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The men's volleyball Baltic League semifinals will culminate in critical matches between Pärnu Võrkpalliklubi vs. Võru Barrus and Tartu Bigbank vs. Latvian Robežsardze/RSU.

Estonian stripper Marco Tasase celebrated his 51st birthday in luxury during a brief trip to New York City, fitting in a stay at a posh hotel and dining at a glamorous restaurant.

Janek Lauk has been found guilty of raping a minor and sentenced by the Pärnu County Court.

Pärnu VK defeated Võru Barrus, tying their semifinal series in the Baltic Volleyball League and forcing a decisive match.

Pärnu volleyball club made a surprising comeback to reach the semifinals of the Baltic League, overcoming a deficit against Võru Barrus.

A three-year-old dog named Baron, currently in a shelter in Pärnu, is seeking a forever home where he can thrive with support and guidance.

A musical called 'City Animal' featuring nearly a hundred young performers from various Pärnu schools will be staged at the Endla Theatre, depicting wild animals that have wandered into the city.

Young performers in Pärnu are preparing for the musical "City Creature," which tells the story of wild animals that have settled in the city.

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

The film 'Säärase mulgi' premiered at a special screening hosted by Postimees, where cast and crew shared insights with the audience.

Pärnu city has expressed its readiness to construct a multi-functional hall, essential for national events, although completion by the 2029 basketball European Championship seems unlikely.

Marten-Chris Paalberg's debut with Saint-Etienne is postponed due to a knee inflammation, although it is not considered a serious issue.

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

The Pärnu Volleyball Club's impressive winning streak was unexpectedly halted by Võru Barrus in the semi-finals of the Baltic League.

A 20-year-old son with special needs rescued his mother from a fire in Pärnu, Estonia, while his father perished in the incident.

A 49-year-old Moldovan woman has been accused of forcing another Moldovan woman to beg on the streets of Pärnu for financial gain.

Estonian players achieved notable victories in the recent ITF beach tennis tournaments held in Pärnu.

This year's Beach Grind music festival will take place on July 10-11 at a new location on Pärnu beach.

The anniversary celebrations of Estonia's independence began in Pärnu with a formal procession featuring various local officials and organizations.

The Pärnu City Council has approved a detailed plan for the redevelopment of the former linen factory site into a residential and business quarter, with construction set to begin shortly in three phases.

The Pärnu Museum has opened a new permanent exhibition exploring the history of Pärnu through four distinct narratives.

Pärnu Museum has launched a new permanent exhibition that explores the city through four different stories.

Estonia's spa occupancy rates during the upcoming school break are comparable to those of the previous year, with significant interest from locals.

A summer theater performance about a young sea bear is relocating to Tallinn's Seaplane Harbour for the winter season, offering themes of maritime adventure and family love.

A member of the Pärnu City Council was criticized after showing her middle fingers during a meeting, raising concerns about political decorum.

In 1894, the esteemed Estonian cartoonist Grigori Tõnisson, known as Gori, was born in Pärnu, later adopting the name Vello Agor.

Rasmus Maalinn from the Pärnu Yacht Club has won the gold medal at the 2026 DN class world championships, marking a historic achievement for Estonian ice sailing.

Bus drivers start their first rounds before dawn, with cleaning crews working tirelessly in freezing temperatures to prepare the vehicles for the morning rush.

Estonia plans to trial a social ambulance service in Pärnu County to address non-urgent social issues and reduce the burden on police and rescue services.

In the Estonian basketball cup quarterfinals, Keila Coolbet defeated Pärnu and Kalev/Cramo secured a decisive victory over Hepa Rapla.

A developer is preparing to construct a new residential quarter and spa hotel in the city center of Pärnu, Estonia.

A plan has been proposed to construct a new residential quarter in place of the Pärnu hotel, featuring apartments, commercial spaces, and a new hotel with a spa, expected to begin construction by 2028.

Pärnu hosted Estonia's tennis GP stage, showcasing top young talents in the sport, but local clubs faced challenges in medal standings.

Agnes, a two-year-old cat at a shelter in Pärnu, Estonia, is looking for a patient owner to help her build trust and feel at home.

The article explores diverse opinions among Pärnu County residents regarding the significance and commercialization of Valentine's Day.

Reno Kindsigo from Raeküla is preparing for an expedition to cross the Greenland ice cap, a journey very few Estonians undertake.

Artist Marita Liivak's new exhibition 'The Privilege of Introspection' opened in Pärnu, showcasing a collection of paintings that explore themes of adaptation and the search for a sense of security in both mental and physical spaces.

Marita Liivak's exhibition, opened at the Pärnu house of artists, explores her adaptation process and search for security in a new environment during her time at the WIELS residency in Brussels.

Emma Haase, an American multidisciplinary artist, opened her exhibition "Stress" in Pärnu, Estonia, focusing on the artistic and scientific aspects of glass production.

The architectural competition for the extension of Pärnu beach building has been won by the design of Kamp Architects, which continues the beauty of the original architect Olev Siinmaa's work.

The Pärnu basketball team faced a valiant challenge against Riga VEFin in the Estonia-Latvia joint league, though they fell short of victory.

Arbo Valdma, a distinguished pianist and music educator from Pärnu, will receive a state decoration from the Estonian president on the eve of Estonia's Independence Day.

The architecture competition for the extension of the Pärnu beach building has been won by Kamp Architects' project 'Alt Pernau', which seeks to preserve the architectural essence of the original designer.

Estonian composer Rein Rannap has created a new, previously unheard version of his cantata for the Pärnu choir, eliciting excitement and anticipation among performers and audiences alike.

The Tõstamaa Handicraft Center is engaged in sewing traditional woolen coats to preserve the heritage of Pärnu County.

Hendrik Lindepuu, a prominent translator and ambassador of Polish literature in Estonia, received a prestigious gold medal after a theater performance in Pärnu.

Ice skaters from various locations are flocking to Pärnu Bay this winter to enjoy the smooth and safe ice conditions.

The third stage of the Estonian Ice Sailing Cup took place in Tahkuranna, featuring 49 competitors from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

The dramatic basketball match between Transcom Pärnu and the University of Latvia attracted a record crowd of 1580 viewers, with Pärnu narrowly achieving victory despite a poor performance.

Pärnu is against amendments to the waste law that would prevent municipalities from directly contracting waste management services from their own companies.