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The Ministry's Plan: The Population Register Will Allow Two Mother Tongues to Be Recorded

The Estonian Ministry of Education proposes allowing individuals to record two native languages in the population register as part of an effort to recognize the increasing number of bilingual families.

Mar 23 • 04:48 UTC
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Verlin once again threatened the Estonian record and reached the semifinals at the World Championships

Kreete Verlin secured a spot in the semifinals of the 60-meter hurdles at the Indoor Athletics World Championships in Torun, Poland, just shy of breaking the Estonian record.

Mar 22 • 12:15 UTC
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A small thorn is nagging the Estonian record-running half-miler: 0.1 seconds will be bothering him

Uku Renek Kronbergs, an 800m runner, made his debut at the indoor World Championships in Toruń, Poland, but finished with mixed feelings due to a narrow miss on his record.

Mar 20 • 19:48 UTC
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Kronbergs set an Estonian record at the indoor World Championships

Uku Renek Kronbergs broke his own Estonian indoor record in the 800 meters at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Torun.

Mar 20 • 13:03 UTC
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Emor: Center Party has risen to the heels of the Fatherland Party

A recent Emor survey shows that support for Estonia's Center Party among non-Estonian voters has reached a record high, bringing it close to the Fatherland Party’s standings.

Mar 20 • 08:00 UTC
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WATCH LIVE & BLOG | Roosleht started the World Championships with a poor time, Ehammer set a record

Estonian athlete Rasmus Roosleht began his campaign at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Torun, Poland, underwhelmingly, while Ehammer broke a record.

Mar 20 • 05:50 UTC
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Powerful ⟩ Eneli Jefimova crowned NCAA champion with a remarkable record!

Estonian swimmer Eneli Jefimova has been crowned the NCAA champion in the 100-yard breaststroke with a personal best time at the championships held in Atlanta.

Mar 20 • 05:49 UTC
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Good news: Marleen Mülla goes to the World Championships with the second-best jump of her life

Estonian pole vault record holder Marleen Mülla secured second place at the USA collegiate indoor athletics championship.

Mar 15 • 19:15 UTC
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In Great Shape, Maari Randväli Again Breaks Estonian Record

Estonian swimmer Maari Randväli has broken the national record in the 50-meter backstroke at an international competition in Edinburgh.

Mar 15 • 13:19 UTC
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Liisa-Maria Lusti crowned NCAA indoor champion with a new personal record

Estonian heptathlete Liisa-Maria Lusti achieved a new personal best and won gold at the NCAA indoor championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Mar 14 • 07:22 UTC
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Maari Randväli broke the Estonian record in the 100 meters backstroke

Estonian swimmer Maari Randväli set a national record for the 100 meters backstroke at a competition in Edinburgh.

Mar 13 • 21:38 UTC
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VIDEO ⟩ Henri Veesaar set a scoring record, but the team suffered a painful defeat

Estonian basketball player Henri Veesaar's North Carolina Tar Heels lost a close conference quarterfinal match against the Clemson Tigers, despite Veesaar achieving a personal scoring record.

Mar 13 • 05:45 UTC
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Kaarel Kiiver Breaks Tõnu Endrekson's Nearly 20-Year-Old Estonian Record

Kaarel Kiiver set a new Estonian indoor rowing record while winning the national championship, surpassing a long-standing record held by Tõnu Endrekson.

Mar 9 • 11:15 UTC
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Kiiver, who surpassed the Estonian record set by Endrekson, was crowned champion again

Kaarel Kiiver broke an Estonian indoor rowing record previously held by Tõnu Endrekson and was crowned champion at the national championships.

Mar 9 • 09:55 UTC
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Kiplimo Breaks the World Record Again; Estonian Athlete Finishes Second in 10 km Run

Ugandan long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo has set a new world record in the half marathon, while Estonian runner Remi Edur placed second in the 10 km race.

Mar 8 • 19:34 UTC
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Levandi, showing record level, won first place in Oslo, Leonova third

Estonian figure skater Arlet Levandi won first place at the Sonja Heine Trophy in Oslo with outstanding performances, while Olesja Leonova secured third place.

