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Heiki Sibul was appointed as the representative of Estonia on the global internet discussion platform IGF
MAG is composed of 40 members representing diverse internet governance stakeholders and regions worldwide. The group’s primary mission is to shape the topics and program for IGF 2025. Carol Roach, Under Secretary of the Ministry of Economy in the Bahamas, leads this influential team.
Established by the United Nations in 2005, the Internet Governance Forum provides a platform to discuss critical issues and challenges in internet governance. The 2025 IGF program will also address the 20-year review process of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and the renewal of the IGF mandate.
MAG members are recognized experts in the field, representing the interests of their respective communities. Additionally, contributions come from past IGF organizers, leaders of representative groups, members of UN regional commissions, and intergovernmental organization representatives. The full list of MAG members is available here.
The next Internet Governance Forum will be held from June 23 to 27, 2025, in Norway. For more details, visit the official website at www.igf2025.no.
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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.