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Study: Estonians among most active internet users in Europe

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:19:46 GMT

It appears from a Eurobarometer study that Estonian citizens are considerably more active users of the internet and of social networks than citizens of other European countries.

Growth in life expectancy in Estonia the highest presumable in EU

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:33:07 GMT

The presumable life expectancy of men has grown 7.5 years during the past 16 years and this is the biggest rise in the European Union, it appears from an Eurostat study published on Friday.

Over 815,000 take part in e-census in Estonia

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:09:32 GMT

Census questionnaires in the 2011 population and housing census in Estonia were filled out for 815,467 people in the online census that lasted from Dec. 31, 2011 to Feb. 1, 2012, according to data available from the census website. The figure makes up 62 percent of the country's estimated population.

McAfee Report Ranks Estonia Highly for Cyber Security

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:00:00 GMT

A new report commissioned by the computer security company McAfee ranks Estonia as having a reliable cyber security structure. Finland, Sweden and Israel were deemed the leaders of cyber security, all scoring 4.5 out of five. Estonia, with 4, was placed in the same group with Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, UK and the US.

National ID Card Turns 10

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:47:33 GMT

Estonia' much-touted national ID card will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary on January 28.

Estonians Create Car Selection Programme

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:23:51 GMT

Estonians have invented a web-based car selection programme that helps the user find a suitable car by offering suggestions on the basis of a few questions the user has answered.

Estonia rises to 3rd to 4th place in world press freedom index

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:18:59 GMT

Reporters Without Borders (Reporters sans frontiers - RSF) placed Estonia along with the Netherlands in the 3rd to 4th place of the world press freedom index released on Wednesday among a total of 179 countries, a significantly better result compared with last year.

How e-government can shape competitiveness

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:06:22 GMT

Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves talks to T Magazine about two key elements of his country's competitiveness: the use of IT to create effective e-government infrastructure and the institution of a flat income tax.

Estonia rises to 3rd to 4th place in world press freedom index

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:18:59 GMT

Reporters Without Frontiers (Reporters sans frontiers - RSF) placed Estonia along with the Netherlands in the 3rd to 4th place of the world press freedom index released on Wednesday among a total of 179 countries, a significantly better result compared with last year.

Estonia to become palrtner country of Grune Woche fair in 2014

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:36:23 GMT

The Estonian Agriculture Ministry received confirmation on Friday that the country would become a partner country of the German Grune Woche food fair in 2014.

Baruto Secures First-Ever Grand Tournament Win

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Estonian professional sumo wrestler Kaido Höövelson, better known as Baruto, locked in the first top division tournament victory of his career on Friday by scoring his 13th consecutive win at the Hatsu-basho in Tokyo.

Baruto Defeats Harumafuji and Takes the Lead in Tokyo

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:00:00 GMT

At the professional sumo tournament currently taking place in Tokyo Baruto set a personal record for wins, for the first time starting in the Makuuchi division of the tournament with 11 straight wins.

Estonia Reaches All-Time High in FIFA Rankings

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:30:08 GMT

The Estonian National Football Team hit 52nd place in this month's FIFA rankings, a new record for the country. The results, announced 18 January, put Estonia five notches up from its December position, which was also a record at the time.

Standard & Poor’ endorses Estonia's country rating at present high level

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:00:00 GMT

In an information released on Friday the Standard & Poor's rating agency confirmed the Estonian country rating at the present high level of AA-, the Finance Ministry said.

Estonia Ranks 16th in Economic Freedom Index

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Estonia's position in the 2012 Index of Economic Freedom fell by two places, to 16th, compared to last year. Latvia remains 56th, while Lithuania improved by one place to attain 24th. Finland followed Estonia at 17th and Sweden is in 21st. Russia fell by one place to 144th.

Estonia Holds Steady in Competitiveness Index

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:05:48 GMT

Estonia improved its ranking in the World Economic Forum's international competitiveness index published on Thursday. Compared to the beginning of last year, Estonia has moved up one place, becoming 33rd in the 59-country index.

Estonian Designers to Participate at London Fashion Week

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:13:36 GMT

Three young Estonian designers will be showcasing their works at the London Fashion Week from February 16 to 22 with a joint installation project ÖÖ: London Edition.

Kanepi Triumphant at Brisbane International

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:57:25 GMT

Estonian powerhouse Kaia Kanepi won the second Women's Tennis Association tournament of her career in Brisbane. Kanepi soared through an amazing week of tennis to outplay Slovakian Daniela Hantuchova in the final with a score of 6:2, 6:1.

Kanpei Wins Brisbane International

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:57:25 GMT

Estonia to Host European Under-19 Football Championship in 2012

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:22:18 GMT

This year from 3-15 July the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship will take place in Tallinn, Rakvere and Haapsalu; it promises to be the highlight of the sports year in Estonia.