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Margus Tsahkna.

Estonian FM: US' decision to limit chip exports to allies 'thoughtless, harmful'

Alcohol.

Minister does not support introducing alcohol sales licenses

Estonian duo hold on to 12th place in Dakar Rally with two stages left

Andrei Hvostov.

Expert: Possible that bombing will resume in Gaza in 42 days

Signe Riisalo.

Coalition: Allowing second pillar leavers to return worth considering

Revelers welcoming 2025 in Tallinn's Vabaduse väljak.

Estonia's population fell by 5,400 in 2024, as birth rate and migration slow

Estonia's population fell to 1,369,285 as of January 1, 2025, state agency Statistics Estonia reported, representing drop of 5,402 on year.

EDF and U.S. forces training together in Võru County.

Estonian government to discuss explosives plant to boost defense hub

Advertisement to raise money for a statue of Edgar Savisaar in Õhtuleht.

NGO collecting donations for a monument to Edgar Savisaar in Tallinn

Euro bills and coins (photo is illustrative).

Less overpaid income tax will be returned this year

state secretary switch over

Taimar Peterkop.

State secretary: We should avoid the by-now normalized crisis model of governance

Keit Kasemets had up to now been Secretary General of the Ministry of Climate, and is soon to be Estonia's new State Secretary.

Keit Kasemets: In an impasse, state secretary must quit before prime minister

Hanna Davidova.

Feature | How do you talk to children about war?

A new book by Ukrainian artist and educator Hanna Davidova aims to help start conversations with children about the war in Ukraine, as well as the challenges of adapting to somewhere new. ERR News' Michael Cole spoke to Davidova about the book and how she has taken to life in Estonia.

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Nordica building.

Payment of Nordica employee compensations awaits bankruptcy declaration

Lauri Läänemets.

Minister: List of national defense objects to be expanded

Stars and Stripes patch on a US military member's sleeve (photo is illustrative).

US soldiers from 7th Cavalry Regiment move into €21-million Võru barracks

Slippery streets in Tallinn.

Milder, clearer weekend ahead with above-freezing temperatures in Estonia

Maria Metsalu.

Estonian performance artist Maria Metsalu takes 'Kultuur' to London

OÜ Estonia Farmid's Kõrtsi dairy farm.

Competition Authority gives go ahead for Helenius' acquisition of Estonia Farmid

russia's war in ukraine: latest from estonia

The opening of Ukraine's first comprehensive human rights center in Zhytomyr.

Estonian support helps Ukraine open first comprehensive human rights center

Minna-Liina Lind.

Russia adds Estonian foreign ministry official to entry ban list

Estonia opens group homes for displaced foster families in Zhytomyr, Ukraine.

Estonia opens two foster family homes in Ukraine

Arnold Sinisalu.

Former ISS head: The Baltics are not of special importance to Russia

Col. Janno Märk.

EDF colonel: Ukraine needs the front line to stabilize this year

Politics

Power lines.

Audit: Only one of Estonia's electrical infrastructure objects 'clearly' protected

Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur (Reform).

Kantar Emor survey: Hanno Pevkur remains most trusted government minister

Eesti 200 chair and education minister Kristina Kallas.

Ratings: Eesti 200 support falls to new low

The Riigikogu's main debating hall.

Coalition may allow stateless persons right to vote in Estonia's local elecions

Stacks of euro bills.

2024 party donations: Isamaa biggest winner, Pruunsild biggest backer

economy

Kiviõli Chemical Plant.

Kiviõli Chemical Plant hoping for climate ministry agreement in January

Estonia's 2023 tax return submissions by smartphone. February 17, 2024.

Tax Board monitoring investment income declarations this year

An offshore wind farm (illustrative).

Finance minister: I recommend concentrating on onshore wind power first

Minister calls to halve 10-year wait on rejoining Estonia's second pension pillar

Electricity outlet.

