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.ee Registry Invites You to Participate in Upcoming Conferences
The European Internet Governance Forum (EuroDIG) will take place in Strasbourg from 12 to 14 May. The conference will bring together Internet governance stakeholders to compile community messages that will be presented at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in June. The event is hosted by the European Commission and the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Luxembourg. The theme of this year's EuroDIG is “Safeguarding human rights by balancing regulation and innovation”. Check out the conference programme and register your participation at https://www.eurodig.org/.
The most important industry event of the year - IGF - will take place in Norway from 23 to 27 June. This is the 20th edition of the conference, which is why the focus of several topics is the future of the IGF and its role in shaping Internet governance policies. This is especially true in a difficult geopolitical situation, in order to ensure the resilience, security, and inclusive design of the Internet. It is also possible to participate in the discussions and workshops online. More information and the program can be found here: https://www.igf2025.no/.
The representatives of the Estonian Internet Foundation will also be present at both conferences, and we will summarize the topics discussed on our blog after they take place.
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Baltic Domain Days
Save the Date - Baltic Domain Days 2025
Get ready for the biggest domain industry event in the Baltics! The Estonian Internet Foundation, NIC-LV, and DOMREG.lt invite you to Baltic Domain Days 2025, happening this October in Tallinn.
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Domain Disputes
For a Cleaner Estonian Internet: Domain Dispute Fees Lowered for Individuals and Non-Profits
The Council of the Estonian Internet Foundation (EIF) has made an important decision to make .ee domain disputes easier and more affordable. Starting September 1, 2025, the cost to file a dispute with the Domain Disputes Committee will be lower, especially for private individuals and non-profit groups. The fees will also depend on who is filing the challenge.
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Auctions
How Estonia Tamed Domain Dropcatchers: The Story of Domain Auctions
In 2016, the .ee national domain faced a long-standing problem: the unfair technical advantage of so-called domain catchers. The solution? Implement a transparent auction system that would create a level playing field for all interested parties. It wasn’t inspired by anything else but was a purely internal initiative – with the goal of fairness, not profit. The .cz registry did an interview with our Head of Development, Timo Võhmar, and discussed our domain auction system and experiences.