28.04.26 NEWS ... Narva police are warning parents about a dangerous social media challenge prompting local teenagers to trespass on the roofs of shopping centers and abandoned buildings to record videos.

27.04.26 NEWS ... A new center in Narva aims to help teachers more effectively teach lessons in Estonian as schools continue transitioning to Estonian-language instruction.

26.04.26 NEWS ... A Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) patrol boat on Sunday drifted into Russian waters on the Narva River due to a technical malfunction but was able to return to Estonian territory under its own power.

24.04.26 NEWS ... A new coalition in Narva has signaled it now has the votes to take power, paving the way for a change in leadership in the northeastern border city next month.

21.04.26 NEWS ... EU-backed investments are set to add nearly 800 hotel beds in Northeastern Estonia, as developers bet on tourism growth and existing operators warn of price pressure.

14.04.26 NEWS ... District heating prices in Narva are set to surge to €137 per megawatt-hour (MWh) next month, driven by rising gas prices and limited options to offset the increase.

14.04.26 NEWS ... A tightly contested hockey finals series in Northeastern Estonia drew record crowds last week, highlighting how the sport continues to unite fans in Narva and Kohtla-Järve.

14.04.26 NEWS ... Politicians in the eastern border city of Narva have filed complaints and counter-complaints against one another both with the Prosecutor's Office and the Internal Security Service (ISS).

14.04.26 NEWS ... Estonia's transition to Estonian-language education has effectively made every teacher a language instructor, prompting experts to demand all university teacher-training programs include instruction on teaching children whose native language is not Estonian.

12.04.26 NEWS ... Europe Day on May 9 will be marked with a week of activities and free concerts in Tallinn and the border city, Narva.

06.04.26 NEWS ... Last week, the Tallinn Circuit Court heard appeals in the treason case involving Aivo Peterson, a leader of the Koos party, and his associates. The court is scheduled to announce its decision on April 17.

03.04.26 NEWS ... The latest wave of foreign journalists in Narva continues, amusing and exhausting locals as they chase claims of separatist "people's republic" on the border.

03.04.26 NEWS ... The Ministry of Education says Narva Orthodox High School may have wrongly claimed over €500,000 in state funding for ineligible students. The school denies any wrongdoing.

31.03.26 NEWS ... Narva Mayor Katri Raik said a huge surge in foreign media attention has hit the border town after news of an alleged "Narva People's Republic" was published. She said the issue is far removed from locals' everyday lives.

28.03.26 NEWS ... Smoke from a fire at Russia's Ust-Luga port, hit in Ukrainian airstrikes this week, was visible in the distance from the Northeastern Estonian border city of Narva Saturday.

22.03.26 NEWS ... Most police callouts in Estonia's border city Narva are related to alcohol or domestic violence, said the lead actor of the new crime series who shadowed officers on patrol for his role.

17.03.26 NEWS ... Narva City Government has also published a draft order to change the names of several bus stops associated with the Red Army soldiers and USSR.

13.03.26 NEWS ... Information about a "Narva People's Republic" has been spread on a small number of Russian-language online accounts in recent weeks, and the Internal Security Service (ISS) said it is a "cheap" way to provoke society.

13.03.26 NEWS ... Narva is often portrayed as a city stuck in the past — but Zlata Karuke of the Narva Youth Parliament sees things differently. She told ERR News how young people are reshaping her hometown and why Narva is not just "for grandparents."

07.03.26 NEWS ... A would-be Narva coalition between the Center Party and Plan B fell apart after a councilmember meant to defect changed his mind, leaving the opposition short of votes.

06.03.26 OPINION ... An equal sign must not be drawn between Mihhail Stalnuhhin and Ida-Viru County, Erik Gamzejev says in Vikerraadio's daily commentary.

05.03.26 NEWS ... The 12th Baltic Military Winter Games are underway in Narva. The games bring together defense force members and cadets from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden to compete against one another in a range of sports.

04.03.26 NEWS ... The state has ordered the reversal of the sale of a power grid control center facility in Narva to a Russian citizen, citing a security risk, Eesti Ekspress reported Wednesday.

02.03.26 NEWS ... This Friday (March 6) commemorative events will take place in Narva marking the 82nd anniversary of the mass bombing of the city by Soviet forces during World War II.

26.02.26 OPINION ... I assure you: anyone who has embraced Estonia's cultural space and laws can feel confident and secure in Estonia, Minister of the Interior Igor Taro (Eesti 200) said in a speech given at Hermann Castle, Narva on Independence Day.

