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General


www.ee - Avaleht
Gateway to Estonian Internet resources.
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Estonica
Web encyclopedia on Estonia.
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin
 
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Humanities and religion


culture.ee / Estonian cultural events
Language: English, Estonian | Alphabet: Latin
 
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Art, music, theatre, film


Kultuurileht SIRP
Cultural Magazine Leht
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin
 
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Literature


Estonian Literary Magazine - ELM
Biannual magazine on Estonian literature.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Kirjandusmuuseum
Estonian Literary Museum
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Kirjanike Liit
Estonian Writers' Union
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin
 
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Religion


Eesti Evangeelne Luterlik Kirik
Estonian Lutheran Church
Language: Estonian, English, German | Alphabet: Latin
 
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History and archaeology


Rahvusarhiiv
The National Archives of Estonia
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Ajalooarhiiv
Estonian Historical Archives
Former central state archives in Tartu containing archival documentation of Estonian history.
Language: Estonian, English, German | Alphabet: Latin

Estonian International Commission for Investigation of Crimes Against Humanity
State commission to investigate crimes against humanity in Estonia during the years of occupation 1940-1991.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin

KGB Domcuments Online
Project aimed to make public KGB documents from the years of the occupation of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Language: English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Okupatsioonide Muuseum
Museum of Occupations
Museum about the occupations of Estonia from 1940 to 1991.
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
 
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Language


Eesti Keele Instituut
Insitute of the Estonian Language
The institute i.a. provides an online English-Estonian dictionary and an extensive link directory.
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

English-Estonian Online Dictionary
Language: English, Estonian | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: Ectaco

Your dictionary - Uralic languages
Directory to Finno-Ugrian languages, e.g. Estonian, Finnish, and Karelian.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: Yourdictionary.com
 
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Archives and libraries


Rahvusarhiiv
The National Archives of Estonia
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Ajalooarhiiv
Estonian Historical Archives
Former central state archives in Tartu containing archival documentation of Estonian history.
Language: Estonian, English, German | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Rahvusraamatukogu
National Library of Estonia
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Tallinna Ülikooli Akadeemiline Raamatukogu
Academic Library of Tallinn University
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Tartu Ülikooli Raamatukogu
Tartu University Library
Language: Estonian, English, German | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: University of Tartu

Riigiarhiiv
Estonian State Archives
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Filmiarhiiv
Estonian Film Archives
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin
 
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Research and academics


Eesti Teaduste Akadeemia
Estonian Academy of Sciences
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Haridus- ja Teadusministeerium
Ministry of Education and Research
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Teadusfond
Estonian Science Foundation
Information on Estonian science with link directory to universities and colleges.
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Tartu Ülikool
University of Tartu
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Tallinna Tehnikaülikool
Tallinn Technical University
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

TTÜ Kübernetika Instituut
Institute of Cybernetics
The institute forms part of the Estonian Academy of Science.
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

International University Audentes
Private university directed at business, law and media studies.
Language: English, Estonian, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Archimedes
Archimedes Foundation
Independent body established by the Estonian government in 1997 with the objective to coordinate and implement different EU programmes and projects in the field of training, education, research, technological development and innovation.
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin
 
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Baltic & East European studies


Ruthenia - Ob'edinonnoe Gumanitarnoe Izdatel'stvo
Provides information resources for research of the Russian language and literature. Co-operative project between the department Russian literature, University of Tartu and Moscow publisher OGI.
Language: Russian | Alphabet: Cyrillic

Skandinavistika Osakond
Department for Nordic Philology
Language: Estonian, Swedish | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: University of Tartu

Prometheus Program / Transition Studies
Academic programme in transition studies.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Creator: EuroCollege | Publisher: University of Tartu

EuroBaltic Centres of Excellence / Tartu Centre
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
 
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Baltic & East European affairs


Baltic Assembly
Common parliamentary assembly of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Language: English, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Swedish Chamber of Commerce Estonia
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin

Norden / Põhjamaade Ministrite Nõukogu esindus eestis
Nordic Council of Ministers' Office in Estonia
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Põhjala Ühing
Norden Association of Estonia
Association to promote interest in Nordic issues.
Language: Estonian, English, Swedish | Alphabet: Latin

Fenno-Ugria Asutus
Information Centre of Finno-Ugric Peoples
Language: Estonian, Finnish, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
 
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Business and economy


Eesti Pank
Bank of Estonia
National Bank of Estonia.
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: Eesti Bank

OMX Nordic Exchange
Language: Estonian, English, Russian, Finnish | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Invest in Estonia
Language: Estonian, English, German | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Kaubandis-Tööstuskoda
Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Eesti Tööandjate Keskliit - ETTK
Estonian Employers' Confederation
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Ametiühingute Kesk Liit - EAKL
Association of Estonian Trade Unions
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin

