http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:42:29 +0200 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:42:29 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/09/german-bundestag-chief-visits-baltic-states-to-discuss-cyber-defence-on-natos-eastern-flan http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/09/german-bundestag-chief-visits-baltic-states-to-discuss-cyber-defence-on-natos-eastern-flan Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:42:25 +0200 Klöckner will also visit the German Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania on Thursday. Around 5,000 German soldiers are to be deployed to Lithuania by 2027 to support the local military. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/06/sky-high-attractions-iconic-roof-walks-thrill-seekers-cant-miss-around-the-world http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/06/sky-high-attractions-iconic-roof-walks-thrill-seekers-cant-miss-around-the-world Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:19 +0200 From a Zaha Hadid landmark in Seoul to a record-breaking view in Toronto, add these adventures to your bucket list. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/02/these-are-the-best-destinations-for-solo-female-travellers-and-two-are-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/02/these-are-the-best-destinations-for-solo-female-travellers-and-two-are-in-europe Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200 From the wildlife wonders of Costa Rica to the charming old towns of Estonia, here’s where you should be headed. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/25/russian-drone-strikes-estonia-power-plant-chimney-authorities-say http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/25/russian-drone-strikes-estonia-power-plant-chimney-authorities-say Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:08:46 +0100 Drones from Russian airspace hit Estonia’s Auvere power plant and crashed in Latvia, with officials blaming Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine for the incidents and launching investigations. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/19/a-peoples-republic-on-natos-edge-the-narva-narrative-testing-europes-defences http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/19/a-peoples-republic-on-natos-edge-the-narva-narrative-testing-europes-defences Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:38:28 +0100 A pro-Russian online campaign is casting the Estonian city of Narva as a "people's republic", spreading propaganda and at times calling for violence and sabotage. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/10/unpredictability-and-instability-the-biggest-dangers-to-economy-says-estonian-finance-mini http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/10/unpredictability-and-instability-the-biggest-dangers-to-economy-says-estonian-finance-mini Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:15:53 +0100 At a meeting in Brussels on Tuesday, the 27 EU finance ministers considered the economic consequences of the war in Iran. Interviewed by Euronews, Estonian Minister Jürgen Ligi said he believed the bloc could rise to the challenge. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/27/if-putin-stopped-russias-war-in-ukraine-he-would-fall-estonian-pm-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/27/if-putin-stopped-russias-war-in-ukraine-he-would-fall-estonian-pm-tells-euronews Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:50:38 +0100 Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal criticised the Hungarian premier for blocking a €90 billion loan that had been approved by all 27 EU member states in December and was intended to cover Ukraine’s financial and military needs for 2026 and 2027. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/27/europe-today-estonian-lithuanian-prime-ministers-speak-exclusively-to-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/27/europe-today-estonian-lithuanian-prime-ministers-speak-exclusively-to-euronews Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:40:31 +0100 Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/16/made-in-europe-but-wanted-elsewhere-is-the-eu-at-a-crossroads-over-self-driving-vehicles http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/02/16/made-in-europe-but-wanted-elsewhere-is-the-eu-at-a-crossroads-over-self-driving-vehicles Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:00:57 +0100 While China and the US invest in autonomous vehicles, Europe hesitates. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/11/russia-has-no-intention-of-attacking-estonia-or-nato-this-year-says-estonian-intelligence- http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/11/russia-has-no-intention-of-attacking-estonia-or-nato-this-year-says-estonian-intelligence- Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:43:08 +0100 Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service chief Kaupo Rosin warned that "Russia remains a dangerous country despite its incompetence," as Tallinn published its annual security assessment report on the threat Russia poses to the region and NATO. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/09/ice-road-opens-between-estonias-largest-islands-as-ferries-struggle-with-sea-ice http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/09/ice-road-opens-between-estonias-largest-islands-as-ferries-struggle-with-sea-ice Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:36:50 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/05/estonia-the-eus-digital-underdog-has-become-a-global-startup-hub http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/05/estonia-the-eus-digital-underdog-has-become-a-global-startup-hub Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0100 Estonia is one of the EU’s most business-friendly countries. But its success raises an uncomfortable question in Brussels: if this works so well there, why does the EU still struggle to start borderless businesses? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/04/eu-must-bolster-defence-and-not-test-article-5-estonian-president-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/04/eu-must-bolster-defence-and-not-test-article-5-estonian-president-tells-euronews Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:01:29 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/04/exclusive-latvian-pm-and-estonian-president-call-for-direct-talks-with-russia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/04/exclusive-latvian-pm-and-estonian-president-call-for-direct-talks-with-russia Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:05:56 +0100 Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa and Estonian President Alar Karis have voiced support for the idea of appointing a special European envoy to take part in talks with the Kremlin to end its war in Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/30/smart-electric-and-autonomous-welcome-onboard-the-ultimate-last-mile-shuttle-bus http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/30/smart-electric-and-autonomous-welcome-onboard-the-ultimate-last-mile-shuttle-bus Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:00:52 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/29/eu-considers-entry-ban-on-russian-soldiers-who-fought-in-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/29/eu-considers-entry-ban-on-russian-soldiers-who-fought-in-ukraine Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:32:40 +0100 "There can be no path from Bucha to Brussels," the Estonian foreign minister said as he called for an EU-wide entry ban on former Russian soldiers. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/13/estonia-bans-russians-who-fought-in-ukraine-from-entering-country-interior-ministry-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/13/estonia-bans-russians-who-fought-in-ukraine-from-entering-country-interior-ministry-says Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:11:08 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/31/authorities-investigating-damage-to-undersea-telecom-cables-between-finland-and-estonia http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/31/authorities-investigating-damage-to-undersea-telecom-cables-between-finland-and-estonia Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:33:11 +0100 Helsinki police have opened an investigation into potential aggravated criminal damage and aggravated interference with telecommunications. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/18/russian-border-guards-briefly-cross-into-estonian-territory-foreign-ministry-says http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/18/russian-border-guards-briefly-cross-into-estonian-territory-foreign-ministry-says Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:07:31 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/28/european-interceptor-drones-are-technologically-world-leaders http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/11/28/european-interceptor-drones-are-technologically-world-leaders Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:00:22 +0100 Drone interception technology made in Europe is world-class. The Baltic states in particular, are skilled in drone technology. What is the reason for this success story? A Euronews report from Estonia and Latvia. http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/23/nato-warns-russia-it-will-use-necessary-tools-to-defend-against-airspace-breaches http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/23/nato-warns-russia-it-will-use-necessary-tools-to-defend-against-airspace-breaches Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:53:30 +0200 The statement comes after Estonia requested formal consultations under Article 4 of NATO's treaty after three Russian fighter jets entered its airspace. http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/19/russian-fighter-jets-violated-estonias-airspace-authorities-say http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/19/russian-fighter-jets-violated-estonias-airspace-authorities-say Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:48:18 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/06/estonia-celebrates-its-first-beatification-ceremony-in-historic-moment-for-catholic-commun http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/06/estonia-celebrates-its-first-beatification-ceremony-in-historic-moment-for-catholic-commun Sat, 06 Sep 2025 18:40:05 +0200 "This day is a great gift not only to the Catholic Church in Estonia, but to the whole Catholic Church and Estonian society," - wrote Bishop Philippe Jourdan of Tallinn on the occasion of the first beatification in the history of the Estonian Church. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/03/estonia-not-worried-joining-ukraines-reassurance-force-will-weaken-eastern-flank-says-pres http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/03/estonia-not-worried-joining-ukraines-reassurance-force-will-weaken-eastern-flank-says-pres Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:28:53 +0200 Tallinn has said it is ready to provide troops for the reassurance force the 'Coalition of the Willing' aims to send to Ukraine as a security guarantee. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/30/estonia-to-borrow-up-to-36-billion-in-eu-defence-loans http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/08/30/estonia-to-borrow-up-to-36-billion-in-eu-defence-loans Sat, 30 Aug 2025 23:45:35 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/21/estonias-remote-islands-may-be-europes-best-kept-travel-secret-heres-why http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/08/21/estonias-remote-islands-may-be-europes-best-kept-travel-secret-heres-why Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:00:17 +0200 These secluded Estonian islands offer solitude, nature, ancient architecture and abundant wildlife for a more rejuvenating holiday. http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/13/estonia-expels-russian-diplomat-over-interference-and-crimes-against-the-state http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/13/estonia-expels-russian-diplomat-over-interference-and-crimes-against-the-state Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:52:44 +0200 The first secretary of the Russian embassy in Tallinn has been declared "persona non grata" and ordered to leave Estonia, the foreign ministry said. http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/11/finland-charges-officers-of-russia-linked-eagle-s-ship-that-damaged-undersea-cables http://www.euronews.com/2025/08/11/finland-charges-officers-of-russia-linked-eagle-s-ship-that-damaged-undersea-cables Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:19:56 +0200 The damage to the Estlink 2, which can provide about half of Estonia's electricity needs in winter, did not disrupt service, although it drove up energy prices in the Baltic nations. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/03/estonia-stages-romeo-and-juliet-using-giant-trucks-instead-of-actors http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/03/estonia-stages-romeo-and-juliet-using-giant-trucks-instead-of-actors Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:46:40 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/20/kissing-black-bread-fine-dining-on-the-shores-of-the-baltic-in-estonias-capital-city http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/20/kissing-black-bread-fine-dining-on-the-shores-of-the-baltic-in-estonias-capital-city Sun, 20 Jul 2025 14:56:33 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/17/you-shouldnt-be-scared-of-the-unknown-estonias-president-alar-karis-on-ai-in-schools http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/07/17/you-shouldnt-be-scared-of-the-unknown-estonias-president-alar-karis-on-ai-in-schools Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:00:50 +0200 “The whole school system is probably going to be upside down in the coming years,” Karis tells Euronews Next. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/03/putin-needs-war-to-stay-in-power-estonias-pm-kristen-michal-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/03/putin-needs-war-to-stay-in-power-estonias-pm-kristen-michal-tells-euronews Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:30:57 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/03/estonia-says-arson-attack-on-ukrainian-restaurant-was-order-by-russias-intelligence-servic http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/03/estonia-says-arson-attack-on-ukrainian-restaurant-was-order-by-russias-intelligence-servic Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:04:59 +0200 A court says Russia’s intelligence service hired the Moldovan national and sent him to Estonia to carry out the attack. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/27/everyone-including-spain-should-reach-5-defence-spending-estonias-prime-minister-tells-eur http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/27/everyone-including-spain-should-reach-5-defence-spending-estonias-prime-minister-tells-eur Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:04:05 +0200 In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Kristen Michal urged all NATO members, including Spain, to meet the 5% GDP defence spending target, emphasising the risks the continent faces from Russia. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/25/rail-baltica-could-be-used-for-defensive-military-purposes http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/25/rail-baltica-could-be-used-for-defensive-military-purposes Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:00:06 +0200 Construction on the 870-km-long Rail Baltica through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia is gathering momentum, as the line switches from the Russian broad gauge to the European standard gauge. The EU is covering a large part of the costs. http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/07/estonias-plan-to-rent-prison-space-to-sweden-sparks-fears-of-imported-organised-crime http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/07/estonias-plan-to-rent-prison-space-to-sweden-sparks-fears-of-imported-organised-crime Sat, 07 Jun 2025 14:12:45 +0200 Through the agreement, Estonia hopes to generate at least €30 million in additional revenue. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/05/sweden-reaches-historic-deal-with-estonia-to-rent-prison-cells-to-tackle-overcrowding http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/06/05/sweden-reaches-historic-deal-with-estonia-to-rent-prison-cells-to-tackle-overcrowding Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:02:07 +0200 Renting prison places abroad was a key component of the Tidö Agreement, the aim of which was to remedy the shortage of places in Swedish prisons, caused by a stream of inmates arising due to escalating gang crime. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/20/russia-releases-greek-owned-oil-tanker-after-brief-detention-near-estonia http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/20/russia-releases-greek-owned-oil-tanker-after-brief-detention-near-estonia Tue, 20 May 2025 13:24:17 +0200 The Liberian-flagged Green Admire was seized on Sunday in Russian waters after leaving a port in Estonia. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/15/russia-may-use-military-force-to-protect-shadow-fleet-estonia-warns http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/15/russia-may-use-military-force-to-protect-shadow-fleet-estonia-warns Thu, 15 May 2025 17:28:09 +0200 Moscow is using ageing vessels in an effort to dodge international sanctions on its oil exports. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/05/11/are-these-the-best-european-countries-to-start-a-business-in http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/05/11/are-these-the-best-european-countries-to-start-a-business-in Sun, 11 May 2025 08:20:44 +0200 Euronews explores which countries in Europe are relatively easier to set up a new business in, given the current economic environment. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/05/09/estonias-narva-museum-displays-controversial-putin-hitler-banner http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/05/09/estonias-narva-museum-displays-controversial-putin-hitler-banner Fri, 09 May 2025 21:26:45 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/01/belgian-led-nato-group-patrols-baltic-sea-near-estonia-amid-sabotage-fears http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/01/belgian-led-nato-group-patrols-baltic-sea-near-estonia-amid-sabotage-fears Thu, 01 May 2025 17:34:44 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/26/estonian-government-approves-additional-funding-to-raise-defence-spending-to-54-of-gdp http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/26/estonian-government-approves-additional-funding-to-raise-defence-spending-to-54-of-gdp Sat, 26 Apr 2025 03:34:38 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/11/estonian-authorities-detain-russian-shadow-fleet-linked-oil-tanker-near-tallinn http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/11/estonian-authorities-detain-russian-shadow-fleet-linked-oil-tanker-near-tallinn Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:23:43 +0200 Estonia detained a Russian-linked oil tanker near Tallinn for maritime law violations. The Kiwala, which authorities claim is part of Moscow's "shadow fleet," has already been sanctioned by the EU and other countries. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/09/estonia-and-czech-republic-implement-measures-to-prevent-spread-of-foot-and-mouth-disease http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/09/estonia-and-czech-republic-implement-measures-to-prevent-spread-of-foot-and-mouth-disease Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:01:40 +0200 Outbreaks of the disease, which affects primarily affects cattle and other livestock, have been reported in Hungary and Slovakia. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/04/04/polar-bear-sisters-skadi-and-kaja-settle-into-tallinn-zoo http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/04/04/polar-bear-sisters-skadi-and-kaja-settle-into-tallinn-zoo Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:46:37 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/03/fact-check-the-baltics-arent-against-a-ceasefire-in-ukraine http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/03/fact-check-the-baltics-arent-against-a-ceasefire-in-ukraine Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:45:36 +0200 Claims that the Baltic states no longer support a ceasefire appear to stem from a misinterpretation of an article by the Financial Times. http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/18/poland-and-baltic-states-want-to-exit-landmine-treaty-over-russias-military-threat http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/18/poland-and-baltic-states-want-to-exit-landmine-treaty-over-russias-military-threat Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:22:43 +0100 The defence ministers of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have recommended leaving the 1997 Ottawa Treaty due to Russia's aggression. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/03/09/its-getting-hot-in-here-estonia-sauna-marathon-raises-temperatures-for-traditionalists http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/03/09/its-getting-hot-in-here-estonia-sauna-marathon-raises-temperatures-for-traditionalists Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:14:09 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/03/08/will-a-bridge-across-the-baltic-sea-to-sweden-give-finland-faster-connections-to-europe http://www.euronews.com/next/2025/03/08/will-a-bridge-across-the-baltic-sea-to-sweden-give-finland-faster-connections-to-europe Sat, 08 Mar 2025 14:14:03 +0100 Finland is exploring options to create improved links for road and rail connections to Europe, including a fixed bridge link that would span the Baltic.