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Estonian Riigikogu President Lauri Hussar emphasized Estonia's importance as a guiding force under challenging conditions during his New Year's address....
In Estonia, about 50% of individuals failing the pre-conscription health screening are due to mental health issues according to statements by the Defense Resources Agency (KRA). The overall health sta...
Estonia's digital signature service resumed normal operations on Thursday following an hour-long interruption affecting Smart-ID, Mobile-ID and ID card users....
The Seto people observe their unique Christmas tradition called 'talsipühä' in January, distinct from the typical Estonian Christmas celebrations known as jõulud. These traditions have been preserved ...
On Wednesday, Finnish police arrested two crew members of the cargo ship Fitburg for alleged damage to an undersea communications cable between Estonia and Finland....
The article reviews New Year's Eve speeches given by Estonian presidents since 1992, focusing on President Lennart Meri’s speech in which he metaphorically described Estonia's independence and birth a...
On Wednesday, Finnish police reported they had seized a ship suspected of causing damage to a communication cable connecting Helsinki and Tallinn in the Gulf of Finland earlier that day. The vessel's ...
Estonia faces losing its bid to host the fencing European Championships due to opposition against the participation of Russian competitors in the event....
Estonia experienced a slight decrease in registered unemployed individuals in 2025 compared to the previous two years, indicating potential early-stage economic recovery....
The author criticizes the reduction of Estonia's defense tax into a permanent VAT hike after the Social Democrats left government, arguing that this move is inequitable and exacerbates poverty among t...
Tallinn Music Week (TMW), scheduled from April 9-12, 2026, has been highlighted by BBC Travel as one of the top live music events worth traveling for next year....
A man was arrested by police after painting a 'Z' symbol on a column of the Riigikogu building in Tallinn early Tuesday morning. The incident took place around dawn, with details of the offender's mot...
A national conciliator will propose the minimum wage for 2026 by January 6, coming after disagreements between employers and trade unions....
Kerr Kriisa, an Estonian basketball player for the University of Cincinnati's men’s team, played a significant role in their recent victory against Lipscomb Bisons during the NCAA series. The Cincinna...
Estonian psychologist Andero Uusberg provides advice on managing stress during holidays when routines are disrupted....
In December, Estonian customs officials confiscated 130,000 smuggled cigarettes in the coastal city of Pärnu. The cigarettes were imported illegally from Belarus....
Avian influenza has been identified at a farm located in Sääre village, Hiiumaa Island, housing 100 birds of various species. Measures have been taken to cull the infected animals....
The Estonian city of Rakvere will celebrate its 800th anniversary throughout the year 2026, commemorating the first documented mention of the city. A series of cultural and historical events are plann...
The Tallinn City Government, led by the Center-Isamaa coalition, has decided to delay approximately €100 million worth of planned investments as announced by Deputy Mayor Kristjan Järvan (Isamaa) on W...
Karsten Staehr discusses how an integrated European capital market could benefit Estonian startups and businesses by providing them with more funding opportunities. He also suggests that reducing regu...
The Estonian Foreign Minister, Margus Tshakna, has expressed support for the EU's stance on Venezuela, stating that President Nicolas Maduro does not hold legitimate power over the nation. He emphasiz...
The Eesti Päevaleht (EPL), an Estonian daily newspaper, will cease publication of its online version on Monday after three decades....
Emergency services personnel in Estonia worked on New Year’s Eve and Day, handling numerous incidents as expected during such festivities....
The Estonian Health Insurance Fund faces a deficit of almost €104 million, leading to plans to reduce the maximum prices for laboratory services by 15% starting from January. This move has raised conc...
Estonia's Prime Minister Kristen Michal has stated that the culture and sports sectors should not suffer due to a drafting error in last year's gambling tax amendments. He stressed that these areas sh...
The Central Criminal Police has initiated a criminal investigation into allegations of misuse of expense allowances by SDE party chairman and Member of Parliament Lauri Läänemets....
The Tallinn City Government has decided to halt the design process of a new hospital complex due to financial uncertainty. The city had planned to allocate €30 million over four years for the project....
The Riigikogu Anti-Corruption Select Committee has forwarded documents to investigators concerning suspicious language editing service expenditures reported by MP Lauri Läänemets from the Social Democ...
The Foreign Minister of Estonia, Margus Tsahkna, announced that the country intends to propose a reassessment of the European Union's policies towards Cuba and advocate for increased pressure on the C...
Estonian national team golfer Richard Teder emerged victorious at the Turkish Amateur Open golf tournament near Antalya over the weekend....
An Estonian MP has suggested that Estonia should raise the topic of providing €441,000 in digital equipment support to communist Cuba within the EU framework during a debate in the Riigikogu Foreign A...
Five Latvian nationals were detained by Russian authorities when they unintentionally crossed the eastern border via frozen Lake Peipsi during winter ice conditions. The Border Guard Administration of...
Priit Tisler, an Estonian polar scientist, discusses his experiences at the Antarctica research station. He highlights that the arrival and departure moments are particularly significant due to the ex...
Scientists at Estonia's Tartu Observatory observed that jets of matter are ejected from the binary star R Aquarii in the constellation Aquarius when the two stars are closest together. This accidental...
The Finnish police have released the cargo ship Fitburg on Monday after holding it for suspected involvement in damaging an undersea cable between Estonia and Finland during New Year's Eve. The invest...
Under new EU regulations aimed at making products easier to repair, Estonian repair shops are experiencing stable demand despite the increasing complexity of modern appliances....
Estonian tennis players experienced differing results at the start of their Australian Open qualifying rounds on Monday morning Estonian time. Daniil Glinka progressed to round two, while Mark Lajal w...
Estonia's child helpline has witnessed an increase in mental health-related calls involving children, accounting for one in ten of all calls. The Social Insurance Board (SKA) in Estonia is introducing...
Despite an urgent need for training facilities, Estonia does not plan to construct new firing ranges. The country faces challenges in providing adequate practice opportunities for both its military fo...
Jakob Rosin, a disability advocate in Estonia, stated that despite growing awareness, disability remains an unaddressed topic, hindering societal accessibility improvements....
Alma Sooäär, known for her Alma Shop located near Kalamaja in Tallinn, Estonia celebrated her 90th birthday recently....
Heavy snow and strong winds have caused road conditions in eastern and northern Estonia to become treacherous, prompting the Transport Administration to advise drivers to delay their travel plans unti...
Negotiations between Estonian unions and employers for the country's minimum wage have stalled due to disagreements over the national conciliator’s proposed rate of €956 per month. Employers claim thi...
Estonian bakeries are already stocking up on vastlakuklid, traditional cream-filled buns usually associated with Shrove Tuesday, more than a month ahead of schedule due to recent snowfall. Bakers attr...
Two new exhibitions opened this Thursday at the Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA) Gallery in Tallinn. One group exhibition delves into skateboarding culture, while artist Liisa Nurklik presents her solo ...
To commemorate the 110th anniversary of Estonian chess grandmaster Paul Keres' birth in Ida-Viru County, two memorial chess tournaments have been organized for this weekend....
Deputy Mayor for Social and Health Affairs Riina Solman of the Isamaa party mentioned that Tallinn is exploring the possibility of pausing the design process for its new hospital until they secure fun...
The cost of water and wastewater services will increase by approximately 20 percent from February onwards for the city of Tartu and the adjacent municipalities of Luunja and Kambja....
The Estonian Rescue Board has declared that it is safe for public members to venture onto the ice of many inland water bodies in Estonia....
A former head of a department within Estonia's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications has stated there is no conflict of interest regarding her transition to a senior role at Bolt, where she ...