Mar 8 • 16:59 UTC
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VIDEO: Blood, sweat, and roars: watch how the game won with the help of Hermet's point record was celebrated

Estonian basketball player Kregor Hermet achieved a remarkable victory in France's top league, helping Dijon defeat Strasbourg 98-96 in overtime.

Mar 8 • 12:00 UTC
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Hermet set a points record in France, but could have scored even more

Estonian basketball player Kregor Hermet set a point record in a French top league match, contributing significantly to his team's win.

Mar 7 • 19:55 UTC
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Hermet shone in France with a mighty scoring record, Kullamäe and Böckler scored with ease

Estonian basketball player Kregor Hermet set a new scoring record in France's top league during a thrilling overtime victory for his team Dijon against Strasbourg.

Mar 7 • 19:45 UTC
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Tormis Laine did not record a result at the final giant slalom of the season

Estonian skier Tormis Laine participated in the final giant slalom event of the World Cup season in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, but failed to finish the race and record a result.

Mar 7 • 14:21 UTC
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VIDEO: Kasper Suurorg sets a scoring record upon returning to the club in Poland

Kasper Suurorg, the Estonian national basketball team guard, scored 23 points in a Polish league game, setting a personal record for himself.

Mar 7 • 07:45 UTC
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Mülla's Successful Indoor Season: The Record Can Still Be Moved a Bit Further

Estonian pole vault athlete Marleen Mülla has broken the national record twice this winter and believes she can achieve even more.

Feb 28 • 09:09 UTC
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Anete Randma updated the Estonian record in the mile run twice

Anete Randma broke the Estonian mile run record twice in two days at the Southland Conference championships in the United States.

Feb 27 • 13:30 UTC
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Adelle Ader sets an Estonian record at the Virtual Indoor Rowing World Championships

Adelle Ader set a new Estonian record in the women's 19 to 29 age category for the 1000-meter distance at the Virtual Indoor Rowing World Championships.

Feb 26 • 14:45 UTC
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Adelle Ader Sets Estonian Record at Virtual Indoor Rowing World Championships

Adelle Ader set a new Estonian record in the women's 19-29 age group for the 1000 meter distance at the Virtual Indoor Rowing World Championships.

Feb 26 • 10:11 UTC
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EXPERT EXPLAINS: How to cope with an unexpectedly high electricity bill

January saw electricity prices on the Estonian market double compared to last year, leading to record high bills for families.

Feb 25 • 07:57 UTC
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20-year-old pole vaulter achieved the second result in Estonian history: many jump that high, I want more

Pole vaulter Robert Kompus, aged 20, achieved Estonia's second-best record but remains unsatisfied due to the significant gap to the world's elite.

Feb 24 • 05:00 UTC
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Allik becomes a cup winner in Italy, sets career point record in the finals

Estonian volleyball player Karli Allik won the cup in Italy while setting a career point record in the finals.

Feb 23 • 15:48 UTC
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Estonian stair runners returned from Poland with what seemed like a crazy undertaking record

The Estonian stair running team set a new 24-hour record at the Skyliner skyscraper in Warsaw, Poland, climbing the equivalent of nearly three times the height of Mount Everest.

Feb 23 • 12:41 UTC
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Eneli Jefimova swam a powerful Estonian record and ninth best time in NCAA history

Estonian swimmer Eneli Jefimova set a new national record in the 100-yard breaststroke at the NCAA conference championships, winning her first conference title.

Feb 21 • 16:30 UTC
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VIDEO ⟩ Marleen Mülla broke the Estonian record again!

Pole vault athlete Marleen Mülla set a new Estonian record by clearing a height of 4.63 meters at the Nebraska Tune Up competition.

Feb 21 • 13:40 UTC
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Mülla adds three centimeters to the Estonian record

Pole vaulter Marleen Mülla has extended her own Estonian record by three centimeters during a collegiate competition in the USA.

Feb 21 • 09:12 UTC
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Life & Tech

The world's smallest QR code is only 1.4 micrometers long – there’s more behind this record

Estonian researchers, in collaboration with a technology company, have created the world's smallest QR code, measuring just 1.4 micrometers in length, marking a significant advancement in data storage technology.

Feb 18 • 16:03 UTC
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Petrõkina: a very nervous competition that I couldn't enjoy

Estonian figure skater Niina Petrõkina expressed her nerves during her Olympic debut at the Milan Cortina games, scoring 69.63 points in the short program, just 0.98 points shy of her national record.

