UN Security Council meets urgently on alleged Russian intrusion of Estonian airspace

The UN Security Council on Monday held an emergency meeting to discuss the alleged intrusion of Estonian airspace by Russian fighter jets. UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas Miroslav Jenca, in his briefing,...

New Bill Aims to Turn Estonia Into the Next European iGaming Hub

A new draft legislation in Estonia, led by Reform Party MP and Legal Affairs Committee chair Madis Timpson, seeks to position the Baltic nation as a European iGaming hub to compete with Malta. Estonia Might Become the Next European iGaming Hub The...

Hugo Pais Wants to Redefine Fuel through Estonia’s Digital Infrastructure

Hugo Pais, CEO of Alfabrent, has begun to attract international attention for his attempt to modernise one of Europe’s most established industries. His profile was recently featured on the official blog of Estonia’s e-Residency programme, and in...

Estonian expert discusses cybersecurity assessment, praises Kyrgyz practical drills

Estonian expert discusses cybersecurity assessment, praises Kyrgyz practical drills AKIPRESS.COM - Speaking at the Cyber Kun 2025 Forum on October 3, Ilmar Toom, Head of the Supervision Section at the Estonian Information System Authority (RIA),...

Estonian trainspotter struggles to find work after Latvia espionage charges dropped

"Pealtnägija" reported the pair, 22-year-old Matthias Rikka and his Ukrainian friend Lev, spent several months in prison in Latvia on suspicion of espionage against the state: The duo don't just note down loco numbers but also take plenty of good...

Apartment-style hostel aimed at start-up workers opens in Tallinn

The accommodation company Larsen has opened a modern apartment-style hostel in the Estonian capital, Tallinn, which is designed to meet the needs of start-up workers and young professionals from abroad. The company invested a total of 10 million...

UK daily: More evidence links Russian shadow fleet ship earlier stopped by Estonia to drone 'mayhem'

More evidence has emerged showing that a Russian shadow-fleet ship, seized by France and previously detained by Estonia, was used in hybrid war-style drone attacks on Denmark and Germany, UK daily The Telegraph reported. The vessel, the tanker...

Gallery: Reuse and inclusive design dazzle at Estonian fashion show

Wednesday's "DOM — Design is in Fashion" runway show at Tallinn's Krulli Quarter highlighted Estonian fashion that blends sustainability, style and long-lasting wearability. Estonian brands Franz Raver, Lentsius, and B.Mor Studio presented...

Madis Laid: State must have a hand in attracting tourists to Estonia

Estonia is a small country whose visibility to foreign tourists doesn't happen on its own. Our services and experiences reach the world through purposeful tourism marketing, product development and the impressions shared by the guests who visit....

Employers: All hands needed in Estonia, including foreign labor

The government wants to bring more foreign labor to Estonia, but the opposition calls the plan irresponsible. Employers say only specialists adding value would come. Currently, a little more than 6 percent of people in Estonia are unemployed —...

Electricity in Estonia to peak at €689.99 per megawatt hour Friday

The electricity price in Estonia is to rise by 9 percent on-day to Friday, and will be nearly €700 per megawatt-hour at peak time, in the evening. The average price Friday as quoted on the Nord Pool exchange will be €124.49 per megawatt-hour. The...

Nato’s disjointed air defences are failing to deter Putin, says Estonia

Nato jets must show they can chase Russian aircraft across national borders to deter future incursions, a senior official in the Estonian government has said. Alliance aircraft tend to “hand off” at their borders, rather than continuing their...

North Words: The undead sound of Estonia: Puuluup’s Zombie Folk

The Estonian "Zombie Folk" duo Puuluup - Ramo Teder (left) and Marko Veisson - have brought the traditional talharpa into the 21st Century. Photo: Mitch Teich Oct 02, 2025 — Mitch TeichNorth Words: The undead sound of Estonia: Puuluup’s...

Tartu Ülikool open Estonian-Latvian league season with win over Kalev/Cramo

Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits on Wednesday beat reigning champions BC Kalev/Cramo 80:68 at home in the opening clash of the 2025-2026 Estonian-Latvian Basketball League season. In a nervy game before around 1,500 home fans which evoked memories of...

Estonian cocktail champ stirs up winning mocktails

For Estonia's top cocktail maker, Laur Ihermann, inspiration for innovative, playful drinks can come from anywhere — even a toy store. Last week, Ihermann was crowned Estonia's champion in nonalcoholic cocktails, or mocktails, and will represent...

Estonian actress Rea Lest to star in international thriller 'Lex Julia'

Rea Lest takes the lead in "Lex Julia," a Finnish, Estonian, Polish and Swedish co-produced thriller following a survivor whose past collides with a dangerous present. Shot on a private island in the Turku archipelago, the English- and...

Estonia to significantly increase weapons purchases from US

Estonia is planning to buying billions of dollars worth of weapons from the United States to increase long-range firepower, Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur confirmed to ERR on Thursday. Earlier this week, it was reported that Estonia wants to...

Tallinn's first Old Thomas leaves Town Hall after almost 500 years

Tallinn's first Old Thomas weather vane bid farewell to the Town Hall after almost 500 years this week to relocate to his new home at Tallinn City Life Museum. The first Old Thomas was placed atop the Town Hall's spire on Raekoja plats in 1530 and...

Estonia to race one more full WRC driver, co-driver at next year's home rally

While Rally Estonia brings the best of the country's driving talent to the tracks of South Estonia every summer, all but one of these had driven in the lower categories. Organizers aim to change this, however. Both the organizers and a WRC...

Estonian vegetable growers see crops withstand first frosts

Vegetable growers in Estonia are not concerned about the season's first night frosts, which saw temperatures fall to -3 degrees Celsius, and say the cold can improve crop quality. At 7 a.m. on Tuesday, the Environment Agency measured -3 degrees...