18.07.26 NEWS ... Russia's Foreign Ministry has protested the removal of a Soviet monument which was located at a World War Two Red Army mass grave site in Valga County.

18.07.26 NEWS ... The great Estonia summer is in full swing and with people heading for the great outdoors, it is good timing for some summer myth-busting.

18.07.26 NEWS ... Interior Minister Igor Taro's (Eesti 200) recent inspection of the Internal Security Service (ISS) undermines the agency's independence, an opposition MP said.

18.07.26 NEWS ... A new exhibition in Tartu traces the 90-year history of a beloved Estonian lemonade, showcasing evolving bottle and label designs through some turbulent times.

17.07.26 NEWS ... As of July 1, Hiiumaa Hospital provides only emergency maternity care because the hospital no longer has a pediatrician. Hospital board chair Agris Peedu says that the issue reflects Estonia's broader healthcare workforce shortage.

17.07.26 NEWS ... A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in the Mustamäe district of Tallinn on Thursday afternoon.

17.07.26 NEWS ... The number of bears in Estonia continues to grow, a new report by the Environment Agency shows, while the number of foxes and roe deer has fallen.

16.07.26 NEWS ... A water sports center in Ida-Viru County wants to host international competitions in the future and is looking for interested people to help set up a new sports club and create a community.

16.07.26 NEWS ... Aviation history was made at Tartu Airport on Wednesday when the Elektra Trainer, a fully certified electric airplane, landed after a flight from Helsinki.

16.07.26 NEWS ... Rally Estonia starts today, Thursday and the airspace above restricted areas relating to the race are closed to unauthorized air traffic, both piloted and remotely controlled.

16.07.26 NEWS ... Drivers are being urged to stay vigilant as fledgling birds, including flightless waterfowl, are appearing alongside—and sometimes on—Estonia's roads.

16.07.26 NEWS ... Food delivery apps will have to offer customers the option of reusable packaging from 2028 under new rules accompanying EU packaging legislation.

16.07.26 NEWS ... The Ministry of Social Affairs is weighing whether to introduce fees for alcohol sales permits, which are currently issued free of charge, in an effort to limit the record number of sales outlets.

15.07.26 NEWS ... The Ministry of Justice has developed a plan to extend the period of time a victim of child abuse can report a crime against them from the current 10-years to 32 years or until the victim turns 50 years old.

15.07.26 NEWS ... Over half of drivers in Estonia ignore red and amber traffic lights, according to a recent study.

15.07.26 NEWS ... Squirrel bridges were constructed near the Tähtvere and Kassitoome parks in Tartu. If they prove effective, similar ones could appear across Estonia.

15.07.26 NEWS ... A machine gun being carried openly by a man walking around Tallinn's Old Town over the weekend turned out to be a deactivated model, Delfi reported.

15.07.26 NEWS ... Restaurants in Estonia say they are facing their toughest situation in three decades.

14.07.26 NEWS ... A company which has operated Tallinn's annual Christmas market has once again won the tender to do so for 2026.

14.07.26 NEWS ... Summer capital Pärnu and the association of local authorities believe introducing a new tax on tourists would be beneficial, but officials in Tallinn think it would damage tourism.

14.07.26 NEWS ... A far smaller number of conscripts than usual have begun conscription service this week as the armed forces implement a one-year "gap year" aimed at streamlining the system.

13.07.26 NEWS ... The European Commission will publish its proposals for changes to the emissions trading system (ETS) later this week and Estonia is calling for countries to be able to decide how they use the revenue from the sale of carbon allowances domestically.

13.07.26 NEWS ... The City of Tartu has begun covering windows in educational institutions' emergency shelters with plastic film to stop them from shattering during a potential attack and injuring staff or pupils.

13.07.26 NEWS ... Estonia's traffic safety has made a remarkable leap over the past three decades: the number of people killed on the roads has fallen from 491 in 1991 to 43 in 2025. The number of people injured in traffic accidents has remained at around 2,000 per year, notes expert and attorney Indrek Sirk.

13.07.26 NEWS ... A young man died Sunday evening in Tapa municipality as an unlicensed and allegedly intoxicated driver lost control of a car and tried to flee the scene.

