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Estonia 'recommends' Ukraine uses different drone attack corridors after airspace breaches

Price of gasoline and diesel fuel in Kesklinn, Tallinn on April 6, 2026

Estonian diesel price hits new high

Composer Pärt Uusberg conducting at the Song Festival in Tallinn. July 2025.

Arvo Pärt Center's first Estonian music scholarship won by Pärt Uusberg

Enn Pärt measuring the age of the record-breaking aspen.

Europe's tallest aspen measured in Estonia

Vaade Tallinnale.

Tallinn's new master plan will focus on citywide development

Journalist Anton Aleksejev (left) and Artem Oleshchenko, a representative of the Ukrainian police cyber unit

ERR in Ukraine: War offers scammers new opportunities for crime

Last year, phone scammers defrauded people in Estonia out of €11.5 million, with several of these schemes traced back to Ukraine. Ukrainian and Estonian police explain that this is a complex, multinational form of crime, but they vow to catch the organizers soon.

Raimond Kaljulaid

MP: A reduced US role in NATO does not mean the end for Estonia

Playground in Tartu.

Estonian politicians split over sentences for child sex crimes

Medicum is a major player in Estonia's private healthcare system.

Medicum acquires Fertilitas, expands share in Estonia's private healthcare

Pylon at an Enefit Power plant.

Experts: Lower consumption and Estlink 2 will keep electricity prices down

Two of Elron's new Škoda passenger trains at Balti jaam in Tallinn. November 29, 2025.

Elron changes eastbound, southbound train schedules from Monday

latest news

Fire at the Primorsk port as a result of Ukrainian drone attacks.

Experts: Extent of damage to Russian ports to become clear within months

Police tape. Photo is illustrative.

Five detained in Valga killing, including two teen minors

Signs at a heath center (illustrative).

Tallinn on-call family doctor pilot off to a good start, fate still unclear

Aivo Peterson was sentenced in court on December 11, 2025.

Treason case: Aivo Peterson's appeal reaches district court

Kihnu Virve, one of the ferries providing connections between mainland Estonia and the islands

Ferry Kihnu Virve to undergo maintenance

E-Piim dairy plant in Paide.

Industrial production decreased by 0.5% in February

russia's war in ukraine: latest from estonia

NGO Slava Ukraini .

Estonian Ukraine aid NGO sues former chief in Ukrainian court

Drone debris was found in a field Kastre Municipality in Tartu County, South Estonia on March 31, 2026 following a night of EE-ALARM alerts connected to Ukrainian attacks on Russia's Baltic ports.

Ukrainian FM: Russia redirected Ukraine's drones toward Baltic states, Finland

Uku Arold.

PPA checking 3 potential drone crash sites in Estonia

Drone debris was found in a field Kastre Municipality in Tartu County, South Estonia on March 31, 2026 following a night of EE-ALARM alerts connected to Ukrainian attacks on Russia's Baltic ports.

Drone parts found in southern Estonia following 'air threat' alerts

Up to 30 ships are anchored off Estonia near Juminda and Loksa due to Ukrainian attacks on Russia's Baltic Sea ports.

Dozens of ships anchored off Estonia's coast due to Ukrainian attacks

politics

Marko Mihkelson.

MP: NATO cannot make decisions behind allies' backs

SDE chair Lauri Läänemets (left) and Isamaa chair Urmas Reinsalu (right).

Latest forecast shows worsening state finances, warns opposition

EU, Estonian and NATO flags.

Estonian politicians on Trump's NATO remarks: Serious signal or just talk

Mr Hannes Hanso at the ETV studio

Sources: Estonia set to nominate Hannes Hanso as ambassador to the US

The Social Democats held its general assembly on March 29, 2026 and reelected Lauri Läänemets as chairman.

SDE proposes creating a development bank to help Estonian companies innovate

presidential election 2026

President Alar Karis.

Alar Karis on second presidential term bid: I'll think about it

The president's residence, Kadriorg Palace.

Voters from all political parties support 2nd president term for Karis

Party chair Urmas Reinsalu giving a speech at Isamaa's party council Saturday. March 28, 2026.

Isamaa's Reinsalu vows policy reversals, reforms ahead of 2027 elections

President Alar Karis.

Parties not rushing to lay cards on table on Alar Karis re-election

Toomas Hendrik Ilves.

