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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.

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.

Poland

Poland and Baltic states to exit landmine treaty over Russia threat

The defence ministers of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have recommended leaving the 1997 Ottawa Treaty due to Russia's aggression.

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.

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Mobility

Can a Baltic Sea bridge to Sweden give Finland better links to Europe?

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.

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).

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.

Travel News

New rail route connects Vilnius, Riga and Tallinn with a single ticket

Travel between Baltic capitals in one day with faster, seamless train connections

Europe News

Baltic states connect to EU electricity after ditching Russian supply

The Baltic states connected to electricity supplied via Finland, Sweden and Poland after disconnecting from Russia, which had supplied them electricity for decades.

Europe News

Baltic states cut Russian electricity ties, ending decades of reliance

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia all disconnected from the Soviet-era grid on Saturday morning and will merge with the European energy system on Sunday.

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.

Europe News

Finnish police detain Russian 'ghost fleet' crew in cable probe

The Eagle S is suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 power cable which runs under the Baltic Sea between Finland and Estonia by dragging its anchor along the seabed on Christmas Day.

Europe News

Finland moves ship suspected of Estlink-2 cable damage to port

The Helsinki police department say the vessel, which was boarded on Thursday, was moved to inner anchorage near Porvoo as a better place to carry out an investigation.

Europe News

NATO to step up Baltic Sea patrols after undersea cable damage

Countries in the region have been on alert following a string of incidents involving damage to undersea cables and gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea since 2022, widely believed to be acts of sabotage.

Europe News

EU preparing sanctions on Russia's 'shadow fleet' after cable damage

Countries in the region have been on alert following a string of incidents involving undersea cables and gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea since 2022.

Europe News

Finland investigates Russian 'shadow fleet' ship over cable damage

Finnish authorities believe a cargo ship belonging to Russia's "shadow fleet" might be behind the latest damage to an undersea power cable connecting Finland and Estonia was damaged in the Baltic Sea.

Culture news

What’s new on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list?

Alongside Japanese sake and Brazilian cheese, Europe made a strong showing on the UNESCO list. Ukrainian 'pysanky' and Parisian roof restorers were just two of the continent’s treasures to be added.

Business

European hotspots for AI: These are the leading countries in 2024

Germany has shown a huge improvement this year in a new ranking for the best hotspots for AI startups. Even so, Europe's strongest economy still falls short of the top spot.

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.

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