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Meelis Oidsalu.

Estonian experts warn of risks as US eyes military drawdown in Europe

The Estonian government unveiled its new drone roadmap in Tallinn on Friday. June 12, 2026.

Gallery: Government unveils new Estonian drone roadmap

Bikes locked up along Tartu's riverfront promenade.

Police: Quick resale makes stolen bikes hard to recover

Smart-ID app requesting a user's PIN1, with a laptop visible in the background.

Banks taking on scammers with new Smart-ID+ upgrade

Katrin Visnapuu, Head of the Sõru Maritime School.

Head of maritime school: Children need to respect the sea, not fear it

Increasingly widespread access to AI is making it easier than ever to create deepfake images.

Social Democrats push to criminalize deepfake explicit images

Fresh off the passage of Estonia's consent law, Social Democrats (SDE) are pushing to criminalize the nonconsensual creation and spread of sexually explicit deepfake images.

Kristina Kallas.

Government on crash course: Eesti 200 refuses to give up means-tested benefits

Fork lightning during a thunderstorm. Photo is illustrative.

Possible tornado reported Thursday as severe storms swept Southern Estonia

Moodul-varjumiskoht Juhkentali tänaval.

Tallinn erects modular bomb shelter in the heart of the city

A couple's wedding day at the Tallinn Vital Statistics Office on Pärnu mnt.

Estonians marry less and divorce more often

The second day of Viljandi Folk Music Festival 2025.

Summer event rained out? Ticket holders have refund options

most read stories of the week

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska met with Estonian President Alar Karis and Sirje Karis in Tallinn on June 9, 2026.

Gallery: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Estonia for NB8 summit

Estonia still has one of the lowest public debt's in Europe.

IMF issues Estonia ballooning public debt warning

Lady Justice on a courthouse in Estonia.

Estonian Parliament approves consent law

Türi teen and moped car driver Roosi Põllu.

Moped car gives rural Estonian teen freedom to drive years early

An EDF soldier holding a drone.

Estonia, Ukraine stop short of signing drone deal after Zelenskyy visit

Igor Taro.

Estonia's new policy to prevent newborn statelessness sets key rules for parents

latest news

Estonia's Icebreakers are through to the SSL Gold Cup final in Rio late on this year.

Estonia makes prestigious SSL Gold Cup sailing finals in Rio de Janeiro

Martin Mölder.

Martin Mölder: The possible cost of an easy political victory

An Environmental Board-led cleanup operation recovered 500 old fishing nets from Lake Peipus.

Nearly 500 abandoned fishing nets pulled from Estonian side of Lake Peipus

Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) and Grand Chancellor of the SMOM Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo with the signed agreement in Tallinn, June 11, 2026.

Estonia, Sovereign Military Order of Malta sign healthcare and aid cooperation deal

Cattle (photo is illustrative).

18 cattle die in Pärnu County BRSV outbreak

The new Epler & Lorenz hazardous waste incineration plant in Tartu.

Tartu plant expands hazardous waste incinerator capacity to meet demand

russia's war in ukraine: latest from estonia

Destruction in Kyiv after Russia's aerial attack early on Sunday.

EDF intelligence: Russia has not achieved its strategic goals

Olena Zelenska opening the Ukrainian-language audio guide at the Vabamu Museum of Occupations in Tallinn, June 9, 2026.

Photos: Ukraine's first lady opens Vabamu museum audio guide

Andris Kulbergs, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Nordic-Baltic prime ministers at the NB8 summit in Tallinn on June 9, 2026.

Baltic, Nordic leaders support opening all 6 EU negotiating clusters for Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NB8 leaders summit in Tallinn on June 9, 2026.

Zelenskyy: A ceasefire affects regional security, not just Ukraine

Estonian First Lady Sirje Karis and Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska at Tallinn University (TLÜ) on Tuesday. June 9, 2026.

Gallery: Olena Zelenska, Sirje Karis meet with academic leaders in Tallinn

politics

Viljandi city council and city government building.

EKRE leader's clash over Viljandi post may cost deputy mayor her job

Kalle Laanet.

Reform MP joins opposition's security agencies oversight inquiry

In its recent report the OECD said Estonia's child benefit system is 'too generous' with regard to higher-income earners.

Most parties oppose means-testing child benefits

Riigikogu in session.

Isamaa drags out an important parliamentary session

Riigikogu's main debating chamber.

Ratings: Isamaa doubles its lead over Center Party

presidential election 2026

Alar Karis at the second round of voting in the 2021 presidential election on August 31, 2021.

