04.08.26 NEWS ... Polish black metal band Batushka are to play in Tallinn in October, at the Paavli Culture Factory.

04.08.26 NEWS ... Estonian MEP Sven Mikser and EU foreign‑policy official Indrek Kannik say the mass migrant surge into Spain's Ceuta enclave is rooted in regional political tensions, not a new uncontrolled route into Europe.

04.08.26 NEWS ... Police detained two groups of men in central Tallinn on Monday on suspicion that they were in the country illegally

04.08.26 NEWS ... In July, exchange‑traded electricity in Estonia was cheaper than in June, but compared with last July it was still about 20 percent more expensive. The higher price was caused mainly by a shortage of hydropower.

04.08.26 NEWS ... Estonian firefighters who have headed to Italy to battle large-scale wildfires there will face rapidly changing conditions, very different from those seen in wildfires at home, the Rescue Board said on Tuesday.

04.08.26 NEWS ... At Tallinn's Okapi Gallery, "Private Property" brings together artists Alexei Gordin and Dasha Trofimova in an exploration of abandoned spaces, memory and social change.

04.08.26 NEWS ... Viljandi Folk Music Festival has unveiled "Three-Four!" as the theme for its 34th edition next summer, highlighting the popular festival's signature crowd chant.

04.08.26 NEWS ... At the end of August, Coop Eesti Keskühistu will acquire Prisma Peremarket's stores in Estonia. By the end of November, all former Prisma stores will operate under the Coop brand.

04.08.26 NEWS ... Although food producers are critical of the idea of introducing the traffic light-like Nutri-Score label on food packaging and fear it would increase bureaucracy, the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture says those concerns are unfounded.

04.08.26 NEWS ... A failure to reach a wage deal for small-island ferry crews may mean longer strikes than the warning action last month, the head of the seamen's union said.

04.08.26 NEWS ... People queued round the block at the Bank of Estonia museum in Tallinn on Tuesday lunchtime, hoping to snap up one of the new issue of beloved children's character Sipsik-themed commemorative coins.

04.08.26 NEWS ... Elektrilevi, Estonia's largest distribution network company, will invest around 500 million euros in developing the power grid between 2026 and 2028, to build approximately 3000 kilometers of weather‑resistant network and about 1200 new substations.

04.08.26 NEWS ... Bonava, which also operates in Estonia, has suffered a data breach after unidentified individuals infiltrated its computer systems and obtained, among other things, customers' names and addresses.

04.08.26 NEWS ... Estonia plans to buy up to €20 million in AI computing services as part of a major EU effort to build a new generation of AI infrastructure.

04.08.26 NEWS ... Researchers at the University of Tartu and the Estonian University of Life Sciences have found that children who grow up near green spaces with a diverse community of soil bacteria are significantly less likely to develop allergies later in life.

04.08.26 OPINION ... I regret that a new symbol has emerged as a result of a single advertisement for grilling meat and the debate that followed. Fried onions are no longer simply a tasty food — they have become a battle cry, Mari-Liis Jakobson writes.

04.08.26 NEWS ... A new exhibition at Tartu's Kett Gallery explores Finnish artist Bad to the Boner's adult comic "The Perfect Being" and its absurd parallel universe.

04.08.26 NEWS ... Damage to Tallinn's A. Le Coq Arena after Swedish football fans went on the rampage last Thursday is estimated at up to €30,000. A UEFA Conference League match planned for this week at the stadium will still go ahead.

04.08.26 NEWS ... The Ministry of Social Affairs and the State Shared Service Center's public procurement for donated food aid this year is nearly €1 million smaller than the previous one.

04.08.26 NEWS ... Several casino operators in Estonia saw boosted revenues and profits last year, with some smaller operators seeing massive rises in revenues. Online gaming in particular saw growth.

04.08.26 NEWS ... At the Sõru Museum on Hiiumaa, it is possible to explore items bearing the motif of Tallinn's symbol — the weather vane Old Thomas — from the private collection of Eero Kööp.

04.08.26 NEWS ... At the beginning of August, several Estonian ambassadors to foreign countries took up new postings, including the ambassadors to the United States, Canada and NATO.

04.08.26 NEWS ... A combination of a warming climate and international trade and mobility have meant invasive species and threats once unheard of in Estonia are now threatening to arrive here.

04.08.26 NEWS ... Tallinn is considering extending late-night public transport to the airport after even restored tram service left some early-morning air travelers without a direct option.

04.08.26 NEWS ... A new exhibition in Pärnu looks back at how Estonian artists of the 1960s-80s imagined technology, progress and humanity's changing place in the world.

