15.10.26 NEWS ... The coalition parties want to allow Estonian citizens by birth to hold dual citizenship. The opposition questions what problem the change is intended to solve.

15.10.26 NEWS ... A former Estonian Defense Forces member is currently in a Russian prison, accused by the FSB of planning to fight for Ukraine — a charge his family says was forced out of him.

15.10.26 NEWS ... Tartu Prison Director Merle Ulst acknowledged that renting out prison space is a new situation for all parties involved, requiring both the Estonian Prison Service and the inmates brought to Estonia to adapt.

15.10.26 NEWS ... Ida-Viru County's only psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health treatment is closing due to a shortage of specialists.

15.10.26 NEWS ... Estonia plans to work with other European Union countries to amend legislation to allow assets obtained through criminal activity to be confiscated even without a criminal conviction.

15.10.26 NEWS ... Minister of Culture Heidy Purga told Kuku Radio that a previously planned cut in state funding for public libraries next year has now been scrapped.

15.10.26 NEWS ... The Riigikogu has passed a law allowing young people to vote in European Parliament elections from the age of 16 and stand as candidates from the age of 18, starting in 2029.

15.10.26 NEWS ... The XXIX Open Society Forum took place October 15 at the Nordic Hotel Forum in Tallinn.

15.10.26 NEWS ... The state handed over more than 43,776 canned wild boar to a food bank this week, to be distributed to those in need, Maaleht reported.

15.10.26 NEWS ... The Rescue Board tested the nationwide EE-ALARM warning system again on Wednesday, setting a delivery record but finding many residents still don't know what the sirens mean.

14.10.26 NEWS ... Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas (Eesti 200) has appointed Martin Eessalu as director general of the Language Board.

14.10.26 NEWS ... The Estonian Publishers' Association has issued an open letter urging the state and local governments to pay greater attention to libraries and literature as pillars of education, culture and mental well-being.

14.10.26 NEWS ... An unannounced inspection of Tartu Prison by the chancellor of justice's advisers has revealed concerns among Swedish inmates over detention conditions.

14.10.26 NEWS ... Estonian rare earth metals producer Silmet plans to end its reliance on Russian raw materials by the end of the year, a move that will involve reduced production and temporary shutdowns at its existing facility.

14.10.26 NEWS ... Center Party Chairman Mihhail Kõlvart has knocked Isamaa leader Urmas Reinsalu off the top spot in the Delfi and Turu-uuringute AS poll on preferred prime minister candidates.

14.10.26 NEWS ... Since warning signs became mandatory for mobile speed cameras, the number of fines issued has fallen by nearly 90 percent, while revenue from fines dropped by almost €1 million in September.

14.10.26 NEWS ... Most young people who break the law during adolescence eventually grow out of such behavior, with support, family relationships and teaching responsibility more effective than harsh punishment, experts say.

14.10.26 NEWS ... Student interest in taking out student loans rose sharply this fall at two banks offering such loans, LHV and Swedbank.

14.10.26 NEWS ... Estonian President Ülle Madise has raised the monthly salary for her chief of staff to €8,000, nearly a third more than his predecessor earned.

13.10.26 NEWS ... Tallinn is pushing back against plans to let motorcycles and e-scooters use bus lanes, warning they could slow public transport and increase crash risks.

13.10.26 NEWS ... Although the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has pressured Silmet to stop using Russian raw materials, the company has yet to do so.

13.10.26 NEWS ... Dozens of Soviet-era aerial bombs, many of them live, have been excavated and safely disposed of in Jõgeva County, Maaleht reported.

13.10.26 NEWS ... A court has convicted a former Olerex employee who, according to the charges, stole a total of 67,000 liters of diesel fuel from storage tanks while working at a gas station in Jüri.

13.10.26 NEWS ... The latest group of illegal migrants apprehended in Tallinn's Nõmme district does not mean that neighborhood has seen more cases than other parts of the city, authorities say.

13.10.26 NEWS ... The new Ülemiste passenger terminal in Tallinn is still due to open in late 2028, despite Rail Baltica's completion being pushed back to 2034.