Äripäev
Daily business newspaper.
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin

Biznes & Baltija
Baltic business news.
Language: Russian | Alphabet: Cyrillic

Ettevõtluse Arendamise Sihtasutus / EAS
Enterprise Estonia
National business and enterprise organisation.
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Baltic Business News
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin

Delovye Vedomosti
Weekly business paper.
Language: Russian | Alphabet: Cyrillic
 
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News and media


Eesti Päevaleht
Daily newspaper based in Tallinn.
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin

Postimees
Estonia's biggest daily newspaper.
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin

Delfi
Estonian news portal.
Language: Estonian, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Eesti Express
Weekly paper focussing on news and entertainment.
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin

The Baltic Times
Weekly newspaper on the Baltic States in English.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin

Vesti Dnja
Russian newspaper in Estonia.
Language: Russian | Alphabet: Cyrillic

Eesti Ajakirjanike Liit
Estonian Union of Journalists
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin

Estonia Post
Estonian and international news in English.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: World News Network

The Baltic Course
International online-magazine on the Baltic countries.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
 
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Society and law


Riigiportaal / eesti.ee
State Portal
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
 
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International relations


Eesti Välisministeerium
Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Diplomaatide Kool
Estonian School of Diplomacy
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Välispoliitika Instituut
Estonian Foreign Policy Institute
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Punane Rist
Estonian Red Cross
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Estonia in Brussels
Estonian missions to NATO and the European Union.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Saatkond Kopenhaagenis
Estonian Embassy in Copenhagen
Language: Estonian, Danish, English | Alphabet: Latin

Viron Suurlähetystö
Estonian Embassy in Helsinki
Language: Estonian, English, Finnish | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Suursaatkond Berliinis
Estonian Embassy in Berlin
Language: Estonian, English, German | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Suursaatkond Moskvas
Estonian Embassy in Moscow
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Eesti Peakonsulaat Peterburis
Estonian Consulate General in St. Petersburg
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Eesti Suursaatkond Varssavis
Estonian Embassy in Warsaw
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Suursaatkond Stockholmis
Estonian Embassy in Stockholm
Language: Estonian, English, Swedish | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Saatkond Ukrainas
Estonian Embassy in Kijev
Language: Estonian, English, Ukrainian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Eurohouse
International partnership centre situated in the Baltic Sea Region. Its main goal is to organise co-operation on the regional level. It initiates and implements common projects and involves donors and partners for these projects to the benefit of its member regions.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
 
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Human rights


Eesti Vabariigi Õiguskantsler
Chancellor of Justice
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Human Rights Watch: Estonia
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin
 
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Political science and politics


Political Resources on the Net - Estonia
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin

TNS Emor
Market research and opinion poll company.
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

ES Turu-uuringute AS
Market research and opinion poll company.
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Saar Poll
Social and market research company.
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin
 
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Civil society


Avatud Eesti Fond
Open Estonia Foundation
Founded by support from Soros Foundation to augment open society. Member of the Soros Foundation Network.
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Mittetulundusühenduste Ümarlaud
Estonian NGO Roundtable
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Ajakirjanike Liit
Estonian Union of Journalists
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin

Jaan Tõnissoni Instituut
Jaan Tõnisson Institute
The aim of the Institute is to foster democratic development and the strengthening of civil society in Estonia.
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Noorteühenduste Liit - ENL
Estonian Youth Council
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin
 
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Political parties


Eesti Keskerakond
Estonian Centre Party
Agrarian party.
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Eestimaa Rahvaliit
Estonians People's Union
Conservative party.
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Reformierakond
Estonian Reform Party
Liberal party.
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin

Sotsiaaldemokraatlik Erakond / SDE
Estonian Social Democratic Party
Language: Estonian, Russian, English | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
 
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Administration


Riigiportaal / eesti.ee
State Portal
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Eesti Vabariigi President
The President of Estonia
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Vabariigi Valitsus
The Government of Estonia
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Riigikogu
Parliament of Estonia
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
 
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Law


Riigikohus
The Supreme Court of Estonia
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Justiitsministeerium
Ministry of Justice
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Elektrooniline Riigi Teataja - eRT
State Electronic Legal Database
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin

Õigusaktide andmebaas ESTLEX
ESTLEX - Estonian Legal Acts
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: Estlex

Sihtasutus Eesti Õiguskeskus
Estonian Law Centre Foundation
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Eesti Vabariigi Õiguskantsler
Chancellor of Justice
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Juridicum
Internet catalogue, which aims to provide a trusted source of selected, high quality Internet information for students, academics, researchers and law practitioners.
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: University of Tartu

