20.03.26 NEWS ... The University of Tartu Chamber Choir took home two gold diplomas and a special award at last week's Cantaquera Festival Coral Internacional in Antequera, Spain.

20.03.26 NEWS ... The Supreme Court found in a recent ruling that only communications data collected for business purposes may be used as evidence in criminal proceedings and the burden of proof lies with the prosecution.

20.03.26 OPINION ... Protecting children from criminals is a critically important responsibility shared by society as a whole. To help safeguard children from pedophiles, the state has established two simple measures, which Mallu Mariann Treimann-Legrant has now commendably brought back to the attention of a large portion of Estonia. I call on everyone to always be active in the best interests of children, while adhering to the rules agreed upon in a state governed by the rule of law, writes Liisa Pakosta.

20.03.26 NEWS ... The Data Protection Inspectorate (AKI) is to launch supervisory proceedings over a website which aggregates court information about convicted sex offenders and those found guilty of other crimes, Delfi reported.

20.03.26 NEWS ... Rising support for Estonia's Center Party could reshape its relationship with Isamaa, analysts say, as the two parties run nearly neck and neck in the polls.

20.03.26 NEWS ... Tallinn unveiled its third round of bus network changes, with routes in Mustamäe and Haabersti most affected, and is now seeking public feedback before finalizing the plan.

20.03.26 OPINION ... Drawing on the experiences and lessons of other countries, we could already be asking what political parties seeking a seat in parliament see as a sustainable level of government debt for Estonia — and what they plan to do about it after the 2027 elections, write Peter Lõhmus and Viljar Arakas.

20.03.26 OPINION ... The dismissal of a Riigikogu advisor after 32 years in office is not just a humanly callous decision, it also negatively impacts journalism in Estonia, writes Urmet Kook.

20.03.26 NEWS ... The price of a liter of diesel fuel at gas stations in Estonia rose above the €2 mark on Friday, as some fuel retailers had forecast earlier this week.

20.03.26 NEWS ... The Navy mine countermeasures vessel Admiral Cowan sustained damage due to ice conditions Monday and was sent for emergency maintenance.

20.03.26 NEWS ... Estonian swimmer Eneli Jefimova won the 100-yard breaststroke at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) women's swimming and diving championships in Atlanta, Georgia.

20.03.26 NEWS ... Combat intensity in Ukraine has risen sharply with the start of a Russian spring offensive, Defense Forces Intelligence Center chief Colonel Ants Kiviselg said, as evidenced by both a rise in airstrikes and in Russian casualties.

20.03.26 NEWS ... Major Tallinn real estate developers say they may be interested in developing the land under Linnahall, but not the iconic building's renovation.

20.03.26 NEWS ... Only about a tenth of Saaremaa's historic manors still survive, with just 15 of the island's nearly 150 remaining as various restoration efforts struggle to keep up.

20.03.26 NEWS ... Home prices in Estonia rose 5.2 percent on year in 2025, Statistics Estonia reported Friday.

20.03.26 NEWS ... The reputation of a major sports promotion organization in Estonia has taken a serious hit following suspicions a former employee embezzled around €70,000 from its coffers.

20.03.26 NEWS ... A hotel is also planned for a film studio complex to be built in the northeastern Estonian town of Jõhvi.

20.03.26 NEWS ... Tallinn Airport is to remain a key home base for Latvian airline airBaltic, the company has said, despite financial issues affecting the company.

20.03.26 NEWS ... Falling birth rates are prompting Tartu to cut kindergarten enrollment by 260 this fall and lay off about 40 teachers, with Annelinn the hardest hit.

20.03.26 NEWS ... Remote gambling operators who were exempted from their 2026 tax obligations due to a legislative error have, as of Wednesday this week, paid just over €1.4 million to the Ministry of Finance in voluntary contributions.

20.03.26 NEWS ... Freestyle skier Henry Sildaru took slopestyle bronze at the Big Air Ski World Cup in Tignes, France, on Thursday.

20.03.26 NEWS ... Support for the Center Party rose among non-Estonian voters in March to its highest level in recent years, helping boost the party's overall rating and bringing it close behind Isamaa.

20.03.26 NEWS ... A University of Tartu study suggests "good girl syndrome" may be a distinct pattern, marked by perfectionism and fear of mistakes that can affect women's well-being.

