Skip to main menu 07.06.26 NEWS ... In recent weeks, social media users have complained about aggressive birds that are either protecting their young or trying to snatch food from people. According to an expert, one way to protect yourself from attacks is to wear a hat with a pom-pom on top.
07.06.26 NEWS ... The Roman Catholic Church and the Health Insurance Fund disagree over whether foreign nuns temporarily staying in Estonia are entitled to state health insurance.
07.06.26 NEWS ... A new plan aimed at promoting equal opportunities for sexual minorities and people with gender identities that differ from traditional norms was unveiled by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications this week.
07.06.26 NEWS ... Tartu's official Midsummer celebration returns June 23, once again offering a daylong festival outside the Estonian National Museum headlined by zombie folk stars Puuluup.
06.06.26 NEWS ... Crowds, flags and banners filled the streets of Tallinn for the Baltic Pride march on Saturday, capping off a weeklong celebration of LGBT+ visibility, community and support.
06.06.26 NEWS ... Saturday's half marathon in Narva was called off minutes before its scheduled start after emergency services received a report of a suspicious bag along the route.
06.06.26 NEWS ... As Estonia's summer concert and festival season gets underway, organizers say people are buying tickets later and making fewer long-term plans.
06.06.26 NEWS ... Estonian surgeon-turned-wildlife photographer Ilmar Kaur says it's not just luck and timing, but animal behavior that turns shots into stories.
06.06.26 NEWS ... Tallinn's Pirita District expects to spend up to €20,000 this spring and summer fighting invasive Spanish slugs as local governments step up efforts to slow the pest's spread.
06.06.26 NEWS ... The coach father of freestyle ski star Kelly Sildaru says he is appealing a court ruling which found him guilty of embezzlement, Delfi reported.
06.06.26 NEWS ... Traffic restrictions and a no-fly zone will be in effect in central Tallinn on June 8 and 9 during the Nordic-Baltic cooperation meeting, which is hosted by Estonia this year.
06.06.26 NEWS ... Researchers and the State Forest Management Center (RMK) are working together to breed hardier, faster-growing trees for Estonia's future forests.
06.06.26 NEWS ... A major Tallinn hospital says it fired longtime women's clinic head Piret Veerus over a serious patient safety breach and false statements. Veerus denies wrongdoing.
05.06.26 NEWS ... The Riigikogu is "likely" to pass a law which will require warning signs to be placed ahead of mobile speed cameras before the midsummer break, one of the bill's sponsors said.
05.06.26 NEWS ... Hidden in Australia for decades, an Estonian presidential flag saved from Soviet forces in 1944 has finally returned home after being donated to the Estonian National Museum.
05.06.26 NEWS ... Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise says Estonia's decision not to grant citizenship to Ukrainians unable to renounce their nationality due to the war is constitutional.
05.06.26 NEWS ... The firing of a respected and long-serving gynecologist has brought in focus issues including staff overwork and critical shortages at a Tallinn hospital, Eesti Ekspress wrote.
05.06.26 NEWS ... Valga Hot Shorts (VHS) returns to southern Estonia's twin border city July 3–5, with a packed lineup of more than two dozen short films plus events across town.
05.06.26 NEWS ... Footage captured by a Viljandi County trail cam recently gave the lie to the old adage that bears have the strength of nine men, but the wits of one, Sakala reported.
05.06.26 NEWS ... Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise says local governments are not required to subsidize private kindergarten attendance if a child has access to a public kindergarten.
05.06.26 NEWS ... The mother of a child who went missing has turned to the chancellor of justice over her treatment by police, saying details was shared with the media before she was informed.
05.06.26 NEWS ... A new Estonian study finds many AI systems can still be steered by propaganda-style prompts, with results varying widely by model and language.
04.06.26 NEWS ... Pet owners are increasingly unable to care for their animals, either because of financial difficulties or because the animals have developed behavioral problems that owners are unable to manage, said animal welfare expert Geit Karurahu.
04.06.26 NEWS ... Access to information about beneficial owners will be limited to authorities that need the information to carry out their duties and to individuals who can demonstrate a legitimate interest.
04.06.26 NEWS ... The state Labor Inspectorate has come out in support of a government bill which would allow minors aged 16 and 17 to serve alcohol in restaurants and cafés.
04.06.26 NEWS ... Around 200 children took part in a water safety day in Pärnu, learning how to keep safe in and around water, respond in emergencies and even assist someone in distress.