Feb 17 • 21:46 UTC
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VIDEO | Petrõkina delivers a record-close performance in short program

Estonian figure skater Niina Petrõkina achieved an impressive score of 69.63 points at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, just shy of her European Championship winning score.

Feb 17 • 21:24 UTC
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Invisible Animals Make History and Collect Record Signatures for Petition

The animal welfare organization Invisible Animals presented a record petition with 34,582 signatures to the Estonian Parliament advocating for a ban on battery cages for hens.

Feb 16 • 11:52 UTC
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Mülla updated the pole vault Estonia record: the season is progressing positively

Marleen Mülla set a new Estonian pole vault record with a height of 4.60 meters at the Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville.

Feb 15 • 08:25 UTC
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On the first day of the Zirk Swim Cup, a 43-year-old Estonian record fell

The first day of the Zirk Swim Cup saw the breaking of a 43-year-old Estonian record in the women's 1500-meter freestyle swimming event.

Feb 15 • 07:27 UTC
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Marleen Mülla breaks the Estonian pole vault record again

Marleen Mülla set a new Estonian record in pole vaulting with a height of 4.60 meters during a college athletics competition in Fayetteville, USA.

Feb 15 • 06:30 UTC
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Kirke Mõtsnik breaks a 43-year-old Estonian swimming record

Kirke Mõtsnik set a new Estonian record in the women's 1500m freestyle at the Zirk Swim Cup, surpassing a record that had stood for 43 years.

Feb 14 • 20:16 UTC
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Estonian powerlifter became European champion with a record performance

Estonian powerlifter Margus Silbaum won first place and set multiple records at the European Masters Championships in Oulu.

Feb 14 • 09:27 UTC
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The airline strike did not hinder Deniss Šalkauskas from breaking the Estonian record in running. "I didn't understand where I was."

Estonian athlete Deniss Šalkauskas set a new national record in the 1500 meters at an international athletics competition in Erfurt, Germany, despite the disruption caused by a striking airline.

Feb 14 • 09:00 UTC
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The Dark Side of Tax Increases: The Number of Tax Debtors Has Doubled

The Estonian Tax and Customs Board reported a record amount of tax revenue following recent tax increases, while the number of tax debtors has also doubled.

Feb 12 • 10:49 UTC
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Kreete Verlin who took Estonian hurdles sprinting to a new level: there comes a feeling that nothing is impossible

Kreete Verlin is demonstrating that Estonian women can make a mark in the world of sprinting, as she celebrates her progress in hurdles racing.

Feb 12 • 05:00 UTC
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Visa study: fast payments and Estonian-language AI scams raise bank fraud losses to record levels

A new Visa study reveals that bank fraud losses in Estonia have surged to nearly 8 million euros, primarily due to investment and banking scams, with an alarming increase projected for future years.

Feb 11 • 14:32 UTC
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CONFRONTATION ⟩ Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi hit back at Baruto on social media: the state is not to blame for your bill

Estonian Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi responded strongly on social media to athlete Kaido Höövelson's (Baruto) emotional reflections on his record electricity bill.

Feb 7 • 16:30 UTC
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POWERFUL ⟩ Kreete Verlin set an Estonian record and met the World Championship standard

Kreete Verlin set a new Estonian record in the 60-meter hurdles while also meeting the World Championship qualification standard at a World Athletics gold-level competition in Madrid.

Feb 6 • 19:22 UTC
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Tough Deal: Top Performer to Finland

Estonian ski expert Marek Sander continues as the equipment manager for the Finnish biathlon team with a comprehensive contract for the next Olympiad, praised for his successful track record since 2019.

Feb 5 • 13:26 UTC
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A new electricity consumption record was set in Estonia on Wednesday

On Wednesday, Estonia set a new electricity consumption record of 1723 megawatts, surpassing the previous record.

Feb 5 • 10:27 UTC
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Kreete Verlin sets Estonia record in hurdles, missing the World Championship standard by one hundredth

Kreete Verlin achieved a new Estonian record of 8.03 seconds in the 60-meter hurdles at a World Athletics event in Ostrava, finishing fifth and missing the World Championship qualifying time by just one hundredth of a second.

Feb 3 • 18:56 UTC

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