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
Experiences I planned a weekend in Estonia with AI and this is what happened Using AI tools can significantly cut down on travel planning time and effort, but there are some drawbacks. 22/03/2025
Lifestyle Turn the heat up! Estonia Sauna Marathon tests limits and tradition The challenge of the Estonia Sauna Marathon is simple - how long can you stand the heat while dressed in a funny costume. The weekend long event is a great leveller for visitors but Maris Hellrand says saunas are a very serious part of Estonian culture. 09/03/2025
Culture news Tommy Cash sorry for Italian anger over Eurovision 'Espresso' entry Tommy Cash, Estonia’s Eurovision entry, has responded to accusations that his song ‘Espresso Macchiato’ insults Italians, saying that he never intended to offend. 03/03/2025
Tech News Estonia announces new AI initiative to integrate chatbots into schools The education minister said that the country's competitiveness would depend on preparing people for the age of artificial intelligence (AI). 25/02/2025
Europeans' Stories Estonia phases out Russian as a language of instruction The Republic of Estonia is reforming its school system. Russian will gradually be phased out as a language of instruction by the year 2030. Soon all children will only be taught in Estonian – even children in the predominantly Russian-speaking areas in the North-East. 19/02/2025
Europe News Estonian navy steps up patrols in Baltic Sea to protect infrastructure Officials say the damage to Estlink 2, a power connection with the capacity to provide half of Estonia's winter electricity needs, did not disrupt service, although it did drive up energy prices in the country and the other Baltic nations. 10/01/2025
My Wildest Prediction A world without passports, with entrepreneur Karoli Hindriks According to Karoli Hindriks by 2035 passports will be obsolete. Why? Are there any alternatives to them? Hindkiks joins My Wildest Prediction to share her views on mobility, the job market and digitalisation. 18/12/2024
No Comment 1,000 candles lit in Tallinn and Riga in solidarity with Ukraine Latvia and Estonia mark Ukraine's 1,000th day of resistance with solidarity events, including candlelight vigils and workshops. 20/11/2024
Art Ryoji Ikeda uses DNA from 100,000 Estonians in groundbreaking new show In collaboration with Estonian researchers, Japanese artist and composer Ryoji Ikeda explores the intersection of science, music and art. 05/11/2024