Israel to open embassy in Tallinn

During an official visit to Estonia on Wednesday, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced that Israel will open an embassy in Tallinn. On Wednesday, (July 2), Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met his Estonian counterpart Margus...

Canadian-Estonians in Tallinn: We can't imagine life without Estonian culture

On July 1, Canada Day was celebrated in Tallinn. Canadian-Estonians who are in Tallinn for both the global Estonian cultural festival ESTO and the Song and Dance Festival, celebrated the occasion in typical Canadian style – with a hockey game....

Gallery: California children's choir arrive in Tallinn for Song Festival

On Wednesday, the Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir from California arrived in Tallinn to take part in the 2025 Song and Dance Festival. Eric Tuan, the choir's conductor, who is participating in the Song Festival for the fifth time, said the...

Arson attack on Ukrainian restaurant in Estonia ordered by Russian intelligence

An arson attack on a Ukrainian restaurant in Estonia's capital, Tallinn, was an influence operation ordered by Russian intelligence and carried out by two Moldovan citizens, a court heard on Wednesday. The incident occurred at the Slava Ukraina...

Russia's defense plans factor in Estonia’s readiness to host nuclear NATO jets — diplomat

MOSCOW, July 2. /TASS/. Russia is already factoring in Estonia’s readiness to host NATO allies' jets with nuclear warheads in its national defense strategy, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. "This is yet another element of the...

Estonia ships majority of recyclable paper waste to other countries

Estonia generates over 100,000 tons of paper and cardboard waste each year. Less than a tenth of that is recycled domestically, with the majority sent to Lithuania and Finland, as recycling is not economically viable for companies in Estonia. Due...

Liivalaia tramline and Tallinn main street revamp will not take place at same time

The Liivalaia tramline and the "main street" project will not be carried out at the same time as it would close two important roads for several years, Tallinn Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski (SDE) said on Wednesday, rejecting an idea allegedly proposed...

SDE leader: Sõõrumaa did not deny earlier plans to overthrow Tallinn coalition

According to Lauri Läänemets, chair of the Social Democratic Party, Urmas Sõõrumaa did not deny during their conversation that the Reform Party and Center Party's plan to bring down Tallinn's current city government had begun well before the...

Yoga helps relax but walking pens a source of stress in Tallinn Prison

A December inspection by the Office of the Chancellor of Justice at Tallinn Prison revealed that two-thirds of inmates' sleep disturbances are linked to the guards' frequent patrol rounds. Interaction between guards and inmates at Tallinn Prison...

Summer weather to visit Estonia for a few days

The heat from Southern Europe is currently heading toward the Baltic Sea. Estonia is in for a few days of warm summer weather. On Wednesday, Estonia will lie on the edge of a high-pressure system slowly moving eastward from Central Europe. This...

'Master Chef Estonia' winner starts petition for lower VAT on food

Jana Guzanova, winner of the first season of "MasterChef Estonia," has launched a public initiative aimed at drawing politicians' attention to the absurd rise in food prices — a trend set to accelerate further with the July increase in value-added...

How Estonia could lead the EU’s push to become a startup superpower

Estonia, long hailed as Europe’s digital trailblazer, could hold the key to turning the EU’s latest startup strategy from lofty slogans into tangible success; but will Brussels let its most agile member state lead where it matters most – on...

Internal audit: Tallinn benches procurement tailored to specific products

A memo prepared by Tallinn's internal auditor's office highlights questionable practices in how the Environment and Public Works Department has planned and carried out public procurements for urban furniture and the rental and maintenance of...

First golfer from Estonia to make British Open did so after holing out for eagle in playoff

Qualifiers for majors always produce some great stories and the 2025 British Open final qualifiers were no different. Especially at the West Lancashire qualifier in Liverpool, England, where Richard Teder, an amateur, became the first golfer from...

Golfer from Estonia holed out for eagle in playoff to make British Open

Foreign minister: Estonia will have to borrow more to hike defense spending

In addition to using SAFE — the European Union's joint borrowing instrument for defense purposes — Estonia must also take out its own loan in order to raise defense spending above 5 percent of GDP, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said on...

Four arrested in Estonia over US healthcare scam suspicions

The Washington Post reported that U.S. authorities have foiled a €8.5 billion healthcare fraud scheme. U.S. officials announced that, in cooperation with local law enforcement, four suspects were apprehended in Estonia. U.S. authorities uncovered...

Prices in Estonia up 1.1% in June and 5.2% on year

Prices in Estonia rose by 1.1 percent in June compared to May and by 5.2 percent year-on-year compared to June 2024, according to the preliminary flash estimate of the harmonized consumer prices index from Statistics Estonia. "In addition to...

Estonia is withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention due to security challenges.

Estonia has officially notified the United Nations of its intention to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel mines, and also requires their destruction. This...

Reform decides to negotiate with all political forces in Tallinn

The Reform Party decided Monday to hold talks with all political forces in Tallinn, including Parempoolsed, who are not currently represented on the city council, Reform Party mayoral candidate Urmas Sõõrumaa told ERR. "We chose the option of...