Vanilla Ninja is heading to Vienna for Eurovision 2026, where the band will represent Estonia on one of Europe's biggest stages with "Too Epic to Be True."

Estonia's new medical liability insurance system shows a wide gap between premiums and payouts, with hospitals paying in far more than patients receive in compensation.

Universities have said they are ready to admit more students if the state provides additional funding. Over the next four years, approximately 15,000 new students will take up places at higher education facilities.

Estonian swimmer Ralf Tribuntsov won the 50-meter freestyle and came close to the Estonian record on the final day of the Fort Lauderdale Open swimming competition in the USA.

An extraordinary sight captured on video unfolded in Tallinn as a moose became stuck atop a metal fence while another waited nearby, Postimees reported.

Estonia's top chess player Mai Narva saw her International Chess Federation (FIDE) rating given a boost after a strong performance in Iceland last month, rising to 32nd in the world.

State-owned postal service Eesti Post reported revenues were up 9 percent last year, to €154.7 million, while net profit reached €5.9 million.

Swimmer Eneli Jefimova placed third in the 100m breaststroke at the Fort Lauderdale Open in Florida Thursday.

A trail cam in Viljandi County provided a rare glimpse into the dynamics between wild animals in showing a bear chasing after an elk, Postimees reported.

The opposition Social Democratic Party's (SDE) Riigikogu faction has proposed an amendment to give parliament and not the government the final say on any potential nuclear power plant in Estonia.

A planned munitions plant to be operated by a Turkish defense firm will bring up to a thousand jobs to Ida-Viru County.

President Alexander Stubb has said he does not see the round of golf he played last year with Donald Trump as anything "extraordinary," but spending seven hours with the U.S. president " is never a bad thing."

This time, using the analysis by Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff, the focus is on muskism. Muskism has reached a stage of development where the reshaping of humanity itself is already being envisioned, and the logical next step is the placement of a chip in the human brain, writes Harri Tiido.

Harju County Court found the Ukrainian leader of a phone scam ring guilty under a plea bargain of fraud and handed him a suspended sentence, deportation order and 10-year Schengen zone ban. A €8.5 million payment to the state was factored into his sentence.

Estonia's top men's tennis player Mark Lajal is through to the quarterfinals of the ATP Challenger 75 tournament in Jiujiang, China, after beating Marat Sharipov (neutral flag) in straight sets, 6–4, 6–4.

Estonian curling pair Marie Kaldvee and Harri Lill have kept their world championships hopes afloat after defeating Denmark 10–7 in Geneva Wednesday evening.

Discussing criticism of President Alar Karis, Ekspress Grupp owner Hans H. Luik notes Europe cannot leave the monopoly of negotiating with Vladimir Putin to Donald Trump.

The eight Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers, as well as the European Union's High Representative Kaja Kallas, will meet in Estonia on Thursday to discuss current geopolitical issues.

Gross domestic product (GDP) in Estonia rose by 1.3 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1 2026), state agency Statistics Estonia reported as a flash estimate.

Estonia will host a meeting of the Nordic-Baltic (NB8) foreign ministers and the European Union's High Representative, Kaja Kallas, on the island of Saaremaa to discuss the geopolitical situation this week.

The University of Tartu's Delta Centre of Economics is the pinnacle of Estonian economic thought, yet within its walls a picture emerges that is oddly at odds with the building's modern façade. Instead of discussing how to grow Estonia's economy, students — who are expected to become the country's future economic leaders and analysts — are promoting a narrative in which humanity is a burden on the planet, consumption is a sin, and salvation lies in austerity, writes Hugo Rait Mei.

Russia once marked May 9 with great pomp, but now that grandstanding has been replaced by fear, said Reserve Major General Neeme Väli. Hundreds of air‑defense systems have been concentrated in Moscow to protect the parade from Ukrainian drones.

Drivers should expect delays from Tuesday until the end of the month when road works at the Hipodroom intersection in Tallinn officially starts.

The emergency services on Saturday were called to 16 grass and forest fires, mostly caused by campfires or grilling. No one was injured.

The Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) warned on Sunday morning that a bear had been seen in the Haabersti area of Tallinn and asked residents to be cautious.

The opposition Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) nominated founding member Mart Helme as its presidential candidate for this autumn's elections.

With the recent arrival of warmer temperatures, over 10,000 daffodils are expected to flower over the next few days at a park in Järva County.

A free trade deal between the European Union and several major South American nations entered into force Friday.

Estonian mixed curling pair out of world championships despite winning last match

The government has approved a bill which would permit allied nations' personnel to take part in countering hybrid threats and engage in land and maritime border security.

