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...

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....

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...

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...

Song and Dance Festival to be shown live on big screen in Tartu's Pirogov Park

For all those who are in Tartu this week and can't make it up to Tallinn, the main performances from the 2025 Song and Dance Festival will be shown live on a big screen in Pirogov Park. Guests are advised that bringing joyful spirit is compulsory,...

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‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ bites off $318 million at the global box office “Jurassic World Rebirth” has topped the holiday box office charts in the U.S. and abroad. Universal Pictures says Sunday that the film earned $318 million in its first five...

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...

US awards medals to Estonian dog handlers who helped find missing soldier

The U.S. Army awarded medals and certificates to the Police and Border Guard Board officers and their search dogs for their role in the mission to find four missing soldiers in Lithuania in March. The officers from the K9 dog unit helped to...

Richard Teder becomes first Estonian golfer to reach major after dramatic play-off

Richard Teder has become the first Estonian to qualify for a major golf tournament. After a day of fierce competition, Teder hit a decisive 80-yard shot to book his spot at the British Open later this month. This Tuesday saw the final phase of...

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...

Let Inga Tell You: Olof finally sees the light — and a lot of other things

Not to disparage a man I have loved and been married to for decades, but he is truly the worst patient ever. My husband has always had a “Do not feed the lions” approach to health care and will deny all symptoms, even for an affliction he actually...

Sa'ar tells Estonian officials there are positive signs for a breakthrough in hostage talks

'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...

Health Insurance Fund texting HPV vaccine reminders to parents

Starting Monday, the Estonian Health Insurance Fund (EHIF) will begin sending SMS reminders to parents of children in the target group to get their kids vaccinated against HPV. The single-dose HPV vaccine is free for youth aged 12–18. Human...

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...

The Open 2025: Estonian amateur makes history with walk-off eagle in qualifier

Richard Teder had to be, in Brit speak, gutted. The 20-year-old from Estonia double bogeyed the 36th hole of his Open Championship Final Qualifier outside of Liverpool on Tuesday and faced a four-man playoff for two spots in the upcoming major at...

Lime withdraws from Brussels as Belgian capital puts brakes on e-bikes and scooters

Published on 07/07/2025 - 16:53 GMT+2•Updated 17:27 People trying to rent a bright green electric scooter or bike via the Lime or Uber apps, received the following message on Friday: "Lime is no longer operating in Brussels. The Brussels...