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Estonia's new passenger car speed record is 416 km/h!
  • 2026-08-10
  • BNS/TBT Staff

TALLINN, August 10 (BNS) - On Saturday, the V&K Teed One Mile Challenge 2026, a 1-mile standing start top speed competition, was held at the Kiltsi airfield, where a new Estonian speed record for passenger cars was set at 416 km/h. The goal of the compet...

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Estonia's quiet presidential race could shake up politics
Estonia's quiet presidential race could shake up politics
Survey: Europeans' travel interest is growing, but the Baltic states are left out
Survey: Europeans' travel interest is growing, but the Baltic states are left out
Economic ties between the two countries are stronger than ever
Economic ties between the two countries are stronger than ever
European Parliament ready to start negotiations for the digital euro in the EU
European Parliament ready to start negotiations for the digital euro in the EU
Vegvisir Secures Venture Backing to Become the Operating System for Allied Warfare
Vegvisir Secures Venture Backing to Become the Operating System for Allied Warfare
Scientists and decision-makers to discuss Estonia's readiness for climate change
Scientists and decision-makers to discuss Estonia's readiness for climate change
Estonia Joins Nordic-Baltic Defence Technology Cooperation Network
Estonia Joins Nordic-Baltic Defence Technology Cooperation Network
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Survey: Young people's interest in financial security is growing
Vegvisir Unveils Battlefield Communications Module and Expands to Air, Maritime and Underwater Domains
Vegvisir Unveils Battlefield Communications Module and Expands to Air, Maritime and Underwater Domains
Holding the Nerve – Tomas Jermalavicius, ICDS Expert
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