Incumbent Alar Karis most popular choice for president in public poll

Vote counting in the Estonian Parliament during the 2016 presidential election

How has Estonia chosen its presidents?

Kristina Kallas and Alar Karis.

Eesti 200 does not support the re-election of President Alar Karis

Andrus Ansip.

Former PM, Reform Party head: Alar Karis a dignified candidate for second term

Kaja Kallas.

Kaja Kallas rules out running for president of Estonia

economy

Estonia will not be seeing any phosphorite mining as things stand, the climate ministry said.

Ministry: No phosphorite mining to take place in Estonia for 'foreseeable future'

EIS building in Tallinn.

€4.6 million EIS self-service platform to be developed

Joint building of the Estonian government ministries

Estonia limits access to new credit register to loan applications only

Kalev SPA in Tallinn.

Estonia sees spa boom as tourism and spending habits shift

Paide production facility of E-Piim Tootmine.

Leading cheesemaker E-Piim Tootmine asset sell-off starts

Defense and security

Drone (photo is illustrative).

Tartu Aviation Academy drone test facility enlarges training scope

The Russian-owned Aughinish Alumina refinery on the West Coast of Ireland.

Estonia renews calls for alumina export ban amid Ireland-Russia shipments

Exercise Ilves 2026 in Paldiski attended by President Alar Karis, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Mass civil unrest exercise.

Estonia drills civil unrest response, evacuation and crisis coordination in mass exercise

Nationwide test of parts of Estonia's EE-ALARM public warning system. June 10, 2026.

Rescue Service asks for feedback after EE-ALARM public warning system test

Starlink terminal

Estonian municipalities test Starlink to bolster crisis readiness

society

Estonian police car.

2 killed in Rapla County road traffic accident

A kindergarten in Tallinn. Photo is illustrative.

New kindergarten enrollment rules still leave some families waiting

Render of one potential design for street art set to grace a Pärnu maantee underpass in Tallinn.

Tallinn officials want street art to transform Pärnu maantee underpass

Crest of the Prosecutor's Office.

Estonia limits prosecutors general to one 7-year term

TalTech.

TalTech wants to terminate ministry cooperation agreement over difference of views

opinion

Uku Varblane and Magnus Piirits.

Uku Varblane and Magnus Piirits: When pensions grow but life pulls ahead

School student at exam time.

Experts: Estonian history lessons do not skirt round challenging topics

Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200).

Margus Tsahkna: The cost of aggression must rise for Russia every day

Raimond Kaljulaid.

Raimond Kaljulaid: Interests of large European countries might not align with Estonia's

Harri Tiido.

Harri Tiido: Comparing the present era with the past

sports

Marleen Mülla.

Estonian athlete Marleen Mülla 12th in US NCAA Championships finals

Mark Lajal.

Mark Lajal comes from behind to beat US player in Yorkshire

Finswimming.

Estonian, 17, crowned European junior finswimming champion

Kaidi Kivioja.

Triathlete Kaidi Kivioja sets Estonian record in full Ironman debut

Mark Lajal

Mark Lajal loses in Yorkshire yet still goes through to main draw

foreign affairs

One of the Estonia-built rescue boats hit in the Black Sea.

Estonia-built rescue boats fall prey to Russian drones in Black Sea

Harri Tiido.

Harri Tiido: On the logic of the future

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs at the NB8 summit in Tallinn on Jun2 9, 2026.

Latvian PM to ERR: Ukrainian drone experts arriving in Latvia next week

Ukrainian flag with an Estonian flag in the background.

Ukraine to open honorary consuls in Estonia's Narva and Tartu

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska met with Estonian President Alar Karis and Sirje Karis in Tallinn on June 9, 2026.

Zelenskyy visit to focus on military aid, drones, Russia pressure

science and research

One potential lifeline would be additional investment in R&D‑intensive businesses to help put the economy back on an upswing.

Experts say boosting R&D could help Estonia tackle rising public debt

The YUCO-PHYSICO AUV is colored bright pink to make it easier for researchers to spot it in water currents.

TalTech scientists test AUV to better understand Estonia's seas

Siberian irises on a bog island in Emajõe-Suursoo's Lake Kalli. June 2026.

Remote bog island in Southern Estonia blanketed in blooming irises

Lilacs in bloom.

Spring shifts earlier in Estonia over last half century

Cotton underwear buried at an Estonian agricultural museum site is part of an international challenge

Estonian museums to bury underpants to assess soil quality

culture

Opening of Ukrainian artist Yeva Sihachova's exhibition

Gallery: Ukrainian artist's new Tallinn show explores violence 'everywhere'

Concert promoter Emil Oja.