24.02.26 NEWS ... Estonia's blue, black and white flag was raised at 7:18 a.m. in the border town Narva on Tuesday morning, the 108th anniversary of the country's independence.

20.02.26 NEWS ... Narva City Council approved a €134 million budget for 2026, drawing criticism from the opposition despite nearly a quarter of it being earmarked for investments.

18.02.26 NEWS ... Design work has begun on a €20 million school complex in Narva's Soldina residential district for more than 700 students, which is expected to open in three years.

14.02.26 NEWS ... For the second consecutive year, Narva has won the coveted prize for being the city with "Estonia's Biggest Heart." A record 690 people joined hands to make a heart-shaped human chain in the border town to mark Valentine's Day.

11.02.26 NEWS ... Narva's new comprehensive plan creates the possibility for the construction of tram lines to seaside resort town Narva-Jõesuu. The current public transport system is burdensome on the environment and inconvenient for residents.

10.02.26 NEWS ... Six new artists have been added to the 2026 Station Narva festival lineup, including triple Estonian Music Award winners SADU. This year's festival takes place from September 3–6.

09.02.26 NEWS ... Narva approved a new comprehensive plan concentrating development more centrally while leaving room for future growth — including a possible future tram to Narva-Jõesuu.

30.01.26 NEWS ... Narva city council on Thursday voted in favor of a city coalition appeal for €4 million in state aid for district heating.

29.01.26 NEWS ... Anthropologist Francisco Martínez hopes his new book, "The Future of Hiding," might help change perceptions about Estonia's oft-misunderstood eastern region Ida-Viru County by giving a voice to those living there, who often go unheard.

27.01.26 NEWS ... Russia plans to complete reconstruction work on the Ivangorod border crossing by the end of the year. The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) say the crossing will not open again for motor traffic until the end of Russia's war in Ukraine.

23.01.26 NEWS ... The Ida-Viru County Vocational Education Center has not recorded a single case of students wanting to discontinue their studies after being required take additional intensive Estonian language courses.

23.01.26 NEWS ... The new Narva city government was approved on Thursday by the narrowest of margins.

22.01.26 NEWS ... On Thursday, the opposition in Narva City Council submitted a motion of no confidence against Council Chair Mihhail Stalnuhhin. The motion will be discussed at an extraordinary meeting on January 29.

22.01.26 NEWS ... Narva's population fell by nearly 1,000 last year, pushing leaders in the northeastern border city to plan more school and kindergarten closures as enrollment drops further.

21.01.26 NEWS ... Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi (Reform) said Narva's plan to ask the state for help with heating bills is inappropriate, as the government cannot subsidize consumers.

20.01.26 NEWS ... Facing continually high district heating costs, the City of Narva plans to ask the Estonian government for help easing the burden on residents struggling with soaring bills.

16.01.26 NEWS ... Enrolment numbers on courses at the Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center were much lower than anticipated this winter. The center, which operates in Narva, Sillamäe and Jõhvi, is focusing on facilitating the transition to using Estonian as the only language of instruction.

15.01.26 NEWS ... Narva is launching a pilot program to reduce falls among seniors living alone, pairing a new home safety specialist with stronger prevention and response.

09.01.26 NEWS ... This weekend, the 110th anniversary Estonian grandmaster Paul Keres' birth is being marked in his native Ida-Viru County with two memorial chess tournaments.

08.01.26 NEWS ... At the end of 2025, Narva City Council's development and economy department submitted an application for EU funds to modernize the public transport infrastructure in Ida-Viru County's urban areas.

02.01.26 NEWS ... On Saturday January 3, Estonia commemorates the 106th anniversary of the end of the War of Independence. To mark the occasion, ceremonies will be held in Tallinn, Tartu and Narva.

02.01.26 NEWS ... Estonia's border city Narva is still without a city government almost three months after the local elections, following a failed attempt on Friday to appoint the body due to a lack of votes.

31.12.25 NEWS ... On Monday (December 29), a building permit was issued for the construction of a new four-star hotel at the site of a former Soviet-era military factory in central Narva.

30.12.25 NEWS ... While the peak wait times of up to 12 hours to cross the Estonian border checkpoint at Narva have fallen, the Tax and Customs Board (MTA) is asking travelers to be careful what items they take with them.

29.12.25 NEWS ... For kickboxer Alexandra Dzhikaeva, 2025 has been a very good year. After becoming Estonian national champion, the Narva-born star has also tasted success at international level.