04.06.26 NEWS ... The Ministry of Social Affairs will request an additional €200 million over the next four years in this fall's state budget negotiations to create new special care service places and raise wages for employees working in special care homes, Secretary General Maarjo Mändmaa tells ERR.
04.06.26 NEWS ... On Wednesday, the Ministry of Education and EHL signed a collective agreement under which the minimum salary for state school teachers will rise to €2,070. Other teachers, however, will continue to receive a minimum salary that is €100 lower.
04.06.26 NEWS ... A new exhibit at a museum just outside Tartu lets visitors step inside a recreated Soviet-era cafeteria, exploring everyday dining culture from decades past.
04.06.26 NEWS ... The Baltic Pride 2026 March takes place in Tallinn this Saturday, but attendance by representatives of official organizations and institutions is expected to be quite light.
04.06.26 NEWS ... The Estonian Rescue Board plans to spend €1.3 million over the next two years on campaigns aimed at improving people's crisis preparedness and encouraging safe, sustainable behavior related to water and fire safety.
03.06.26 NEWS ... Police on Tuesday located a French father and his 1-year-old child who had left the child's mother on May 29 and had been the subject of a nationwide search. However, according to the child's mother, the police are refusing to disclose the child's location at the father's request.
03.06.26 NEWS ... A large amount of ugly but harmless algae was removed from Tartu's Anne Canal this week, as summer finally arrived in Estonia.
03.06.26 NEWS ... Former Estonian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Jaap Ora said that his dismissal from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was legally invalid and did not reflect his wishes. He added that the ministry's actions are unacceptable.
03.06.26 NEWS ... The government's new "one in, one out" rule has prompted ministries to take administrative burden more seriously, with some new requirements being delayed or dropped altogether and hundreds of outdated regulations identified for repeal or simplification, officials say.
03.06.26 NEWS ... Prosecutors have sent to court a criminal case in which six people are charged with beating and murdering a man in Valga, South Estonia, in April this year.
03.06.26 NEWS ... As of early June, nearly 20 Tallinn municipal schools want to start the school day earlier in the coming academic year than permitted under a Ministry of Education regulation requiring classes to begin at 9 a.m. or later.
03.06.26 NEWS ... A court has sentenced three minors to prison terms of between eight and nine and a half years after finding them guilty of murder.
03.06.26 NEWS ... Starting June 1, residents in Estonia can verify their identity to police officers using the Eesti app instead of physical documents to streamline identification during traffic checks.
03.06.26 NEWS ... The Estonian Media Association plans to appeal legislation restricting press freedom during wartime and will raise the issue with the president and the chancellor of justice.
03.06.26 NEWS ... Tallinn is offering a free sports program for children and teens this summer, with coaches leading outdoor practices across the city from June through mid-August.
02.06.26 NEWS ... An investigation into an alleged bear attack in which a man claimed he was dragged from his bicycle has now been closed, with the claims not proven, Maaleht reported.
02.06.26 NEWS ... A giant patchwork rainbow banner was unfurled in Tartu's Town Hall Square on Tuesday as Baltic Pride events continue across Estonia this week.
02.06.26 NEWS ... To prevent private information unrelated to a criminal case from being exposed through overly broad data collection, the Ministry of Justice is planning an amendment to clarify the rules governing data collection from smart devices and email accounts.
02.06.26 NEWS ... Estonia will stop recognizing Russian-issued non-biometric diplomatic and service passports for EU border crossings and visa applications starting this September 1.
02.06.26 NEWS ... Estonia's court system saw a renewed increase in caseloads in 2025, along with longer processing times and declining public trust, according to Villu Kõve, President of the Supreme Court.
02.06.26 NEWS ... Thousands of rubber ducks filled the Kadriorg Park canal in Tallinn Monday as the annual Duck Race returned to raise funds for children with cancer and their families.
02.06.26 NEWS ... Eight concrete antitank obstacles known as dragon's teeth were brought to Värska for local children to decorate with chalk during a communitywide Children's Day event Monday.
02.06.26 NEWS ... Parents and rental companies could face fines for e-scooter misuse under a bill which would also require riders aged 10–15 to complete training and hold a license.
02.06.26 NEWS ... 53 percent of Estonia's population continues to support the right of same-sex couples to marry, according to a study published by the Estonian Human Rights Centre. However, support among the non-Estonian-speaking population is significantly lower than among Estonian speakers.
