Estonian athletes carried aloft the national flag at Friday evening's olympic opening ceremony in Paris, as a flotilla of boats passed onlookers in roughly alphabetical order by country.
A high-pressure ridge is approaching Estonia from the south today, Saturday, and it will meet with a low-pressure system coming from the north and west Sunday, meaning warm and humid conditions, often suitable for the seeding of...
In case you hadn't heard, 2024 is a big deal in Tartu. This year, Estonia's "City of Good Thoughts" is one of three European Capitals of Culture. But in challenging times like these, what does "arts of survival," the artistic concept...
Thirteen people were detained after trying to cross the Russian-Estonian border on Lake Lämmijärv by boat on Wednesday night (July 24). This is the first time such a large group has attempted to cross the border at this location.
On Friday, the world's best disc golfers, including Estonian Kristin Tattar, competed at the European Disc Golf Festival at Tallinn's Song Festival Grounds.
Former Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) chief Martin Herem tells ERR in an interview that Estonia has depended too heavily on NATO and USA for its national defense needs. He considers the new coalition agreement's items that deal with...
Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur is about to nominate diplomat Kaimo Kuusk, who has been working as the Estonian ambassador to Lithuania since 2023, as the candidate for the secretary general of the Ministry of Defense.
Estonian rally star Ott Tänak (Hyundai) has said the WRC race in Finland is among his favorites, and is looking forward to the team performing well there next weekend.
The opposition Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) is considering a filibuster at Monday's extraordinary Riigikogu session, and will aim to obstruct the passage of the car tax bill.
The new city government has been in office for 100 days. Following (nearly) two decades of Centrist rule, what did they leave behind? We can find examples, challenges and solutions aplenty on the streets of Tallinn, Deputy Mayor...
Elering wants to build a new high-voltage substation by Tallinn's Lake Ülemiste due to the development of the Estlink 3 connection between Estonia and Finland.
While the defense industry has been ahead of the curve in terms of economic growth in recent years, when compared with other sectors, its output still only accounts for less than 1 percent of Estonia's annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Narva-Jõesuu city government has leased its local lighthouse, which it intends to open to visitors starting in August. Local leaders hope Estonia's easternmost lighthouse will become the coastal resort town's newest tourist attraction.
Over the past year, the employment rate among war refugees from Ukraine has increased by ten percentage points, while the Estonian state paid out €7 million in support in the first quarter of 2024. According to the Social Insurance Board...
Mark Lajal went out in round one of the ATP Challenger 75 tournament in Chicago earlier this week, in a closely fought match against Nishesh Basavareddy (US) which ended in a loss in three sets for the Estonian, 2:6, 7:6 (8:6), 7:5.
Former foreign minister Urmas Reinsalu (Isamaa) remains the most popular theoretical candidate for prime minister, while the newly installed head of government, Kristen Michal (Reform) is in second place, according to a recent survey.
An analysis of education costs published at the beginning of July reveals that international students contribute only 1.3 percent of Estonian educational institutions' revenue. The solution, as Minister of Education and Research Kristina...
Sixty percent of the population of Estonia support the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (MPEÕK) separating from the Moscow Patriarchate, as called for by the interior ministry, according to a recent government office...
Both Estonia and the United Kingdom remain key allies for Ukraine during this critical time, Britain's new defense secretary, John Healey, said Thursday.
Friday and the weekend will see scattered showers and cloud cover interspersed with clearer periods, though the chance of thunderstorms remains, particularly in the east of the country.
Estonian fencer Nelli Differt's olympic debut in Paris got off toa slightly unusual start, when officials failed her facemask during a routine kit inspection.
Elena Malõgina beat Sarah-Rebecca Sekulic (Germany) in Wednesday's closely fought round one clash at the W35 level International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament in Astana, Kazakhstan, in three sets, 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-5).
An extension will be granted to some teachers learning Estonian at B2 level, the government decided on Thursday, meaning they will be given one-year contracts and not have to leave their jobs in September when the language reform starts.
The government at its sitting on Thursday approved the requirements for the proficiency and use of the Estonian language for teachers, heads of schools and support specialists in connection with the transition to Estonian-language...
Using the method of selective tender, the Estonian Center for Defense Investment (RKIK) is set to offer companies the opportunity to start the production of ammunition and munitions at the Ämari military campus from the beginning of next...
Making child allowance necessity-based would help support the most vulnerable children whose parents will soon find themselves in an even more difficult situation courtesy of looming tax hikes, Rain Kooli finds in Vikerraadio's daily...
Scientists are trying to create life in eastern Estonia's former oil shale quarries using floating islands to grow plants and change the water quality.
The Estonian Center for Defense Investments (RKIK) will initiate a selection process in the coming weeks to find a defense industry company to establish production facilities at Ämari Air Base. The goal is for this facility to begin...
Both pharmacists and pharmaceutical wholesalers oppose the proposed legal amendment that would grant hospital pharmacies the right to import medicines into the country. While pharmaceutical wholesalers view this as a disruption to the...
Opposition Isamaa party chairman Urmas Reinsalu believes that since Hanno Pevkur (Reform) has not yet taken the oath of office of a member of government before the Riigikogu, he cannot participate in meetings as Estonia's minister of...
Estonia, in the context of NATO's ongoing updates to capability targets, is set to take on significantly larger responsibilities in building its military readiness over the next decade.
Thursday in Estonia will remain warm but with rain and thunderstorms in places, mostly over the western mainland. The coming days will see similar conditions, though it is forecast to get cooler starting from the weekend.
The new coalition agreement's strong focus on industry is appropriate, but more important than attracting foreign companies is creating opportunities for businesses that already employ over 100,000 people in Estonia. Key to this are...
The minister of finance must come up with a tax solution that increases economic growth, Mait Raava (The Right), management consultant at Pro Konsultatsioonid, finds.