04.08.26 OPINION ... The fact that Russia, North Korea, Iran and China have not defined their relations as an "axis" does not reduce their dangerousness. These countries have mutual military agreements that can be activated quickly, writes Peeter Kaldre.

04.08.26 NEWS ... The shoes found during the reburial of President Konstantin Päts (1874–1956) were kept out of public view for decades, and a permanent home is now being sought for them. The shoes resurfaced a couple of days ago at a heritage event in Järva County.

04.08.26 NEWS ... The Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) sent the third rotating unit to Latvia on Monday to help stop illegal migration on the Latvian-Belarusian border.

04.08.26 NEWS ... Although Ukraine's success in conducting deep strikes has impressed U.S. President Donald Trump and given him hope of restarting the peace process, Russian President Vladimir Putin is certainly not interested in substantive negotiations at this time, Ambassador Jüri Luik said.

04.08.26 NEWS ... Younger and better-educated Estonian farmers are more likely to embrace new technology and innovation, while older farmers tend to play it safe, a new study found.

04.08.26 NEWS ... The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications is lowering the minimum investment threshold for large-scale investment support available to businesses from €100 million to €70 million.

04.08.26 NEWS ... Reform parliamentary group leader Õnne Pillak said that Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise has expressed a willingness to run for president if there is "broad-based support" for her candidacy.

03.08.26 NEWS ... After nearly a year avoiding criminal proceedings, ArmyLaw OÜ owner Andrei Vesterinen is in Estonian custody following his capture at the Latvian-Russian border last week.

03.08.26 NEWS ... Estonian ambassador to Israel Andres Vosman says his first 10 months in office have shown just how difficult the Middle East is to truly understand.

03.08.26 NEWS ... According to a study by the French publication L'Express, Estonia's intelligence capability ranks eighth among European countries. Security expert Meelis Oidsalu called such a ranking unprecedented but emphasized that it is primarily a reputation survey.

03.08.26 NEWS ... The foreign ministry's survey found that Estonians consider solidarity with the European Union more appropriate than aligning strictly with the United States. According to 53 percent of respondents, Estonia should form its position "based on the situation" and seek a compromise if the US and EU disagree.

03.08.26 NEWS ... The Estonian National Adventure Playground is back for its second summer in Tartu, giving kids a place to create, build and explore through loose scraps and free play.

03.08.26 NEWS ... Kevin Saar made Estonian motorsport history on Sunday, becoming the first Estonian to win a motorcycle world title.

03.08.26 NEWS ... Renowned Estonian press photographer Peeter Langovits, 78, says many photographs reveal their true value only years or even decades later, when they become witnesses to an era.

31.07.26 NEWS ... Riigikogu Speaker Lauri Hussar (Eesti 200) says he is optimistic about a new head of state being elected in early September.

03.08.26 OPINION ... Before we spend a quarter‑billion euros on helicopters, we must know what problem we are trying to solve, writes Ivar Värk.

03.08.26 NEWS ... Antidotes for nerve agents can save a person's life, but their effect in the brain is limited because they do not easily cross the blood–brain barrier. Researchers at Tallinn University of Technology have found a possible solution by using nanodiamonds as drug carriers.

03.08.26 NEWS ... Ukrainian musician and longtime Estonian resident Ruslan Trochynskyi is recovering from both Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis after a tick bite left him hospitalized.

03.08.26 NEWS ... An 11-year-old boy who was seriously injured in an electric scooter crash in Harju County last week died in hospital on Saturday, despite efforts by doctors to save his life.

03.08.26 OPINION ... The debate over Tallinn's Alexander Nevsky Cathedral echoes a century-old struggle over the fate of Estonia's religious and cultural heritage, with past attempts to demolish the landmark ultimately thwarted by broad public opposition across religious and national lines, writes Marina Kasparovitch.

03.08.26 NEWS ... Estonian youth musicians returned with top honors from major competitions in Italy and the Netherlands over the weekend, winning choir titles and an orchestra podium finish.

03.08.26 OPINION ... Can Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise run for president without resigning — when her candidacy would mean seeking a decision from the very institution she oversees?

03.08.26 NEWS ... The military vehicle named after late Estonian journalist Teet Korsten will be used by an assault battalion.

03.08.26 NEWS ... Estonia has joined 21 other European Union member states in a joint letter expressing concerns over Spain after tens of thousands of people entered the Ceuta exclave last week.

03.08.26 NEWS ... Opinion Festival's new director says the event should play a greater role in shaping Estonia's discussion culture year-round, while focusing on the quality and impact of debates rather than simply increasing attendance.