Rising costs, tighter budgets reshape Estonia's summer concert scene

Paavli Festival ran June 5-6, 2026.

Gallery: Tallinn hosts first ever Paavli Festival

Members of Sabaton.

History-mad Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton returns to Tallinn stage in 2027

Tallinn city councilmember Natalie Mets (SDE).

Tallinn Social Democrats want free city museum admission for kids

features and interviews

The comparison of folklore and modern crisis texts revealed a clear difference in tone when it comes to guiding people's behavior. A social distancing sign in Tallinn from the COVID-19 pandemic.

How modern crisis communication can benefit from plague mythology

Ivar Heinmaa.

War-zone cameraman: Once you smell a decomposing body, you can recognize it anywhere

A black cat crossing the road.

Estonians' superstitions — from the thunder god's scythe to toppled cake

Ivo Lille.

New Baltic Film, Media and Arts School head: Critical thinking key in the age of AI

Alar Karis.

President: We really do not have anything to talk to Putin about today

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NB8 meeting in Tallinn on June 9, 2026.

Press conference with NB8 leaders and Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska met with Estonian President Alar Karis and Sirje Karis in Tallinn on June 9, 2026.

Estonian and Ukrainian presidents' press conference

This year's LMC takes place September 3-5 (photo from the 2019 event).

Lennart Meri Defense and Security Conference 2026

Interview with Alexander Stubb, the President of Finland.

Finland's President Stubb: We were too soft on Russia before 2022

Arseniy Yatsenyuk speaking to ETV's "Esimene stuudio."

Former Ukrainian PM: The only way to get real peace is to fight like hell

tallinn

Tallinn City Council.

Tallinn City Council holds its longest sitting to date

Ukrainian and Estonian flags at Freedom Square

Tallinn moves Ukrainian flag at Freedom Square onto scaffolding

Signs indicating a public shelter in Tallinn on Freedom Square above an underground carpark.

Architect: Tallinn is not prepared for large‑scale sheltering

Peeter Raudsepp.

Tallinn mayor: We will use more standardized projects instead of architects

Emergency services vehicle.

Major chemical spill in Tallinn's Haabersti district

tartu

Rüütli tänav in central Tartu.

Tartu unveils strategy to guide nightlife development through 2035

Egert Belitšev and Margo Klaos.

Police, rescue chiefs: Swedish inmates plan creates unequal pay

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Widespread power outage hits Tartu and South Estonia

An art academy students’ project in Annelinn, Tartu.

Gallery: Architecture students build a new landmark for Tartu from ruins

A Finnair turboprop at Tartu Airport.

Passenger numbers for Tartu-Helsinki flights show steady growth

narva

The Narva City Run half marathon was canceled after a suspicious bag was found along the route. June 6, 2026.in Narva on Saturday. June 6, 2026.

Gallery: Narva half marathon canceled after suspicious bag found along route

Narva City Council chair Mihhail Stalnuhhin and Mayor Katri Raik.

Land deal for Narva EDF base caught in local political standoff

Victory Day parade in Narva on Sunday. June 24, 2024

Construction of Defense Force's Narva base will start this year

Estonia-Russia pedestrian crossings remain open at the Narva 1 border checkpoint.

Interior Minister: currently impossible to speed up border crossing in Narva

Liisa Pakosta.

Minister: Central government cannot resolve Narva leadership row

galleries

Scarecrows on display at ERM's Heimtali Museum in Viljandi County. June 2026.

Gallery: Over 60 scarecrows steal the show at rural Estonian museum

A historic Estonian flag smuggled out in 1944 returned from Australia to Estonia, where it was donated to the Estonian National Museum (ERM). June 4, 2026.) on Flag Day after being returned from Australia this spring. June 4, 2026.

Gallery: Wartime Estonian flag hidden since 1944 returns home from Australia

An attack drill took place at ERR on June 4, 2026, as part of the large-scale security exercise Ilves 2026.

Gallery: Security services practice surprise attack response at ERR

Nature House

Gallery: Estonia's largest public timber building set for fall 2026 completion

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko made her first official visit to Tallinn on June 2, 2026.

Ukrainian prime minister makes first official visit to Estonia

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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

The Baltic Pride parade making its way through Tallinn's Town Hall Square on Saturday. June 6, 2026.

Gallery: Baltic Pride parade brings even more color to Tallinn Old Town

Crowds, flags and banners filled the streets of Tallinn for the Baltic Pride march on Saturday, capping off a weeklong celebration of LGBT+ visibility, community and support.

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

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