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Fish Poetry

The article discusses the Estonian word for 'fish' and its various metaphorical uses in the language, illustrating its cultural significance and expressions.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
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The Ministry of Education wants to allow people to register two native languages in the population register

The Estonian Ministry of Education is proposing to allow individuals to register two native languages and specify their nationality in the population register.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:55 UTC
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Ministry's plan: it will be possible to mark two native languages in the population register

The Estonian Ministry of Education proposes to allow individuals to register two native languages and self-identify their ethnicity in the national population register.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:48 UTC
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Sign Language News

The article discusses the availability and significance of sign language news in Estonia.

Mar 21 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
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Some students were removed from the basic school's e-exam list

A number of students were omitted from registering for an e-exam in Estonia due to confusion surrounding the registration process.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
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National & Local

It's Time to Name Mother Language Day as Estonian Language Day

The article discusses the importance of clearly defining the celebration of Mother Language Day in relation to the Estonian language, as its significance affects the inclusivity of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Mar 19 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
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National & Local

Kristi Mets-Alunurm: Attitudes Towards the Estonian Language Often Start at Home

The article discusses how attitudes towards the Estonian language are often formed at home, highlighting the discomfort surrounding its learning and usage.

Mar 19 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
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Sign Language News

ERR reports real-time updates regarding various events in Estonia, including a situation involving a Russian brigade and train traffic disruption in the Baltic station.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
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National & Local

MARTIN EHALA โŸฉ The constitutional right to education must be ensured for the youth of Ida-Viru

To ensure the right to education for the youth of Ida-Viru, schools need to be state-run and staffed with teachers who speak Estonian and support pro-Estonian ideals.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:01 UTC
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National & Local

HENDRIK AGUR โŸฉ Transition to Estonian-language education dismantles parallel worlds

The transition to Estonian-language education signifies not just an educational reform but a decision about the future identity of Estonia.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:37 UTC
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National & Local

REPORT: The World Has Changed: Estonians in Silicon Valley Amid the AI Revolution

Estonian technology professionals in Silicon Valley are adapting to the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on their roles and the future of their language.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
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Sign Language News

This article provides an overview of the sign language news services available in Estonia.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:44 UTC
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Narva Hospital Views Estonian-Language Doctors as a Solution to Language Problems

Narva Hospital believes that hiring doctors who have studied in Estonian will resolve ongoing language proficiency issues among its staff.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:25 UTC
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National & Local

Narva doctors find it difficult to develop Estonian language skills

Doctors in Narva struggle to improve their Estonian language skills despite organized language courses.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
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Life & Tech

Language Tip. To Someone or to A Cat?

A language article discusses the correct placement of the suffix '-gi' or '-ki' in Estonian words, providing useful examples and tips for clarity.

Mar 17 โ€ข 06:29 UTC
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National & Local

Gallery: On Mother Language Day, Estonia's Cultural Capital Literature Annual Awards 2025 were Presented

On Mother Language Day, March 14, 2026, the annual literature awards for 2025 were presented at the Tallinn Writers' House by the Estonian Cultural Capital.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:13 UTC
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National & Local

An Estonian language primary school will be added to Lasnamรคe

A new Estonian language primary school will open in Lasnamรคe, Tallinn, for the 2026/27 academic year.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
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Linguist: Swearing Gives a Sense of Liberation

A linguist discusses how swearing can provide a sense of liberation and foster group identity.

Mar 15 โ€ข 20:05 UTC
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AK.Nรคdal explored the role of profanity in modern language

The article examines the presence and perception of profanity in Estonian language and society, with a focus on the ongoing debate about the inclusion of certain vulgar words in the official language dictionary.

Mar 15 โ€ข 19:35 UTC
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Life & Tech

REVIEW โŸฉ Galaxy S26 Ultra: privacy screen and AI help maintain the throne

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra features a new privacy screen and an AI capable of understanding Estonian language, enhancing user experience while trying to balance intelligence and privacy.

