13.02.26 NEWS ... Eesti Laul fans can follow every song and host commentary in Estonian Sign Language (EVK) this Saturday, making the final accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers.

13.02.26 NEWS ... Viljandi Lights, Viljandi's annual visual arts festival, returns for its fifth edition February 13–15, turning the city into a glowing showcase of art, light and sound.

13.02.26 NEWS ... Two official "ice roads" due to be opened this week, linking Estonian islands to the mainland, will now not be functioning due to poor conditions.

13.02.26 NEWS ... The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has agreed to hear a complaint by MP Lea Danilson-Järg alleging the state disclosed her financial information during a public trial.

13.02.26 NEWS ... While a viable Estonian-grown wine grape is likely to be many years off, it is still feasible.

13.02.26 NEWS ... Life's too short to stress over whether your lenten buns will come out tall or wide, says Estonian food blogger Paula Särekanno.

13.02.26 NEWS ... Valentine's Day is gaining ground in Estonia, with flower orders soaring, themed treats filling display cases and some restaurants even booked out months ago.

13.02.26 NEWS ... The Social Democratic Party has proposed setting a €100,000 cap on political donations per donor. The coalition is open to the idea, though Justice Minister Liisa Pakosta says the limit could be lower.

13.02.26 NEWS ... The emergence of many unofficial ice roads around Estonia's western islands has raised major safety concerns, even as going out on the ice is not barred.

13.02.26 NEWS ... Integration in Estonia has been slow largely because children are sorted by language into parallel worlds, a new report says. Switching to Estonian-language schooling is painful at first but will bring gains for society.

12.02.26 NEWS ... Most visitors to Kumu Art Museum stick to its several floors of galleries — but a behind-the-scenes tour shows the museum has its own hidden passages and surprises.

12.02.26 NEWS ... Teen crime peaks in the afternoon and evening, but accessible after-school programs can significantly reduce that risk, Estonia's 2026 Human Development Report finds.

12.02.26 NEWS ... Riding a self-driving bus can be scary, but in Estonia, a recent doctoral thesis shows hands-on experience and clear rules help passengers feel safer and more willing to ride.

12.02.26 NEWS ... Estonian education is strained not by a lack of knowledge but by an overload of initiatives, as each new minister or official launches another program without cutting existing burdens, a new report says.

12.02.26 NEWS ... The Internal Security Service (ISS) announced Thursday it had expelled a Russian citizen suspected of plotting activities harmful to Estonia's national security.

12.02.26 NEWS ... Estonian apple growers say local fruit can't compete with cheaper imports. State-backed mechanization in the production process may be the key to bringing prices down.

12.02.26 NEWS ... Plans would move the PPA's headquarters and units to Rahumäe tee in Tallinn for a phased police campus; planning is underway, but construction funding isn't set.

12.02.26 NEWS ... Residents on a small island in Lake Peipus are using an unofficial ice road to travel to the mainland using both vehicles and hovercraft, but authorities say there are no plans to make an official track.

11.02.26 NEWS ... On Wednesday, the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) convened government agencies, banks and telecom companies to find new joint solutions to curb the surge in mass fraud.

11.02.26 NEWS ... Justice Minister Liisa Pakosta says the Ministry of the Interior simply misunderstood the planned changes.

11.02.26 NEWS ... The cold winter and frozen seas mean Estonia's coasts have seen a bumper crop of baby grey seals being born, but care must be taken when out and about.

11.02.26 NEWS ... Despite countless warnings from the police, banks and the media, Estonia has been hit by an unprecedented wave of scams. A major factor is that fraudulent calls are increasingly being made in fluent Estonian. But who is being recruited for this work and how? ERR teamed up with journalists from Äripäev to conduct a journalistic experiment.

11.02.26 NEWS ... References to Estonia in the released Jeffrey Epstein files do not indicate a threat to national security, the Internal Security Service (ISS) said.

09.02.26 NEWS ... No "smoking gun" revelations on Estonia have emerged yet from the large-scale publication of the so-called Epstein files, though the country is mentioned over 200 times in the documents.

11.02.26 NEWS ... Drug trafficking in Estonia has largely moved online in recent years, Interior Ministry data shows, and dealers often operate in chat rooms or use QR codes.

11.02.26 NEWS ... The supervisory department of the Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against Northern District Prosecutor Eve Soostar for official misconduct involving forgery and the use of forged documents.