Former president: SDE used my presidential candidate recommendation as a political 'cudgel'

economy

An Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund (EUIF) office.

Estonia to help Moldova boost employment rates, meet EU standards

An Enefit Green wind farm in Paldiski.

Lithuania's Ignitis looking to build wind farm in Pärnu County

Airliner (photo is illustrative).

Latvian PM: Baltic states should coordinate airBaltic together

Euros.

Bank of Estonia recommends keeping cash reserve at home

Omniva (Eesti Post) mailbox in Värska.

Estonia's plan to privatize national mail carrier worrying opposition and media

Defense and security

Conscripts.

Estonian Defense Forces investing heavily in Ida-Viru County

Lithuanian TV journalist Marius Zaremba speaking with Narva City Council member Denis Larchenko. April 2026.

Foreign media still flocking to Narva over 'people's republic' rumors

ICDS researcher Marek Kohv

Researcher: Trump lacks the authority to unilaterally withdraw from NATO

The old viaduct at Halinga was demolished by the EDF and Transport Administration.

Viaduct demolished by Estonian Defense Forces and Transport Administration

The new emergency notification system will be introduced in 2027.

Estonia to introduce cell broadcast emergency alert system in 2027

society

Police car in Estonia.

3 teenagers detained on suspicion of murder in Valga Updated 07:41

Mother and a baby.

Political parties mulling measures to boost birth rate ahead of election

The existing Pärnu Kesklinna Bridge.

Slovak company wins Pärnu bridge reconstruction tender

Aarne Uku Elias' official appointment as Estonia's new honorary consul in Chicago. April 2026.

Estonian community leader Aarne Uku Elias named honorary consul in Chicago

A mobile speed camera (photo is illustrative).

Questions remain over plan to have warning signs for mobile speed traps

opinion

Anna Verschik.

Anna Verschik: Of linguistic security

Andri Rohtla.

Andri Rohtla: Mass surveillance in Estonia 18 years and counting

Aimar Ventsel.

Aimar Ventsel: There is no 'neutral' or 'pure' science in Russia

Ahti Asmann.

Ahti Asmann: Criticism of taxing supply security into an early grave not squabbling

Kaupo Meiel.

Kaupo Meiel: Springtime for drones and Estonians

sports

Henry Sildaru.

Estonian freestyle skier Henry Sildaru beats Birk Ruud to take World Cup series title

Aleksandr Selevko.

Aleksandr Selevko sets new all-time furthest progress for Estonia at ice skating world championships

Henry Sildaru.

Estonian skier bests Norwegian freestyle star Birk Ruud in Switzerland qualifiers

Niina Petrõkina at the ISU World Championships in Prague, March 25, 2026.

Estonian skaters Petrõkina and Langerbaur put in solid performances at world champs

Kelly Sildaru talking to ERR.

Kelly and Henry Sildaru both make Switzerland halfpipe finals

foreign affairs

Urmas Reinsalu.

Isamaa leader: Orban's defeat would diminish Russia's influence in Europe

Kaja Kallas on

EU foreign policy chief: Accusations against NATO unfair and insulting

Eesti 200 general assembly on March 29, 2026.

Suggestions of leaving NATO are 'harmful', says Estonian FM

PPA border guards return to Estonia after boat accident in Greece

Jonatan Vseviov.

Foreign ministry: Quick end to Iran war unlikely

science and research

Narva Orthodox High School.

Narva private Orthodox school may have wrongly claimed state funding

Estonian environmental activist Elliot Lään, a.k.a. Rohekodanik.

Tallinn activist commits to year of monthly eco-living challenges

Road sign marking a stretch of road included in a mowing pilot.

Transport agency eyes more flexible roadside mowing rules

A copy of the Dictionary of Standard Estonian (ÕS) in an Estonian classroom.

Tallinn to allow Russian-language classes in 20 schools next year

According to Juta Kraav, the key is to aim for at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day and to review your dietary habits.

Dissertation: Lifestyle affecting cardiac health already in 8-year-olds

culture

Figures used for Nukufilm's stop-motion films.

Nukufilm's 70-year legacy showcased at Tallinn mall for Estonian Film Month

Books on a library shelf.

