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2024 Annual Report of the .ee Domain

The Estonian Internet Foundation (EIF) has published the 2024 .ee annual report. In the publication, we provide an overview of .ee's progress, achievements, and upcoming developments.

We will also look at who is behind the .ee domain registrations, how we position ourselves in the European domain market, and how the .ee renewal process is being evaluated. We will also summarize the discussions initiated by the EIS and introduce the projects supported in 2024. Enjoy reading!

.EE Annual Report

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IGF 2025: the Future of Internet Governance

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IGF

IGF 2025: the Future of Internet Governance

At the end of June, the small town of Lillestrøm in Norway became the center of the digital world. People who work with internet policy, tech experts, politicians, and internet fans from all around the globe came together for a big event: the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025.

.EE on the Rise: Trends, Growth, and What’s Next

The Estonian Internet Foundation (EIF) is taking a closer look at how .ee domains performed during the second quarter of the year. A total of 7,730 new domains were registered during this period, bringing the total number of domains in the registry to 173,000. This shows that the Estonian top-level domain market is still growing and now has an annual growth rate of 2.18%.

The round of new domains is coming, should we apply for .est?

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The round of new domains is coming, should we apply for .est?

ICANN is preparing for the introduction of new top-level domains in 2026. The application round is scheduled to begin in April 2026. The new generic domains (gTLD) program allows for the continued expansion of the domain name system. Through the introduction of new top-level domains, including domain names in different alphabets and languages, the program aims to promote innovation, competition, and consumer choice.