15.03.25 NEWS ... Nearly 70 mostly prominent people gave readings from a wide range of Estonian literature at Kadriorg on Friday, Native Language Day, including President Alar Karis and former President of Finland Sauli Niinistö.

14.03.25 NEWS ... Estonia's 2023 Eurovision contestant Alika was in the Raadio 2 studio this week. The "Bridges" star performed two songs live for the Mini-live show.

13.03.25 NEWS ... A new exhibition at the KUMU Art Museum in Tallinn features drawings, watercolors, miniature sculptures, collages and objects created by three sisters from the island of Hiiumaa. Several works in "The Mei Sisters: Avant-Garde and the Everyday Life," are on display to the public for the first time.

12.03.25 NEWS ... Susan Külm made history on Wednesday by becoming the first Estonian to record victory at the IBU Cup in Otepää, Valga County. Külm won the women's 12.5 km short individual event, with a perfect score in the shooting.

11.03.25 NEWS ... The Estonian Center for Defense Investments has handed over nearly fifty newly acquired wheeled armored vehicles from Turkey to Estonia's 2nd Infantry Brigade. Additionally, a smaller number of 4x4 armored vehicles have also been procured for the Estonian Rescue Board.

11.03.25 NEWS ... President Alar Karis has formally dismissed the four Social Democratic (SDE) ministers from office following the party's removal from the coalition on Monday.

05.03.25 NEWS ... Estonian artist Mall Nukke's new exhibition "Time of Illusions" ("Illusioonide aeg") featuring 22 newly-created works is now open at Tallinn's Allee Gallery.

02.03.25 NEWS ... The first demolition explosions took place on Saturday at ERR's construction site in Tallinn, targeting the foundations of the old television mast. The site of ERR's new building was previously occupied by Tallinn's radio and television mast, which stood on four concrete support bases. Two of these bases were demolished.

28.02.25 NEWS ... Ambulances now have upgraded facilities for handling major emergencies, which include equipment for setting up command and treatment points.

27.02.25 NEWS ... President Alar Karis is on a two-day visit to Finland this week and will meet with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. On Wednesday, he visited an armored vehicle factory and the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant.

19.02.25 NEWS ... Over 1,000 Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) and NATO allied troops took part in the annual military parade marking the 107th anniversary of Estonia's independence in Tallinn on Monday.

23.02.25 NEWS ... Monday (February 24) is Independence Day. The day started with traditional flag-raising ceremonies at sunrise across Estonia.

23.02.25 NEWS ... President Alar Karis presented state decorations on Saturday at the Tallinn School of Music and Ballet (MUBA) to individuals whose dedication to their profession or community work is an important part of Estonia's story.

20.02.25 NEWS ... On Thursday, an exhibition of the best Estonian press photos from 2024 opened at Viru Keskus in Tallinn. The winners of the annual awards for photo of the year were also announced.

19.02.25 NEWS ... Like dancers and singers, wind instrument players are also preparing for this summer's national Song and Dance Festival in Tallinn. Organizers say keeping the wind music tradition alive depends largely on how widely and successfully it can be promoted among young people and other enthusiasts.

17.02.25 NEWS ... Nuns from the Russian orthodox Kuremäe Convent submitted a petition to the Riigikogu on Monday rejecting the Ministry of Interiors' plans to introduce a new law that would push them to leave the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (MPEÕK).

16.02.25 NEWS ... Both Israel and Palestine can only find lasting peace by reaching a mutual agreement, President Alar Karis said during a visit Ramallah last week.

15.02.25 NEWS ... On Saturday evening, 16 artists took to the stage in the Eesti Laul final to compete for the title of 2025 Eesti Laul champion.

07.02.25 NEWS ... Despite Friday's Supreme Court ruling that found the Center Party guilty of trading in influence, the party will continue its activities and go into the local elections with the aim of winning, party chair Mihhail Kõlvart said.

06.02.25 NEWS ... Mart Kuusk and Hannes Hanso, who set off from Gran Canaria in December, finally arrived in Barbados on Wednesday to become the first Estonians to row across the Atlantic.

05.02.25 NEWS ... An Elron train arrived at Riga Central Railway Station for the first time on Tuesday at 5:46 p.m. after a test run on Latvia's railways. The connection is expected to launch this summer.

02.02.25 NEWS ... On the 105th anniversary of the Tartu Peace Treaty, Tallinn schoolchildren, members of the government and city officials remembered the student soldiers who fell during the War of Independence.

02.02.25 NEWS ... Rainy thawing weather has raised the water level from the two witches' wells in Ratva, Alutaguse Parish, by more than a meter in recent days.

02.02.25 NEWS ... Approximately 200 people gathered in Narva on Saturday to protest against rising heating prices. Protestors said utility costs have become excessively high and they are seeking assistance from the city authorities and the government.

01.02.25 NEWS ... 20-year-old Niina Petrõkina delivered a showstopping program in the women's free skate finals at the ISU European Figure Skating Championships in her hometown of Tallinn on Friday, clinching the gold and making history as the first Estonian to win the European title.