Eesti Õigusaktide Andmebaas
Institute of Baltic Studies Law Database
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: Institute of Baltic Studies
 
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Labour


Eesti Tööandjate Keskliit - ETTK
Estonian Employers' Confederation
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti Ametiühingute Kesk Liit - EAKL
Association of Estonian Trade Unions
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin
 
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Emigration, immigration, minorities


Kodakondsus- ja Migratsiooniamet
Citizen and Migration Board
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Saamid
The Saamis
Website on the native Saami people of Northern Europe.
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic | Publisher: Suri
 
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Statistics


Statistikaamet
Statistical Office of Estonia
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin
 
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Insurance


Sotsiaalkindlustusamet
Estonian National Social Insurance Board
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic
 
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Future studies


Eesti Tuleviku-uuringute Instituut - ETI
Estonian Institute for Futures Studies
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin
 
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Military and security


Eesti Vabariigi Kaitseministeerium
Ministry of Defence
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Siseministeerium
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Eesti Kaitsevägi
Estonian Defence Forces
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Kaitsepolitseiamet - KAPO
The Security Police Board
Language: Estonian, English, French, German | Alphabet: Latin

Baltic Defence College / BALTDEFCOL
Joint military academy of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, in Tartu - Estonia.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin

Eesti NATO Ühing
Estonian Atlantic Treaty Association
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Kaitseväe Ühendatud Õppeasutused
Estonian Joint Military Educational Institutions
National defence college.
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin
 
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Country information and geography


CIA World Factbook - Estonia
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: Central Intelligence Agency

Riigiportaal / eesti.ee
State Portal
Language: Estonian, English, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic

Eesti Instituut
Estonian Institute
Information on Estonian culture, history, society, nature and economy. Maintained by the Estonian Institute.
Language: English, Estonian | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: Eesti Instituut

Estonica
Web encyclopedia on Estonia.
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

MAA-AMET
Estonian Land Board
Government authority for land survey and reform.
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin

Estonia maps
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Creator: Perry Castañeda Library map Collection | Publisher: University of Texas, Austin

Eesti Atlas
Estonian Atlas
Searchable Internet based database of Estonian maps and location names.
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: Institute of Baltic Studies

Visit Estonia
Tourist information on Estonia.
Language: Estonian, English, Finnish, German, Russian | Alphabet: Latin, Cyrillic | Publisher: Estonian Tourist Board

In your pocket: Estonia Travel Guide
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: In your pocket

In your pocket: Tallinn City Guide
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: In your pocket

Baltics Worldwide
A directory to current events in the Baltic states.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: City Paper

City Paper
A newspaper on current events in the Baltic states.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: City Paper

Tallinn.com
Facts about Tallinn and Estonia.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Publisher: ScandNet

Baltic Guide
Tourist magazine on Estonia.
Language: English, Estonian, Finnish, Swedish | Alphabet: Latin
 
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Environment


Keskkonnaministeerium
Ministry of the Environment
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin

Keskkonnainspektsioon
Estonian Environmental State Inspectorate
Language: Estonian | Alphabet: Latin

Keskkonnaministeeriumi Info- ja Tehnokeskus
Estonian Environment Information Centre
Language: Estonian, English | Alphabet: Latin
 
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Blogs


Baltic Economy Watch
Blog offering initiated coverage of the Baltic economies.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Creator: Edward Hugh

AnTyx
Blog offering an inside perspective of Estonian politics and society.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Creator: Andrei Tuch

Bonjour l'Estonie
Blog in French with general information about Estonia.
Language: French | Alphabet: Latin

estland
Prolific blog about Estonian culture and society.
Language: German | Alphabet: Latin | Creator: Albert Caspari

Gedanken über die Welt
Reflections on Estonian and world affairs.
Language: German | Alphabet: Latin

Itching for Eestimaa
Initiated blog about Estonian politcs and society.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin

madang
Blog about Estonian history, culture, and politics.
Language: German | Alphabet: Latin | Creator: Jens-Olaf Walter

Russkojazyčnaja E'stonija
Russian blog community in Estonia.
Language: Russian | Alphabet: Cyrillic

Jaanus on the internet
Internet related blog with Estonian basis-
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin | Creator: Jaanus Kase

leet haxor style
Estonian photo blog.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin

More shameless remarks by Larko
General blog about Estonian and general affairs.
Language: English | Alphabet: Latin

Očen' Živoj Žurnal
Estonian blog in Russian covering an array of topics.
Language: Russian | Alphabet: Cyrillic
 
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