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National & Local

Pärnumaa Põlendmaa Wind Farm Special Planning Remains in Force

The Tallinn Administrative Court upheld the special planning decision for the Põlendmaa wind farm, allowing for the construction of wind turbines in Pärnu.

Feb 27 • 16:24 UTC
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National & Local

Doris Raudsepp, who joined Isamaa, will start working at the Nõmme municipal government

Doris Raudsepp, who recently left the Reform Party and joined Isamaa, has been appointed as the deputy mayor of the Nõmme district.

Feb 27 • 15:51 UTC
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National & Local

Pictures: Juss Piho's works from the last couple of years are on display at Truus gallery

Juss Piho's exhibition 'Selection Number 7' featuring his works from the past two years is now open at the Truus gallery in Tallinn.

Feb 27 • 13:45 UTC
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Fuel prices in Tallinn have decreased over the week

Fuel prices in Tallinn have decreased over the past week, contrasting with increases in Riga and Vilnius.

Feb 27 • 13:15 UTC
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National & Local

Chemical smuggling paves the way from cat gold to solar panels

The article discusses ongoing research at Tallinn University of Technology on solar panels made from a lunar material called cat gold, alongside the broader implications of chemical smuggling in the solar energy sector.

Feb 27 • 12:35 UTC
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TalTech's Best Researcher of the Year Helps to Break Plastic Dependency, Young Researcher Makes Electric Systems Smarter

Tallinn University of Technology honors scientists who are making significant contributions beyond the laboratory, especially focusing on the breakthroughs by researchers Andres Krumme and Andrii Chub.

Feb 27 • 12:34 UTC
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National & Local

Tallinn is closing the Lubja tram station

Tallinn will begin repairs on the curve tracks at the Lubja tram station, leading to a change in local traffic organization and the transport routes, and the station will not reopen after the repairs are completed.

Feb 27 • 10:56 UTC
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National & Local

Ship Familiar from Cruise Trips Out of Service - Here's Why

The Tallink Victoria I ferry operating between Helsinki and Tallinn will be out of service for two weeks starting March 1 for scheduled maintenance.

Feb 27 • 10:04 UTC
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National & Local

After the tramway renewal, Tallinn will lose the Lubja stop

Tallinn is set to lose the Lubja tram stop as part of essential renovation works to replace old tracks near the city center, affecting traffic from March 7 to May 31.

Feb 27 • 09:58 UTC
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National & Local

PHOTOS AND VIDEO ⟩ Three cars collided on Sõpruse Avenue in Tallinn

A traffic accident involving three vehicles occurred on Sõpruse Avenue in Tallinn, leading to two individuals being hospitalized in serious condition.

Feb 27 • 09:50 UTC
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PM ROOTSIS ⟩ "We need exactly that in Tallinn – write it down!"

Estonian basketball national team is set to play against Sweden in a venue that highlights impressive sports infrastructure.

Feb 27 • 09:15 UTC
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National & Local

Zoo: the polar bear's favorite treat is ice cream with fruit and blood

At Tallinn Zoo, polar bears enjoy a special treat of fruit and blood ice cream and spend much of their time relaxing.

Feb 27 • 09:03 UTC
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National & Local

The new director of Muba is Piret Rips

Piret Rips has been appointed as the new director of Tallinn Music and Ballet School (Muba), starting on April 1, 2026.

Feb 27 • 08:40 UTC
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National & Local

ANALYTICS MURES: Instead of falling, apartment prices rise

Apartment prices in Tallinn are unexpectedly increasing, contrary to expectations of decline, driven by reduced supply and increased transactions.

Feb 27 • 08:37 UTC
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National & Local

The new director of the Tallinn Music and Ballet School (MUBA) is Piret Rips

Piret Rips has been appointed as the new director of the Tallinn Music and Ballet School (MUBA) following a public competition conducted by the Ministry of Education and Research.

Feb 27 • 08:21 UTC
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National & Local

OHOH! ⟩ Brigitte Susanne Hunt starts a new job

Estonian celebrity Brigitte Susanne Hunt has announced her new job as a legal assistant at the law firm Serenissimus while completing her law degree at Tallinn University.