Mar 15 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
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National & Local

TIIT TAMMARU โŸฉ Learning Together! Estonian and Russian-speaking youth must attend school together

The article discusses Estonia's decision to implement Estonian-language education in all schools to promote integration between Estonian and Russian-speaking youth.

Mar 15 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
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National & Local

Kristin Lรคtt: Our mother tongue is like a secret language understood by only one grain of sand in the world

Estonia's Mother Language Day was celebrated with calls to preserve the Estonian language, highlighted by comments from world disc golf champion Kristin Lรคtt.

Mar 15 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
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National & Local

STREET SURVEY: What threatens the Estonian language?

On Mother Language Day, individuals in Tartu discuss the challenges facing the preservation of the Estonian language.

Mar 14 โ€ข 16:12 UTC
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National & Local

The winners of the Cultural Capital Literature Annual Awards have been announced

The Cultural Capital Literature Annual Awards winners were announced during the Mother Language Day event, covering eleven categories.

Mar 14 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
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National & Local

The winners of the Cultural Capital's Literature Fund annual awards have been announced

The winners of the Cultural Capital's literature awards were unveiled during a ceremony in Estonia to celebrate Mother Language Day.

Mar 14 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
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National & Local

Lauristin: Without Estonian Literature, Young People are Falling Out of the Shared Memory Space

Social scientist Marju Lauristin discusses a recent study indicating that while young people are reading, most of their reading is done in English, which may lead to a disconnect from Estonian literature and culture.

Mar 14 โ€ข 11:55 UTC
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Tavast: language does not exist, words mean nothing and this is a place of joy

In an interview, Arvi Tavast discusses the essence of language and the role of artificial intelligence in relation to the Estonian language, emphasizing the need to celebrate rather than worry.

Mar 14 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
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National & Local

Siret Laasner: Is artificial intelligence the Trojan horse of the Estonian language?

Siret Laasner discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on the Estonian language, likening it to a Trojan horse that subtly alters linguistic expression.

Mar 14 โ€ข 09:53 UTC
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National & Local

Eero Vasar: a worried nation moves forward with care

Eero Vasar discusses the paradox of worry in Estonian culture, suggesting that it drives proactive behavior rather than paralysis.

Mar 14 โ€ข 09:53 UTC
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National & Local

Karis on Mother Language Day: Without the mother tongue, there would be no Estonia

President Alar Karis urged people to keep the Estonian language diverse, rich, and alive, emphasizing its fundamental role in the existence of Estonia on Mother Language Day.

Mar 14 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
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National & Local

AK LITERARY SCHOOL: It is paradoxical that Kristjan Jaak's mother tongue was not Estonian on Mother Language Day

The article discusses the paradox surrounding Kristjan Jaak Peterson's mother tongue not being Estonian, highlighting his significance in Estonian literature.

Mar 14 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
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National & Local

A Book That Changed My Life | Tiit Hennoste and "Tรผhirand"

The article features linguist Tiit Hennoste discussing how Mati Undi's novella "Tรผhirand" profoundly impacted his understanding of language and literature.

Mar 14 โ€ข 06:59 UTC
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National & Local

Kert Kask: As the people speak, so it is really

Kert Kask emphasizes the evolving nature of the Estonian language in the context of its preservation, suggesting that the debate around its conservation is fundamentally misguided.

Mar 14 โ€ข 06:11 UTC
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National & Local

The Estonian Language Faces Increasing Pressure from English in the Speech of Young People

Young Estonians increasingly use English in their daily conversations, highlighting a growing pressure on the Estonian language.

Mar 14 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
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National & Local

Foreign words used in Estonian language disturb Estonians

A study by researchers at the University of Tartu found that many Estonians are annoyed by the use of foreign words in their language, particularly from English and Russian.