20.03.26 NEWS ... Estonia's fifth ferry to take passengers to and from the major islands will be greener but have lower ice class than its predecessors.

19.03.26 NEWS ... The Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (ERSO) and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir need a new concert and rehearsal venue with proper acoustics, ERSO Director Kristjan Hallik said.

19.03.26 NEWS ... While drone hobbyists may be aware rules apply to their use, the Transport Administration notes this applies to radio-controlled (RC) aircraft too.

19.03.26 NEWS ... Tallinn's Linnahall is one of Estonia's most important masterpieces of modernist architecture and as a protected heritage building, it must be preserved, the National Heritage Board said.

19.03.26 NEWS ... President of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar assured MPs that the Riigikogu Board had nothing to do with disciplinary proceedings that led to an official being fired.

19.03.26 NEWS ... Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) said the war started by the United States and Israel in Iran can also be considered Estonia's war, and that Estonia supports both countries' activities that reduce the capabilities of the Iranian regime.

19.03.26 NEWS ... A court has remanded two suspects in custody on suspicion of running a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme which took in close to one-and-a-half million euros.

19.03.26 NEWS ... Even after decades of building lives and families in Estonia, many foreigners remain stuck in citizenship purgatory, blocked from naturalizing by conflicting citizenship laws.

19.03.26 NEWS ... Estonian Railways has said the cause of Thursday morning's train traffic disruptions was a software update and ruled out sabotage.

19.03.26 NEWS ... A new steering group on drone use in Estonia will look at their potential in responding to incidents, including forest fires and hazards in more outlying areas of the country.

19.03.26 NEWS ... Total investment in the new Hundipea area of Tallinn, which is in the final stages of securing a detailed plan, amount to €3–4 billion over several decades.

19.03.26 NEWS ... A Russian fighter jet breached Estonia's airspace on Wednesday and a diplomatic protest note has been handed to the highest-ranking diplomat at Russia's embassy in Tallinn, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

19.03.26 NEWS ... Infrastructure Minister Kuldar Leis says he plans to seek EU funding for a rail extension to the western Estonian town of Haapsalu.

19.03.26 NEWS ... Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on Wednesday announced a joint procurement for ordering regional trains for Rail Baltic. However, uncertainty remains over when the railway will be completed.

19.03.26 NEWS ... Near Tallinn, the tractors congregated near and on the Jüri ring road.

19.03.26 NEWS ... A member of the Estonian Olympic Committee (EOK) is aiming to remove Kersti Kaljulaid as the organization's president, citing the mismanagement of controversy over a prominent sporting family, Delfi reported.

19.03.26 NEWS ... The Reform Party, Eesti 200 and the Social Democrats (SDE) have so far not taken a stance on a potential second presidential term for Alar Karis.

19.03.26 NEWS ... The Ministry of Finance will add to legislation governing the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) investigation of bank account data a person's right to be notified of inquiries five years later.

17.03.26 NEWS ... Many small dairy farmers in southeastern Estonia face financial hardship following the bankruptcy of a major cooperative.

19.03.26 NEWS ... Lockheed Martin's decision to set up a HIMARS maintenance center in Estonia boosts defense and the economy, said defense sector lobbyist Taavi Veskimägi.

19.03.26 NEWS ... Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur (Reform), who met with U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll in Washington, said the United States has not abandoned its peace mediation efforts in Ukraine.

19.03.26 NEWS ... The Rescue Board said notifications sent as part of Wednesday's test of the EE-Alarm emergency public warning system reached over 1 million people.

19.03.26 NEWS ... One of the world's largest defense manufacturers, Lockheed Martin, will open a €10 million Baltic maintenance center for HIMARS mobile rocket launchers in Estonia, the Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday.

18.03.26 NEWS ... On Wednesday, the Riigikogu passed amendments to the Law Enforcement Act that allow authorities to impose a restraining order of up to 72 hours on a person threatening a victim of domestic violence.

18.03.26 NEWS ... Legendary Monty Python member Eric Idle is performing in Tallinn next month, and took time to talk to ERR ahead of the date.

18.03.26 NEWS ... Debates over energy policy have turned into an ideological battleground, but the laws of physics place limits on the goal of 100 percent renewable energy, former Eesti Energia executive Andres Vainola said.

18.03.26 NEWS ... A Russian citizen has been expelled from Estonia over national security concerns.