No Comment Ice road opens between Estonia’s Saaremaa and Hiiumaa islands A temporary 17-kilometre ice road has opened between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa to provide an alternative route for residents as ferry services are disrupted by heavy sea ice. 09/02/2026
The Europe Conversation Europe must 'not test Article 5', Estonian President tells Euronews The Estonian President told Euronews that Europe must bolster its own defence capabilities so as to "not test Article 5" of NATO. He added the bloc has long been "naive" about its security. 04/02/2026
Made in Europe Welcome onboard the ultimate ‘last-mile’ self-driving shuttle bus It can see and understand what’s around it. Its developers claim it is a ‘game-changer’ to improve transportation in jammed city centers. Designed and manufactured in the European Union, MiCa has already self-driven in 17 countries in Europe but also in Japan, the United Arab Emirates and the U.S. 30/01/2026
Estonia Estonia bans 261 Russians who fought in Ukraine from entering country The ministry estimates as many as 1.5 million Russians have taken part in the full-scale invasion, about half of them having served on the front line. 13/01/2026
Estonia Russian border guards briefly cross into Estonia, Tallinn says A meeting between the border representatives of Estonia and Russia was planned for Thursday, at which Estonia was expected to make a statement on the incursion. 18/12/2025
Tech News What is Europe’s drone wall and what tech could guard its border? Two companies involved with a drone wall in the Baltics say their technology is ready to be deployed. 21/09/2025
Estonia Estonia triggers NATO Article 4 after Russian jet airspace violation Three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets lingered in NATO-member Estonia's airspace for several minutes on Friday, according to Estonian authorities. Italian F-35s responded. 19/09/2025
Smart Regions In Estonia, a new rare-earth magnet plant powers Europe’s green transition In partnership with the European Commission Europe has taken a key step toward reducing its reliance on China for rare-earth magnets, critical for clean technologies. Europe’s first production facility has opened in Narva, Estonia, planning to supply magnets for over a million electric vehicles and a thousand offshore wind turbines each year. 15/09/2025
Europe News Estonia to borrow up to €3.6 billion in defence loans European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Estonia as part of her four-day front-line state tour, aimed at stressing solidarity with border states and supporting the development of Europe's defense industry. 30/08/2025
Destinations Why Estonia’s remote islands may be Europe’s best-kept travel secret These secluded Estonian islands offer solitude, nature, ancient architecture and abundant wildlife for a more rejuvenating holiday. 21/08/2025
Estonia Estonia expels Russian diplomat over 'crimes against the state' The first secretary of the Russian embassy in Tallinn has been declared "persona non grata" and ordered to leave Estonia, the foreign ministry said. 13/08/2025
Culture news Estonia stages a “heavy machinery ballet” version of Romeo and Juliet The remake of the classic Shakespearean tragedy is being staged by Estonian independent theatre Kinoteater, which uses an experimental style to push the boundaries of its audience. 03/08/2025
Food and Drink Kissing black bread: Fine dining on the shores of Estonia's capital At the decentralised foodie hub of Noblessner in Estonian's capital Tallinn, we find the legacy of Black Bread, the only two Michelin star restaurant in the Baltics, and the ghosts of submarines. 20/07/2025
Tech News Estonian President Alar Karis has a plan to bring AI to schools “The whole school system is probably going to be upside down in the coming years,” Karis tells Euronews Next. 17/07/2025
Culture news Thousands celebrate traditional Estonian song and dance in Tallinn The voices of tens of thousands of choir singers echoed across Estonia this weekend to unite in folk song and dance, much to the delight of huge crowds of spectators unfazed by gloomy weather in Tallinn. 07/07/2025
The Europe Conversation 'Putin needs war to stay in power', Estonia’s PM Kristen Michal tells Euronews Estonia’s prime minister believes that Russia will continue to be a threat as long as Vladimir Putin remains in power. In an interview with Euronews, Kristen Michal explained that ending the war would oblige the Russian president to face difficult questions from his own people. 03/07/2025
Europe News Russia instructed arson attack on Ukrainian restaurant, Estonia says A court says Russia’s intelligence service hired the Moldovan national and sent him to Estonia to carry out the attack. 03/07/2025
Eco-Innovation Old smartphones turned into ‘tiny data centres’ to track marine life For just €8, researchers are turning old smartphones into devices capable of tracking marine life and buses. 16/06/2025
Estonia Estonia's plan to rent prison space to Sweden sparks fears Through the agreement, Estonia hopes to generate at least €30 million in additional revenue. 07/06/2025
Europe News Russia may use military force to protect shadow fleet, Estonia warns Moscow is using ageing vessels in an effort to dodge international sanctions on its oil exports. 15/05/2025
No Comment Estonia's Narva Museum displays controversial Putin-Hitler banner A banner of Putin and Hitler with 'PUTLER WAR CRIMINAL' was unveiled by Narva Museum in Estonia on 9 May, countering Russian propaganda and emphasising peace. 09/05/2025
Europe News Belgian-led NATO group patrols Baltic Sea amid sabotage fears Belgian and Dutch forces conduct surveillance operations in the Baltic Sea as part of a NATO mission to monitor Russia and to protect undersea cables amid Baltic tensions. 01/05/2025
Europe News Estonia to raise defence spending to 5.4% of GDP Estonia’s government approved the multi-billion Euro plans that will see the Baltic country boost its defence investments to over 5% of GDP, in line with Trump’s demands for NATO members. 26/04/2025
Culture news Tallinn Music Week: Politics, identity and 200 brilliant artists Ukraine, Canada and Taiwan are honoured guests as dozens of musical acts flock to the Baltic capital to symbolically drown out the noisy neighbours. 09/04/2025
No Comment Polar bear sisters Skadi and Kaja settle into Tallinn Zoo Tallinn Zoo welcomed polar bear sisters Skadi and Kaja on Wednesday, and by the next day, they were already exploring, adapting, and playfully settling into their new enclosure. 04/04/2025
EuroVerify Fact check: The Baltics aren't against a ceasefire in Ukraine Claims that the Baltic states no longer support a ceasefire appear to stem from a misinterpretation of an article by the Financial Times. 03/04/2025