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250-seat Italian restaurant LaBocca opens in downtown Tallinn at a cost of 1.3 million euros
The Baltic Times
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The Italian restaurant LaBocca opened its doors in the Golden Gate building in Tallinn’s Rotermann district on Friday. A total of 1.3 million euros has been invested in the new 250-seat eatery and its state-of-the-art technology by the...
Estonian political prisoner freed from Belarusian prison arrives in Tallinn
ERR
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June 21, 2025
An Estonian political prisoner detained in Belarus was freed alongside 13 others in a U.S.-backed deal on Saturday and arrived back in Estonia the same evening. Estonian citizen Allan Roio had been imprisoned since January 2024. The Belarusian...
‘We can crack Russia with sanctions’ – Estonian foreign minister says Putin far from victory in Ukraine
The Kyiv Independent
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June 27, 2025
As Russia continues to intensify its onslaught on Ukraine more than three years into the full-scale invasion, Kyiv faces a new challenge – keeping its Western allies, namely the new U.S. administration, engaged in the struggle. This became clear...
Punch Bowl Social Packs a Punch on South Broadway!
Out Front Magazine - Colorado
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July 8, 2025
If you’ve ever wished you could bottle that perfect night out—the kind where the drinks are strong, the fries are crisp, the vibes are high, and someone you love is trying to belt Whitney Houston in a private karaoke booth—then congratulations....
Ilmar Raag: Let's debunk some myths – the Crimea scenario would not work on Estonia
ERR
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June 27, 2025
Security Expert Ilmar Raag argues we should be sceptical of media reports that directly compare a future attack on Estonia with the occupation of Ukraine's Crimea and debunks four "myths" around the scenario. Myth 1: Russia will attack Estonia....
Duo Ruut brings Estonian to Glastonbury stage with Guardian-praised album
Estonian World
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June 25, 2025
Estonian contemporary-folk duo Duo Ruut – who this week makes history as the first act to perform in Estonian at Glastonbury – have earned a major international accolade: Ilmateade, their latest album, has been named Folk Album of the Month by The...
Former MP Lesia Orobets: West often finds it difficult to make fast, effective decisions
Ukrainian Week
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July 8, 2025
Lesia Orobets is a Ukrainian politician and public figure, a former member of the Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, currently serving as Ukraine’s international advocate for the Sky Shield project. In this interview with The Ukrainian...
Misinformation, AI, Armed Conflict: What The Wealthiest Countries Worry About The Most
24/7 Wall St.
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July 8, 2025
Key Points The World Economic Forum surveyed over 11,000 business leaders around the world in a report on national-level fears. Among wealthy countries, economic downturn is the most commonly cited fear. In contrast to the developing world, fears...
Six Alternative Striker Targets for Man Utd: Premier League Experience, Superstar Potential
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 7, 2025
Manchester United want a new striker. In other news, water is wet. The Red Devils have been searching the globe for their next goalscoring sensation, and there have been plenty of links to the usual suspects: Viktor Gyökeres, Victor Osimhen,...
Pärtel-Peeter Pere: Tallinn city government has missed the mark
ERR
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June 26, 2025
We see no way to support the supplementary budget if it does not include the elimination of kindergarten fees. This is about choices — and this is ours, writes Pärtel-Peeter Pere, head of the Reform Party's Tallinn chapter and deputy mayor, in a...
Estonian women's épée team miss out on European champs medal in dying seconds
ERR
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June 20, 2025
The Estonian women's épée foursome ended up outside of the medals at the European Championships in Genoa, Italy, in agonizing fashion, losing by just one point in extra time, 27-26, to the host nation. Estonia had reached the semi-finals, losing...
Image of the day: Estonia’s coastal spa town Haapsalu
Muser Press
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June 26, 2025
Haapsalu, a picturesque coastal town on Estonia’s western shore, lies just over an hour’s drive from the capital, Tallinn. Nicknamed the Venice of Northern Europe, this small, romantic resort town has been renowned for its mud baths since the...
EU sets conversion rate for Bulgaria’s eurozone entry in 2026
Kuwait Times
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July 8, 2025
BRUSSELS: European Union finance ministers completed the final steps on Tuesday for Bulgaria to become the 21st member of the eurozone from January 2026, including setting the conversation rate of the Bulgarian lev to the euro. Bulgaria will join...
Reform Party: We can't move forward with current Tallinn mayor
ERR
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June 26, 2025
Tallinn Deputy Mayor Pärtel-Peeter Pere (Reform) has formally told the city's coalition partners that his party no longer supports Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski (SDE) remaining in office. "We can no longer move forward with the current mayor, or...
Estonia Has Started Building Dozens Of Bunkers On The Border With Russia
Charter 97
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Tallinn is preparing for aggression. Estonian authorities have started building the first section of the Baltic Defense Zone - a defense line on the border with Russia, writes ERR. By the fall of 2025, the country's Defense Forces in cooperation...
Estonian men's fencers finish 10th in European Championships
ERR
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June 19, 2025
The Estonian men's epee team got to the round of 16 at the European Championships in Varese, Italy, before losing to the host nation and ultimately finishing in tenth place. The foursome defeated Luxembourg 45–41 first, only to lose to Italy, also...
Tallinn plans to restrict short time rentals in Old Town
Baltic News Network
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June 19, 2025
Tallinn has prepared a new development plan and wants to reduce the number of apartments available for short-term rental in the capital’s oldest part, making it more accessible to long-term residents, ERR News reports. It is not yet entirely clear...
Tallinn wants to restrict short term rental apartments in Old Town
ERR
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June 19, 2025
Tallinn wants to reduce the number of Old Town apartments on the short-term rental market and bring more permanent residents to the district under a new development plan. How this will be done remains unclear. Several European cities, such as...
The Moon Is Upside Down: This poignantly awkward dramedy could feature cinema’s clumsiest sex scene
The Irish Times
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The Moon is Upside Down Director: Loren Taylor Cert: None Genre: Comedy Starring: Starring Victoria Haralabidou, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Loren Taylor, Robbie Magasiva, Robyn Malcolm, Rachel House, Jemaine Clement Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins...
Kylie Minogue's Tallinn show no longer going ahead
ERR
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June 25, 2025
Australian superstar Kylie Minogue has announced on social media that her Tallinn show will no longer go ahead. Minogue was originally due to perform at the Unibet Arena in Tallinn on June 21. The show was initially postponed after the Australian...