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...

Ukrainian Pravda Nominated for 2025 Nobel Peace Prize by Estonian MP

Estonian deputy and former head of intelligence Eerik-Niiles Kross has nominated the Ukrainian publication Ukrainian Pravda for the Nobel Peace Prize. The politician announced this on the X platform on October 2. According to Kross, “UP” is a...

Lasnamäe candidates debate issues facing Tallinn's biggest district ahead of elections

On Wednesday, October 1, ERR's Russian-language TV channel ETV+ hosted a debate ahead of the upcoming local elections on the future of Tallinn's Lasnamäe district. The district is of particular interest as these elections are the first in Estonia...

Arvo Pärt's beloved children's songs coming to life onstage in Tartu

Generations have grown up with Estonian composer Arvo Pärt's "Songs from Childhood." On October 7, Vanemuine Theater is bringing them to life in a new children's production. Premiering next week, "Johnny's Way to School" ("Jussikese koolitee")...

Secret Soviet factory in Estonia offered luxury perks at deadly cost

In Soviet-occupied Narva, workers at a secret factory enjoyed a rare slice of the good life, with cognac, vacations and other perks — all while handling deadly uranium. In the heart of Narva, tucked behind the hum of city life, lay a Soviet-era...

Fox News: Estonian PM and NATO chief argued over invoking Article 4

Russia's recent airspace violations in NATO's eastern states reportedly sparked alliance disputes, including one between the Estonian prime minister and NATO chief, European officials told Fox News. Two weeks ago, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen...

Russian rapper Kamazz banned from entering Estonia ahead of Narva concert

Estonia has banned Russian rapper Kamazz from entering the country for supporting the aggression in Ukraine, canceling his October 4 concert in Narva. On Thursday, October 2, Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) submitted a...

Raivo Vare: On the fuel price war in Estonia

In recent weeks, Estonia's fuel market has been hit by a storm not seen in years. After one foreign player slashed prices, motor fuel costs now shift not by days or weeks, but by the hour. Raivo Vare explains what is driving this disruption and...

Rainer Kivimäe: Drone community in Estonia needs coordinating

In a recent opinion piece published on ERR, Veiko Randlaine argued that the development of Estonia's drone sector requires a national strategy, strong research and development and a clearer legal framework. It's hard to disagree with those points,...

This year's TOP101 most valuable company in Estonia is Eesti Energia, with a price tag of €3.35 billion

According to the latest TOP101 ranking of Estonia's most valuable companies compiled by Prudentia, a corporate finance advisory firm, Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange and Triniti Law, the top three companies based on the data from the end of 2024...

Voting opens on Tartu resident-proposed city projects

Voting opened Thursday for Tartu's participatory budget, letting residents choose which citizen-proposed projects will move forward in Estonia's second-largest city next year. This year's eligible proposals can be viewed online, at an outdoor...

Estonian Agriculture and Food Board ends African swine fever emergency situation

All pigs at farms hit by African swine fever have been culled and initial disinfection completed, the Agriculture and Food Board said, ending the emergency. According to Agriculture and Food Board (PTA) Director General Raimo Heinami, the ASF...

Kristiine shopping mall pedestrian tunnels latest construction project for Tallinn

Work on the Endla pedestrian tunnels in central Tallinn starting later this month will lead to a road closure in the area for around two months. The work is scheduled to be completed in January 2027, at a cost of €4.2 million plus VAT, funded by...

New shops, pool and sauna coming to Tallinn's Kalarand

The fish market (Kalaturg) operating at Tallinn's Kalarand will close at the end of this year as the area undergoes redevelopment and will get new shops, event spaces and a pool. According to the design conditions for the properties at Kalasadama...

Latvians less likely to be savers than Estonians and Lithuanians

Latvian residents save for unforeseen expenses less often than in neighbouring countries, according to a survey conducted on behalf of Luminor bank. 43% of those surveyed in Latvia admitted that they save irregularly, without a specific routine,...

Estonia Expands HIMARS Fleet, Adds ATACMS Missiles

Estonia is expanding its fleet of HIMARS systems and purchasing a large batch of ammunition under a new contract with the United States. The deal, signed through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, is valued at $4.73 billion, according to...

Rescue Board warns Estonian residents about fake smoke detector inspections

Estonian rescue officials are reminding residents that real inspectors will never ask for PIN codes or cash, after imposters recently tried to scam an elderly man in Viljandi. Rescue Board inspector Liina Valner told ETV's "Terevisioon" that...

Bill allowing Estonian hospitals to buy medicines direct from EU stuck in parliament

A bill to grant hospitals the right to buy medicines directly within the EU has stalled at the Riigikogu after the government change earlier this year. The current rules allow hospitals to purchase medicines only from a few major pharmaceutical...

Estonian duo Puuluup to Kick Off Chandler Center for the Arts’ Season

Thursday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m.—RANDOLPH — Chandler Center for the Arts will open its fall season on Thursday with a performance by Puuluup, an Estonian duo known for their inventive blend of tradition and modernity. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and...