12.07.26 NEWS ... The tramline connecting Tallinn and the airport is expected to resume on August 1 after a successful test earlier this week, the city council has said.

12.07.26 NEWS ... Businesses are starting to create better conditions for chickens after signing a pledge to stop keeping caged hens by 2035, but caged eggs are still popular among customers due to their low price.

11.07.26 NEWS ... A criminal investigation has been launched after three under-18s were assaulted by adult males in Pärnu, leaving one of the victims requiring medical attention, Pärnu Postimees reported.

11.07.26 NEWS ... The state Environment Agency (Keskkonnaagentuur) has explained how exceptionally heavy rain led to severe flooding in the South Estonian town of Tõrva on Thursday, though neither the rainfall nor river levels ultimately proved unprecedented, Maaleht reported.

11.07.26 OPINION ... Back to the roots. Real life. The old new. Call it whatever you want. It does not matter. But something is happening. Quietly in the background, yet increasingly noticeable. What is underway is the normalization of normalcy, Mirjam Mõttus writes.

11.07.26 NEWS ... A nightlife safety group whose main aim is to warn revelers of the dangers of drug use and to aid them where needed is on hand at the ongoing Pärnu Beach Grind festival this weekend.

10.07.26 NEWS ... A recent doctoral dissertation found that parents — one of the most effective sources of pain relief for infants — are still not routinely involved during painful procedures.

10.07.26 NEWS ... The planned concealment of companies' beneficial ownership data, which was due to take effect on Friday, has been postponed, the Ministry of Finance said.

10.07.26 NEWS ... The final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America is now almost upon us, and many people wanting to see the game with a crowd and atmosphere will be heading to pubs, bars and other venues in Estonia.

10.07.26 NEWS ... A recent review found that government renovation subsidies have so far been used more frequently in areas with higher property values, while many apartment associations are reluctant to undertake renovations on their own.

10.07.26 NEWS ... A man was killed after being struck by a Tallinn tram whose driver was using her smartphone while on duty, Õhtuleht reported.

10.07.26 NEWS ... Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) came from this week's NATO summit in Ankara bearing an unusual gift — a revolver which he has had to leave behind in Turkey, Delfi reported.

10.07.26 NEWS ... Just under 100 dentists have joined Estonia's workforce in recent years without being required to pass a separate Estonian language exam before starting work. However, this has created problems both for patients and in medical documentation.

10.07.26 NEWS ... Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise says it is unlawful for the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) to require residence permit applicants to submit bank account statements covering the previous two years.

10.07.26 NEWS ... In some stores across Estonia, security camera footage is also monitored by artificial intelligence, which analyzes shoppers' behavior patterns. However, the technology is not yet widely used.

09.07.26 NEWS ... The government on Thursday approved Estonia's position on a draft implementing decision of the Council of the European Union that would extend temporary protection for Ukrainian war refugees through 2028.

09.07.26 NEWS ... The Tikste Dam overflowed in Tõrva, Valga County, flooding residential homes. As a result, the municipality evacuated eight people.

09.07.26 NEWS ... While summer 2026 has been relatively mosquito-free so far, there is a newer blot on the landscape, Maaleht reported: Midges.

09.07.26 NEWS ... The City of Tartu has filed an appeal with the Tallinn Circuit Court, asking the court to order the state to pay approximately €1.6 million to reimburse Tartu for the cost of general care services provided in 2024.

09.07.26 NEWS ... According to the Health Board's public water safety database, swimming is currently not recommended at Pikakari, Pelguranna, Haabneeme, Harku Lake and Pirita beaches.

08.07.26 NEWS ... A study by the Praxis think tank on the impact of the government's tax package has sparked disagreement. It concludes the tax changes have had the greatest negative impact on lower-income households.

08.07.26 NEWS ... A rare waterspout formed over Lake Peipus and was captured on camera by witnesses at the lake.

08.07.26 NEWS ... An international anti-human trafficking operation led to two people in Estonia being arrested as suspected pimps.

07.07.26 NEWS ... A man charged with causing an explosion at a Tallinn shopping mall just before Christmas 2025 is to remain in custody pending trial, a court has ruled.

07.07.26 NEWS ... The Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture plans to introduce a standardized timetable for regional bus services, with buses departing at regular intervals.