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Niina Petrõkina wins gold at the European Figure Skating Championships in Sheffield, UK.

Estonia's Niina Petrõkina crowned European Figure Skating champion for 2nd time

Estonia is installing the first five bunkers on it's southeastern border, which is part of the Baltic Defense Line.

Minister: Baltic Defense Line progress could be faster

On the January 12, 2026, the 1st Infantry Brigade formed new conscripts at Tapa.

EDF to call up 4,100 conscripts in 2027

LHV and SEB in Tallinn.

Banks: Even strict security measures may not protect customers from fraud

Casset tape player.

Estonia seeing uptick in music cassette tape sales

interview

Inessa Saarits and Victoria Björk (front row, first and second from left) with all the contributing artists at the opening of "compose◠decompose" in Tallinn.

'Nothing concrete': Estonian-Icelandic art duo explore sweet scent of rot and renewal

In a world obsessed with constant growth, Estonian-Icelandic art duo Inessa Saarits and Victoria Björk have taken a different path. In an interview with ERR News, they reflect on impermanence, decay and what their two small countries can learn from one another.

An image of David Arutyunyan being expelled from the border released by the ISS.

Updated 17.01.2026 10:57

Estonia's security services expel Russian reservist over security threatUpdated 10:57

Kristen Michal.

PM criticizes Ukrainian flags poll as attempt to influence public opinion

Parked cars (photo is illustrative).

'Do not park here, if you value your teeth' — Tallinn parking frustration turns nasty

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn in support of nation-wide protests in their homeland.

Gallery: Iranians in Estonia rally in support of protests in front of US embassy

Underground Estonian church movement drew pilgrims from across the USSR — and KGB scrutinyfeature

most popular stories of the week

A raccoon dog in the Elistvere Animal Park.

Estonia planning to destroy all raccoon dogs on Hiiumaa island

The Internal Security Service said it expelled Pakistani citizen Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi on January 14, 2026.

Estonia's security service expels student 'supporters' of Hezbollah and Iran's regime

The Latvian nationals were ice fishing when they accidentally crossed the border into Russia Sunday.

Estonia's PPA warns about ice risks after 5 Latvians accidentally cross Russian border

Cafe Amigo interior.

Tallinn's longest-running night club to close for good

Estonia-Russian border.

Estonia bans entry to 261 Russian soldiers who fought in Ukraine war

Children.

Expert: Estonia has five years to turn population decline around

Greenland military exercises

EDF conscripts' boots.

Minister: Estonian soldiers will not go to Greenland to fight Americans

Prime Minister Michal greeting his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen at the Baltic Sea states' summit in Helsinki, as Finnish President Alexander Stubb looks on.

Estonia prepared to send troops to Greenland military exercises if requestedUpdated 15:18

Sven Mikser.

MEP: US is more interested in Greenland's resources than security

winter

The Haapsalu-Noarootsi ice road was opened to traffic on Wednesday morning. Feb. 21, 2018.

Ice roads will not open this year, says Transport Administration

Large icicles at the Valaste waterfall, some of which broke off, crashing down towards visitors below.

Warning signs installed at Ida-Viru beauty spot after near-catastrophic ice fall

Spanish slug-removal efforts in Viljandi.

Estonia's recent snowy weather may also be a boon to invasive slugs

The snow has continued to fall since the turn of the year, while temperatures have been below zero at nearly all times.

Coach: You can still run this winter, but adequate kit needed

Vastlakuklid.

Vastlakukkel mania returns to Estonia

Christmas trees.

Christmas tree disposal stations open in Tallinn and Tartu

latest news

Ida-Viru County Vocational Education Center.

Enrolment low as Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center focuses on language transition

US filmmaker's documentary about Ukrainian artists in Estonia showing in Tartu

Col. Ants Kiviselg.

EDF intelligence chief: Russia increasingly targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure

Niina Petrõkina.

Watch live: Estonia's Niina Petrõkina going for gold at European Figure Skating Championships

Delfi and Õhtuleht in Estonia.

Microsoft to pay Estonian media for content used in AI-powered search engine

Barracks at the start of conscription duty.

