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Jüri Ratas

24.03.2025, Tallinn. Member of the European parliament Jüri Ratas. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Jüri Ratas

24.03.2025, Tallinn. Member of the European parliament Jüri Ratas. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Jüri Ratas

24.03.2025, Tallinn. Member of the European parliament Jüri Ratas. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

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Candidate list for European elections

16.4.2024, Tallinn. Isamaa has presented its list of nine candidates who will be contesting the June 9 European elections in Estonia. The candidates are Riho Terras, Urmas Reinsalu, Urve Paris Palo, Riina Solman, Tõnis Lukas, Virve Linder, Üllar Saaremäe, Ahti Kallikorm and Jüri Ratas. Photo: Mihkel Maripuu / Postimees

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Candidate list for European elections

16.4.2024, Tallinn. Isamaa has presented its list of nine candidates who will be contesting the June 9 European elections in Estonia. The candidates are Riho Terras, Urmas Reinsalu, Urve Paris Palo, Riina Solman, Tõnis Lukas, Virve Linder, Üllar Saaremäe, Ahti Kallikorm and Jüri Ratas. Photo: Mihkel Maripuu / Postimees

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Candidate list for European elections

16.4.2024, Tallinn. Isamaa has presented its list of nine candidates who will be contesting the June 9 European elections in Estonia. The candidates are Riho Terras, Urmas Reinsalu, Urve Paris Palo, Riina Solman, Tõnis Lukas, Virve Linder, Üllar Saaremäe, Ahti Kallikorm and Jüri Ratas. Photo: Mihkel Maripuu / Postimees

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106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.

24.02.2024, Tallinn 106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia. Ceremonial raising of the Estonian national flag at sunrise in the Governor's garden. From the left, President Alar Karis, Mrs. Sirje Karis, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, Archbishop Urmas Viilma, JÃ¼ri Ratas, Urmas Reinsalu. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

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106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.

24.02.2024, Tallinn 106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia. Ceremonial raising of the Estonian national flag at sunrise in the Governor's garden. JÃ¼ri Ratas. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

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106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.

24.02.2024, Tallinn 106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia. Guests of the President's reception. Karin ja JÃ¼ri Ratas. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Jüri Ratas leaves Center Party to join Isamaa

29.01.2024, Tallinn. Deputy Riigikogu Speaker Jüri Ratas announced leaving the Center Party, citing values differences with its leadership. He had been in the party for nearly quarter of a century, joining in 2000. He will join opposition party Isamaa. Ratas, who was himself Center leader until last September and is a former prime minister, made the announcement on Monday, ending speculation about his political future after a wave of departures from the party. This leaves the Center Party with six Riigikogu seats whereas a year ago it had over 20. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Jüri Ratas leaves Center Party to join Isamaa

29.01.2024, Tallinn. Deputy Riigikogu Speaker Jüri Ratas announced leaving the Center Party, citing values differences with its leadership. He had been in the party for nearly quarter of a century, joining in 2000. He will join opposition party Isamaa. Ratas, who was himself Center leader until last September and is a former prime minister, made the announcement on Monday, ending speculation about his political future after a wave of departures from the party. This leaves the Center Party with six Riigikogu seats whereas a year ago it had over 20. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Jüri Ratas leaves Center Party to join Isamaa

29.01.2024, Tallinn. Deputy Riigikogu Speaker Jüri Ratas announced leaving the Center Party, citing values differences with its leadership. He had been in the party for nearly quarter of a century, joining in 2000. He will join opposition party Isamaa. Ratas, who was himself Center leader until last September and is a former prime minister, made the announcement on Monday, ending speculation about his political future after a wave of departures from the party. This leaves the Center Party with six Riigikogu seats whereas a year ago it had over 20. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Jüri Ratas leaves Center Party to join Isamaa

29.01.2024, Tallinn. Deputy Riigikogu Speaker Jüri Ratas announced leaving the Center Party, citing values differences with its leadership. He had been in the party for nearly quarter of a century, joining in 2000. He will join opposition party Isamaa. Ratas, who was himself Center leader until last September and is a former prime minister, made the announcement on Monday, ending speculation about his political future after a wave of departures from the party. This leaves the Center Party with six Riigikogu seats whereas a year ago it had over 20. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Jüri Ratas leaves Center Party to join Isamaa

29.01.2024, Tallinn. Deputy Riigikogu Speaker Jüri Ratas announced leaving the Center Party, citing values differences with its leadership. He had been in the party for nearly quarter of a century, joining in 2000. He will join opposition party Isamaa. Ratas, who was himself Center leader until last September and is a former prime minister, made the announcement on Monday, ending speculation about his political future after a wave of departures from the party. This leaves the Center Party with six Riigikogu seats whereas a year ago it had over 20. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Jüri Ratas leaves Center Party to join Isamaa

29.01.2024, Tallinn. Deputy Riigikogu Speaker Jüri Ratas announced leaving the Center Party, citing values differences with its leadership. He had been in the party for nearly quarter of a century, joining in 2000. He will join opposition party Isamaa. Ratas, who was himself Center leader until last September and is a former prime minister, made the announcement on Monday, ending speculation about his political future after a wave of departures from the party. This leaves the Center Party with six Riigikogu seats whereas a year ago it had over 20. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees