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The Estonian sports museum highlights Estonia's participation in its very first Winter Olympics 100 years ago when the games were still relatively new. Back then, the country sent out a more modest de...
The Riigikogu of Estonia will conduct rounds of its presidential election on September 2-3. MPs are currently searching for a candidate who can garner unanimous support among the members....
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal commented on Tuesday, asserting that President Alar Karis' suggestion for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia is against Estonia's fundamental principles and its...
How Ukrainian Drones Outmaneuvered NATO Forces During Training Exercises in Estonia - Video Released
A video has been released showing an exercise conducted during NATO training operations in Estonia where Ukrainian drones reportedly outperformed allied forces. The footage highlights the effectivenes...
Estonian politicians argue that reducing bureaucracy, increasing investment in AI development, and managing energy prices are key to enhancing the European Union's competitiveness....
According to a recent poll, the opposition party Isamaa has regained its position as the most-supported political entity in Estonia. The Center Party also experienced an increase in support....
Urmas Paet, an Estonian Member of the European Parliament from the Reform party, has appealed for the reinstatement of a Ukrainian athlete who was excluded from the ongoing winter games in Milano Cort...
Officials from Estonia are visiting Saudi Arabia to explore potential defense procurement cooperation, marking initial steps towards a possible alliance. Siim Sukles of the Estonian Ministry of Defenc...
The Estonian government has approved a comprehensive plan that will dedicate more than €1 billion over the course of four years towards maintaining state roads within Estonia....
The Estonian Interior Ministry reports that drug trafficking within the country has shifted significantly towards online platforms. Criminal activity includes operating within chat rooms and using QR ...
Estonian Riigikogu Speaker Lauri Hussar believes that U.S. President Donald Trump would be a serious contender for the Nobel Peace Prize should his actions contribute to enduring peace in Ukraine....
A new study highlights significant challenges faced by job seekers in Estonia's Ida-Viru County, where residents need to retrain for different professions while simultaneously adapting to Estonian-lan...
Icebreaking operations will commence around Tallinn on February 11 due to freezing conditions in the Gulf of Finland. Ships entering or leaving Kopli, Tallinn and Muuga bays must adhere to temporary r...
On Thursday morning, Estonia's electricity consumption peaked at 1,723 megawatts, according to the grid operator Elering, marking a new record for energy demand....
Due to heavy snowfall and treacherous road conditions, traffic has been significantly disrupted in Võru and Põlva counties of Estonia. Some side roads have become entirely unreachable. The Estonian Tr...
In the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics men's 10 km freestyle cross-country skiing event, Alvar Johannes Alev was the top Estonian finisher, securing the 28th position....
The Estonian Social Democratic Party has suggested setting a donation cap of €100,000 per donor for political parties. The current government is considering this proposal. However, Justice Minister Li...
The Social Democratic Party (SDE) has rejected signing a no-confidence motion against Estonia's Minister of Education, Kristina Kallas from Eesti 200 party. The SDE argues that monthly votes of no con...
President Alar Karis of Estonia bestowed state decorations on Saturday at Ukuaru, a music house in Rakvere dedicated to composer Arvo Pärt, recognizing individuals who have contributed positively to t...
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has indicated it will hear the case brought by Estonian Member of Parliament Lea Danilson-Järg, who alleges that her financial information was improperly dis...
Estonia held its Annual Museum Rat Awards ceremony in Rakvere on Thursday evening. The event recognized outstanding exhibitions, research projects, and community engagement initiatives from museums na...
Estonia intends to empower banks with the authority to suspend transactions if they suspect fraud, and report these activities to relevant authorities in an effort to curb increasing telephone and inv...
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the relocation of Ambassador Marge Mardisalu-Kahari from her position in Tbilisi, Georgia, to Yerevan, Armenia. This move signifies an end to her...
Unofficial ice road formations around Estonia's western islands have raised significant safety issues despite no official ban on crossing the ice....
