsEstonia: Local Elections in Uncharted Territory  Europe Elects

Fourth Estonian-Latvian power grid connection planned; Saaremaa municipality has objections - Baltic News NetworkFourth Estonian-Latvian power grid connection planned; Saaremaa municipality has objections  Baltic News Network

EIB loan for Estonia’s electrified rail network projects - Railway PROEIB loan for Estonia’s electrified rail network projects  Railway PRO

How To Watch Estonia Vs Italy In The USA: TV Channel, Live Stream Info, Preview And Start Time - FootItalia.comHow To Watch Estonia Vs Italy In The USA: TV Channel, Live Stream Info, Preview And Start Time  FootItalia.com

Estonian rail manager signs €45 million EIB loan to finish electrification plans - RailTech.comEstonian rail manager signs €45 million EIB loan to finish electrification plans  RailTech.com

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

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania Draft Civilian Evacuation Plans Over Fears of Russian Aggression - UNITED24 MediaEstonia, Latvia, Lithuania Draft Civilian Evacuation Plans Over Fears of Russian Aggression  UNITED24 Media

EU countries back child safety declaration - EuractivEU countries back child safety declaration  Euractiv

Saaremaa unhappy with aerial solution for new Estonia-Latvia power link - ERRSaaremaa unhappy with aerial solution for new Estonia-Latvia power link  ERR

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

How Estonia and the UAE are measuring ambition with precision - thenationalnews.comHow Estonia and the UAE are measuring ambition with precision  thenationalnews.com

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

European heads of state gather in Estonia for summit - Yahoo News CanadaEuropean heads of state gather in Estonia for summit  Yahoo News Canada

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

Estonian court sentences soldier for spying for Russia - The Kyiv IndependentEstonian court sentences soldier for spying for Russia  The Kyiv Independent

Estonia opposed to EU plan to monitor private chats online - ERREstonia opposed to EU plan to monitor private chats online  ERR

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

European Commission opens cases against Estonia & Austria over Drinking Water Directive - Smart Water MagazineEuropean Commission opens cases against Estonia & Austria over Drinking Water Directive  Smart Water Magazine

Estonia jails military volunteer for spying for Russia - TVP WorldEstonia jails military volunteer for spying for Russia  TVP World

Estonia's goods exports slide as imports climb - ERREstonia's goods exports slide as imports climb  ERR

Estonia, Luxembourg, Czechia expecting full EES launch this weekend - Biometric UpdateEstonia, Luxembourg, Czechia expecting full EES launch this weekend  Biometric Update

Ukraine and Estonia Sign AI and Cybersecurity Cooperation - Odessa JournalUkraine and Estonia Sign AI and Cybersecurity Cooperation  Odessa Journal

Estonia plans to privatize national postal service - ERREstonia plans to privatize national postal service  ERR

Estonia urges NATO to act on Russia's airspace violations - DWEstonia urges NATO to act on Russia's airspace violations  DW

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

A coffee with Luukas Kristjan Ilves, Ukraine digital advisor - TechInformedA coffee with Luukas Kristjan Ilves, Ukraine digital advisor  TechInformed

Estonia calls Russian jets violating its airspace a ‘hostile act’ - Al JazeeraEstonia calls Russian jets violating its airspace a ‘hostile act’  Al Jazeera

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

Estonia says UN Security Council to meet over Russian air incursion - Le Monde.frEstonia says UN Security Council to meet over Russian air incursion  Le Monde.fr

Estonia Finds National Guardsman Guilty of Spying for Russia - Bloomberg.comEstonia Finds National Guardsman Guilty of Spying for Russia  Bloomberg.com

Fresh Russian incursions raise temperature for NATO in the Baltic Sea - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosFresh Russian incursions raise temperature for NATO in the Baltic Sea  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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

Commission's assessment of Estonia and Slovakia National Energy and Climate Plans shows improvements on ambition closing in on 2030 targets but more efforts needed - EnergyCommission's assessment of Estonia and Slovakia National Energy and Climate Plans shows improvements on ambition closing in on 2030 targets but more efforts needed  Energy

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

NATO intercepts three Russian jets over Estonia’s airspace - CNNNATO intercepts three Russian jets over Estonia’s airspace  CNN

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

Estonia's top court flags gaps in protecting attorney-client privilege - ERREstonia's top court flags gaps in protecting attorney-client privilege  ERR

European heads of state gather in Estonia for summit - YahooEuropean heads of state gather in Estonia for summit  Yahoo

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

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

US Senate approves $350 million Baltic states security assistance package - ERRUS Senate approves $350 million Baltic states security assistance package  ERR

Top court: Estonia's local elections voting rights restrictions constitutional - ERRTop court: Estonia's local elections voting rights restrictions constitutional  ERR

Newspaper headlines: 'Putin's jets over Estonia' and MP calls two-child benefit cap 'spiteful' - BBCNewspaper headlines: 'Putin's jets over Estonia' and MP calls two-child benefit cap 'spiteful'  BBC

Estonia says Russia flew three fighter jets over its airspace - Le Monde.frEstonia says Russia flew three fighter jets over its airspace  Le Monde.fr

Estonian robotics firm to send 150 unmanned vehicles to Ukraine - Estonian WorldEstonian robotics firm to send 150 unmanned vehicles to Ukraine  Estonian World

Why Online Casinos Are Choosing Estonia for Licensing - European Gaming Industry NewsWhy Online Casinos Are Choosing Estonia for Licensing  European Gaming Industry News

