17.03.26 NEWS ... A motorcyclist spotted a sinkhole in a field near Jõhvi–Tartu Highway in Jõhvi Municipality on Tuesday morning, prompting rescue services to respond.

14.03.26 NEWS ... President Alar Karis' all-day reading marathon is back for Native Language Day, with the public welcome to stop by Kadriorg and enjoy readings by dozens of guests.

14.03.26 NEWS ... At its council meeting Saturday, Estonia's Center Party called for a fuel VAT cut and said it will begin talks to join the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR).

14.03.26 NEWS ... The icebreaker Tarmo is back at work after years of mild winters, and its captain warns shifting ice in the Gulf of Riga could worsen already difficult conditions near Pärnu.

11.03.26 NEWS ... Artist Rebeka Vaino's new solo exhibition "Moving Through Life, I Saw Flashes of Beauty from Time to Time" opened at the Kastellaanimaja Gallery in Kadriorg.

11.03.26 NEWS ... Discarded bed sheets from Tallink's hotels and ships are the subject of a new exhibition by the Estonian Academy of Arts in the atrium of Tallinn's Viru Keskus.

09.03.26 NEWS ... March 9 marks the 82nd anniversary of the Soviet Air Force's air raid on Tallinn, which killed over 500 residents and left 20,000 homeless. Flags will be flown at half-mast across the capital in remembrance.

08.03.26 NEWS ... On Saturday, "Out of Line," a new exhibition dedicated to women, trans and queer voices opened at the Bästard Gallery in Tallinn's Põhjala Factory.

07.03.26 NEWS ... The ruling Reform Party unveiled a seven-page vision for Estonia on Saturday, highlighting freedom, security, economic growth and AI, and opening it for public discussion.

07.03.26 NEWS ... In the early hours of Saturday morning, the first two evacuation flights carrying Estonian tourists from Oman and Dubai landed at Tallinn Airport.

06.03.26 NEWS ... In Southern Estonia, Aire and Riho Väärsi turned a Soviet-era schoolhouse into a home for their large family — and took over a staple local cafeteria on the brink of closure.

06.03.26 NEWS ... The Air Force, in cooperation with the U.S. Army, is practicing with battle-tested new counter-drone systems as part of exercise Digital Shield in the eastern Ida-Viru County this week.

04.03.26 NEWS ... The Ministry of Education plans to begin teaching by 2030 at the latest in the new building of the Tõnismägi State High School in Tallinn, which will be built on Endla tänav next to the National Library.

03.03.26 NEWS ... The recent thaw means spring is in the air for market gardeners in central Estonia too.

02.03.26 NEWS ... The Estonian men's national basketball team lost 69–79 at home to Sweden in their latest FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifier on Sunday night.

24.02.26 NEWS ... The annual Defense Forces parade will take place at 12 noon on Tallinn's Freedom Square and in the surrounding streets to mark the 108th anniversary of Estonia's independence.

24.02.26 NEWS ... Estonia's blue, black and white flag was raised at 7:18 a.m. in the border town Narva on Tuesday morning, the 108th anniversary of the country's independence.

22.02.26 NEWS ... The 108th anniversary of Estonian independence was celebrated on Tuesday with events across the country and gatherings around the world.

23.02.26 NEWS ... Celebrations marking Estonia's Independence Day got underway in Pärnu as early as Monday. A ceremonial procession took place, featuring members of the Defense League, the Women's Voluntary Defense Organization, police officers, rescue workers, school students and local residents.

23.02.26 NEWS ... Ukrainians living in Estonia marked the fourth anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale invasion on Sunday with a rally and march through Tallinn's Old Town.

20.02.26 NEWS ... The winners of Estonia's 2025 press photos of the year have been announced. All the winning photos can now be seen in an exhibition at Tallinn's Viru Keskus Mall.

20.02.26 NEWS ... "Alterix," a new exhibition by artist Mihkel Maripuu opened at the Tütar Gallery in Tallinn this week. Maripuu's works seek possible points of contact between the technological and organic worlds, observing the dynamics and potential for coexistence.

20.02.26 NEWS ... A new bronze sculpture installed in Tallinn's Town Hall Square gives blind and low-vision visitors the chance to explore the city's medieval Old Town through touch.

18.02.26 NEWS ... State awards for outstanding contributions to sports and culture were presented by Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform), Minister of Education Kristina Kallas (Eesti 200) and Minister of Culture Heidy Purga (Reform) at the Estonian Knighthood House.

17.02.26 NEWS ... A new residential and commercial quarter called Talsinki will be developed by the Admiraliteedi Basin in Tallinn, with an estimated deadline of 2029 after Tallinn granted the project a building permit.

