04.02.26 NEWS ... Belgium is reportedly considering renting space in Estonia's prisons to relieve overcrowding in its own jails, Belgian media reports.

04.02.26 NEWS ... The Reform Party continued to climb in the party rankings in January, being the only one to gain support and holding steady in third place, a new poll shows.

04.02.26 NEWS ... Drivers are being asked to carefully consider the risks of driving on unofficial ice roads in western Estonia between the mainland and islands as the areas are not properly monitored.

03.02.26 NEWS ... Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) said on Tuesday that Estonia is pushing for Latvia to complete its part of Rail Baltica within the agreed timeframe.

03.02.26 NEWS ... ERJK chief Liisa Oviir has sent an inquiry to the Reform Party over an unpaid invoice to software firm ADM Interactive, warning it could count as a prohibited donation.

02.02.26 NEWS ... Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise submitted a request to the Supreme Court to declare unconstitutional parts of the Traffic Act that do not allow for partial refunds for the motor vehicle registration fee in cases where the vehicle is stolen, destroyed, or otherwise deemed unusable.

29.01.26 NEWS ... Estonia will withdraw from the secretariat of the Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Well-being (NDPHS) intergovernmental organisation, saying it does not want to cooperate with Russia in any format. Russia's membership was suspended in 2022.

01.02.26 NEWS ... Members of parliament voted in favor of a statement supporting the people of Iran and condemning the systematic and extensive human rights violations of the Iranian authorities.

31.01.26 NEWS ... A Kohtla-Järve politician who is a self-described fascist and who has called for a Russian invasion of Estonia may face a fine or even detention for hate speech over social media, Delfi reported.

30.01.26 NEWS ... Several MEPs have declared additional income but failed to disclose the exact amount. According to Politico, Estonian MEP Riho Terras is among them. Terras rejected the claims and sent confirmation of his declaration to ERR.

30.01.26 NEWS ... An MP brought a Bolt Food bag into the Riigikogu this week, sparking a brief standoff, though a bill on foreign labor being processed still passed, Postimees reported.

29.01.26 NEWS ... Henrik Hololei was released from office over a probe into gifts received from Qatar, Politico writes.

30.01.26 NEWS ... The Estonian state is to analyze how viable it would be to reduce dependence on U.S. tech giants such as Microsoft, Google or Amazon for its software.

30.01.26 NEWS ... Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee head Marko Mihkelson lambasted a photo of Trump and Putin apparently hanging in the White House Palm Room.

29.01.26 NEWS ... Parempoolsed leader Lavly Perling rose to third place in the ratings for the candidate Estonians would most like to see as prime minister, according to a recent survey.

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.

28.01.26 NEWS ... The Riigikogu has passed an amendment to the Defense Services Act, with the provision requiring conscripts to have B1-level Estonian language proficiency omitted.

28.01.26 NEWS ... The Reform Party rose to third place in party rankings, while the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) lost support, a new Norstat poll shows.

27.01.26 NEWS ... According to a January party support survey by Turu-uuringute AS, the Center Party has the highest support, backed by 20 percent of eligible Estonian voters.

24.01.26 NEWS ... Non-Estonian voters, meaning Russian-speaking voters, have again formed a homogeneous bloc around the Center Party, sociologist Aivar Voog said.

23.01.26 NEWS ... Opposition parties Isamaa and the Center Party saw the largest monthly gains in support in January, according to a recent poll.

23.01.26 NEWS ... The new Narva city government was approved on Thursday by the narrowest of margins.

22.01.26 NEWS ... On Thursday, the opposition in Narva City Council submitted a motion of no confidence against Council Chair Mihhail Stalnuhhin. The motion will be discussed at an extraordinary meeting on January 29.

22.01.26 NEWS ... New legislation is being drafted to make it harder to change pension funds in the short term and correct one of the "greatest financial wrongs" committed against working people, the prime minister and finance minister said on Thursday.

22.01.26 NEWS ... Pärnu city government is calling for a new city center bridge to resemble a four-arched structure, opened in 1938 during the period of the first republic, which previously stood on the same site.

22.01.26 NEWS ... Even if Estonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs had an unlimited budget, it still couldn't read Donald Trump's mind, Raimond Kaljulaid (SDE) tells ERR in an interview. While Kaljulaid considers Estonian politicians' positions on the Greenland issue generally reasonable, he criticizes the lack of coordination and consistency in messaging.