Limited Estonian skills could soon mean extended conscription service Updated 16.01

russia's war in ukraine: latest from estonia

Estonia calls for Europe to introduce Schengen ban for Russian veterans

Ukrainian flag.

Poll: 52% think flying Ukraine flag from public buildings is not necessary

Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200).

Estonia's FM slams idea of EU-Russia envoy as 'dangerous'

Sloviansk has been subject to many Russian strikes recently.

ERR in Ukraine: Sloviansk residents are no '5th column' awaiting Russian arrival

Col. Ants Kiviselg.

EDF intelligence chief: Ukrainian air strikes increasingly painful for Russia

politics

Main entrance at Tartu University Hospital (TÜK).

Tartu hospital introduces emergency department visit fee for children

President Alar Karis' inauguration on October 11, 2021.

Substantial changes to presidential election system will be made in future

Center Party demonstration against the abolition of free rural transport for children and pensioners.

Government not ruling out keeping free rural buses for pensioners and children

Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise.

Justice chancellor: Laws should be understandable for everyone

Tallinn City Council elects new committee chairs and deputies on Thursday

economy

Flour. Up to two thirds of the EVK's food resources consist of this and unmilled grain.

State, resources center differ on target level of crisis reserves needed

Online casino.

Gambling operators voluntarily paying tax may prove difficult

Physical coins representing different types of cryptocurrency (photo is illustrative).

Cryptocurrency services now required to make tax authority declarations

Ammunition (photo is illustrative).

PM: Estonia spent almost 1% of GDP on ammunition in 2025

Cows.

Price of Estonian butter to start falling soon

Defense and security

Conscripts.

Defense committee removes B1 Estonian requirement for conscripts from draft bill

Detonation during a Pioneer battalion exercise.

First munitions plant in close to a century opens in Estonia

Flags of the U.K and Estonia.

New UK ambassador to Estonia appointed

Estonia's eastern border with Russia.

Estonia completes 110km of control line on eastern border

Finnish and Estonian justice ministers Leena Meri and Liisa Pakosta signing a joint agreement in Tallinn on January 13, 2024.

Estonia and Finland agree to streamline prison procedures

opinion

Harri Tiido.

Harri Tiido: The Sinicization of Siberia

Smart-ID.

Arnis Paršovs: Banks fail to implement measures against Smart-ID phishing

Harri Tiido.

Harri Tiido: The privatization of diplomacy

Külli Taro.

Külli Taro: Of the Riigikogu, presidential election and Constitution

The herald presenteth to the king a letter, wherein a foul slip of the quill offendeth the eye.

Satire: The king and the clerical error

sports

European Figure Skating Championships in Tallinn, 2025.

Watch live: European Figure Skating Championships continue in Sheffield

Aleksandr Selevko.

Selevko skating brothers second and third in Sheffield Updated 16.01

Põlva Hospital.

South Estonian hospital sees influx of foreigners after Cyprus handball team accident

Henri Veesaar (left) with teammate Caleb Wilson, who was 4th pick in the ESPN mock draft ranking.

US sports channel ESPN puts Estonian basketball player 26th in mock NBA draft

Daniil Glinka.

Daniil Glinka out of Australian Open after losing round two qualifier

foreign affairs

Hannes Astok.

e-Governance Academy: EU's aid to Cuba is the result of geopolitical struggle

Andreas Kaju.

Expert: Further violent incidents involving US ICE likely, due to lack of training

European Union flag.

Estonia will call on EU to review Cuba policy, foreign minister says

Rein Tammsaar.

Estonia holds UNICEF's 2026 presidency

Marko Mihkelson (Reform).

MP: Estonia should raise the issue of supporting Cuba at EU level

science and research

The wooden door of the King's Chapel in St. Mary's Cathedral in Tallinn most likely dates back to around 1382.

Tree-ring dating upends record for Estonia's oldest door

Bolide meteor seen over Estonia.

Extra-bright bolide meteor seen over Estonia, Latvia

Solar activity remains high for the fifth consecutive year, meaning 2026 is expected to bring plenty of northern lights, just like in recent years.

What exciting celestial phenomena are in store for 2026?

