04.11.26 OPINION ... Estonia must quickly find more opportunities for IT specialists outside the technology sector. Recent layoffs at Pipedrive and Telia, along with others likely still to come, highlight just how urgent that need has become, writes Lauri Haav.

04.11.26 NEWS ... Service dogs' role and scope is being expanded as Estonia's security situation gains in complexity the head of the internal security academy's canine training center said.

04.11.26 NEWS ... The Reform Party is preparing to unveil several new candidates for the upcoming Riigikogu elections following announcements that three prominent party figures will not be running, a senior party official said.

04.11.26 NEWS ... A conflict between Tallinn Zoo Director Kaupo Heinma and the zoo's department heads has centered on a fundamental question facing modern zoos: which animals should be kept in captivity and under what conditions.

04.11.26 OPINION ... Most drivers may be more open to cycling than their daily habits suggest, but encouraging them to make the switch requires understanding their different levels of readiness to change, writes Elise Jalonen.

04.11.26 NEWS ... The Tartu-based Estonian National Museum (ERM) is opening an exhibition featuring the most comprehensive overview yet of silversmiths and their works.

04.11.26 NEWS ... Two men were convicted under a plea agreement for their involvement in scamming the Estonian Artists' Association's accountant for over €16,000 from her personal accounts in a single day.

04.11.26 NEWS ... Swimmer Keira Rattur has defended her world title in the 50-meter breaststroke at the World Down Syndrome Swimming Championships in Portugal, winning gold in 46.33 seconds.

04.11.26 NEWS ... Long-serving minister and Reform Party member Hanno Pevkur has said he will not stand for reelection in the spring and will leave politics for the private sector after a 25-year career in the Riigikogu.

04.11.26 NEWS ... The Democrats' sweeping victory in the U.S. midterms could prompt Donald Trump to pursue an even more unpredictable foreign policy, while Europe has no cause to rest of laurels, Estonian experts find.

04.11.26 NEWS ... Estonia's health data agency has admitted giving police a person's ambulance record without sufficient legal basis. The authority has apologized and launched an internal review.

04.11.26 NEWS ... Care reform improved access to nursing homes and increased their use, but home care services failed to develop due to a lack of local government funding, an analysis found.

04.11.26 NEWS ... Scientists have discovered the world's oldest known Brandt's bat in the Piusa caves. The find is also the second-oldest bat ever recorded in Europe, across all species.

04.11.26 NEWS ... Statistics Estonia's preliminary estimate shows the consumer price index rose by 0.6 percent in October compared with September and by 3.6 percent on-year.

04.11.26 NEWS ... The Center Party has 24.2 percent support, followed by Isamaa at 23 percent and SDE at 17.4 percent, according to the latest Norstat poll commissioned by the Institute for Societal Studies.

04.11.26 NEWS ... Owners of tens of thousands of junk vehicles had until early November to decide whether to remove them from Estonia's vehicle registry. Many chose not to, leaving about 86,000 vehicles subject to the motor vehicle tax beginning next year.

04.11.26 NEWS ... Democratic gains in the U.S. midterm elections will make it far more difficult for President Donald Trump to advance his legislative agenda and reshape his administration, although foreign policy will largely remain in his hands, MEP Sven Mikser of the Social Democratic Party said.

04.11.26 NEWS ... Six offers were submitted for the property in Tallinn's Pelgulinn neighborhood, a site once used by the National Archives and marketed as a potential future real estate development.

04.11.26 NEWS ... Avid travel fan Kevin Reisenbuk says the Faroe Islands aren't cheap and high winds can disrupt flights, but the stunning scenery and local hospitality make it worth the visit.

04.11.26 OPINION ... In this edition of Harri Tiido's commentary series, the focus is on France's National Rally party. The party's traditional and older wing largely shares the Kremlin's view of the war in Ukraine and believes it was caused by NATO's eastward expansion, Tiido notes.

04.11.26 NEWS ... After Republicans lost both houses of Congress in the US midterms, President Donald Trump may focus more on foreign policy, potentially harming Estonian, one expert said.

04.11.26 NEWS ... Older politicians can be compared to older drivers — some can safely get behind the wheel at age 90, while others cannot, said Alar Kilp, a lecturer in comparative politics at the University of Tartu.

04.11.26 NEWS ... Property insurance will not cover damage caused by cyber attack, leaving Estonian retailers to absorb the cost themselves, insurance and retail experts warned.

04.11.26 NEWS ... The Prosecutor's Office has terminated criminal proceedings against two boys in connection with an incident of vandalism at a cemetery on the island of Saaremaa, as children under the age of 14 cannot be held criminally liable.

