Estonian basketball player Henri Drell delivered his most impressive performance of this season so far in the NBA G League last night, helping his team, Rip City Remix, bounce back from two consecutive losses by beating the Salt Lake...
The overall condition of Estonia's natural environment has been in decline for decades. In an era marked by the loss of biodiversity and high industrial pressures, strengthening the Nature Conservation Act is essential. However, the...
The non-parliamentary Parempoolsed party said that Estonia's defense spending would be nearing 7 percent of GDP if the government channeled all revenue from new taxes justified through national security needs into the field.
Estonian biathlete Pillerin Vilipuu placed sixth in the 12.5 km individual event at the Junior Open European Championships, held in Altenberg, Germany.
In the future, only electric vehicles owned by Tallinn residents will be able to park for free in the capital under new plans proposed by the city government. Deputy Mayor Kristjan Järvan (Isamaa) said electric cars could lose the right...
The past year of 2024 brought many unpleasant surprises to Russians, the main one being a significant increase in food prices, Andrey Kuzichkin, columnist and expert on Russia, writes.
At the government press conference Thursday, Minister of the Interior Lauri Läänemets (SDE) criticized the approach of ISP Telia in forcing new and more expensive internet packages on people and said that telecoms should be called to...
The leader of opposition party Isamaa, Urmas Reinsalu, has said while the party backs enhancing Estonia's defense capabilities, that does not extend to the government's leadership culture, or what he said was misleading the public on...
Estonian Minister of the Interior Lauri Läänemets is to present a draft order to the government on Thursday, involving the Kaitseliit (Defense League) volunteer corps in the protection of critical energy infrastructure.
When it comes to raising Estonia's defense spending to 5 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP), money collected from taxes in Estonia is not enough and help should also come from the European Union, Prime Minister Kristen Michal...
The only realistic way to decisively strengthen defense capabilities is likely to utilize European Union joint funding — such as defense bonds — and to ease EU budget rules. This approach is fair to Estonian taxpayers, writes Peeter Tali.
Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) on Thursday signed an order appointing Keit Kasemets, secretary general of the Ministry of Climate, as the new secretary of state.
The 2025 World Rally Championship (WRC) season begins in earnest Thursday evening, taking competitors to Monaco and southern France for the Monte Carlo Rally, with Estonia's Ott Tänak looking to get his campaign off to a good start with...
At the beginning of next year, most central government agencies' documents and correspondence are expected to be integrated into a unified system. This joint document management system will cost ministries €2.3 million.
The state could significantly save money by focusing on the use of existing data instead of commissioning expensive and repetitive studies, write Eneli Kindsiko and Andres Kütt.
The leaders of all three coalition parties confirmed on Thursday that they do not wish to alter the indexation of pensions to reduce budget expenses. However, they are open to discussing other proposals made by the Estonian Employers'...
Kherson is likely the only city in Ukraine where life continues so close to the front line. The Dnipro River is the only thing separating Ukrainian and Russian forces there. However, the "Aktuaalne kaamera" film crew was unable to...
The keeping of exotic animals as pets in Estonia is unregulated, raising concerns among animal welfare advocates and officials. Rare animals lack access to proper veterinary care, their specific living conditions cannot be adequately met...
Telia's fast internet default contract change – which increases the speed and raises the bill – was actually supposed to lower prices, said the company's Chief Technology Officer Andre Visse. But the Consumer Protection and Technical...
A major renovation, including electrification, of the Tapa-Narva rail section will, proponents say, modernize Estonia's rail infrastructure, improving train speeds and enhancing travel efficiency for over 1.5 million passengers annually.
The 2024 net profit of Swedbank's Estonian branch, the largest commercial bank in Estonia, amounted to €358 million. This marks a decrease of €28 million compared to 2023.
Tartu's first specially designed emergency shelter will be built below the new cultural center in the middle of the city. It will be able to accommodate around 300 people.
Leading politicians from all six political parties represented at the Riigikogu have, despite their differences on other topics, agreed on the need to boost defense spending to 5 percent of GDP per year, as called for by new US President...
The Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) face challenges with language skills among some conscripts, prompting potential policy changes to ensure better proficiency in the language, "Aktuaalne kaamera" reported.
An Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) unit took part in a recent military exercise in Tallinn, which included the use of two US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters flying over Tallinn on Tuesday.
Estonian state-owned airline Nordica, which filed for bankruptcy at the end of last year, received a loan of €1.5 million from Kredex last spring. However, Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) denies allocating additional funds to the...
A campaign run by internet provider Telia which automatically upgrades customers to faster and more expensive packages violates consumer rights, according to the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (TTJA). The agency...
Thursday's weather in Estonia will be overcast and gray, but mostly dry. The coming days will bring slightly fluctuating conditions and temperatures, similarly to the past few days, and generally mild for late January.
Members of Estonia's parliament will not recognize the legitimacy of Georgia's government and president. In a joint statement, it said it continues to support civil society and former head of state Salome Zourabichvili .
In an interview with ERR, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) said that the need to raise defense spending should not come as a surprise to anyone other than those who do not follow the security situation.
U.S. President Donald Trump's call for the European Union to spend more on its own defense should be taken seriously, according to EU foreign policy chief and former Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.
Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) said he supports Prime Minister Kristen Michal's (Reform) suggestion to raise the country's defense spending to five percent of GDP. However, Tsahkna said it is down to the...
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of Estonia has ruled that four subsections of the Aliens Act are unconstitutional. The subsections in question concern appeals against a decision to refuse a visa.
The Tartu Detachment of the Estonian Defense League (Kaitseliit) will be conducting training exercises in the city's Veeriku district on Saturday February 1 and Sunday, February 2.
Estonian director Liisi Grünberg's short animated film "Miisufy" has been selected to appear in the International Film Festival's (IFFR) education program. The program focuses on film both as an art form and conversation starter.
Riigikogu member Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart stated on ERR's "Otse uudistemajast" webcast that the prime minister should apologize to the Estonian people who watched the parliamentary question-and-answer session for his use of the...
Riigikogu member Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart believes the Center Party could win a majority in Tallinn in the local elections later this year, despite poor poll ratings.
Estonian World Rally Championship (WRC) driver Ott Tänak has set his sights on surpassing last season's achievements as his team, Hyundai, faces a new tire supplier, new rallies, and rule changes, alongside other challenges.
The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) is preparing to open a permanent base in Estonia and increase its presence along the EU's eastern border to combat migration attacks.
Although Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry Erkki Keldo did not confirm that the agricultural land long used by Tartu Agro is planned to be divided into 51 parcels for a new auction, Minister of Regional and Agricultural Affairs...
Riigikogu National Defense Committee member Kristo Enn Vaga (Reform) stated that Prime Minister Kristen Michal's (Reform) proposal to raise defense spending to 5 percent was motivated by positive signals from the European Commission...
The Harju County Court on Wednesday found three young men guilty of belonging to a far-right neo-Nazi terrorist organization and recruiting members for it. As part of a plea agreement, the court imposed obligations designed to guide the...
In Estonia, a person's success in life primarily depends on their intelligence and mental abilities, while the influence of parental background and environmental factors plays a significantly smaller role, according to a doctoral...
Electronic primary school final exams will debut in 2027 on a newly developed exam info system (EIS) platform, with trial e-tests next year ensuring smoother processes, enhanced user experience, and minimized technical risks.
The Estonian Employers' Confederation has proposed to the leaders of the coalition parties that the state suspend indexing public expenditures until economic growth is restored or permanently reform the indexing system.
The City of Tallinn has extended the deadline for the design tender of the planned central hospital from January to May, citing the need to complete an architectural review.
Põhja-Tallinn does not need a rush of development projects where one window ends up facing another, but rather balanced development that creates a city where leisure time can also be enjoyed, writes Manuela Pihlap.
Estonia plans to build a new icebreaker in collaboration with Finland in the near future. The icebreaker Tarmo will be retired in three years, and a new ship is critically needed.
The Environmental Board plans to place greater responsibility for the control of invasive species, including giant hogweed, on landowners in the future. The proposed change has raised questions among property owners.