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THE COMING OF TARTU ⟩ Plans for the use of the Pärnu-Peipsi waterways and the Emajõgi during the Swedish era

The article discusses the historical importance of waterways connecting Tartu to the Baltic Sea for commerce, which diminished by the 17th century but was attempted to be revitalized.

Mar 20 • 01:00 UTC
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PHOTOS ⟩ Did you want to throw it in the river? Vandals vandalized public property in Supilinn

Vandals in Supilinn, Tartu attempted to throw a bike rack into the Emajõgi river but were unsuccessful, leaving it beside the river instead.

Mar 17 • 18:00 UTC
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A 3.9 million euro waterway development project starts in Southern Estonia

A project costing nearly 3.9 million euros will be initiated to develop a unified tourism and recreation network along the waterways of Southern Estonia, including Lake Võrtsjärv, the Emajõgi River, and Lake Peipsi.

Mar 12 • 13:51 UTC
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VIDEO: Spring Madness: Students' Wild Ice Rafting Prompted Rescue Services to Intervene

Two men were seen rafting on a large ice floe in the Emajõgi River in Tartu, Estonia, prompting rescue services to intervene due to the risky situation.

Mar 9 • 16:30 UTC
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READER ASKS ⟩ Why were the willows taken down on Fortuuna Street, but not the trees that have sunk into the water in the Emajõgi?

A resident of Tartu questions why willows along Fortuuna Street were removed while leaning trees in the Emajõgi River remain untouched.

Mar 4 • 12:39 UTC
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In Tartu, a rescuer fell through the ice due to the current

In Tartu, ice conditions on the Emajõgi river have become dangerous due to warming temperatures, leading to a recent incident where a rescuer fell through the ice while on duty.

Feb 27 • 20:06 UTC
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The brave young people made a fire on the Emajõgi: an hour and a half later, ice walking was prohibited

A group of young people made a fire on the ice of the Emajõgi in Tartu, leading to the authorities prohibiting access to the ice shortly after.

Feb 27 • 15:00 UTC
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VIDEO AND PHOTOS: The river ice has become dangerous, but people still go there, so warning signs were installed along the Emajõgi River

Due to rising temperatures and spring sunshine, the ice on the Emajõgi River has become unpredictable, prompting local authorities to install warning signs urging people to avoid the ice.

Feb 27 • 14:49 UTC
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The ice on the Emajõgi is thick, but not everywhere

This winter, the ice layer on the Emajõgi River in Tartu has reached nearly 30 centimeters in some areas, although dangerous spots remain near bridges and culverts.

Feb 26 • 14:35 UTC
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Rescue Service Warns: Going on the Ice of the Emajõgi is Dangerous

The Estonian Rescue Service warns that the ice on the Emajõgi River has become dangerous due to fluctuating temperatures, particularly near bridges and culverts.

Feb 26 • 06:08 UTC
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CIRCULAR ON HYDROLOGY ⟩ How the sun behaves with ice or why it's no longer worth climbing onto the Emajõgi

Due to unseasonably warm weather, the ice on the Emajõgi river in Tartu has become perilously unpredictable, prompting officials to warn against venturing onto the ice.

Feb 25 • 14:54 UTC
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City government moves to new phase with the free swimming area and beach parking lot

The Tartu city government is seeking approval for a project to renovate the public swimming area along the Emajõgi River, which will include the construction of a new beach parking lot.

Feb 18 • 00:00 UTC
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Gallery: Students Set Up a Tent to Sleep on the Ice of Emajõgi

Students from the University of Tartu erected a tent on the ice of the Emajõgi River for a sleepover after a geography student orientation event.

Feb 11 • 22:22 UTC
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Tartu to renovate the Emajõe waterfront in several phases

Tartu is planning to renovate the Emajõe waterfront progressively due to financial constraints.

Feb 11 • 09:50 UTC
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The Postcard House has been restored and residents are already inside

The previously dilapidated Postcard House at the edge of the Emajõgi River has been restored and painted yellow-green, with the building now featuring a triangular turret on the corner.

Feb 11 • 01:00 UTC
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Tartus Residents Have Started Using the Frozen Emajõgi as a Walking Path

Residents in Tartu have begun utilizing the frozen Emajõgi River as a walking path, despite warnings about varying ice thickness and the absence of official ice road monitoring.

Feb 6 • 19:21 UTC
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Sakari Neuvonen: let's discover the undiscovered Emajõgi!

The author reflects on their experiences as an exchange student in Tartu, recalling moments spent near the Emajõgi River, particularly a memorable encounter while crossing the bridge with a brave girl.

Feb 6 • 00:00 UTC
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Official and Safe Ice Roads for Residents of Tartu Will Not Be Created

The Environmental Agency's recent measurement shows a 32-centimeter ice thickness on the Emajõgi river, but officials warn this cannot be generalized for the entire area as regular monitoring is not conducted.

Feb 3 • 00:00 UTC

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