17.04.25 NEWS ... This Thursday morning on ETV's "Terevisioon," crafter Jaanika Aasrand shared creative and easy tips for decorating Easter eggs at home using simple supplies — just in time for the holiday weekend.

17.04.25 NEWS ... A new basic school for more than 400 students is set to open next September in the fast-growing village of Tiskre, just outside Tallinn, with construction set to begin in the coming weeks.

17.04.25 NEWS ... Although the incidence and mortality rates of heart disease in Estonia have significantly declined over the past ten and even twenty years, approximately 7,500 people still die prematurely each year. One of the key factors in heart disease is cholesterol.

17.04.25 NEWS ... As Estonia's healthcare system faces a deepening crisis, patient satisfaction alone cannot be the guiding principle — healthcare workers must also be protected from burnout, said Minister of Social Affairs Karmen Joller (Reform) on the "Otse uudistemajast" webcast.

17.04.25 NEWS ... Citing the worsening security situation, the Ministry of the Interior has begun working to simplify the rules for firearm possession and use by citizens in Estonia.

17.04.25 NEWS ... A new study highlights the diverse values and identities of Estonia's Russian-speaking youth, who place greater emphasis on achievement, career success, validation and material well-being. Those with stronger Estonian skills are also more likely to be engaged in Estonian society and its information space.

17.04.25 NEWS ... Former serial protester Kalev Rebane has once again come to the attention of the Internal Security Service (ISS). The investigative program "Pealtnägija" set out to explain why Rebane is of interest to the authorities and how the man himself explains his actions, some of which have been anti-semitic in nature.

17.04.25 NEWS ... Military veteran Aleksandr Afanasjev spoke to ETV show "Ringvaade" about the worst situations he experienced during his three missions to Afghanistan, and about mental health issues which can affect the military.

17.04.25 NEWS ... A municipal council member and ex-director of a local recreational center in Saarde Municipality has been found guilty of falsifying work timesheets.

17.04.25 NEWS ... Redevelopment is set to begin this year on the section of Vabaduse Avenue (Vabaduse pst), between the Kaarsild bridge and the intersection with Laia tänav.

17.04.25 NEWS ... In response to the sabotage of underwater infrastructure, the Riigikogu has granted the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) broader authority to use force. The new legislation also defines how orders to use force are given and who bears responsibility.

16.04.25 NEWS ... School principals say that moving the start of the school day to 9 a.m. will require time and thorough discussion, as classes in the upper grades already tend to end quite late. In the case of rural schools, an additional concern is county bus schedules.

16.04.25 NEWS ... A draft regulation by the Ministry of Education and Research stipulates that school lunch breaks will be extended, municipalities must arrange transport for children in certain cases, schoolyard grass must be mowed and doors not close in a way that could trap children's fingers.

16.04.25 NEWS ... One of the largest damages claims in Estonian legal history has been filed at the first-tier Harju County Court, Eesti Ekspress reported.

16.04.25 NEWS ... A local council in Viljandi County made errors in judgment when it terminated a wind farm planning procedure, for example, a petition with a thousand signatures does not constitute overriding public interest, said Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise.

16.04.25 NEWS ... Coalition negotiators have agreed that the first Estonian-language higher education degree will continue to be free of charge.

16.04.25 NEWS ... Local residents oppose a plan to begin restoring the water regime in the Kikepera Nature Reserve this fall in an effort to improve habitat conditions for the Western capercaillie, arguing that it will destroy the established landscape and increase the risk of flooding in the area.

16.04.25 NEWS ... The spring rush has begun in Estonia's apiaries: willows are in bloom, bees are gathering pollen and beekeepers are carrying out their spring hive inspections. How well the bees survived the winter can vary significantly from region to region.

16.04.25 NEWS ... Despite opposition from the creators of the Sillamäe theme park, a replica of an oversized Soviet-era athlete statue was erected in the courtyard of the Sillamäe Museum.

16.04.25 NEWS ... Although the state hopes to establish as much of the Baltic defense zone as possible on government-owned land, it will also affect residents living near the border, with whom the government must once again enter into negotiations. Locals currently have little information and their willingness to cooperate varies.

15.04.25 NEWS ... According to a draft bill prepared by the Estonian Ministry of Education, regular classes in schools will start no earlier than 9 a.m. in order to improve students' mental health and behavior as well as learning outcomes. Under the current system, classes can begin as early as 8 a.m.

15.04.25 NEWS ... The number of families in Tallinn seeking to enroll their children in Estonian-language schools has grown, while fewer students are applying to former Russian-language schools transitioning to Estonian instruction. According to Tallinn Deputy Mayor Aleksei Jašin (Eesti 200), this trend is especially noticeable in the Haabersti and Lasnamäe districts.

15.04.25 NEWS ... Tallinn city government has approved principles for supporting private schools, abolishing the need for private, non-transparent political funding, Deputy Mayor Aleksei Jašin (Eesti 200) said.

15.04.25 NEWS ... The Latvian State Roads Authority (LVC) will close traffic on the temporary bridge in Salacgrīva, located on the highway between Pärnu and Riga, during the first week of May in order to reinforce it due to heavy traffic loads.

15.04.25 NEWS ... Police in Estonia are searching for additional victims of a man in Tallinn suspected of rape. So far, 15 potential victims of sexual violence have come forward, and the suspect has been taken into custody.

