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Estonia Hosted Interreg Europe Digital Rural Workshop

Victoria Udrea

Interreg Europe Digital Rural workshop in Estonia (April 2-3), focused on smart villages, digital transformation, and rural innovation.

1 year ago

Rail Baltica to Connect Tallinn to Warsaw

Victoria Udrea

Upon completion, probably in 2030, Rail Baltica will enhance regional connectivity, linking the capitals from Tallinn to Warsaw.

1 year ago

Estonia Edges Towards Becoming One of Europe’s Most Expensive Countries

Victoria Udrea

Estonia’s economy, according to the Estonian Institute of Economic Research (EKI), shows signs of stabilization despite its poor state.

1 year ago

Tallinn Airport Updates Security Scanners

Manuel Santos

The replacement of security screening equipment at Tallinn Airport with new and more efficient machines will last till April.

2 years ago

Citizens of Nõo, Tartu County, Built Estonia’s Largest Snowman

Kostas Raptis

Estonia’s Largest Snowman 11-meter-high snow sculpture in Nõo, Tartu County, marked a monumental achievement for the municipality.

2 years ago

Tartu: 2024 European Capital of Culture

Mihaela Lica Butler

Tartu is a 2024 European Capital of Culture: explore the complete Tartu 2024 program to discover an occasion that aligns with your interests.

2 years ago

The EU Wants Rail Baltica to Chug Forward

Aleksandr Shatskih

The European Commission has tasked the Baltic countries with reaching an agreement on the organization and structure of the Rail Baltica European standard-gauge railroad project.

8 years ago

Avanti Destinations Adds Baltics for 2018

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from leading independent travel agency Avanti Destinations, the group has added  Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to its European lineup so travel agents can combine customized multi-destination independent itineraries for 2018.

8 years ago

Estonia’s EU Presidency Spells Opportunities for Tourist Sector

Aleksandr Shatskih

Estonia is ready to lead the Council of the EU over the second half of 2017 and the country prepared a number of events to mark its six-month mandate at the helm of the EU. The country is also set to celebrate the centenary of the Republic in 2018. Estonia will assume the presidency of […]

9 years ago

In Põlva County August Begins with the Intsikurmu Music Festival

Aleksandr Shatskih

Intsikurmu Music Festival takes place in August on 4 and 5. It is a popular event in a forested area, attracting both Estonian and foreign performers.

9 years ago

Fascinating Trips: Prison Tales on Lake Rummu

Mihaela Lica Butler

Whatever the season, the former prisons on Lake Rummu don’t lose their odd appeal, attracting hundreds of curious lovers of nature and adventure.

9 years ago

Tallinn to Host Tourest 2017 International Travel Trade Fair

Aleksandr Shatskih

Tourest 2017 is the 26th edition of this prestigious international travel trade fair. It takes place February 10-12 at the Estonian Fairs Centre.

9 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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One Cigarette Butt Can Pollute a Beach for Years

2026-07-10 By Manuel Santos

A single cigarette butt can remain in the environment for 10 to 15 years, slowly breaking down into microplastics while releasing toxic chemicals such as nicotine, lead, arsenic, and cadmium into the sand and seawater.

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42 Firefighters Contain Flames in Minoa Pediada

2026-07-10 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters have brought a wildfire near Ini in Crete’s Minoa Pediada municipality under control after an hours-long operation. Crews remain on site monitoring for flare-ups.

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ITV’s This Morning and Loose Women to Showcase Crete’s Hidden Gems

2026-07-10 By Manuel Santos

ITV presenters Jeff Brazier and producer Mariam Hussain are filming in eastern Crete for This Morning and Loose Women, bringing Lassithi to millions of UK and Irish viewers.

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Eastern Crete Cultural Group Joins Opposition to Proposed Wind Farm Projects

2026-07-10 By Iorgos Pappas

A cultural and environmental association in eastern Crete has joined growing opposition to eight proposed wind farm projects in Lassithi, calling for greater public consultation and environmental safeguards.

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Experts Urge Calm as Crete Addresses Toxic Pufferfish Spread

2026-07-10 By Iorgos Pappas

The Geotechnical Chamber of Greece (GEOTEE) in Crete issued a public safety guide to separate scientific fact from social media panic regarding the pufferfish.

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