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The detained ship from the PPA'a helicopter.

Estonian authorities detain container ship suspected of smuggling

Estonia has previously used U.S. funding to buy HIMARS ammunition.

US approves over $200 million for Baltic security in 2026

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform).

PM: Estonia pushing Latvia to keep Rail Baltica construction on schedule

Footballs (photo is illustrative).

28 Estonian clubs sign joint appeal to UEFA over Russian 'solidarity funds'

The Orb at Station Narva in 2025.

British ambient house pioneers The Orb announce April Tallinn show

Temperatures have been below -10 degrees (c) for the majority of January 2026 and the cold weather is set to continue into February.

Gallery: Tallinn freezes in one of the coldest winters for 25 years

This winter has been one of the coldest in Estonia for many years, with the air temperature measuring almost 5 degrees below average in January. ERR's photographer captured skiers enjoying the snow and walkers on the frozen sea ice in Tallinn at the weekend.

Frozen sea between the Estonia's mainland and the western islands.

Hiiumaa ferry runs aground as authorities struggle to keep island connected

Rail Batlca work at what will be its northern terminus, in Tallinn's Ülemiste (photo taken October 2025).

Ministry official: Latvia 'couple of years' behind Estonia on Rail Baltica

The plan covers 13 hectares next to the Kopli liinid developement in Põhja-Tallinn.

Tallinn resubmits Kopli detailed plan for residential, commercial area

Liisa-Ly Pakosta.

Ministry to use Danske Bank fine money to overhaul anti-corruption law

Extension cords.

Cold weather driving up price of electricity, putting production capacity to the test

France’s Minister for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad.

French minister Haddad: Europe has everything it needs to be a strong power

France's Minister for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad defended President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion to restarted communcation with Russia, saying Europe should have a seat at the table and can be a great power.

winter

The deep freeze is such that sometimes it's difficult to see where the sea starts and the land ends.

Meteorologist: Deep freeze set to last through whole of February

A car on the unofficial ice road between Rohuküla and the island of Vormsi

Locals using unofficial ice roads in western Estonia

Waterfront promenade in Tallinn. January 2026.

January in Estonia nearly 5 degrees colder than average

A fisher on Lake Peipus.

Freezing weather promises long ice fishing season on Lake Peipus

Cross-country skiers on a public trail.

Skiers and walkers clash over sharing Estonia's popular trails

Mountains of sea ice, in this case at Triigi, Saaremaa.

Updated 03.02.2026 09:47 | Ruhnu island 'cut off'

Estonia's islands battle 'worst ice conditions in 10 years' amid ferry stoppagesUpdated 09:47 |Ruhnu island 'cut off'

latest news

Puuluup on ETV show

Eurovision stars Puulup on new documentary: The director was hoping we'd fall out

Johanna Talihärm.

Estonia's Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony flag bearers announced

Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas (Eesti 200) filling in as a substitute teacher.

New high school admissions system delayed, sparking concerns over applications Updated 03.02

Local Pärnu legend Vladimir Fetšin, better known as Pudeli-Vovka.

Local Pärnu legend Pudeli-Vovka remembered for his quirks and kindness

Mulks were among several neighboring regional groups represented at Seto Kingdom Day in Küllätüvä. August 3, 2019.

Study debunks regional myths, finds Estonians' personalities mostly alike

Eneli Jefimova.

Swimmer Eneli Jefimova shines in US college season-closing race meet

russia's war in ukraine: latest from estonia

The Supreme Court of Estonia in Tartu.

Over 1,000 violations of banned symbols law logged in 4 years

Taavi Liias

EDF: Cold weather gives neither side an advantage in war

Karmen Joller

Estonia to leave international health format over Russian membership

Estonian and Ukrainian flags.

Estonia allocates €400,000 to support Ukraine in coldest winter for 16 years

Gert Kaju.

Defense official: Nothing to suggest Russia interested in peace

politics

Headquarters of the Political Party Funding Surveillance Committee (EJRK)

Watchdog asking Reform Party about possible illicit donation

Traffic in snowy Tallinn.

Justice chancellor says vehicle tax unconstitutional as law does not allow refunds

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson during the discussion.

Estonia's parliament adopts statement supporting people of Iran

Prosecutor's Office crest.

'Fascist' politician who called for Russian invasion of Estonia faces penalty

The European Parliament.

Estonian MEP rejects claims of failure to declare additional income amount

economy

Checkout at a store (Photo is illustrative).