Libraries want borrowers to replace damaged books with new copies

Rehearsal of the Lithuanian production of Piret Jaaks'

Estonian Piret Jaaks' play 'Rites of Passage' opens in Lithuania Saturday

The Estonian National Opera's production of

One of world's oldest ballets comes to Tallinn with 1950s twist

Estonian illustrator Eiko Ojala's works can be found in publications worldwide.

Estonian illustrator Eiko Ojala behind art for Time, The Economist and more

features and interviews

Drone (photo is illustrative).

Estonian police authorized to bring down drones which fail to meet state regulations

Marju Lauristin.

Sociologist: Middle-aged men the bottleneck of Estonian culture

Zlata Karuke speaks at Station Narva's Future Day.

'Not just for grandparents': How young people in Narva are shaping the city's future

Estonian presidents from 1992 to today. Clockwise from top left: Kersti Kaljulaid, Lennart Meri, Arnold Rüütel, Alar Karis, Toomas Hendrik Ilves.

Stubbornness a common trait among Estonian presidents

Cristina Gherasimov at the EU enlargement conference: Two steps forward, one step back?

Moldova's deputy PM: EU accession process is an 'individual exercise'

watch again

Six-year-old Teodor van Dijk won the hearts of the viewing audience and public, singing on stage at the 108th Estonian Independence Day concert, February 24, 2026.

Six year-old boy steals the show at Estonian Independence Day gala concert

Vanilla Ninja.

Watch again: Eesti Laul 2026 grand final on Jupiter

EU Enlargement Conference 2026: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back?

Watch live: EU enlargement conference: Two steps forward, one step back?

The Estonian authorities preparing to detain the "Baltic Spirit" on February 3, 2026.

Watch: Estonia's special forces detain a suspected smugglers ship

France’s Minister for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad.

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

tallinn

Final Nordica aircraft takes off from Tallinn Airport. March 31, 2026.

Last Nordica plane departs Tallinn as Estonian airline shuts down

A bike lane in Tallinn.

Tallinn deputy mayor: We can all coexist peaceably on the capital's roads

Enn Põldroos' giant

Giant tapestry in Tallinn's Linnahall to be restored

Candles lit in Tallinn's Freedom Square in memory of the victims of the March deportation of 1949. March 25, 2026.

Gallery: Candles lit as Estonia remembers March 1949 deportation victims

Tallinn skyline, with the Viru Hotel in the foreground.

Viru Keskus mall wants use of some Viru Hotel premises

tartu

Drone debris was found in a field Kastre Municipality in Tartu County, South Estonia on March 31, 2026 following a night of EE-ALARM alerts connected to Ukrainian attacks on Russia's Baltic ports.

'Whatever comes, comes:' Villagers react to drone debris found in Tartu County

The public river beach on the right bank, or Supilinn side, of the Emajõgi.

Tartu developing Emajõgi open-air swimming beach amid residents' concerns

Lunch.

Parents to pay more as Tartu raises school lunch prices

Demolition work at Baeri 4a in Tartu.

3 apartment buildings to be erected in place of derelict houses in Tartu

One dead after Tartu crash involving ambulance

narva

Narva Mayor Katri Raik.

Confused and frustrated: Narva mayor pushes back on latest wave of foreign press frenzy

Smoke from fires at the Russian port of Ust-Luga visible from Narva. March 28, 2026.

Smoke from Russia's Ust-Luga port fire visible from Narva

Alden Kirss and Edward Timoska.

Police officer: Most challenges in Narva are alcohol-related

Memorial statue of Paul Keres in Narva.

Narva renaming bus stops associated with USSR and Russia

The Estonian flag flying over Narva City Hall.

Internal Security Service: 'Narva People's Republic' is an information operation

galleries

Lauri Läänemets.

SDE reelects Lauri Läänemets as chairman

Karin Luts retrospective

Estonian refugee artist Karin Luts' travel-inspired works on view

World Poetry Day poetry walk in Tallinn on Saturday. March 21, 2026.

Gallery: Tallinn poetry walk brings Estonian writers, actors to city streets

Sinkhole caused by a collapsed mineshaft alongside Jõhvi–Tartu Highway. March 17, 2026.

Gallery: Mineshaft collapse forms sinkhole near Ida-Viru County highway

People can join the Estonian president on the front steps of the presidential palace in Tallinn to listen as guests read during the now-annual Native Language Day reading marathon. March 14, 2026.

Native Language Day reading marathon held on Estonian president's front steps

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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