03.02.26 NEWS ... Estonia's new nationwide school admissions system, SAIS3, is behind schedule, forcing 9th graders to apply to vocational and high schools this spring using older platforms.

02.02.26 NEWS ... On the 106th anniversary of the signing of the Tartu Peace Treaty, high school students in Tartu said they really value what the treaty stands for, especially nowadays with so much uncertainty in the world.

30.01.26 NEWS ... The 106th anniversary of the signing of the Tartu Peace Treaty will be commemorated on Monday (February 2) across Estonia.

23.01.26 NEWS ... This year, Hermon the Estonian draft horse is spending his third winter in downtown Tartu. Hermon helps arborists haul logs out of the city's parks and is also getting used to recreational walks through Tartu's streets.

23.01.26 NEWS ... Tartu City Council rejected a proposed amendment that would have introduced a new fee for children and youth to visit Tartu University Hospital's emergency department.

21.01.26 NEWS ... This Friday (January 23), the first section of Tartu's Sõpruse Bridge is set to open again for traffic following renovation work.

21.01.26 NEWS ... The first Swedish prisoners will arrive at Tartu Prison in the second half of this year under the new rental agreement between the two countries. The facility is planning to hire more staff.

19.01.26 NEWS ... Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Liisa Pakosta (Eesti 200) said Estonia is no longer merging its first-tier district courts, changing tack in its broader court reform.

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 ... 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.

16.01.26 NEWS ... U.S. filmmaker Parker Watt's documentary about Ukrainian artists in Estonia is being shown in a special one-off free screening in Tartu this January.

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.

12.01.26 NEWS ... Tartu is considering subsidizing bus services to and from the city after passenger numbers have fallen due to the opening of new train connections.

12.01.26 NEWS ... On Monday at 2:50 p.m., the first train on the new Tallinn–Tartu–Riga line departed from Balti Jaam in the Estonian capital. The train will arrive at Riga Central Station at 8:46 p.m. on Monday evening.

09.01.26 NEWS ... Archimandrite Andreas Noorhani has been appointed Orthodox Church of Estonia (EAÕK) Bishop of Tartu.

09.01.26 NEWS ... The price of water and wastewater services will increase by around 20 percent starting in February in the city of Tartu and in Tartu, Luunja, and Kambja municipalities.

08.01.26 NEWS ... This month, Tartu's Aparaaditehas will host the street dance, queer and ballroom community subculture event "All We Have Is Now" Kiki Ball and drag show.

08.01.26 NEWS ... According to folk tradition, Epiphany marks the end of the Christmas season when it is customary to take Christmas trees out of the home. However, in Estonia, trees cannot be disposed of in regular trash bins.

08.01.26 NEWS ... A new exhibition at Tartu's TYPA Gallery by Estonian artist Anna-Liisa Sääsk explores the tension between light and darkness that persists in today's world.

08.01.26 NEWS ... A small exhibition of moments from the Estonian Dance Festival, as seen by photographers Kaupo Kalda, Sven Zacek and Rein Leib, is on display in the waiting room at Tartu Railway Station.

06.01.26 NEWS ... Tartu is planning to build a new port to accommodate larger vessels using the Emajõgi River. Ship owners say there are currently no good facilities in the city for the maintenance of passenger river vessels.

06.01.26 NEWS ... The Vanemuine Theater in Tartu is now officially known as the "Estonian National Theater Vanemuine." According to director Aivar Mäe, it is hoped having the national theater brand will help promote the Vanemuine and its work abroad.

06.01.26 NEWS ... Both Tartu and Helsinki have intelligently planned bike rental systems, a study by Estonian researchers shows. While Helsinki's system was initially created just for the city center and gradually expanded citywide over the years, Tartu — roughly seven times smaller — established a citywide network of rental bike stations from the very beginning.

05.01.26 NEWS ... The arrival of some real winter weather in Estonia has encouraged more people to get outside and enjoy the snow. On Sunday, Tartu Snow Park was a hive of activity.

02.01.26 NEWS ... Collection points have opened in both Tallinn and Tartu for the disposal of used natural Christmas trees after the holidays free of charge.

02.01.26 NEWS ... On Saturday January 3, Estonia commemorates the 106th anniversary of the end of the War of Independence. To mark the occasion, ceremonies will be held in Tallinn, Tartu and Narva.