Feb 27 • 06:42 UTC
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Vanemuine triumphs, but where is the Estonian Drama Theatre?

The Estonian Theatre Awards this year highlight a mix of large repertory theatres and smaller independent groups, with Vanemuine taking a lead in acting nominations while the Estonian Drama Theatre is surprisingly absent.

Feb 27 • 05:30 UTC
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Life & Tech

IN SUMMER TARTU ⟩ Superstar bows to Tallinn

Moby's 23rd album 'Future Quiet' is a bold exploration of the beauty of silence in an increasingly noisy world, reflecting the artist's commitment to veganism and animal rights.

Feb 27 • 05:00 UTC
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National & Local

Saaremaa and Hiiumaa want a reduction in flight ticket prices

Saaremaa and Hiiumaa are seeking reductions in flight ticket prices between the islands and Tallinn due to a significant drop in passenger numbers.

Feb 27 • 04:33 UTC
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National & Local

POSTIMEHE PARNASS: The Devil’s Son in Postimees, handy and suitable for everything

Märt Raud is called to work for Postimees by Jaan Tõnisson as part of a strategy to expand influence among Estonians in Tallinn after the revolution of 1906.

Feb 26 • 19:56 UTC
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School Leaders Moving Due to Changes in Tallinn Are Satisfied with New Spaces

Tallinn's restructuring of its school network is met with satisfaction from school leaders as they relocate to new facilities.

Feb 26 • 19:26 UTC
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Tallinn City Museum is studying rare pictorial tapestries with researchers

Tallinn City Museum, in collaboration with researchers, is undertaking a project to study rare 16th-century pictorial tapestries in its collection.

Feb 26 • 16:58 UTC
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National & Local

The weather is heading towards spring, but anything can be expected from March

March is expected to be unsettled, bringing both above and below freezing temperatures, sleet, ice, and slippery conditions in Tallinn.

Feb 26 • 16:48 UTC
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Harju Elekter is the most stable dividend payer

Harju Elekter proposes a dividend of 25 cents per share, showcasing its consistent commitment to returning profits to shareholders despite a modest yield.

Feb 26 • 14:53 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Drunken driver who maneuvered in front of police with a luxury Lamborghini appealed the decision in court

A man accused of drunk driving in Tallinn has appealed a decision made by the police in the Harju County Court.

Feb 26 • 14:43 UTC
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National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ Ice Rain Made Streets of Tallinn Very Slippery Quickly

Ice rain in Tallinn on Thursday rapidly made the streets very slippery and dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians.

Feb 26 • 14:39 UTC
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National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ A car rolled over on Laagna Road

A severe traffic accident occurred on Laagna Road in Tallinn, where a car rolled over, prompting a response from emergency services.

Feb 26 • 14:02 UTC
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National & Local

Freezing Rain Causes Serious Problems for Tallinn's Tram Traffic

Freezing rain has disrupted tram traffic in Tallinn, with all trams currently offline due to difficult weather conditions.

Feb 26 • 13:40 UTC
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Icy rain caused serious problems in Tallinn's tram traffic

Icy rain severely disrupted tram traffic in Tallinn, leading to all trams being halted and public transportation affected.

Feb 26 • 13:40 UTC
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PHOTOS ⟩ A truck went off the road on the Tallinn-Pärnu highway

A truck lost control and went off the road on the Tallinn-Pärnu highway in Saue municipality, Estonia.

Feb 26 • 12:50 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Russian-born North Korea researcher Andrei Lankov was detained in Latvia, and the next day he spoke in Tallinn to an audience of 200.

Andrei Lankov, a researcher on North Korea, was detained in Latvia but expressed confusion over the incident, attributing it to his Russian nationality and his analytical approach to the subject.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
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National & Local

Lippus: The reorganization of Tallinn will reduce school places and make them more expensive

Madle Lippus argues that the Tallinn city government's plan to reorganize schools in Northern Tallinn will significantly reduce the number of available school places and increase costs for families.

Feb 26 • 11:31 UTC
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National & Local

Gallery: A true experimental rock giant performed in Tallinn

On February 25, the experimental rock band Grails performed at the Paavli Culture Factory in Tallinn, accompanied by Paul Quattrone's project Expensive Shit.