31.01.25 NEWS ... On Thursday, the Estonian Music Awards took place in Tallinn, where the most outstanding Estonian musicians, songs and albums of the previous year were announced. The big winners on the night were Estonia's 2024 Eurovision representatives 5MIINUST and Puuluup, as well as hip-hop star Nublu.

31.01.25 NEWS ... Language, literature, and reading were celebrated across Estonia on Thursday to mark Estonian Literature Day (January 30) and the launch of the Year of the Estonian Book.

30.01.25 NEWS ... This year marks 500 years since the earliest known publishing of an Estonian-language book. Dedicated to celebrating this quincentennial, the Year of the Estonian Book began on January 30.

30.01.25 NEWS ... The Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) have taken delivery of its first batch of French-made Camion Équipé d'un Système d'Artillerie (CAESAR) self-propelled artillery pieces, following a joint procurement with the French government.

29.01.25 NEWS ... Monday marked the wide release premiere of Estonian director Moonika Siimets' new movie "The Black Hole." Inspired by the works of authors Andrus Kivirähk and Armin Kõomägi, the comedy tells the story of human longing for something beautiful and special.

24.01.25 NEWS ... To kick off Tallinn's year as European Capital of Sport, Fotografiska in the city's Telliskivi district has opened a new solo exhibition by legendary Estonian sports photographer Lembit Peegel. "Peegel/Pildis" features numerous previously unseen images from Peegel's vast personal collection.

21.01.25 NEWS ... Tallinn started its 365 days as the European Capital of Sport on Saturday with a Ski Day and a free concert by Finnish rock band and 2006 Eurovision winner LORDI.

20.01.25 NEWS ... Hikers from across Estonia took part in an orienteering challenge at the weekend, conquering the not insubstantial ash heaps of Ida-Viru county.

17.01.25 NEWS ... This week, NATO warships began patrolling in the Baltic Sea. On Friday, three NATO ships involved in the protection of underwater infrastructure arrived in Tallinn.

17.01.25 NEWS ... Tallinn's Museum of City Life in the Old Town is replacing its 24-year-old permanent exhibition with a new one next month, which will feature objects from the Brotherhood of Black Heads and Tallinn's history.

16.01.25 NEWS ... "Ghosts of the Arctic," a photography exhibition by Australian artist Richard Denny, which portrays the haunted memories of the former Soviet coal mining settlement Pyramiden, opened on Wednesday at the outdoor gallery in Tallinn's Tellisikivi district.

14.01.25 NEWS ... President of the Republic of Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu is on an official visit to Estonia this week to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

14.01.25 NEWS ... At 9 a.m. on Tuesday, water levels in Tartu's Emajõgi River were measured at 204cm. The sidewalk underneath the city's Kroonuaia bridge was under water, while ice on the river is also contributing to the increasing level of the water.

13.01.25 NEWS ... During a recent tour in Spain, the Estonian National Ballet performed "Le Corsaire" at Seville's Teatro de la Maestranza, drawing an attendance of 5,400 over three nights.

12.01.25 NEWS ... In recent days, Estonia has been hit by heavy snowfall and blizzards. ERR photographers captured snowy scenes from Tartu and Narva.

11.01.25 NEWS ... The funeral service for President Arnold Rüütel took place on Saturday, January 11 at the Estonia Theater.

11.01.25 NEWS ... On Saturday morning, a memorial service for President Arnold Rüütel took place in the Governor's Garden at Toompea.

09.01.25 NEWS ... The remains of Estonian writer August Gailit, who died in Sweden in 1960, were laid to rest at Tallinn's Forest Cemetery on Thursday. A family spokesperson said the writer and his wife's greatest wish had been to be buried in the soil of their homeland.

07.01.25 NEWS ... Toila Municipality in Ida-Viru County is looking to sell Kukruse Manor. The fifteenth century manor house had been home to a polar museum for more than ten years, though it was forced to close down after failing to turn a profit. The municipality hopes the new owner will give the mansion and, perhaps the museum too, a new lease of life.

04.01.25 NEWS ... The traditional New Year's Eve concert by Rémy Martin and the Eesti Kontstert can be seen again on ERR's Jupiter service.

04.01.25 NEWS ... In Tallinn, there are around 200 machines used to clear snow from the city's streets. On Friday, drivers in the Estonian capital were struggling with the snowy conditions, while pedestrians were simply enjoying the winter weather.

03.01.25 NEWS ... The River Reiu in Saarde Municipality, Pärnu County has burst its banks, causing flooding in the local area. The rescue services are prepared to evacuate people from the Surju nursing home should the water levels rise further.

01.01.25 NEWS ... Hundreds of people gathered on Tallinn's Freedom Square (Vabaduse väljak) to celebrate the start of 2025 on New Year's Eve.

30.12.24 NEWS ... ERR photographers Priit Mürk, Siim Lõvi, Ken Mürk and Airika Harrik put together a gallery of their best photos from 2024 in Estonia.

23.12.24 NEWS ... Last week, Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur (Reform) visited Estonian troops serving in Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) in Iraq, and discussed the future of the U.S.-led operation with its leadership.