Weather conditions cause big difference between night and daytime electricity prices

Defense and security

L-R: Dutch Minister of DefenseRuben Brekelmans, Estonian Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur, Latvian Minister of Defense Andris Sprūds and Lithuanian Minister of Defense Dovilė Šakalienė

Pevkur: Allies must increase defense spending ahead of Hague Summit

Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson visit Estonia.

Former NATO boss to draft Nordic, Baltic security report to strengthen defense

Portable generators can, among other things, be used to charge drones, which are increasingly needed on the battlefield.

Estonia's Defense Forces testing portable hydrogen generators for use on battlefield

The German Navy minehunter FGS Datteln (foreground) and the Dutch Navy hydrographic survey vessel HNLMS Luymes.

Two NATO warships arrive in Gulf of Finland

Flags of the Baltic Sea NATO members.

ERR in Finland: Baltic Sea nations address threats under NATO framework

society

A typical offering in a school canteen.

New national health guidelines: Children under 2 should not eat foods with added sugar

Jürgen Ligi.

Finance minister: Ministerial responsibility must grow in state-owned companies

The Song Festival held in 2019.

Foundation sees no way to incorporate sign language choir at Song Festival

Mare Ainsaar.

Scientist: Unfortunately having kids has become a political matter in Estonia

The PPA's AW139 search and rescue helicopter.

Spare parts shortage and poor de-icing: Estonia mulls replacing helicopters

opinion

Kristi Raik.

Kristi Raik: Security in 2025 or what doesn't kill you makes you stronger

Martin Mölder.

Martin Mölder: What might shape Estonian politics in 2025?

Riina Solman.

Riina Solman: The feminist narrative does not favor motherhood

Natalie Mets and Hele-Mai Viiksaar.

Natalie Mets and Hele-Mai Viiksaar: The demographic toilet 20 years later

President Alar Karis speaks at the funeral of Arnold Rüütel.

Alar Karis: Arnold Rüütel's calmness encouraged Estonian society

Sports

Basketball hoop (photo is illustrative).

Matthias Tass, Sander Raieste both unlucky in basketball Euro games

Henri Veesaar (no. 13) in action for the Wildcats against Baylor.

Henri Veesaar top scorer as Arizona Wildcats dispatch Baylor

In action earlier in the pre-season with the Rip City Remix.

Henry Drell top scorer in Rip City Remix win over Iowa

Markus Mölder.

Estonian tennis player Markus Mölder makes it to Bressuire tournament main draw

Urvo Männama and Risto Lepik in action in the Dakar Rally.

Estonian duo stay 11th in Dakar Rally despite challenges in Saudi dunes

foreign affairs

President of the Republic of Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu and President Alar Karis.

Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu makes first visit to Estonia

Toomas Hendrik Ilves.

Toomas Hendrik Ilves to draft Baltic Sea states council's future report

Protester's placard in Germany, calling for energy sanctions on Russia.

Estonia joins EU nations in calls for lower Russian oil cap, end to gas imports

The underwater investigation into the Eagle S tanker is assisted by an underwater ROV.

Researcher: Hybrid tactics likely spreading from Taiwan Strait to the Baltic Sea

Hanno Pevkur.

Minister: Estonia pulling its weight on defense spend sits well with Pentagon

science and research

Math class at Peetri School. Photo is illustrative.

Tallinn tackles concerns over Estonian-language education transition

Bookbag in a school classroom in Estonia. Photo is illustrative.

Impact analyses for state takeover of secondary education due in May

Tying shoelaces may be a disappearing skill.

Tying shoelaces becoming a heritage skill of the past

Soft drinks in a supermarket.

Estonian food has not gotten much healthier over the years

The understanding of each other’s work between the two extremes of the system—politicians and scientists—may be lacking.

Bumpy communication keeping scientific advice from reaching Estonian politicians

culture

Zola Jesus.

US musician Zola Jesus to perform two Estonian church concerts this May

Paavo Järvi and Arvo Pärt.

