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A polling station at a shopping mall in Estonia.

Opposition promises to slash taxes despite Estonia's growing fiscal deficit

From March 1, 2020 only 112 can be used to call for an emergency response.

Emergency Response Center wants to introduce two-way video calls

Külli Taro.

Külli Taro: On the legal value of roadmaps and coalition agreements

Corncrake (Crex crex), known in Estonian as the rukkirääk or rukkirästas, seen near Emumägi in Lääne-Viru County, Estonia. Lääne-Virumaa, Emumäe lähistel

Estonia's nocturnal songbird populations plummet

Raimond Kaljulaid.

SocDem MP: Reform Party dissent signals start of coalition breakup

NATO vessels in Tallinn.

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Estonian experts warn of risks as US eyes military drawdown in EuropeUpdated 11:14

U.S. plans to slash military assets in Europe could create critical capability gaps, defense experts say, even as officials stress NATO plans remain intact.

The "Superministry" building in Tallinn, so-called because it houses around half of Estonia's 11 ministries, including the Ministry of Finance.

Estonia spares state firm executives from financial disclosures

Estonian intel: 82% of foiled terrorist attacks in Ukraine involved Telegram agents

The Van Gogh immersive exhibition will open in Telliskivi in June 2026.

Van Gogh immersive exhibition to open in Tallinn's Telliskivi

Margus Tsahkna.

Margus Tsahkna: The evil behind the June deportation has not disappeared

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

Estonia's Social Democrats push to criminalize deepfake explicit images

latest news

Piimatooted Prisma kaupluses.

From August 1, Prisma will shut down its online store

Koidula 32.

Tallinn's Municipal Police launch proceedings over dangerous building in Kadriorg

Vao refugee center in Lääne-Viru County.

Estonia reports slower rate of Ukrainians seeking shelter

Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Liisa Pakosta at a memorial event in Kadriorg marking the 85th anniversary of the June deportations.

Estonia will place emails sent from Russian servers in quarantine

Evelina Allas.

Evelin Allas: Are young people really as passive as we think?

A Hansabuss route bus at Tartu Bus Station.

Estonian owners sell major bus company to a Nordic-based fund

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

Riigikogu.

Government delaying important decisions before election, Isamaa claims

Center Party board meeting.

Center Party backs Karis for second presidential term

Kristina Kallas.

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

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

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

A solar farm.

Estonia's Sunly to build the most powerful hybrid energy park in the Baltics

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

Gallery: Government unveils new Estonian drone roadmap

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

The second day of Viljandi Folk Music Festival 2025.

Summer event rained out? Ticket holders have refund options

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

An EDF soldier holding a drone.

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

society

Honey Festival in Karksi-Nuia.

Estonian beekeepers hope new labeling requirements will result in a fairer market

The new observation tower connecting Muraste and Meriküla in Harku Municipality.

New observation tower opens in Harku Municipality

Florian Wahl and the Tallinn Complaints Choir performing at Balti jaama turg on Saturday. June 13, 2026.

Gallery: Complaints Choir debuts crowdsourced lament at busy Tallinn market

Bikes locked up along Tartu's riverfront promenade.

Police: Quick resale makes stolen bikes hard to recover

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

opinion

Martin Mölder.

Martin Mölder: The possible cost of an easy political victory

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

sports

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

Marleen Mülla.

Estonian athlete Marleen Mülla 12th in US NCAA Championships finals

Estonia wins its second consecutive Baltic Cup, June 9, 2026.

13 yellow cards shown as Estonia beats Lithuania 1-0 to retain Baltic Cup

Finswimming.

Estonian, 17, crowned European junior finswimming champion

Kaidi Kivioja.

Triathlete Kaidi Kivioja sets Estonian record in full Ironman debut

foreign affairs

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

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

science and research

A kindergarten in Tallinn. Photo is illustrative.

New kindergarten enrollment rules still leave some families waiting

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

culture

A community-driven exhibition in the southern Estonian city of Tartu has captured European attention.

Exhibition 'Our Tartu' wins special prize at European Museum of the Year awards

Ingrian Finns held a Dance Festival in central Paide on June 13, 2026.

Gallery: Ingrian Finns hold dance festival in Estonia's Paide

Opening of Ukrainian artist Yeva Sihachova's exhibition

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

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

Concert promoter Emil Oja.

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

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

The teachers' lounge cabinet in Tallinn Secondary School of Science's new building, also serving as the competence center's kitchenette.

New school building in Tallinn becomes a third more expensive over 2 years

The

Gallery: June mass deportations remembered in Tallinn with 'Wagon of Tears'

Moodul-varjumiskoht Juhkentali tänaval.

Tallinn erects modular bomb shelter in the heart of the city

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

tartu

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

Tartu plant expands hazardous waste incinerator capacity to meet demand

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

The

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

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

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

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

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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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