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According to Risto Vahimets of Ellex Raidla, Estonia's business transaction market showed signs of revival last year despite previous turbulence....
A fire occurred on December 30 at Tbilisi Restaurant in Tallinn's historical district. It started in the kitchen and quickly spread to the roof of a three-story building. Rescue workers stated that re...
This month, Tartu's Aparaaditehas will host the event 'All We Have Is Now' Kiki Ball and drag show, catering to the street dance, queer, and ballroom community subcultures....
In Estonia, an annual tradition involves taking old Christmas trees out of homes on Epiphany as the official end to the holiday season. These trees cannot be discarded with regular trash and instead a...
Four Estonians began rowing across the Atlantic in December for a challenge predicted to last up to 40 days. Andres Käosaar of the team informed ERR they are now halfway through their journey, facing ...
An exhibition at Tartu's TYPA Gallery features works by Estonian artist Anna-Liisa Sääsk, which delve into the ongoing tension between light and darkness in contemporary society....
Estonia's fisheries councils have proposed to the Ministry of Climate that cormorant hunting should be extended and hunters should receive government compensation. This move aims to protect fish stock...
The Estonian government is reconsidering a bill that would alter social tax payments for services between individuals by transferring the tax obligation from clients to service providers using platfor...
The Estonian Animal Protection Association has proposed establishing a registry of individuals banned from owning pets due to mistreatment or abuse. The initiative aims to enhance animal welfare but h...
Tallinn, Estonia's capital city, handled its first snowfall this winter season after assuming responsibility for street snow clearance. Early public reaction to the city’s efforts has been positive....
Defense lawyer Margus Kurm has urged the Estonian Ministry of Justice and Riigikogu (parliament) to review a case involving the acquittal of three former police chiefs. He also called for an assessmen...
Elmar Vaher, former Estonian police chief, has confirmed his candidacy for the position of head at the Center for Defense Investments (RKIK) in Estonia. The decision on who will get the job is set to ...
A new documentary about the Estonian musical duo Puuluup, who participated in Eurovision 2024 alongside artist 5MIINUST, is scheduled for release this February....
Hefty snowfall has enabled ski centers in Ida-Viru County, Estonia, to open for the public. The local media outlet 'Aktuaalne kaamera' provided this report....
The inaugural run of the long-awaited Tartu-Riga train took place on Monday ahead of its official launch later this month. The journey was celebrated along the route....
Estonia's leading tennis player, Mark Lajal, has been eliminated from the season-opening Canberra Tennis International tournament after losing his round one match to local contestant James McCabe in t...
The Estonian Justice Minister and Digital Affairs Liisa Pakosta has publicly apologized on behalf of the state to police officials who faced judicial proceedings before being acquitted at several leve...
New passenger car sales in Estonia for December remained consistent with previous months but dropped by almost half overall in the year....
A subsea optical cable connecting two countries has been damaged in the Baltic Sea. The extent of the damage and its impact on communication services have not yet been disclosed....
Estonian waste management company Eesti Keskkonnateenused has informed the city of Tallinn that it is unable to collect garbage on schedule due to an outbreak of illness among its staff. In response, ...
The residents of Estonia's Pärnu County have traded their summer surfing gear for ice skates, sleds, and kites as winter temperatures have arrived, dropping below zero for the first time this season....
Free-of-charge collection points for used natural Christmas trees have been set up in Tallinn and Tartu to encourage proper disposal after the holiday season....
Tartu's Christmas City event will conclude this year with a traditional Seto 'Talsipidu' party on Sunday evening, providing the last opportunity for visitors to experience the celebrations before they...
Businesses from Estonia's agriculture and forestry sectors are urging the government to back a Finnish initiative that aims to streamline EU regulations for nature restoration. However, Estonian autho...
The Estonian Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of three senior former police officials. The court ruled that there was no criminal misconduct in a case concerning a colleague's police pension....
Heavy snowfall and strong winds hit Estonia's island of Saaremaa on New Year's Day evening after being affected by Storm Johannes previously that weekend. The severe weather conditions forced a Nyxair...
Estonia adheres to the European Union's stance of not officially acknowledging the independence of Somaliland....
On January 1st at around 3 AM, Tallinna Vesi announced that Tallinn's water supply has恢复正常。新年夜，塔林一半的居民经历了供水中断。...
The city of Tallinn has announced an open tender aimed at developing a comprehensive plan for modernization and rejuvenation of the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds (Tallinna Lauluväljak). This initiativ...
Journalist Aimar Ventsel muses on how renowned chef Lucien Olivier would react to today's version of the Olivier salad, comparing it to the original recipe he created in the 19th century. The article ...
Up to 15 large cargo vessels anchored off the coast of Saaremaa on Tuesday due to severe weather conditions....
Tartu's smart bike rental system is transitioning to winter mode by removing most of the electric bikes from city streets until spring arrives....
Estonian language contains many terms that relate to light, which are celebrated especially during the winter holidays from the solstice through Epiphany....
On December 30, rescue workers responded to and controlled a fire that occurred in the kitchen of an Old Town restaurant in Tallinn....
The City Government of Tallinn has initiated detailed plans for developing a long-vacant site in downtown Tallinn at an estimated cost exceeding several hundred million euros....
An Ecolines bus ran off the Tallinn–Narva Highway during severe snow conditions on Tuesday but fortunately there were no injuries....
A four-man team from Tartu is competing successfully in an intense transatlantic rowing competition....
Members of Slava Ukraini, an organization collecting donations for Ukraine, intend to sue its former head Johanna-Maria Lehtme on charges of embezzlement....
Tallinn, Estonia experienced its first blizzard of winter on Tuesday, resulting in heavy snowfall throughout the city. ERR's photographer documented the event....
Associate Professor Velle Toll from the University of Tartu's climate physics department researches whether reduced air pollution could accelerate global warming by removing particles that counteract ...
Estonian rapper Säm won Raadio 2's Hit of the Year award for his song 'Kanuu,' recognized through multiple appearances in the station’s year-end top ten list and record-breaking listener votes....
A report by Euronews highlights that Europe has leading technology in drone interception, with Estonia and Latvia playing significant roles due to their expertise in this field....
Karja Pagar, a bakery operating for over three decades on the Estonian island of Saaremaa, has announced its closure in April due to escalating logistics expenses. The decision will result in the layo...
Estonia has announced the nominees for its annual press photo awards for 2025, with the winners set to be revealed in February....
An Israeli citizen encountered legal issues when attempting to transport a samovar from Russia into Estonia. The incident highlights border control regulations for imported goods and the cultural sign...
Authorities have placed warning signs near a frozen waterfall in Ida-Viru County due to an incident where a large ice chunk almost caused harm to visitors....
Researchers from the University of Tartu are conducting surveys among residents of Ida-Viru County, Estonia, to gauge opinions on local changes and future expectations....
A pony popular with children visiting a park in Valga County, Estonia, has been killed by wolves. This incident follows other wolf attacks at the same location....
The ruling coalition in Tallinn has finalized its budget negotiations for 2024. The city government plans to approve the capital's budget on Tuesday, with an initial reading at the City Council schedu...
Archimandrite Andreas Noorhani has been named as the new Orthodox Church of Estonia (EAÕK) Bishop of Tartu....