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UNCOVERED: Tartu | History Defined

Estonia’s language and culture are becoming battlegrounds for independence from Putin’s Russia

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are once again feeling under threat from their larger neighbour, Russia. Throughout the 20th century the Baltic states had to fight Russia for their very existence. Now the legacy of this recent history looms large over contemporary regional geopolitics.

The Conversation

How this naked, sweaty sauna ritual in Estonia ended up being the most empowering girls’ weekend away

Liberation comes from spending time with friends deep in pine-filled forests – Rebecca Miles reveals why she swapped a luxury spa trip for a taste of sauna sisterhood

The Independent UK

Breaking the ice – Estonia comes in from the cold

Tartu’s year as a European capital of culture shines a spotlight on this creative and youthful city and its love of street art, folklore and nature

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Estonia travel guide: Everything to know before you go

This Baltic nation is an oft-overlooked European gem. Its capital, Tallinn, gets the bulk of attention, but there are compelling things to find all over, from beaches to art, sauna culture to festivals

The Independent UK

British soldier ‘drowns in river while on night out in Estonia’

The 24-year-old, from 3rd Battalion The Rifles, is reported to have fallen into the Emajogi River in the city of Tartu over the weekend

The Independent UK

Mass kissing in the town square? Here’s why Tartu, Capital of Culture 2024, should be on everyone’s lips

Estonia’s second city is hoping for its time in the spotlight next year – Tim Bird visits for a taste of what visitors can expect to find

The Independent UK

The world’s coolest second cities, from Milan to Mumbai

Skip the headline act and opt for a more stimulating stay in one of these underrated second cities

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