13.10.26 NEWS ... Estonia's first plain language standard took effect in early October, offering guidance on writing clear, reader-focused public communications.

13.10.26 NEWS ... Estonia plans to require court approval for access to people's health data without their consent, but two bills proposing changes to the rules appear to contradict each other.

13.10.26 NEWS ... Estonian politicians say newly inaugurated President Ülle Madise can help rebuild trust and unite the country after years of crises and growing divisions.

13.10.26 NEWS ... The Transport Board (Transpordiamet) is advising drivers to switch to winter tires as soon as possible. Temperatures are forecast to drop below zero at times this week.

12.10.26 NEWS ... Former justice chancellor Ülle Madise was sworn in as the next president of Estonia on Monday, taking the oath of office in the Session Hall of the Riigikogu.

13.10.26 NEWS ... With 15 different languages taught in basic schools last year, students entering upper secondary school may be unable to continue studying a language they have spent several years learning.

13.10.26 NEWS ... Traffic from Russia's Yandex network to Estonian websites has fallen nearly 100 percent following Ukrainian strikes on the internet company's data centers.

13.10.26 NEWS ... A nationwide EE-ALARM public warning test is to take place Wednesday, with sirens sounding between 3 p.m. and 3:10 p.m.

13.10.26 NEWS ... After five years serving as President Alar Karis' culture adviser, Estonian composer Rasmus Puur says the job shouldn't come at the expense of staying active creatively.

12.10.26 NEWS ... The Ministry of Education wants to make it easier to study regional varieties of Estonian in schools. Students would be able to replace their second foreign language classes with lessons in a regional variety of Estonian.

12.10.26 NEWS ... Threats against bailiffs have become more frequent in Estonia. The Chamber of Bailiffs and Trustees in Bankruptcy calls for action from policymakers and the police.

12.10.26 NEWS ... The Estonian Artists' Association (EKL) says its record €2.3 million fundraiser art auction will spare the union from having to sell some property after a €700,000 fraud loss.

12.10.26 NEWS ... A recent study suggests that employers could help address the problem by offering paid internships, while schools and families could begin guiding young people's career choices at an earlier age.

12.10.26 NEWS ... Women on Hiiumaa haven't been able to to give birth on their home island since July. However, no clear arrangements have been made for transporting expectant mothers to the mainland and back or covering the associated costs.

12.10.26 NEWS ... President Alar Karis spent his final week as head of state at Kadriorg. Journalists say foreign policy was his weak point.

12.10.26 NEWS ... Police apprehended 10 illegal immigrants in Tallinn's Nõmme district on Sunday evening. Nine were taken directly to a detention center, while one was transported to a hospital by paramedics for further medical treatment.

11.10.26 NEWS ... Due to increasingly frequent attacks by Houthi rebels, Estonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly advises against travel to Saudi Arabia and the surrounding region.

11.10.26 NEWS ... Children under 18 living in Estonia must attend an Estonian school to fulfill compulsory education requirements, even if they are enrolled in a foreign online school, the Ministry of Education has said.

11.10.26 NEWS ... The Estonian Artists' Association (EKL) charity auction concluded with total sales of €2.3 million, the highest amount ever recorded for a single art auction in Estonia.

10.10.26 NEWS ... Powerlifter Gert Koovit says switching to a vegan diet nine years ago solved his joint pain and health problems, adding his recovery has improved significantly.

10.10.26 NEWS ... After multiple instances of the building being hit by vehicles, the Bank of Estonia has installed street-side rock barriers.

10.10.26 NEWS ... From Estonia's earliest radio hosts to its first woman announcer, a new exhibition in Türi celebrates ten people who shaped the early days of Estonian broadcasting.

10.10.26 NEWS ... Ex-justice chancellor Allar Jõks says the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church and Pühtitsa Convent have little chance in European court after filing a complaint prematurely.

09.10.26 NEWS ... Thousands of people in Estonia care for loved ones at home, but caregiver benefits vary widely by municipality and average just €60 a month.

09.10.26 NEWS ... The Ministry of Justice has sent for approval a draft law that would display document‑style photos in the criminal records database of people who have a restriction on working with children.