04.11.26 NEWS ... Tallinn and Tartu airports saw an increase in passenger numbers in October, setting new monthly records.

04.11.26 NEWS ... An EU funding-backed social urgent response pilot in Tartu County could pave the way for a nationwide service, but demand in its first year has been lower than hoped.

04.11.26 NEWS ... One thousand modern apartments will be built in Estonia's small towns under a new project to address the lack of new housing outside the Tallinn and Tartu regions.

03.11.26 NEWS ... Defense expert Meelis Oidsalu warns that Estonia's new defense plans risk becoming a wish list of costly military capabilities the country can't afford to maintain.

03.11.26 NEWS ... Years of drone surveys by University of Tartu geologists have shown that the Pakri Cliffs often erode from below, with seawater washing away soft sandstone until overlying limestone collapses into the sea. The resulting 3D models can identify dangerous areas before a collapse occurs.

03.11.26 NEWS ... New York-based producer and DJ umru has worked with the likes of Tommy Cash and Charli XCX. This Saturday, the Estonian-American artist takes the stage at Tallinn's club MOD.

03.11.26 NEWS ... An exception may be granted for a political party to pay its deposit ahead of the March 2027 Riigikogu election in cash.

03.11.26 NEWS ... Social Democratic Party (SDE) MP Raimond Kaljulaid has announced he will not be running in next spring's Riigikogu election, and is leaving politics.

03.11.26 NEWS ... Estonia's consumer watchdog found issues with all e-scooters on sale in a sample taken this year, with several models banned from sale as a result.

03.11.26 NEWS ... A potential shift in power after the US midterm elections may not resolve America's political deadlock and voter dissatisfaction, said political scientist Annika Arras.

03.11.26 NEWS ... A planned museum of communist crimes at Tallinn's Patarei Prison has cut roughly one-third of its exhibition because of budget constraints, raising doubts about whether it will have the funding needed to open and operate in 2027.

03.11.26 NEWS ... Estonia must rapidly develop certain defense capabilities because of the threat posed by Russia, even if maintaining those capabilities later becomes more challenging, Defense Minister Martin Herem tells ERR.

03.11.26 NEWS ... British electronic and drum and bass trio Rudimental are to perform at Tallinn's cruise terminal next February.

03.11.26 NEWS ... Travel times between Tallinn and Tartu will fall below two hours again by mid-January when infrastructure work is completed, with Elron's new Škoda electric trains expected to enter service on the route in February.

03.11.26 NEWS ... Tickets for popular theater shows can sell out in minutes, but Estonian Theater Union chief Gert Raudsep says high prices are a bigger barrier to attending than availability.

03.11.26 NEWS ... A new exhibition at Tallinn's Maarjamäe Palace traces the history of Estonian porcelain through over 700 items spanning more than three centuries.

03.11.26 OPINION ... Europe must speak with one voice to both Russia and the United States. Solo moves by individual countries risk undermining that message and creating a false start, writes Peeter Kaldre.

03.11.26 NEWS ... The Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) will take part in an international exercise in Poland to prepare for a situation in which hostilities in Ukraine have ended.

03.11.26 NEWS ... The Transport Administration has removed 71,749 vehicles with long-suspended registrations from Estonia's traffic registry after determining they met the legal definition of missing vehicles.

03.11.26 NEWS ... A new book explores Estonia's rich knitted glove traditions, tracing their history back to the 15th century and documenting regional patterns and even tested rare techniques.

03.11.26 NEWS ... Motives behind Monday's cyber attack on a supermarket's refrigeration equipment are not yet clear, an Information System Authority (RIA) spokesperson said.

03.11.26 NEWS ... Artificial intelligence is eliminating many of the tasks that once helped young people start their careers, raising concerns about how future workers will gain experience as employers seek more seasoned talent.

03.11.26 NEWS ... The Ministry of Social Affairs plans to cut back on Estonia's 13 doctor-led ambulance crews, a move which has divided medics and left potential job losses unclear.

03.11.26 NEWS ... Estonian rally driver Ott Tänak is set to return to the World Rally Championship (WRC) next season with Toyota, the team announced on Tuesday.

03.11.26 NEWS ... Three exhibitions have opened in Tallinn's Telliskivi Creative City, looking back at the history of the Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF), which opens its 30th edition on November 6.

03.11.26 NEWS ... The number of migrants crossing from Belarus into Latvia and Estonia has fallen over the last week, but the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) already expects the problems to return in the spring.