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Estonia's Reigi beech tree competes for the European "tree of the year" title

Estonia is represented by the Reigi beech tree at the 2023 European Tree of the Year competition; the red beech tree grows in the garden of Reigi Church in the island of Hiiumaa.

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Estonian minister on World Cleanup Day: Cigarette butts biggest littering problem

TALLINN – Estonian Environment Minister Madis Kallas participated in the World Cleanup Day on the island of Saaremaa and said that cigaret.

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Saaremaa opts for ice sculptures instead of fireworks

The Saaremaa municipality government has decided to remove fireworks from its New Year's Eve celebration program this year and local enthusiasts are providing ice sculptures to still offer people a visual experience.

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Estonia nominates King's Pine for European Tree of the Year competition

Estonia will nominate the King's Pine - Estonia's largest tree in terms of volume - for the 2022 European Tree of the Year competition. To increase the tree's chances, organizers are seeking stories and recollections from people whose lives have been touched by the King's Pine.

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