Estonia

Estonia

Russia waging shadow war on West: Estonia PM

Kaja Kallas said the West needs a "coordinated approach" against Moscow's threats, amid rising cases of alleged sabotage, electronic warfare and spying.

22/05/2024

Europe News

Thousands of Russians living in Estonia to vote in European elections

Euronews spoke with Russians living in Estonia who are eligible to vote in the EU elections about their priorities and challenges for the upcoming polls.

20/05/2024

Euronews Witness

Fearing Russian invasion Estonia's civilians heed their country's call to arms

EU member Estonia feels threatened by neighbour Russia. This year, the small NATO country will invest over 3% of its GDP to beef up its defence capabilities. It has also been hosting NATO exercises and training civilians in trench warfare, as EuronewsWitness reporter Hans von der Brelie discovered.

13/05/2024

Climate

Euroviews. To overhaul food production, first we have to convince the farmers

Actors across the food supply chain need to be more open to experimentation and implementation of sustainability-minded farming techniques and practices, Robin Saluoks writes.

05/04/2024

Nature

I went on a hunt to discover the truth about Estonia’s wolf culling

Hunters killed up to 40% of Estonia’s wolves this winter, a quota challenged in court. How far will Europeans tolerate the wolf in our landscapes?

24/03/2024

Estonia

Estonia Minister of Justice resigns over corruption allegations

The official allegedly received state support to rent an apartment owned by his stepson in Tallinn.

17/03/2024

Estonia

Estonia arrests Russian professor accused of spying for Moscow

The academic was allegedly on Moscow’s payroll for years, collecting intelligence aimed at undermining Tallinn's national security.

17/01/2024

Estonia

What Christmas looks like for this NATO base north of Estonia

In the NATO base in the north of Estonia, near the city of Tapa, everyone makes the most of what's available to create a Christmas atmosphere.

13/12/2023

Estonia

Estonia ready for 'migration spillover' after Finland closes border

Russia has been accused of weaponising migration by channelling people to the borders of Finland in recent weeks.

29/11/2023

Nature

Wolf cull begins in Estonia despite conservation fears

Concerns have been raised that the science behind the cull is shaky, and that killing wolves may drive them to harmful behaviours against humans.

15/11/2023

Estonia

Estonia will let Taiwan open Tallinn office, despite China warnings

"We have declared we consider China a partner, a competitor and a rival," the Estonian foreign minister told Euronews.

10/11/2023

Explore

Estonia: A hidden delight for a gastronomic adventure

In partnership with Visit Estonia

What do you know about Estonian food? For most people, the answer is not a lot.

06/11/2023

Explore

Estonia: Where the old and the new embrace

In partnership with Visit Estonia

Tartu is Estonia's epicentre of culture and its not afraid to be bold. Setomaa, the Seto people, one of the oldest ethnic groups in the country, seeks to preserve its centuries-old traditions, but invites you to learn more.

23/10/2023

Explore

How are Estonians logging-off from their tech-savvy daily lives?

In partnership with Visit Estonia

With four times more startups per capita than the European average, Estonia is one of the most digitally advanced societies in the world. Now, more and more locals are turning towards the country's stunning ancient bogland to help them disconnect.

09/10/2023

Living

‘It’s an attitude’: Inside Europe’s greenest capital city for 2023

As its year in the limelight draws to a close, how has Tallinn improved citizens’ lives and inspired them to take greater care of nature?

08/10/2023

Eco-Innovation

The European capital with free transport and 15-minute city ambition

10 years after it made public transport free, how is Tallinn’s transport network still changing for the better?

04/10/2023

Green News

Estonia is on a ‘very exciting’ green journey - here’s why

From e-leader to green frontrunner, this ‘nature rich’ European nation is our Country of the Month for September.

30/09/2023

Health news

The fully autonomous, robot pharmacy coming to a town near you

This unmanned robotic pharmacy from Estonia could revolutionise out-of-hours healthcare and medicine across Europe.

20/09/2023

Home

The start-up turning sawdust into meals

Would you eat industrial byproducts? One food tech company from Estonia certainly hopes so.

17/09/2023

Mobility

The high-speed rail project cutting Baltic states' ties with Russia

Rail Baltica is connecting the Baltics to Europe’s rail network, another sign of how the Baltics have swung away from Russia to the West.

16/09/2023

Estonia

Baltic states ban vehicles with Russian license plates

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have banned vehicles with Russian license plates from entering their territory, a joint move in line with a recent interpretation of the European Union’s sanctions against Moscow over its war on Ukraine.

13/09/2023

Estonia

Clock ticking for Ukraine counteroffensive - Estonian Defence Minister

"The problem for Ukrainians is that we have four to seven weeks, depending on nature," said Hanno Pevkur. "After that, we will probably see a bit less movement."

09/09/2023

Estonia

Estonia 'concerned' about possible hybrid attack from Russia - FM

"We are watching carefully", Margus Tsahkna warned in an exclusive interview with Euronews.

07/09/2023

Estonia

Cyberspace is Ukraine war 'frontline', warns Estonian PM

"This means supporting Ukraine until victory with weapons, financing and know-how," she said at Tallinn tech conference.

05/09/2023

Estonia

Turmoil hits Estonian PM over husband's Russia ties

Estonia's leader has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine as the country battles the Russian invasion.

25/08/2023

Culture news

The Estonian cultural festival showcasing free speech theatre

A theatre festival in the Estonian border city of Narva is showcasing the contemporary issue of free speech with participating countries from Central Asia, Eastern Europe and Ukraine.

18/08/2023