15.04.25 NEWS ... A new phase in the automatic exchange of data between Finland and Estonia will take effect on April 15. As a first step, the population registers of the two countries will begin sharing information on deaths. The next step will be to exchange data on changes of residence.

15.04.25 NEWS ... The Riigikogu last Wednesday approved amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act aimed at ensuring religious organizations in Estonia cannot be used to incite hatred or violence.

14.04.25 NEWS ... Four high schools in Tallinn that organize joint entrance exams for high school candidates require applicants to disclose their school preferences and limit applications to certain academic tracks. Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise argues this violates the law.

14.04.25 NEWS ... A fire broke out Monday morning at a chemical plant building in Kiviõli, Ida-Viru County, where firefighting efforts remain underway. The Rescue Board has confirmed that smoke from the blaze poses no danger to locals.

14.04.25 NEWS ... Tram service to Tallinn Airport will not be restored until next summer due to constraints caused by construction work on Ülemiste Terminal. Despite this delay, Tallinna Linnatransport (TLT) has signed a contract for the construction of a new tramline branch leading to the airport.

14.04.25 NEWS ... An apartment building along the Emajõgi riverside in Tartu is being demolished and rebuilt by Mapri Ehitus after sinking so severely that it was condemned by consumer and technical regulators last month.

14.04.25 NEWS ... Estonia is developing an action plan to prevent radicalization and support people in moving away from extremism by deradicalization, the Ministry of the Interior said on Monday.

14.04.25 NEWS ... A new production by Tartu theater Must Kast, titled "Tükk maad," premiered at the Estonian National Museum (ERM) on Friday. The play explores how the childhoods of refugee kids continue in exile and what young war refugees dream about.

14.04.25 NEWS ... The Transport Administration on Monday (April 14) will start raising the maximum speed limits on state roads with separated lanes for the summer.

14.04.25 NEWS ... The Estonian Internal Security Service writes in its new yearbook that the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church — formerly MPEÕK — held covert negotiations with Russia in 2024 to fund a Russian-language private school located in Tallinn.

14.04.25 NEWS ... Blood centers are constantly in need of new donors, but one recurring issue is keeping more Estonians from donating — low hemoglobin levels, usually caused by iron deficiency.

14.04.25 NEWS ... ETV program "AK. Nädal" looked into why people are being confronted with more and more prohibitive signs everywhere.

13.04.25 NEWS ... The new coalition will not remove the 51 percent passing threshold for basic school exams, despite claims this week, but a failing grade will no longer hold students back.

13.04.25 NEWS ... Russian-speaking families in Ida-Viru County are increasingly interested in, and see the need to, learn Estonian, teachers say. A nationwide language reform started last September.

11.04.25 NEWS ... Police in Estonia are warning that scammers are now using artificial intelligence (AI) to make scam phone calls in Estonian, imitating people the victims know and using local phone numbers when they call.

11.04.25 NEWS ... The City of Pärnu is set to begin renovating the riverbank fortification along its riverfront promenade this summer — but a local district heating and cooling provider warns the work could seriously disrupt its nearby cooling plant.

11.04.25 NEWS ... Last week, the Estonian government selected a site near Tõstamaa in Pärnu County as the most suitable of five shortlisted options for a future defense industry park. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Defense presented the location choice at Tõstamaa Community Center, where some locals supported the project, while others opposed it.

10.04.25 NEWS ... Orthodox Christian organizations subordinate to Moscow hope that Estonian President Alar Karis will not promulgate the amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act. There are also plans to appeal to international organizations for assistance. However, Minister of the Interior Igor Taro (Eesti 200) says the bill is aimed at protecting Estonian believers from a hostile state.

10.04.25 NEWS ... In early March, a Ukrainian war veteran who was a guest at the Narva branch of the Estonian Defense League (Kaitseliit) was attacked in one of the city's shopping malls. A local man has been sentenced to a 10-month suspended prison sentence for the attack and was also ordered to pay a fine and legal costs totaling €1,177.

10.04.25 NEWS ... The cormorant, a large seabird, is not the invasive species or greedy glutton that destroys fish stocks as sometimes portrayed. Instead, it is an effective check on the round goby, an invasive species now found in Estonian waters, ornithologist Kaarel Võhandu said.

10.04.25 NEWS ... The water from Valaste Waterfall has coated the surrounding trees in thick ice. Visitors should be cautious of the slippery ground.

10.04.25 NEWS ... Nuns at Pühtitsa Convent have written to the president to ask him not to promulgate the amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act passed by the Riigikogu on Wednesday.

10.04.25 NEWS ... A group of Defense League (Kaitseliit) members in South Estonia, who are also horse riding enthusiasts, have formed the first cavalry unit set up for national defense since the restoration of Estonian independence in 1991.

09.04.25 NEWS ... The Riigikogu on Wednesday adopted an act amending the Churches and Congregations Act to ensure that religious organizations operating in Estonia cannot be used to incite hatred or violence.

10.04.25 NEWS ... While every sexual crime causes harm, damage to health is an entirely different matter, Chief Prosecutor of the Northern District Prosecutor's Office Priit Heinsoo said in the context of a rape case at a nursing home for the elderly, investigative weekly Eesti Ekspress reported.