The arrival of spring has brought with it increased wildlife activity near to, and sometimes on, Estonia's roads.

President of Finland Alexander Stubb said he is very proud of his Estonian heritage in an interview with ERR.

Last week, the political party Koos approached the National Electoral Committee with concerns that it has been unable to open a bank account. The same concern has now been raised with the Political Party Funding Supervision Committee (ERJK). Responses from banks indicate that they are refusing to open an account, citing the prevention of terrorism and money laundering risks.

Riigikogu member Jaak Valge, who raised the flag of the Estonian SSR on the wall of the Writers' House in Tallinn's Old Town, won his case against the police in Harju District Court, seeking to have a misdemeanor decision overturned. The state must also reimburse Valge's legal fees in the amount of €2,220.

The Reform-Eesti 200 coalition has opted to issue a supplementary budget for this year, mainly to help fund the ongoing eastern border construction work.

The Japanese Embassy in Estonia has released a guide to the blossoming pink cherry trees across Tallinn to help enthusiasts find their way.

Despite the sharp rise in fuel prices, motor fuel sales in Estonia were up slightly in March, boosted by cross-border trade and uncertainty over the Middle East.

Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry Erkki Keldo (Reform) has rejected a proposal by business organizations to temporarily lower the excise duty on diesel fuel as global prices continue to rise due to the Iran war.

Fuel oil pollution found on Estonia's northern coast originates from Russia's Ust-Luga region, where oil processing facilities were attacked by Ukraine last month, the Environmental Board has said.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb told ERR in an interview that Finland was too lenient toward Russia before 2022. Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, however, Finland has made the right decisions.

Large-scale military exercise Spring Storm 2026 started on Monday for the 20th time and will take place throughout the month. At its peak, it will involve over 12,000 soldiers from Estonia and allied nations.

Estonia's population is falling and the birthrate is at a record low. But how will this affect the country's housing market in the coming decades?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already found premises for three of the five embassies to be opened this year and negotiations are still ongoing in Moldova and Kenya.

The Turkish defense company ARCA, which will open a factory in Ida-Viru County, initially plans to start producing ammunition for export only. The Ministry of Defense said it will also make ammunition for the Estonian Defence Forces in the future.

A possible drone warning threat was issued in Võru County, southeastern Estonia on Sunday morning as Russian authorities reported attacks on the Leningrad region. The alert ended at 5:30 a.m.

A part of downtown Tartu was converted into a student mud wrestling zone Friday, part of the annual student days spring festival in the university town, Tartu Postimees reported.

A more than a decade-old action plan for southeastern Estonia exists mainly on paper, and has become almost an 'opium for the people', Auditor General Janar Holm said.

While Russian interference with global satellite navigation (GNSS) has been on the rise in recent years, aviation safety in Estonia has not been negatively impacted, authorities say.

President Alar Karis topped the public sector pay table in 2025, taking in €115,118 gross.

Ukraine's full integration into the EU and NATO must go ahead, the Nordic Baltic Eight (NB8) foreign ministers said Thursday.

Vaulted cellars dating to the 19th century, discovered during the development of a residential property in Tartu, will be preserved.

Information overload and screen time degrade sleep and cause irreversible heart damage over time, North Estonia Medical Center cardiologist Margus Viigimaa warned on a recent ERR broadcast.

Prime Minister Kristen Michal and Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi said Thursday that state-owned energy company Eesti Energia's profits are used to funding everything from road construction to schools.

The Slava Ukraina restaurant and cafe in Tallinn, co-founded by media executive Mart Luik, have closed their doors following the expiration of their lease agreement.

The selection of the wolf as a Estonian national animal was based primarily on the consent of sheep farmers and, second, on fruitful dialogue between interest groups. By now, it seems to have been forgotten how important a role sheep farmers play in the fate of the wolf, writes Helen Arusoo.

Estonia fell one place on the 2026 World Press Freedom Index to third place, dropping from last year's record high second place.

Fearing Ukrainian drone strikes live on television, Russia will exclude military hardware and cadets from its May 9 Victory Day parade on Moscow's Red Square, experts say.

Inflation in Estonia stood at 3.3 percent year-on-year in April, according to a Statistics Estonia flash estimate.

Estonian-founded mobility app firm Bolt has inked a multi-year sponsorship deal with racing driver Paul Aron, Geenius reported.

Estonia's men's épée team won bronze on the final day of the Under-23 European Fencing Championships in Cagliari, Sardinia.