28.04.26 NEWS ... Clothing is celebrated as a vessel for memory in a new Estonian-Finnish photo exhibition that opened at the Pärnu Museum of New Art (MONA) this weekend.

27.04.26 NEWS ... The Estonian Health Insurance Fund (EHIF) plans to strengthen primary care and link more funding to treatment outcomes to help improve access and free up doctors' time.

27.04.26 NEWS ... Estonian painter, lecturer, and architect Vilen Künnapu, whose portfolio includes, among other works, the Tigutorn (Snail Tower) in Tartu, Viru Keskus, and the Tallinn Methodist Church, says he dreams of a Tallinn with more courage and creativity. When it comes to his work, the most important thing for him is that he himself likes it.

27.04.26 NEWS ... An extraordinary general assembly of the Estonian Olympic Committee (EOC) on Monday supported a vote of no confidence in EOC president Kersti Kaljulaid.

27.04.26 NEWS ... Over the past six years, Finland has provided more than €70 million in state support to Tallink subsidiary Silja Line, according to figures from public broadcaster Yle.

27.04.26 NEWS ... Chief State Prosecutor Taavi Pern said that communications data must be retained longer than a few months to ensure national security, not just for criminal proceedings.

27.04.26 NEWS ... Cardiologist Martin Serg says Estonian men often need support from family and friends to get and stay physically active.

27.04.26 NEWS ... Representatives of Viru Keskus say they were stunned by Tallinn city authorities' decision to back out of an agreement and abandon plans to reconstruct the sidewalk next to the shopping center. According to Tallinn Deputy Mayor Kristjan Järvan, the project is not currently a priority for the city.

27.04.26 NEWS ... Russian and Belarusian citizens without permanent residency status in Estonia will be banned from buying property in the country from 2027 under new legislation that aims to curb intelligence and influence activities.

27.04.26 NEWS ... New trolleybuses were unveiled in the capital Sunday as Tallinn prepares to put 40 battery-powered vehicles into service this year.

27.04.26 NEWS ... Minor traffic disruptions will take place from April 27 to 29 around the Hipodroom intersection in Tallinn's Kristiine, connected to the start of major reconstruction works next week.

27.04.26 NEWS ... Economic analyst Peeter Koppel responded to a pledge by Rain Lõhmus, co-founder of Estonia's LHV Bank, to annually replace 10 percent of underperforming employees.

27.04.26 NEWS ... Old rural houses in Finland can often cost less than in Estonia, where sellers are typically in no rush to cut asking prices even after time on the market.

27.04.26 NEWS ... President Alar Karis told the Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat (HS) that Europe should prepare to engage with Russia once the war in Ukraine ends.

27.04.26 NEWS ... Long-delayed plans to expand Alutaguse National Park in Ida-Viru County are still in motion, and the state plans to make a decision, and if necessary, it will do so without the municipality's input.

27.04.26 NEWS ... The KOOS party has told the election committee it has been unable to open a bank account in credit institutions operating in Estonia, which means it cannot pay the deposit for candidates standing in elections.

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.

27.04.26 NEWS ... A new draft of the Personal Names Act has laid out the restrictions the law will enforce when an individual wants to change their name. It will still allow criminals to change their names when they marry or divorce.

27.04.26 OPINION ... Parallels between Estonia and Ukraine are not particularly convincing when discussing the "Donbas scenario" because Ukraine in spring 2014 and Estonia today differ fundamentally, writes Igor Gretskiy, research fellow at the International Center for Defense and Security.

27.04.26 NEWS ... Undersea electricity cable Estlink 2, which runs between Finland and Estonia, experienced several technical faults on Sunday, shutting down the connection.

27.04.26 NEWS ... Multiple passengers were injured after a bus was involved in a serious traffic accident on the Tallinn–Narva highway on Sunday afternoon.

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.

26.04.26 NEWS ... Winter weather and strong winds have led to several traffic accidents – leaving three people injured – and fallen trees across Estonia this weekend.

26.04.26 NEWS ... Estonia's Minister of Defense of Estonia Hanno Pevkur (Reform) signed a Letter of Intent to create a framework for defense industry cooperation with Ukraine, including the promotion of joint production.

26.04.26 NEWS ... This spring is expected to be less mosquito-heavy than usual, as the past winter and the cool spring are slowing the development of early summer mosquitoes, a researcher from the University of Tartu said.

