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LIVE BLOG: The Republic's birthday begins with a ceremonial flag raising

Estonia celebrates its 108th independence anniversary on February 24 with events across the country, starting with a ceremonial flag raising in Tallinn.

Estonia is set to celebrate its 108th independence anniversary on February 24, beginning with a ceremonial flag-raising at Tallin's Pika Hermanni tower, where the national flag will be hoisted at 7:32 AM. The ceremony will feature speeches from notable figures including Lauri Hussar, the chairman of the Riigikogu, and blessings from the Archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, Urmas Viilma. The declaration of independence will be recited by Alex Paul Pukk, a student from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and a laureate of the Voldemar Panso award.',

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