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World News | Arson Attack on Ukrainian Restaurant in Estonia Ordered by Russian Intelligence, Court Says
Latestly
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July 2, 2025
Tallinn, Jul 2 (AP) An arson attack on a restaurant and supermarket in Estonia last year were ordered by Russian intelligence, an Estonian court said Wednesday. The attack was one in a series across Europe tracked by The Associated Press and...
Richard Teder becomes first Estonian golfer to reach major after dramatic play-off
ERR
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July 2, 2025
Richard Teder has become the first Estonian to qualify for a major golf tournament. After a day of fierce competition, Teder hit a decisive 80-yard shot to book his spot at the British Open later this month. This Tuesday saw the final phase of...
Song and Dance Festival to be shown live on big screen in Tartu's Pirogov Park
ERR
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July 2, 2025
For all those who are in Tartu this week and can't make it up to Tallinn, the main performances from the 2025 Song and Dance Festival will be shown live on a big screen in Pirogov Park. Guests are advised that bringing joyful spirit is compulsory,...
Gallery: California children's choir arrive in Tallinn for Song Festival
ERR
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July 2, 2025
On Wednesday, the Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir from California arrived in Tallinn to take part in the 2025 Song and Dance Festival. Eric Tuan, the choir's conductor, who is participating in the Song Festival for the fifth time, said the...
20-year-old Estonian makes history with Open berth
NBC Sports
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July 1, 2025
Estonia is far from a golf mecca. The Baltic nation of about 1.37 million people didn’t get its first golf course until 1993, and now, according to the Estonian Golf Association, boasts just 10 clubs nationwide. There are only two Estonian pros...
Yoga helps relax but walking pens a source of stress in Tallinn Prison
ERR
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July 2, 2025
A December inspection by the Office of the Chancellor of Justice at Tallinn Prison revealed that two-thirds of inmates' sleep disturbances are linked to the guards' frequent patrol rounds. Interaction between guards and inmates at Tallinn Prison...
The Open 2025: Estonian amateur makes history with walk-off eagle in qualifier
Golf Digest Middle East
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July 2, 2025
Richard Teder had to be, in Brit speak, gutted. The 20-year-old from Estonia double bogeyed the 36th hole of his Open Championship Final Qualifier outside of Liverpool on Tuesday and faced a four-man playoff for two spots in the upcoming major at...
For the US and the free world, security demands a resilience-first approach
Atlantic Council
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July 8, 2025
Report July 8, 2025 • 8:00 am ET Print this page For the US and the free world, security demands a resilience-first approach By Elizabeth Sizeland This report is the foundational document of the Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience...
Ronan Mullarney suffers agony of missing Open spot thanks to outrageous eagle two by an Estonian amateur
Irish Independent
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A total of 288 golfers competed for 20 places, five at each of the four venues, for the right to tee it up at Royal Portrush in two weeks. Portrush native Graeme McDowell finished three shots outside the qualifying places after rounds of 70 and 73...
20-YO Estonian amateur makes history with Open Championship qualification
Sportskeeda
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July 2, 2025
The 2025 Open Championship will kick off on July 17 at Royal Portrush. Twenty-year-old Estonian amateur golfer Richard Teder qualified for the prestigious tournament in dramatic fashion after shooting a phenomenal eagle during the final qualifying...
Interview: Estonian folk band Duo Ruut win plenty of new fans at Glastonbury
ERR
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July 1, 2025
Last weekend, Estonian folk band Duo Ruut performed 3 shows at the Glastonbury Festival in the U.K. Band members Ann-Lisett Rebane and Katariina Kivi told ERR that the experience of playing at one of the world's biggest and best known music...
Estonia's Eneli Jefimova wins second swimming gold in 2 days at U23 Euros
ERR
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June 27, 2025
Estonia's Eneli Jefimova has won her second gold medal in as many days at the U-23 European Swimming Championships in Šamorin, Slovakia. The Estonian added gold in the 100m breaststroke on Friday to the 50m title she won on Thursday. Jefimova, who...
UN Resolution Boosts International Commemoration of Srebrenica Genocide
Balkan Insight
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July 8, 2025
In Denmark, the signing of the resolution is seen as creating an obligation that continuous education, research and international pressure ensure that the truth about genocide remains clearly and unambiguously recognized, the Bosnian embassy in...
Reform decides to negotiate with all political forces in Tallinn
ERR
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July 1, 2025
The Reform Party decided Monday to hold talks with all political forces in Tallinn, including Parempoolsed, who are not currently represented on the city council, Reform Party mayoral candidate Urmas Sõõrumaa told ERR. "We chose the option of...
Estonia Ready To Host Nuclear-armed Fighter Jets
Charter 97
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Such aircraft were already present on the territory of the Baltic country. Estonia is ready to receive on its territory allied fighter jets that can carry nuclear weapons. Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said this amid Britain's decision to...
Estonian citizen detained on suspicion of photographing Swedish military base
ERR
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June 27, 2025
A 56-year-old Estonian citizen has been detained by the Swedish police on suspicion of photographing military facilities and unlawfully entering restricted areas, the Baltic Sentinel reports. The Swedish police arrested a woman, who has been named...
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,...
Estonia the focus country at animation and short film festival in Barcelona
ERR
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June 26, 2025
Estonia is the focus country of this year's Mecal Pro animation and short film festival in Barcelona, which gets underway on Thursday, June 26. The Estonian program features a selection of works by some of the newest talents in Estonian animation...
Azerbaijan, Estonia hold talks on agricultural cooperation prospects
News.Az
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While visiting Italy, Majnun Mammadov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Agriculture, met with Hendrik Johannes Terras, Estonia’s Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture, on the sidelines of the 44th FAO Ministerial Conference. The meeting focused on...
Your Tallinn hit list: the top 5 events – week 27
Estonian World
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June 30, 2025
30 June – 06 July 2025 Not sure where to be this week? Every week in partnership with Gamma, we present a hand-picked selection of the five most compelling events taking place in and around Tallinn – it’s time to plan your week with purpose....