26.04.26 NEWS ... Sunday (April 26) marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster in Soviet Ukraine. Thousands of Estonians were among those sent to clean up the immediate area by the USSR authorities. Chairman of the Estonian Chernobyl Association, Jaan Krinal, told ERR about his experiences at the site.

26.04.26 NEWS ... An elk trotting along a beach in a picture-postcard fishing village on Estonia's north coast is the latest interesting wildlife spot, Virumaa Teataja (VT) reported.

26.04.26 NEWS ... Pollution has washed up along Estonia's north coast in Lääne-Viru County and the cleanup operation will continue next week, as it was not possible to remove everything on Saturday.

25.04.26 NEWS ... The National Library of Estonia (Rahvusraamatukogu), long closed for refurbishment work, is now partly open – but its reading rooms will only open next year.

25.04.26 NEWS ... A protest in Tallinn Saturday afternoon drew attention to the need for greater forest conservation in Estonia.

25.04.26 NEWS ... A central Tartu street is soon to be converted to a pedestrian-friendly summer hub.

25.04.26 NEWS ... The Estonian Olympic Committee (EOK) convenes on Monday to vote on a motion of no-confidence against Kersti Kaljulaid as its president.

25.04.26 NEWS ... A new international group exhibition opened at Tütar Gallery in Tallinn on Thursday, examining how control can feel safe while also becoming restrictive.

25.04.26 NEWS ... Estonian basketball center Henri Veesaar is entering the 2026 NBA Draft in the United States.

25.04.26 OPINION ... We are moving toward a world of divided spheres of influence, vassal dependencies and mutually beneficial deals — one that stands in contrast to the old liberal world order where values served as the guiding principle, writes Tõnis Saarts.

25.04.26 NEWS ... An Estonian citizen is among five people charged with the murder of a man in the northern English city of Hull, the BBC reported.

25.04.26 NEWS ... The European Union should levy taxes on Russian imports not subject to sanctions, to help fund Ukraine's post-war reconstruction, Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) told POLITICO.

25.04.26 NEWS ... Culture Minister Heidy Purga has allocated an extraordinary €500,000 for this year, meaning that about 30 percent of students in Estonia will have the opportunity to take at least one free cultural education field trip as part of their school curriculum.

25.04.26 NEWS ... High winds, rain and even sleet and snow forecast for this weekend will make driving conditions difficult.

25.04.26 NEWS ... "Snarly" by the Estonian duo Katrin Tõnisson and Ulla Saar has earned a spot on this year's 100 Outstanding Picturebooks list by dPICTUS.

24.04.26 NEWS ... Bigbank owner Parvel Pruunsild is seeking Telia stop sharing his communications data with the Internal Security Service and a million euros in damages.

24.04.26 NEWS ... While President Alar Karis met with President of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar (Eesti 200) Friday, it remains unclear if Karis will be seeking a second term.

24.04.26 NEWS ... Oil and garbage have washed ashore on Estonia's northern coast in recent days, likely from Russian "shadow fleet" vessels anchored in the Gulf of Finland following Ukraine's attacks on Russia's ports. Drone debris has also been removed from the area.

24.04.26 NEWS ... Estonian engineers are working on a Cube Rover that would help transport smaller scientific instruments more flexibly across the Moon's surface.

24.04.26 NEWS ... In a ruling issued Friday, Estonia's Supreme Court said Tallinn's ambulance service could legally fire unvaccinated emergency workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

24.04.26 NEWS ... Coop Pank is entering Estonia's already crowded investment market, betting on rising demand despite strong competition and pressure on margins.

24.04.26 NEWS ... Under current Estonian legislation, minors are prohibited — among other restrictions — from working in environments where noise exceeds 80 decibels. As a result, they cannot take on seasonal jobs such as mowing lawns. According to the Employers' Confederation, it helps no one if every job is legally uncertain.

24.04.26 OPINION ... In Estonia, approximately 500 surveillance warrants per year are issued in criminal proceedings for phone tapping, and there is no uncontrolled or mass surveillance, writes prosecutor Alar Lehesmets.

24.04.26 NEWS ... Estonia's Jewish Museum has asked officials in the South Estonian town of Viljandi to install a plaque on a building which prior to World War II had been a house of prayer, Sakala reported.

24.04.26 NEWS ... Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi and Justice Minister Liisa Pakosta are at odds over amendments to the Anti–Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act proposed by the Ministry of Finance. Because of these disagreements, the bill has stalled within the government.