Estonia's former president Too-mas Hendrik Ilves wished everyone a happy Independence Day on social media on February 24, which marked the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of the Estonian statehood, and also reminded people that growing into a more modern nation requires readiness to do so.
"As a citizen, every one of us is the owner of their country. And the owner is responsible, the owner cares," Ilves said. "Like we grew from the times of the Young Estonia [cultural and literary movement] into an European country, we will also grow into a more o...
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