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Kanter Sets Season Record in Oslo

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Gerd Kanter took first place in the men's discus throw at IAAF Diamond League track and field meeting in Oslo on Wednesday, setting a season record with 65.52 meters.

Today is National Day of Mourning and Commemoration

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:46:49 GMT

One of the single most fateful days in Estonian history will be remembered today across the country.

Turkish Airlines Opens Tallinn-Istanbul Flight

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:46:26 GMT

At Tallinn Airport on the occasion of the opening of a Tallinn-Istanbul flight by Turkey's national airline Turkish Airlines, Foreign Minister Urmas Paet said an airline with such a broad network of flights coming to Estonia significantly expands travel opportunities for Estonian people.

ICT Demo Centre Offers Look Into Estonia's ICT Solutions

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:42:20 GMT

The ICT Demo Centre in Tallinn showcases Estonia's ICT solutions all in one facility.

Record Number of Full-Length Movies Released in Estonia in 2012

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:46:38 GMT

As many as 46 full-length films were released in Estonia in 2012, of which 13 were full-length feature films and 33 full-length documentaries, Statistics Estonia said on Wednesday.

Estonia's Oldest Known Terrestrial Plant Fossils Found

Tue, 28 May 2013 06:34:48 GMT

Palaeontologists have found what they believe are Estonia's oldest-known, visible, land-based plant fossils, tracing back to around 430 million years ago.

Kaia Kanepi Wins Brussels Open

Mon, 27 May 2013 13:07:33 GMT

Estonia's top tennis player, Kaia Kanepi (WTA 40), scored the fourth tournament win of her career on Saturday, beating China's Shuai Peng (WTA 34) 6-2, 7-5 in the Brussels Open.

Update on Estonia's First Satellite

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT

The systems of ESTCube-1, Estonia's first satellite, started functioning well and the satellite's first seven days in space have been more successful than expected, the satellite team said.

Estonian Architecture to Feature in London Festival

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Three Estonian entries will be shown in the "Atlas of the Unbuilt World" exhibition, which is part of the London Festival of Architecture set to take place in June.

University of Tartu in World's Top 200 for Two Fields of Study

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:50:58 GMT

The international consulting firm Quacquarelli Symonds last week published its list of the world's top 200 universities in 30 separate fields of study, with the University of Tartu being named twice.

Tallinn to Receive 328 Cruise Ship Visits This Year

Wed, 08 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT

The berthing of the cruise ship Astor in Tallinn's Old City Harbour last week officially kicked off the summer cruise season, with a total of 328 ship visits scheduled.

Estonia's First Satellite Reaches Orbit

Tue, 07 May 2013 07:11:48 GMT

Estonia's first satellite, ESTCube-1, was rocketed off to orbit the Earth on Tuesday, 7 May at 05:06, after strong winds had caused setbacks, postponing the initial planned launch date on Saturday.

"Let's Do It!" Initiative Attracts 36 270 People Across Estonia

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:14:31 GMT

"Let's Do It!" organisers say the annual event on Saturday, 4 May turned out 1 522 initiatives and 36 270 volunteers in Estonia.

Estonia Rises in Press Freedom Index

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:37:26 GMT

Estonia rose in this year's Freedom House Press Freedom Index, moving from the 22-24 grouping to sharing 13th to 18th place with Ireland, Monaco, New Zealand, Palau. and San Marino.

Lotte Film Earns Grand Prize at Children's Film Festival

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:24:49 GMT

Heiki Ernits and Janno Põldma's animated film "Lotte and the Moonstone Secret" won the grand prize in the animation category at the 5th International Children's Film festival (ICFF) held in India from 19-27 April.

Estonian Films Win Awards at Tiburon Film Festival

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Two Estonian-made movies merited awards at the Tiburon International Film Festival in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Nearly Quarter of Estonians Go to Work on Foot or by Bike

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Of all the people going to work in Estonia, 23% commuted to work on foot or by bike in 2012, it appears from the labour force survey conducted by Statistics Estonia.

Estonia Celebrates First Ever Veterans Day

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:16:08 GMT

Flags are flying across Estonia today to observe the country's first Veterans Day.

Estonia in 22nd Place in World Economic Forum's Global IT Report

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:07:43 GMT

Estonia ascended two notches to 22nd place in the World Economic Forum's (WEF's) Global Information Technology Report 2013, which also highlighted shortcomings in Estonia's ICT innovation system.

Estonia: Wolves and the Wilderness

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:23:22 GMT

To celebrate her 50th birthday Catherine Mack takes a leap into the wilderness of Soomaa National Park in Estonia, equipped with a pair of bog shoes, a canoe, and a keen eye for wolves.