Half additional money earned after tax changes will go on day-to-day expenses

Outdoor lighting in winter.

Power prices to surge further Tuesday, topping €655 per megawatt-hour

A Swedbank ATM.

As banking moves further online, some Estonians are still left behind

Turbines at a wind farm in Estonia. Photo is illustrative.

Renewable energy subsidies totaled €70 million in 2025

Space heater.

Monday electricity prices reach nearly €500 amid cold snap

Defense and security

The Estonian Defense Forces' (EDF) 1st Infantry Brigade at the onclusion of basic training in Jõhvi.

Estonia raises monthly conscript benefits by a third

Estonian Ambassador to the U.S. Kristjan Prikk.

President appoints US ambassador as Estonia's new top diplomat at NATO

Food at the Estonian Stockpiling Agency.

How will Estonia's Stockpiling Agency help people during a crisis?

Estonian authorities at the pedestrian border crossing in Narva.

Estonia weighs possible eastern border closure after Russia crossing

The shadow fleet vessel the Kiwala was detained off the Estonian coast last April, after straying into Estonian territorial waters.

Estonian Navy to join Finnish-led Baltic Sea maritime surveillance network

society

NICU entrance at Tallinn Children's Hospital.

Tallinn doctors want maternity care moved closer to children's hospital

Shooting (illustrative).

Prosecution against plan to hand weapons permit exam over to private sector

Children (photo is illustrative).

No consensus on how to compensate families for €600 monthly cost of raising a child

Orm Oja.

Top chef: It is bleak when food markets turn into little more than stylish hangout spots

Spotify raises prices.

Spotify price hike forcing users in Estonia to search for alternatives

opinion

Margus Tsahkna

Margus Tsahkna: Peace requires strength, unity and thoughtful action

Alexander Lott.

Alexander Lott: Let us add Väinameri ice roads to UNESCO heritage list

Mari-Liis Jakobson.

Mari-Liis Jakobson: Trump's foreign policy and the far-right

Margus Tsahkna.

Margus Tsahkna: Iran events not abstract but painfully familiar

Nele Peil.

Nele Peil: If OTC drugs can be delivered, they can be sold in a supermarket

sports

Maria Eliise Kaljuvere

Maria Eliise Kaljuvere usurps Niina Petrõkina as new junior figure skating star

The Rowtalia crew are back in Estonia.

'Good to be back on dry land': Estonian rowers home after 40-day Atlantic crossing

Estonia's Daniil Glinka reaches Challenger 75 semi-finals in Portugal

Daniil Glinka.

Daniil Glinka hits the right notes in Portugal, reaches quarterfinals again

Karol Mets (in white) blocks a cross from Leipzig's Xaver Schlager.

Estonians in the Bundesliga: Mets' St. Pauli lose, Hein's Werder Bremen salvage a draw

foreign affairs

Kristjan Prikk.

Ambassador: Estonia has long understood what US expects from Europe

ANOM smartphone services' customers were overwhelmingly from the criminal underworld, but one reseller claims politicians and those having affairs were among his customers too.

FBI controversial smartphone sting operation led to nearly 30 arrests in Estonia

Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas: 'Many' states back Estonia bid to bar Russian war vets

Marko Mihkelson (Reform).

Estonian MP: White House photo of war criminal Putin shows Ukraine peace still far off

Meelis Oidsalu.

Expert: Lengthy reach of the US remains intact for Estonia, Europe

science and research

Steelmaking experiment at the Rõuge ancient farm in Võru County in the summer of 2025

University of Tartu proves medieval monk's pork fat iron treatment worked

Pills.

Estonians' gene variants causing drug buildup in the body

Tallinn in winter.

Climate researcher: People's short memory makes standard winters out to be extraordinary

Young teen being vaccinated against COVID. Photo is illustrative.

Estonia moves to make school vaccinations opt-out, not opt-in

The EDF is launching a new project with TalTech university and the Defense Resources Agency to introduce AI to remove bottlenecks in logistics.

Estonia's Defense Forces launch AI project with TalTech to remove logistics bottlenecks

culture

'Greetings from Kanepi! Wish u were here' joint show debuts in Tallinn

2026 recipients of state decorations from President Alar Karis include Merle Jääger, Lauri Saatpalu, Siiri Sisask, Leelo Tungal, Neeme Järvi, Ain Hanschmidt, Tiina Jaakson and Arp Müller.

