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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

Earth News

‘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

Ecotech

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

Earth 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

Destinations

Tartu: Why you should visit Estonia’s second city in 2024

Along with Bad Ischl in Austria and Bodø in Norway, Tartu has been declared a European Capital of Culture in 2024.

21/06/2023

Estonia

Estonia votes to legalise same-sex marriage

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas says the new legislation will take effect next year.

20/06/2023

No Comment

Banned books from all over the world displayed in Tallinn museum

The Banned Books Museum offers an insight into the history of literary censorship through a hundred works that have been or continue to be banned in countries including China, Russia and Estonia.

14/03/2023

Tech News

How i-voting came of age in Estonia with record election ballots

For the first time since the online system was introduced 18 years ago, more Estonians cast their ballot electronically rather than in-person.

08/03/2023

Estonia

Estonia election analysis: Why liberals won, and the far-right lost

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is in a strong position to build a progressive government, while the far-right EKRE party are left crying foul at Estonia's trusted internet voting.

06/03/2023

Estonia

Estonia's centre-right Reform Party comes first in general election

Kallas saw off a challenge from the far-right populist EKRE party, which wants to limit the Baltic nation's exposure to the Ukraine crisis and blames the current government for Estonia's high inflation rate.

06/03/2023

Estonia

Economy, Ukraine war top campaign issues in Estonia general election

Polling stations opened on Sunday for the final day of voting in Estonia, on an election day from which the incumbent prime minister, the centrist liberal Kaja Kallas, is expected to emerge as the winner.

05/03/2023

Estonia

Your quick and easy guide to Estonia's general election

Voters go to the polls this weekend to choose new MPs for the 101-seat Riigikogu.

01/03/2023

Smart Regions

How a high school in Estonia has almost achieved carbon neutrality

In partnership with the European Commission

With its smart building, solar panels and automatic blinds, the Põlva high school underwent a sustainable revolution in 2016 when it was completely rebuilt with the support of the European Union.

27/02/2023

Estonia

Estonia Independence Day overshadowed by Ukraine war

Russia's invasion of Ukraine hung over ceremonies marking Estonia's Independence Day that was attended by the European Commission president and the NATO chief

24/02/2023

Europe News

Russia, Estonia expel ambassadors amid 'destroyed' relations

Moscow has accused Tallinn of "total Russophobia".

23/01/2023

Estonia

'Freedom is the highest value': Estonia's new €2 coin to back Ukraine

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said the new coins "will be a daily reminder of Ukraine's fight for freedom and its future in the EU".

30/11/2022