02.01.26 NEWS ... This weekend is the final chance to enjoy Tartu's Christmas City until next winter. The season closes with a traditional Seto "Talsipidu" on Sunday evening.

01.01.26 NEWS ... People gathered in towns across Estonia on New Year's Eve, to say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026.

30.12.25 NEWS ... Tartu's smart bike rental service is switching to winter mode, with most of the electric bikes in the city being removed from the streets until spring.

30.12.25 NEWS ... A four-man team from Tartu is making good progress in an arduous transatlantic rowing race.

29.12.25 NEWS ... On Sunday, skating coach Merily Keskküla was at the ice rink on Tartu's Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats), sharing tips with whoever needed them to help improve their skills.

27.12.25 NEWS ... Bike thefts in Tartu have more than doubled in three years and continue to rise, police say.

25.12.25 NEWS ... After years of planning, the Police and Border Guard Board's (PPA) Southern Prefecture, together with the City of Tartu, has launched a volunteer police officers' drone group.

23.12.25 NEWS ... The mayors of Tallinn and Tartu will proclaim the Christmas Peace in their respective cities at noon on Christmas Eve.

23.12.25 NEWS ... A new exhibition by top Estonian surrealist artist Navitrolla features some of his early works that were salvaged from a slurry pit after he had discarded them in frustration over 30 years ago.

20.12.25 NEWS ... As is customary, the ice rink around the Kissing Students fountain on Tartu's Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats) is packed with visitors, most of whom are students and schoolchildren.

18.12.25 NEWS ... The first-tier Tartu Administrative Court has dismissed a complaint filed by Tartu Deputy Mayor Priit Humal (Isamaa) against the Internal Security Service (ISS)

17.12.25 NEWS ... Tartu will see in the new year with a free live concert on Vabaduse puiestee featuring music from Raul Ojamaa and Jon Hazel.

17.12.25 NEWS ... Filmmaker and artist Rao Heidmets brings Estonian folk patterns to life in his solo show "Folk Butterflies" at Tartu's Omicum Gallery.

16.12.25 NEWS ... The City of Tartu is planning a €100,000 assessment of its traffic flow systems, including those of cyclists, though some previously planned cycle lanes are now on hold.

14.12.25 NEWS ... More than 1,600 folk dancers twirled and skipped across Tartu's Raekoja plats on Saturday during the 16th Winter Folk Dance Day.

13.12.25 NEWS ... The Tartu City Museum's latest exhibition explores the Emajõgi River from a number of different perspectives – from its role in the history of the city and the lives of its residents to what lies hidden beneath its mysterious waters.

12.12.25 NEWS ... Having received permission from the European Railway Agency to use three Stadler trains on Latvian railway lines, Elron will begin operating its long-awaited Tartu–Riga train services on January 12.

11.12.25 NEWS ... A developer is planning a three-building business park in Tartu's Annelinn District, aiming to bring more services closer to the largely residential area.

08.12.25 NEWS ... The Estonian National Museum (ERM) in Tartu is being considered for public legal entity status, a move that would strengthen its independence and impact on Estonian culture.

04.12.25 NEWS ... On Thursday, Isamaa confirmed the 15 members of its faction in Tartu. However, Tartu City Council Chair Tõnis Lukas was left off the list after refusing to be in the same coalition as Kris Kärner.

03.12.25 NEWS ... This year's annual exhibition by the Estonian Textile Artists' Association (ETAA) at the Pallas Gallery in Tartu puts materials at the forefront. The exhibition features works by 39 artists, each revealing personal connections to the materials they use to create their art.

03.12.25 NEWS ... On Wednesday, Tartu City Government granted a construction permit for the Downtown Cultural Center "Siuru." Construction work on the cultural center is expected to get underway in early 2027.

02.12.25 NEWS ... The festive season well and truly open us. Whether you're looking for handicrafts, locally-made artworks or festive food and drinks, there are plenty of Christmas fairs and markets where you can find them in Tartu this December.

02.12.25 NEWS ... Tõnis Lukas of the Isamaa party was elected chair of Tartu's XI City Council Tuesday, with Reform's Raimond Tamm named deputy chair.