22.01.26 NEWS ... U.S. President Donald Trump's speech to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday, was aimed at a domestic audience, Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry Erkki Keldo (Reform) said.

21.01.26 NEWS ... A committee to investigate Russia's influence activities, their financing methods, links to the Estonian public sector, propaganda projects, and the risks associated with them has been started by the members of parliament.

21.01.26 NEWS ... The foundations of the existing world order have already collapsed, Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) chair Martin Helme said.

21.01.26 NEWS ... Support for the opposition Isamaa fell 1.3 percentage points to 27.1 percent, though it remains the most-supported party in Estonia, according to a recent survey, while the Reform Party's has rallied a little since a slump late last year.

21.01.26 NEWS ... The president recently vetoed a law aiming to block non-Estonian speakers from compulsory military service. Two former conscripts – a native Estonian and native Russian speaker – explain why they think the law change would have negative consequences for society.

19.01.26 NEWS ... Tartu's proposed €330 million budget again centers on Siuru Cultural Center and Sõpruse Bridge, as critics warn the city has nearly maxed out its borrowing capacity.

18.01.26 NEWS ... Jaap Ora, the former Estonian ambassador to Kazakhstan who left his post amid a diplomatic scandal, said he never intended to end his diplomatic career this way. According to Ora, his goal during the Estonian president's state visit to Kazakhstan was to ensure a trusting and friendly working atmosphere.

16.01.26 NEWS ... Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur (Reform) said that Estonian Defense Forces personnel will go to Greenland to show Denmark is capable of ensuring the Arctic island's security against threats, not to defend it from the U.S.

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.

16.01.26 NEWS ... Starting in January, children and young people will be required to pay a €5 visit fee for emergency care at Tartu University Hospital (Tartu Ülikooli kliinikum) after changes to the city's healthcare reimbursement policy.

16.01.26 NEWS ... Substantial changes to the way presidents are elected will be decided upon by future members of the Riigikogu, MPs have decided.

15.01.26 NEWS ... The Estonian government hopes to save up to €25 million over four years via the proposed public transport reform. Most of the money would come from reorganizing the route network, including the closure of some rural bus lines.

15.01.26 NEWS ... In light of the recent error in the Gambling Tax Act, Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise believes too many confusing draft bills are submitted to the Riigikogu. In her view, the solution is to establish clearer guidelines so laws are understandable to everyone.

15.01.26 NEWS ... At the Tallinn City Council meeting on Thursday, January 15, chairs and deputy chairs were elected for four of the capital's different committees.

14.01.26 NEWS ... Tallinn City Government is discontinuing several projects related to the green turn and is also downsizing its sustainability department. Opposition members and environmental experts believe the move will harm the environment and cost the city millions.

14.01.26 NEWS ... The Riigikogu has decided to introduce a bill to quickly fix a legislative mistake that would have slashed culture and sports funding.

14.01.26 NEWS ... A recent legislative mishap that inadvertently abolished taxation of online casinos is evidence of a systemic error in legislative drafting, Allar Jõks finds.

13.01.26 NEWS ... Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) said the public is unlikely to support introducing €20-a-month passes for children and pensioners to use rural buses. However, a minimal charge could be brought in to get a better overview of public transport use.

13.01.26 NEWS ... Culture and sports should not miss out on funding because of a drafting error left in last year's gambling tax amendments, Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) said Tuesday.

13.01.26 NEWS ... The Central Criminal Police has launched a criminal investigation into possible misuse of expense allowances by Lauri Läänemets, SDE chair and MP.

13.01.26 NEWS ... MEP and Center Party deputy chair Jaak Madison said he would leave Brussels if the Center Party joins Estonia's next governing coalition. Madison also spoke about the party's worldview and recent shifts within the European Parliament.

13.01.26 NEWS ... A drafting error left Estonia's online casinos untaxed for 2026, drawing sharp criticism from Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi (Reform) and lead lawmaker Tanel Tein (Eesti 200).

13.01.26 NEWS ... The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is currently tasked with duties it lacks training for, expert Andreas Kaju said.

13.01.26 NEWS ... The Riigikogu's Anti-Corruption Select Committee has sent documents to investigators involving flagged language editing service expenses filed by MP Lauri Läänemets (SDE).