A new report claims that the slow pace of integration in Estonia is largely due to children being segregated based on their language skills into different educational environments. The report suggests...
United States Navy divers collaborated with Estonian military counterparts at Rummu Quarry for an ice blasting exercise designed to provide realistic training under challenging winter conditions....
Discussions between the Estonian government and a company over the production of large-caliber ammunition at Põhja-Kiviõli in Ida-Viru County are still underway....
The Estonian Refugee Council has planned a winter swimming event this February to raise awareness about the harsh conditions faced by those impacted in Ukraine and to collect donations for their suppo...
Estonia's 2026 Human Development Report indicates that teen crime tends to peak during the afternoon and evening but declines significantly when teens are engaged in structured after-school programs....
In 2025, Estonia reported an increase of €1.5 billion in tax revenue, bringing the total to €15.5 billion, marking a growth of almost 11%. The report was published by the Tax and Customs Board (MTA)....
The newly elected rector of Tallinn University has stated his support for maintaining free higher education for all students....
A report highlights the strain on Estonia's education system due to an excessive number of reforms introduced without reducing existing workload pressures on schools and teachers....
January saw unusually high electricity bills for many Estonian households and businesses due to heavy reliance on imported electricity and regional shortage of generation capacity during cold weather....
Estonia's leading men's tennis players Mark Lajal and Daniil Glinka faced each other in an ATP Challenger 125 tournament match in Pau, France. Unfortunately, Lajal had to withdraw due to injury during...
The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) organised a meeting on Wednesday with government agencies, banks, and telecom companies to collaborate on combatting the increasing prevalence of mass ...
The Estonian Defense Forces are increasing their capabilities through Fighting in a Built-up Area (FIBUA) training exercises, using public buildings as practice grounds....
The Estonian Ministry of the Interior has rejected proposed drug policy reforms from the Ministry of Justice. Minister Liisa Pakosta claims there may have been a misunderstanding regarding the planned...
Kirke Maar discusses the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on various aspects of society, likening the current phase in AI development to a significant historical turning point over 25 ...
Estonia faces an unprecedented surge in scams as fraudulent calls are increasingly made in fluent Estonian. An investigation by ERR and Äripäev reveals the methods used to recruit Estonian speakers fo...
The city of Narva's new comprehensive plan includes the potential for constructing tram lines connecting to the seaside resort town of Narva-Jõesuu. This move aims to address environmental concerns an...
Estonian figure skater Aleksandr Selevko initially performed well in his short program at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Tuesday but faced a fall. Despite this setback, he managed to advance to...
Tallinn faces significant issues within its education system due to deteriorating school buildings and kindergartens, along with a lack of available spaces in areas that have experienced rapid residen...
Estonia has retained its position at number 12 in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index for the current year, as it did last year. Estonia is ranked alongside Australia, Hong Kong,...
German Golub's debut film 'Our Erika' premiered in Tallinn on Monday, chronicling the life journey of Estonian track cyclist Erika Salumae from her time spent in an orphanage to winning Olympic gold m...
Lithuania has decided to exclude an Estonian figure skating coach from its Olympic team just before the commencement of winter events in Milano Cortina....
Kristi Raik, director of the International Center of Defense and Security in Tallinn, argues that discussions about appointing a European Union envoy to participate in peace talks involving US-Russia-...
The construction and setup of the stage for the 2026 Eesti Laul final is progressing smoothly as the event approaches this Saturday....
Estonia's two major construction firms, Merko and Nordecon, reported a nearly 50 percent decrease in profits for the year of 2025. Both companies attributed this drop to an exceptionally profitable 20...
Interior ministers of Estonia and Latvia are enhancing security measures to address an increase in transnational criminal activities between the two nations....
Members of Estonia's parliament (Riigikogu) criticized President Alar Karis and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a lack of coordination in their foreign policy messages. This came after comments ab...