According to Rõigas, regional policy has been on the wrong track for the past couple of decades.

Study: People move to the countryside for the environment and community, not services

Jõhvi., Ida-Viru County.

University of Tartu researchers: People in Ida-Viru County want change

culture

Years-long renovation of historic Tallinn barracks nearing completion

Fotografiska Tallinn opens exhibition in European Capital of Culture 2026 Oulu

Classic Estonian movie 'Dead Mountaineer's Hotel' selected for Berlin Film Festival

Documentary about Eurovison stars Puuluup to premiere at DocPoint Tallinn

Gallery: Nominees announced for Estonia's Press Photo of the Year awards

features and interviews

Cross-section of the Estlink 2 undersea power cable.

How secure are Estonia's undersea cable links to the world?

Kristen Michal.

Prime minister: What is hawkish about a foreign policy of resisting Russia?

Seto talsipühä celebrations at the Estonian Open Air Museum (EVM) in Tallinn.

Seto Christmas: Keeping centuries-old talsipühä traditions alive

Lake Ülemiste.

Why did a rare natural phenomenon leave Tallinn without water?

Two “book researchers” who stole Russian literature from the University of Tartu Library.

International book thieves hone their craft in Estonia and Latvia

watch again

Astrid Lindgren's great grandson Johan Palmberg.

Astrid Lindgren's great grandson: All the talent in our family went to Astrid

Bettany Hughes.

British historian Bettany Hughes: Estonians are really conversational people

The 2026 New Year's performance at the Estonia Concert Hall.

2026 New Year's performance from Estonia Concert Hall

NOËP (left) os one the Eesti Laul 2026 contestants.

All 12 Eesti Laul 2026 songs revealed on ETV Thursday evening

Svante Pääbo.

Nobel winner Svante Pääbo praises Estonia's scientific success story

tallinn

Man found dead on ferry attacked woman in Tallinn on same day

Mayor of Tallinn Peeter Raudsepp.

Tallinn City Government pulls plug on several green turn-related projects

Artist's impression of how the planned Tallinn Hospital new building will look.

City government cancels designs for new Tallinn hospital

Pete Tong.

British DJ and producer Pete Tong to perform in Tallinn this February

The first train on the Tallinn-Tartu-Riga line departed on Monday, January 12.

Gallery: First direct Tallinn-Tartu-Riga train departs from Balti Jaam Monday

tartu

Tartu Bus Station.

Tartu considering subsidizing morning bus connections to Riga

EAÕK church interior.

Orthodox Church of Estonia to ordain new Bishop of Tartu

A drain pipe in Tartu.

Water prices rise by 20% in Tartu and surrounding municipalities

Kiki Ball and Drag Show.

Kiki ball and drag show set for Tartu's Aparaaditehas this January

Old Christmas trees take center stage at traditional concert in Tartu's Raadi

narva

Older residents in Narva. Photo is illustrative.

Narva pilots program to curb falls among elderly residents

Mayor of Narva Katri Raik and Mayor of Narva-Jõesuu Maksim Iljin at the statue of Paul Keres.

Ida-Viru County marks Paul Keres' 110th birthday with 2 memorial chess tournaments

Electronic bus timetable.

Narva planning to modernize public transport infrastructure with EU funds

Wreaths being laid at the War of Independence Column in Tallinn to commemorate those who lost their lives in the War of Independence.

Estonia to commemorate War of Independence anniversary this Saturday

Narva Town Hall.

Narva still without city government after vote fails

galleries

New Tallinn exhibition explores skateboarding as an art form

Sunked ships Juku and Athos are being removed from Tallinn's Lennusadam harbor.

Gallery: Rescue efforts underway for storm-sunk ships at Tallinn harbor

Gallery: Tallinn art exhibition explores different sides of femininity

Elron carried out the final test on the Tartu-Riga line on January 5, 2026.

Gallery: Tartu-Riga train takes first trip

A ceremony to mark the 106th anniversary of the armistice between the Republic of Estonia and Soviet Russia and remember the fallen was held on Freedom Square.

Estonia remembers the fallen on 106th independence war armistice anniversary

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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