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Events in the year 2024 in Estonia .

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References

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  2. ↑ Sauer, Pjotr (2024-02-13). "Russia puts Estonian prime minister Kaja Kallas on wanted list". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  3. ↑ "Biathlon Youth and Junior World Championships". All Sports Db. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  4. ↑ "Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix". All Sports Db. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  5. ↑ "Ice Hockey Women's World Championship". All Sports Db. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  6. ↑ "European Junior Judo Championships". All Sports Db. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "Estonia Public Holidays 2024". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  8. ↑ "Law on holidays and public holidays". Ministry of Justice. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  9. ↑ ERR (2024-01-15). "Suri kümnevõistleja Uno Palu". ERR (in Estonian). Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  10. ↑ "MÄLESTUSGALERII | Suri Vaino Väljas. President Karis: tema diplomaatiline julgus aitas laduda kive Eesti iseseisvuse taastamisse". www.ohtuleht.ee (in Estonian). Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  11. ↑ "Suri näitleja ja lavastaja Väino Uibo". Kultuur. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
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