Feb 26 • 11:24 UTC
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National & Local

Tallinn Trams Switch to Free Schedule Due to Ice Rain

Trams in Tallinn switched to a free schedule on Thursday afternoon due to ice rain, affecting public transportation in the city.

Feb 26 • 11:20 UTC
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National & Local

Tallinn Port had a weaker fourth quarter in a strong year

Tallinna Sadama reported a 17.3% increase in annual profit, but a 16.3% decline in profit for the fourth quarter.

Feb 26 • 10:33 UTC
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National & Local

YEAR'S HIGHLIGHT ⟩ Traditional orchid exhibition opens at the Tallinn Botanic Garden

The 26th traditional orchid exhibition opens at the Tallinn Botanic Garden, showcasing hundreds of blooming orchids and offering visitors a tropical escape.

Feb 26 • 09:57 UTC
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National & Local

The Black Eyed Peas perform in Tallinn

The popular music group Black Eyed Peas will perform in Tallinn, Estonia, on June 15 as part of their European tour.

Feb 26 • 09:53 UTC
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National & Local

OFFICIAL ⟩ Black Eyed Peas are coming to Estonia

The Black Eyed Peas will perform in Tallinn, Estonia, for the first time on June 15, 2023, during their European tour.

Feb 26 • 09:48 UTC
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National & Local

Tallinn Will Determine School Places Based on Walking Distance

Tallinn will start determining school placements based on the actual walking distance from a child's home to school, rather than just the straight-line distance.

Feb 26 • 09:01 UTC
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New classification system helps AI identify spreaders of misinformation

Researchers at Tallinn University have developed a new classification system to help artificial intelligence distinguish between intentional manipulators of information and those who share misleading content unknowingly.

Feb 26 • 08:38 UTC
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National & Local

King Crimson's 80s arrive in Tallinn

Former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin will perform with guitar virtuoso Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danny Carey in Tallinn.

Feb 26 • 08:20 UTC
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National & Local

Tallinn is thoroughly restructuring the school network in North Tallinn

Tallinn's city government is reorganizing the school network in North Tallinn to align with the actual number of students and current population forecasts.

Feb 26 • 07:35 UTC
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National & Local

A wooden apartment building is on fire on Sitsi Street in North Tallinn

A fire broke out in a wooden apartment building on Sitsi Street in North Tallinn on Thursday morning.

Feb 26 • 07:30 UTC
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National & Local

Lidl opened a new store in Järve Center

On February 26, Lidl opened its second store in Estonia at Järve Center in Tallinn.

Feb 26 • 06:36 UTC
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Sports

The Futsal National Team Gathers for a Training Camp in Tallinn

The Estonian futsal national team will gather in Tallinn for a training camp on February 27-28.

Feb 25 • 17:51 UTC
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National & Local

Tallinn Port wants the new ferry to be more powerful and have a higher ice class

Tallinn Port plans to introduce a new ferry with enhanced power and a higher ice class to ensure better service and reliability under challenging winter conditions.

Feb 25 • 16:40 UTC
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National & Local

Jaan Tallinn becomes yet another unicorn investor

Jaan Tallinn has invested in the Estonian startup ZaiNar, which has just surpassed a billion-dollar valuation after raising over 100 million dollars for its technology platform.

Feb 25 • 16:30 UTC
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Kante: There are over five hundred available kindergarten places in Tallinn

Tallinn city council member Natalie Mets criticizes the city government's family policy, urging for funds to be directed toward building new kindergartens.

Feb 25 • 15:45 UTC
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National & Local

GALLERY: Hundipea development detailed planning moved forward

The Tallinn city government has proposed a detailed plan for the Hundipea northern area, transforming a closed port and industrial zone into an open urban space with new residences, commercial spaces, and a seaside promenade.

Feb 25 • 13:58 UTC
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Two children injured on a toboggan hill in Nõmme

Two children were injured while tobogganing at Vanaka Hill in Nõmme, Tallinn, when they collided with a tree.

Feb 25 • 12:38 UTC

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