Pärnu Music Festival to pay tribute to Arvo Pärt on 90th birthday

The Estonian National Ballet gave a series of three visiting performances of

Gallery: 5,400 attend Estonian National Ballet performances in Seville

The new four-volume series of books chronicling Paul Keres' life and significant chess matches.

Four-volume set covers Estonian chess legend Paul Keres' long career

Marta Lotta Kukk

Eesti Laul finalist Marta Lotta: New artists have to be tough to get a break

features and interviews

Rainer Olbri, stage name Metsakutsu.

Estonian rapper, defense minister share experiences growing up alcohol-free

Youth wing of Viru Prison.

Youth problems could be curbed in Estonia by making help available sooner

The Estonian minehunter EML Sakala (M314) at anchor.

What kind of navies would the Baltics need to counter threats?

Andreas Kaju.

Expert: Taxi drivers to tech giants expect change from incoming Trump administration

Ukrainian flag with an Estonian flag in the background.

Estonia's foreign policy prioritizes Ukraine in 2025

watch again

Kristina Kallas, Kristen Michal, Lauri Läänemets and Jürgen Ligi.

Watch again: Government discusses EstLink 2 outage

Estonian, Norweigan and British prime ministers discuss security at the JEF summit on December 16, 2024.t

Watch again: JEF Leaders' discussion 'Troublesome Waters in European Security'

Dmytro Kuleba on "Esimene stuudio" on November 26, 2024.

Dmytro Kuleba: History will judge Olaf Scholz for not giving Taurus missiles to Ukraine

The 2023 inclusivity concert "Oleme olemas" in Tallinn.

Watch again: Fully accessible inclusivity concert 'Elukoor'

Kanama viaduct was demolished on November 13, 2024.

Defense Forces blows up viaduct on Tallinn-Pärnu highway

tallinn

Plans for the redevelopment of Ahtri tänav and Hobujaama tänav in Tallinn.

A taller than planned building draws ire of Tallinn apartment association

The Narva maantee junction.

Tallinn planning to close off right turn from Narva maantee to Kadriorg

A Tallinn night bus.

Tallinn night bus use remained stable throughout 2024

Snowy streets in Tallinn in January 2025.

Tallinn snow clearing audit: Unfeasible goal and insufficient supervision

Rävala Gallery development to kick off with archaeological dig in spring

tartu

The water levels have risen in Tartu's Emajõgi River.

Gallery: Ice jams behind Emajõgi River's rising water levels

Snow in Tartu, January 2024.

Galleries: Tartu and Narva blanketed in snow

Jaanus Eensalu's new exhibition at the Pallas Gallery in Tartu.

Three new exhibitions open at Tartu's Pallas Gallery

Tartu 2024's closing party took place on November 30, 2024.

Tartu 2024 Foundation to continue operating until end of 2025

A Bolt Drive-liveried vehicle.

Bolt predicts car tax, economy boost will increase rental service customers

galleries

President Arnold Rüütel's funeral at the Estonia Theater.

Gallery: President Arnold Rüütel's funeral service

Memorial service for President Arnold Rüütel at Toompea.

Video and gallery: President Arnold Rüütel's memorial service at Toompea

Grave of August Gailit.

Estonian writer August Gailit's remains reburied in Tallinn cemetery

Kukruse Manor.

Toila Municipality puts Kukruse Manor up for sale

The traditional New Year's Eve concert at the Estonian Concert Hall in Tallinn.

Watch again: New Year's Eve concert from Estonia Concert Hall

news in simple Estonian

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podcasts

Ari Matti Mustonen has appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience and been warm up act at his live show as well.

Feature | Estonia's English-language podcasts, all in the one place

Tallinn Airport.

Estonia Explained part seven: Why are you here?

Maarja Merivoo-Parro.

Estonia Explained part six: The language has issues

Estonia Explained part five: What is with the sauna?

Maarja Merivoo-Parro.

Estonia Explained part four: A Thousand Years of Multi-culti

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