15.02.26 NEWS ... President Alar Karis presented state decorations on Saturday at Ukuaru, the music house dedicated to Arvo Pärt in Rakvere, to people whose dedication to their work and community has made life in Estonia better.

14.02.26 NEWS ... Improved weather conditions on Saturday mean the Transport Administration has opened a second official ice road – this time to Kihnu island – after all. The ice road between Hiiumaa and Saaremaa will also be reopened no later than 3 p.m.

04.12.25 NEWS ... With the final of Eesti Laul taking place this Saturday, music fans can listen to all 12 songs on ERR's Jupiter service by following the links in this article.

14.02.26 NEWS ... On Wednesday, "The Privilege of Introspection," a new exhibition by Estonian artist Marita Liivak, opened at the Pärnu City Gallery Artists' House.

13.02.26 NEWS ... United States Navy divers joined their Estonian colleagues for a first-of-its-kind ice blasting exercise this week, held on the frozen freshwater of Rummu Quarry.

12.02.26 NEWS ... Nonbinary artist Maria Izabella Lehtsaar's "Hares Caress Your Hair" opened at Tallinn's Hobusepea Gallery, exploring queer and marginalized recovery, safety and resilience.

10.02.26 NEWS ... German Golub's debut feature "Our Erika" premiered in Tallinn Monday, tracing Estonian track cyclist Erika Salumäe's journey from orphanage to Olympic gold.

08.02.26 NEWS ... A 17-kilometer-long ice road was officially opened by the Transport Administration on Sunday between Estonia's biggest islands, Hiiumaa and Saaremaa, to give islanders an alternative route to the mainland as ferry services struggle with sea ice.

08.02.26 NEWS ... Over 1,000 dancers took part in a winter folk dance festival in Ida-Viru County on Saturday that celebrated the joy of dancing rather than knowing all the right steps.

05.02.26 NEWS ... Estonia's athletes made their debut at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday wearing bright blue jackets and waving the blue, black and white flag during the opening ceremony.

03.02.26 NEWS ... A father's diary from the 60s, postcards from Kanepi and a racing videogame converge in a new show by Birgit Kaleva, Keiu Maasik and Mark Raidpere at Tallinn's Foku Gallery.

03.02.26 NEWS ... 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.

30.01.26 NEWS ... As harsh winter conditions continue and the freeze deepens, Estonian Military Academy cadets and students from 19 NATO allied nations are getting a firsthand taste of winter combat training.

30.01.26 NEWS ... Newcomers Sadu, viral star Tommy Cash and punk legends Vennaskond were among the acts honored at the 2026 Estonian Music Awards in Tallinn on Thursday night.

27.01.26 NEWS ... King Frederik X of Denmark and Queen Mary wrapped up a two-day state visit to Estonia on Wednesday, stressing the importance of a strong friendship in unpredictable times.

26.01.26 NEWS ... Tallinn's Club Hollywood, which has been operating for decades, now plans to develop into a multi-purpose event center while also expanding to hold events during the day.

21.01.26 NEWS ... This winter, Fotografiska Tallinn turns its focus to music with a major retrospective by legendary photographer and filmmaker Anton Corbijn.

25.01.26 NEWS ... This weekend, visitors to Pärnu Beach can stop by a café set up on the frozen bay. On Saturday, those who came out enjoyed the beautiful weather and warm fish soup.

24.01.26 NEWS ... A new exhibition at the Estonian Museum of Architecture in Tallinn explores how Tallinn's Old Town could be expanded in the future.

20.01.26 NEWS ... A new exhibition about Estonians around the world opens at the Vabamu Museum in Tallinn this week. "Estonia Worldwide" tells the stories of Estonian diaspora communities, including their departures, returns and creation of new homes abroad.

21.01.26 NEWS ... Two households are at risk of flooding after a river has burst its banks due to wintry conditions in Põltsamaa, central Estonia. The rescue service has erected barriers to help stop the flow.

19.01.26 NEWS ... European Figure Skating champion Niina Petrõkina was given a warm welcome at Tallinn Airport after arriving home on Monday, fresh from her victory in Sheffield.

19.01.26 NEWS ... A new exhibition at the Estonian National Museum (ERM) explores the history of natural dyes and the dye trade through contemporary scientific research.

19.01.26 NEWS ... The Narva River has burst its banks and risen to a record high following the recent cold snap.

16.01.26 NEWS ... Estonia's Iranian community held a demonstration on Friday in support of people taking part in a wave of deadly protests across Iran and to call on the international community to take action.