Estonian president to award record 203 state decorations this year

2026 Estonian Music Awards (EMA). January 2026.

Gallery: Sadu, Cash, Vennaskond and more shine at 2026 Estonian Music Awards

Duo Ruut.

Folk band Duo Ruut on ministry award: Second albums are always stressful

Estonia Drama Theater expands range of productions with English subtitles

features and interviews

Franciso Martínez in Sillamäe.

Tales from the Estonian east: New book explores hidden secrets of the 'other Estonia'

Kersti Kaljulaid.

Former Estonian president on seeking another term: Politicians say I'm a real pain

The Danish and Estonian flags flying in the Danish King's Garden in Tallinn's Old Town.

The flag that fell from heaven: The legend forever binding Estonia and Denmark

Musta Leiva Shoyu made by Hiroaki Takeda and Kristjan Jekimov.

From scraps to shoyu: Tallinn chefs make soy sauce from Estonian black bread

Raimond Kaljulaid.

MP: There is too much 'sky is falling' panic over Trump in Estonia

watch again

Astrid Lindgren's great grandson Johan Palmberg.

Astrid Lindgren's great grandson: All the talent in our family went to Astrid

Bettany Hughes.

British historian Bettany Hughes: Estonians are really conversational people

The 2026 New Year's performance at the Estonia Concert Hall.

2026 New Year's performance from Estonia Concert Hall

NOËP (left) os one the Eesti Laul 2026 contestants.

All 12 Eesti Laul 2026 songs revealed on ETV Thursday evening

Svante Pääbo.

Nobel winner Svante Pääbo praises Estonia's scientific success story

tallinn

A county bus in a bus lot next to Balti jaam in Tallinn.

Northern Estonian public transport fares to rise as joint ticket rolls out

Tallinn tram navigating late-spring snow. April 2024.

Harsh winter weather tests public transport, utilities and home safety

Carl the elephant is enjoying this winter at Tallinn Zoo.

Animals at Tallinn Zoo making the most of harsh winter weather

One of the new Škoda trolleybuses.

Trolleybuses returning to Tallinn this summer

Cycle lanes in Tallinn.

Tallinn looking to move cyclists to sidestreets

tartu

High school students reflect on Tartu Peace Treaty's legacy in difficult times

The Kalevipoeg War of Independence memorial in Tartu.

Tartu, Tallinn to mark 106th anniversary of peace treaty on Monday

Hermon the Estonian draft horse.

Hermon the Estonian draft horse enjoying third winter in downtown Tartu

Tartu University Hospital's emergency department.

Tartu City Council votes against new hospital emergency fee for children

First section of Tartu's Sõpruse Bridge to re-open after renovation work

narva

Narva city council, with council leader Mihhail Stalnuhhin in the foreground.

Narva city council votes in favor of state bailout on winter heating

In 2024, demolition work began on old buildings at the border crossing point in Ivangorod.

Ivangorod border crossing reconstruction to be completed by end of 2026

Ida-Viru Vocational Center director: No students have quit over Estonian-language requirements

The new Narva City Government members. Mayor Raik is at left.

New Narva city government approved by just one vote

Mihhail Stalnuhhin.

Narva opposition files vote of no confidence against Council Chair Stalnuhhin

galleries

Estonian Military Academy's winter warfare course in Southeastern Estonia. January 2026.

Gallery: Extreme cold tests NATO cadets in Estonia's winter combat training

Denmark's Queen Mary and King Frederik greeting the pubic on Raekoja plats in Tallinn on January 27, 2026.

Galleries: Danish King Frederik X and Queen Mary visit Estonia

Tallinn's Club Hollywood planning to become multi-purpose event center

Anton Corbijn at the opening of his retrospective exhibition at Fotografiska Tallinn.

Gallery: Major Anton Corbijn retrospective opens at Fotografiska Tallinn

Cafe on the Pärnu Bay ice.

Photos: Café opens on Bay of Pärnu ice

news in simple Estonian

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podcasts

Ari Matti Mustonen has appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience and been warm up act at his live show as well.

Feature | Estonia's English-language podcasts, all in the one place

Tallinn Airport.

Estonia Explained part seven: Why are you here?

Maarja Merivoo-Parro.

Estonia Explained part six: The language has issues

Estonia Explained part five: What is with the sauna?

Maarja Merivoo-Parro.

Estonia Explained part four: A Thousand Years of Multi-culti

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Parema ja terviklikuma kasutajakogemuse tagamiseks soovitame alla laadida uusim versioon mõnest meie toetatud brauserist:

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