10.02.26 NEWS ... Taavi Tänavsuu, an Estonian software engineer, has collected bold, playful shoes since he was a kid. Now he owns around 50 pairs, and they're magnets for compliments.

10.02.26 NEWS ... A trail camera at a deer feeding site operated by the state forestry commission the RMK has been fairly busy, Maaleht reported.

10.02.26 NEWS ... At 8 a.m. twice a week, a group of women over 60 meets at a Tallinn gym to lift weights, build strength and prove that working out isn't just for the young.

10.02.26 NEWS ... Estonia remains in 12th place in Transparency International's global Corruption Perceptions Index, the same as last year, tying with Australia, Hong Kong and Ireland.

10.02.26 NEWS ... A man was recovered deceased from the sea off a Tallinn beach Tuesday, Postimees reported.

10.02.26 NEWS ... The vast trove that makes up the so-called Epstein files leaves some of the many public figures referenced in them vulnerable, communications expert Annika Arras said.

10.02.26 NEWS ... A group of Estonian artisans are hand-sewing traditional sheep- and sealskin coats from historic Pärnu County parishes, reviving techniques and winterwear nearly lost to time.

10.02.26 NEWS ... Opposition Social Democratic MPs have asked whether domestic security agencies will review information on Estonia or its citizens appearing in the recently released Epstein files.

10.02.26 NEWS ... A study conducted last year reveals a significant shift in the digital habits of young people in Estonia: artificial intelligence is increasingly being used not just as a learning tool, but also as a conversational partner.

10.02.26 NEWS ... Estonia's icebreakers have freed over 50 vessels from the pack ice hemming in Estonia's coastlines and shipping lanes since the start of the year.

10.02.26 NEWS ... Many residents of Ida-Viru County are currently expected to both retrain in a new profession and transition to Estonian-language education at the same time. A recent study shows that this dual pressure is making vocational training and retraining inaccessible for many, potentially leaving some local residents excluded from both the labor market and the education system altogether.

09.02.26 NEWS ... Estonia will open official ice roads to the western islands of Kihnu and Vormsi this week, providing residents with a safer winter alternative to unstable ferry connections.

09.02.26 NEWS ... Harju District Court on Monday found former minister and MP Kalle Laanet (Reform) guilty of fraud, sentencing him to a suspended one year and four months in prison.

09.02.26 NEWS ... Estonian couple Kristi Petolai and Lennart Ruuda are sharing their IVF and fertility journey to encourage more open dialogue about infertility — including among men.

09.02.26 NEWS ... Fewer children were adopted or placed with foster families in Estonia last year, while the number living in substitute and family homes rose, the Social Insurance Board said.

09.02.26 NEWS ... While fans tuned into Olympic figure skating in Milan this weekend, Estonians have been flocking to the Pärnu County coast to skate vast, sweeping stretches of smooth sea ice.

09.02.26 NEWS ... With island ferry links disrupted, Estonia greenlit an official ice road between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, replacing risky spontaneous ice crossings with a state-run lifeline.

09.02.26 NEWS ... Narva approved a new comprehensive plan concentrating development more centrally while leaving room for future growth — including a possible future tram to Narva-Jõesuu.

09.02.26 NEWS ... The release of the January consumer price index data, calculated using a new methodology and initially scheduled for last Friday, has been delayed once again.

09.02.26 NEWS ... Care workers are facing a heavier workload this freezing winter as more elderly people need help heating their homes and some have even been relocated to shelters.

09.02.26 NEWS ... Opposition parties say consumers should be compensated for soaring electricity prices, while the government argues the situation does not constitute a crisis.

08.02.26 NEWS ... A 17-kilometer-long ice road was officially opened by the Transport Administration on Sunday between Estonia's biggest islands, Hiiumaa and Saaremaa, to give islanders an alternative route to the mainland as ferry services struggle with sea ice.

08.02.26 NEWS ... Estonia's honorary consul in Rio de Janeiro co-designed one of the most striking elements of the Brazilian Winter Olympic team uniform, which was seen by millions of people around the world at the opening ceremony on Friday.

08.02.26 NEWS ... A suspected rare bird of prey has been found on the island of Ruhnu, and if its identity is confirmed, it will be the eighth sighting in Estonia's history.