The 13th Baltic Pitching Forum crowns projects from Lithuania, Estonia and Hungary - CineuropaThe 13th Baltic Pitching Forum crowns projects from Lithuania, Estonia and Hungary  Cineuropa

Senate confirms Roman Pipko as the new US ambassador to Estonia - Estonian WorldSenate confirms Roman Pipko as the new US ambassador to Estonia  Estonian World

The First MICHELIN Key Hotels in the Baltic Countries - MICHELIN GuideThe First MICHELIN Key Hotels in the Baltic Countries  MICHELIN Guide

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

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

The 'Nordic' escape you didn't know existed - BBCThe 'Nordic' escape you didn't know existed  BBC

Chinese master's student shares Estonian grammar adventures online - ERRChinese master's student shares Estonian grammar adventures online  ERR

As the UK plans to introduce digital IDs, what can it learn from pioneer Estonia? - University of LiverpoolAs the UK plans to introduce digital IDs, what can it learn from pioneer Estonia?  University of Liverpool

Green Assist and Forestry Europe: exploring voluntary nature credits in Estonian private forests - cinea.ec.europa.euGreen Assist and Forestry Europe: exploring voluntary nature credits in Estonian private forests  cinea.ec.europa.eu

Estonia, NATO slam ‘brazen’ Russian air incursion, Moscow denies claim - Al JazeeraEstonia, NATO slam ‘brazen’ Russian air incursion, Moscow denies claim  Al Jazeera

EU promises deployment of Finland, Estonia software for Nigeria’s digital infrastructure - The Nation NewspaperEU promises deployment of Finland, Estonia software for Nigeria’s digital infrastructure  The Nation Newspaper

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

Estonia says 3 Russian fighter jets entered its airspace in ‘brazen’ incursion - AP NewsEstonia says 3 Russian fighter jets entered its airspace in ‘brazen’ incursion  AP News

Italy leaning towards adaptable 4-4-2 for important Estonia trip - OneFootballItaly leaning towards adaptable 4-4-2 for important Estonia trip  OneFootball

Entrepreneur: Estonia unable to deal with African swine fever for a decade - ERREntrepreneur: Estonia unable to deal with African swine fever for a decade  ERR

Estonia Denounces Merkel’s Suggestion That Baltic States and Poland Influenced Russia War - UNITED24 MediaEstonia Denounces Merkel’s Suggestion That Baltic States and Poland Influenced Russia War  UNITED24 Media

Minister: US Senate passing BSI shows Washington understands Estonia's security - ERRMinister: US Senate passing BSI shows Washington understands Estonia's security  ERR

Estonia v Italy – Line-ups, stats and preview - 101greatgoals.comEstonia v Italy – Line-ups, stats and preview  101greatgoals.com

EU To Deploy Finish, Estonia Digital Public Infrastructure Model In Nigeria - News Agency of NigeriaEU To Deploy Finish, Estonia Digital Public Infrastructure Model In Nigeria  News Agency of Nigeria

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

Estonia, EU introducing new entry/exit system from October 12 - ERREstonia, EU introducing new entry/exit system from October 12  ERR

Russian Fighter Jets Enter Airspace of Estonia, a NATO Member - The New York TimesRussian Fighter Jets Enter Airspace of Estonia, a NATO Member  The New York Times

Estonia and Poland finally get US backing they wanted - PoliticoEstonia and Poland finally get US backing they wanted  Politico

Arvo Pärt at 90 review – impassioned and authoritative performances from Estonia’s finest - The GuardianArvo Pärt at 90 review – impassioned and authoritative performances from Estonia’s finest  The Guardian

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

NATO issues warning to Russia over Estonian airspace violation - France 24NATO issues warning to Russia over Estonian airspace violation  France 24

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

Baltic nations planning for mass evacuations in the event of a Russian attack - South China Morning PostBaltic nations planning for mass evacuations in the event of a Russian attack  South China Morning Post

Russia accuses Estonia of making false airspace incursion allegation to whip up tensions - ReutersRussia accuses Estonia of making false airspace incursion allegation to whip up tensions  Reuters

Estonia predicts a change in dynamics in Russia's war against Ukraine - Online.UAEstonia predicts a change in dynamics in Russia's war against Ukraine  Online.UA

Inforegio - Estonia takes over the Presidency of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region 2025-2026 - ec.europa.euInforegio - Estonia takes over the Presidency of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region 2025-2026  ec.europa.eu

Russian jets over Estonia ignored signals from NATO pilots, officials say - AP NewsRussian jets over Estonia ignored signals from NATO pilots, officials say  AP News

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

Everything Gattuso said in Italy press conference ahead of Estonia and Israel - Football ItaliaEverything Gattuso said in Italy press conference ahead of Estonia and Israel  Football Italia

Estonia to Supply Ukraine with 150 THeMIS Combat Robots - Odessa JournalEstonia to Supply Ukraine with 150 THeMIS Combat Robots  Odessa Journal

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

Estonian government to replace free legal aid with AI chatbot - ERREstonian government to replace free legal aid with AI chatbot  ERR

Estonia Arraiolos Meeting - The Herald JournalEstonia Arraiolos Meeting  The Herald Journal

Estonia vs Italy Preview, Prediction, Possible Lineups & Bet Tips - FootItalia.comEstonia vs Italy Preview, Prediction, Possible Lineups & Bet Tips  FootItalia.com

Estonian president thanks Germany's Steinmeier for leading role in European security - ERREstonian president thanks Germany's Steinmeier for leading role in European security  ERR