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The Estonian Ministry of Finance has raised concerns over decreased political commitment to fighting money laundering. This is due to a stalled bill and limited data access granted to enforcement auth...
A new submarine has joined the Russian Baltic Fleet, marking an increase from just one vessel previously. The existing sub, Dmitrov (487) of Project 877, is old and has historically been used for trai...
The final of Eesti Laul is set for this Saturday and music enthusiasts can access all 12 competing songs via ERR's Jupiter service by following the provided links in the article....
E-Piim Tootmine OÜ, Estonia's biggest cheese manufacturer, has declared bankruptcy due to its inability to meet financial obligations....
The Estonian Minister of the Interior, Igor Taro (Eesti 200), stated that while his country's authorities have detained a container ship suspected of being linked to smugglers, their limited resources...
The Hiiumaa–Saaremaa ice road was shut down on Sunday following the discovery of cracks attributed to rising water levels by the Estonian Transport Administration....
The Education and Youth Board (Harno) of Estonia is considering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to grade final mother tongue language exams in collaboration with Tallinn University....
Estonian taxpayers can begin submitting income tax declarations for the year 2025 starting from February 16, according to the Estonian Tax and Customs Board (MTA)....
An ice road measuring 10 kilometers will commence operation on Sunday linking mainland Estonia with Vormsi Island, marking the third such ice route opened this year according to Estonia's Transport Ad...
Former UFC fighter and public commentator Conor McGregor has dismissed as absurd the claims circulating about a potential military aggression by Russia against the Baltic countries....
Estonian experts highlight that many citizens do not recognize the relationship between excessive alcohol consumption and common cancers. This awareness gap complicates efforts by politicians to enfor...
Vladyslav Heraskevych, a Ukrainian skeleton racer disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet honoring athletes killed in war, addressed an audience during a dinner event hosted by the ...
The Transport Administration of Estonia has opened an official ice road to Kihnu island due to improved weather conditions on Saturday. Additionally, the ice road between Hiiumaa and Saaremaa will als...
In a commentary on Vikerraadio, Martin Mölder criticizes recent political actions against the president as short-sighted and detrimental to the governing parties' reputations. Despite the attack, the ...
Students in Estonia are contributing to waste reduction by transforming discarded items such as coffee grounds and old cutlery into new products that add value or maintain the appearance of newer item...
The Saturday finals of Estonia's national song contest, Eesti Laul, will provide full sign language interpretation for all songs and host commentary in Estonian Sign Language (EVK). This measure ensur...
The Viljandi Lights festival, an annual visual arts event in Viljandi, Estonia, will take place from February 13–15, featuring art installations focused on light and sound....
Estonian officials have announced that two planned 'ice roads' connecting the islands of Kihnu and Vormsi to the mainland will not open this week due to blizzard conditions leading to poor ice formati...
The owners are looking for a new purpose and architectural solution for the Pirita TOP sailing sports center. The details regarding reconstruction of the protected complex are currently unclear....
A recently constructed property near Tallinn's Seaplane Harbor has incurred significant expenses, reportedly several thousand euros, related to a change in its name....
The content is described as simple news aimed at improving Estonian language skills through listening and reading current news stories from that week....
Estonian Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry Erkki Keldo has urged Statistics Estonia to swiftly produce an accurate consumer price index. Meanwhile, opposition politician Urmas Reinsalu (Isamaa...
Estonian shipping company Tallink Grupp plans layoffs in order to reduce costs....
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that there is no security risk regarding the tablet left on a plane by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, as it did not contain any sensitive information....
A recent doctoral thesis from Estonia indicates that passenger experience and clear guidelines can mitigate fear and increase willingness to ride self-driving buses....
The Hobusepea Gallery in Tallinn has opened an exhibition by nonbinary artist Maria Izabella Lehtsaar titled 'Hares Caress Your Hair'. The exhibit focuses on the themes of recovery, safety, and resili...
Estonian speed skater Marten Liiv finished his race in the Winter Olympics' 1000-meter event, securing a 14th place finish. This result was described as somewhat disappointing....
Darta Zunte, born in Latvia, is competing in skeleton for Estonia during the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. This marks Estonia's debut participation in the skeleton event....
Kristjan Ilves, an Estonian athlete competing at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, initially led the Nordic Combined event after the ski jumping round but ultimately finished sixth overall....
According to Estonian apple growers, local produce struggles against cheaper imports. They propose that government-supported mechanization could be the answer to lowering production costs and making l...
The EstonianPoliceandBorderGuard(PAA) is planning to relocate its headquarters and units to Rahumäe tee in Tallinn as part of a phased development of a new police campus. The detailed plan is being wo...
Local residents on an island in Lake Peipus are utilizing an unapproved ice road for transportation to the mainland via vehicles and hovercraft despite authorities not having any plans to officially e...
Estonia plans to send conscripts who cannot speak Estonian at the B1 level on mandatory year-long language courses funded by the state. These individuals will delay their military service while they a...
The City of Tartu has initiated plans for the demolition of the Zeppelin Center on Turu tänav and proposes construction of mixed-use buildings consisting of commercial and residential spaces....
Orkla Eesti has finalized the sale of its Põltsamaa food factory and brand to Svensky Kaubanduse AS, concluding a process initiated in the previous fall....
Estonia's colder winter has resulted in an increase in grey seal pup births along its coastlines. The public is advised to exercise caution and maintain a safe distance from the adult seals, as they m...
Tallinn Deputy Mayor Kristjan Järvan has claimed that household waste collection costs might increase significantly, up to 75%. However, a climate official insists these claims are incorrect and the r...
The Estonian Internal Security Service (ISS) stated that references to Estonia in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein do not represent a security threat....
A 43-year-old captain from mainland China has pleaded not guilty in Hong Kong court to severing the Balticconnector gas pipeline and damaging a telecommunications cable in the Baltic Sea. The incident...
The number of domestic tourists in Estonia has dropped by 3% since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic. This decline is primarily attributed to a collapse in the Russian market. According to Orvika ...
Rauno Märtsoo, an Estonian blogger, garnered over 10 million views on TikTok when he posted a video of his homemade version of the Tesla Cybertruck. Constructed from an old Lada and costing only a few...
Kaarel Kurismaa, an Estonian kinetic and sound artist, premiered his solo exhibition titled "Intermezzo" in Zurich. This show is the first comprehensive presentation of his works from the 1990s outsid...
In Tallinn's gyms, women aged over 60 gather twice weekly at 8 AM to engage in weightlifting and strength training exercises designed to help them maintain their physical health. This activity challen...
On Tuesday, rescuers pulled a deceased individual from the sea near Tallinn’s Stroomi Beach as reported by Postimees....
A group of Estonian artisans are working on hand-sewing traditional sheepskin and sealskin coats based on historical designs from parishes in Pärnu County. This project aims to revive ancient techniqu...
Members of the Estonian Parliament are urging national security services to investigate any potential connections between Jeffrey Epstein and Estonia or its citizens based on recently released documen...
A survey from last year shows that Estonian young people are increasingly using AI not just for learning but also as conversation partners....
Estonia's mixed curling team consisting of Marie Kaldvee and Harri Lill concluded their participation in the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics by losing 8:4 against the Czech Republic....
Estonian lawmakers are set to approve a technical fix restoring gambling taxes for online casinos, correcting a previous legislative oversight that had made remote gambling tax-exempt....
Since early 2023, Estonian icebreakers have navigated the Baltic Sea to free more than fifty vessels trapped in heavy pack ice along Estonia's coastlines and shipping routes....