Mar 14 โ€ข 04:24 UTC
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National & Local

Every dog praises its flea: the modern expression creation of the people is bubbling with vitality

Estonian culture is vibrant in creating new situational expressions, as noted by Loviisa Mรคnd, a junior researcher at Tallinn University.

Mar 14 โ€ข 04:23 UTC
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National & Local

INTERVIEW โŸฉ The Chancellor of Justice: Those who know what they want to say, and dare to say it, will find simple Estonian words

The Chancellor of Justice, รœlle Madise, emphasizes the importance of clear communication and warns against the intentional obfuscation of messages.

Mar 13 โ€ข 22:09 UTC
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National & Local

The Guiding Light of Our Soul Bird

Kristjan Jaak Peterson's contributions to the Estonian language and national awakening are highlighted as key to preserving cultural identity.

Mar 13 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
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National & Local

The best Estonian-language higher education textbooks of the year have been revealed

The best Estonian-language higher education textbooks for the year 2025 are 'Construction Geodesy' and 'Fundamentals of Human Geography.'

Mar 13 โ€ข 16:06 UTC
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National & Local

Gallery: The Language Act of the Year is Sharing

The 2025 Language Act competition's grand prize is shared between a school initiative dedicated to the Estonian language in Ida-Viru County and a dictionary of the older Estonian Bible translation.

Mar 13 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
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National & Local

The Language Act of the Year award goes to the language education at the Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center and the dictionary of the Bible translation.

The Language Act of the Year award in Estonia for 2025 has been awarded to the language education program at the Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center and a dictionary of Bible translations, with the public vote won by a Vรตro language podcast.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:34 UTC
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National & Local

OTSEPILT: Famous people read Estonian texts from sunrise to sunset in front of the presidential chancellery

A large reading event featuring various Estonian texts will take place in Tallinn on Mother Language Day, starting at sunrise and continuing until sunset, with participation from numerous prominent figures.

Mar 13 โ€ข 12:56 UTC
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Maarja Vaino: Without Estonian Mothers and Fathers, We Have No Future in the Estonian Language

Maarja Vaino argues that the decline of Estonian culture and language is closely linked to family structures, highlighting the importance of parents in sustaining the Estonian language and culture.

Mar 13 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
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Life & Tech

Worddive promises to break the language barrier in 63 hours โ€“ We tested learning the Estonian language

Worddive claims it can teach a new language in just 63 hours, and the article compares traditional language learning methods with an AI-powered app for learning Estonian.

Mar 13 โ€ข 11:57 UTC
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National & Local

Live on Mother Language Day at 6:41: Big Reading Event in Kadriorg

The President of Estonia will kick off a day-long reading event in Tallinn to celebrate Mother Language Day.

Mar 13 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
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National & Local

Live: Large Reading Event in Kadriorg

A large reading event featuring Estonian texts will be held in Kadriorg, Tallinn, beginning at sunrise and continuing until sunset.

Mar 13 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
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National & Local

Gallery: large reading event in Kadriorg

A large reading event featuring Estonian text readings took place in front of the presidential office in Kadriorg, Tallinn, led by President Alar Karis.

Mar 13 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
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On Saturday, blue-black-white flags will wave in honor of the mother tongue and Estonian literary culture

On Saturday, Estonia celebrates Mother Tongue Day alongside the 225th anniversary of Kristjan Jaak Peterson, with all public institutions and households encouraged to raise the national flag.

Mar 13 โ€ข 08:11 UTC
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National & Local

The Book Year concludes with a conference and reading action on Mother Language Day

Estonia's Book Year culminates with events on Mother Language Day, including traditional e-spelling competitions and the announcement of language achievements.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:06 UTC
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National & Local

TODAY IN HISTORY โŸฉ The first issue of the Estonian language newspaper was published

The first Estonian language newspaper, Tarto maa rahwa Nรคddali-Leht, was published on March 1, 1806, marking a significant moment in Estonian cultural history.

Mar 13 โ€ข 04:00 UTC

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