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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

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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

Destinations

Tallinn and Tartu: Exploring Estonia’s culture-rich cities

It's now easier to get to Tartu, Estonia's second city and the European Capital of Culture

26/10/2024

Design

Tallinn Design Festival takes over the Estonian capital – and beyond

The largest design festival in the Baltics, the week-long Tallinn Design Festival is bringing the best of Estonian and international design to an unexpected corner of the capital – and even beyond the city.

17/09/2024

Art

Meet the women bringing Estonian art to the world

From Manhattan art fairs to the Venice Biennale, a generation of Estonian artists and gallerists are putting the country's creative scene on the map.

22/08/2024

Estonia

Estonia's PM Kallas steps down to become EU's foreign policy chief

Kaja Kallas has been at the helm of the Baltic nation for three and a half years and has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine.

15/07/2024

Europe News

Climate minister chosen as new Estonian Prime Minister

Estonia's ruling party has chosen Climate Minister Kristen Michal to replace outgoing leader Kaja Kallas as the Baltic state's new prime minister.

29/06/2024

Art

Tallinn exhibition dives into the unique ecosystem of bogs

Approximately 6-7% of Estonia is covered in peatland (or bog), occupying an important place in local culture and folklore. A new Tallinn art show is exploring this curious landscape, reflecting on questions of memory, perception and conservation.

19/06/2024

Culture news

First Kodavere song festival aims to revive Estonian dialect

Organisers are hoping to strengthen use of the endangered Kodavere dialect – particularly among younger people – through the joy of singing.

03/06/2024

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

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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