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The Estonian Ministry of the Interior has imposed an entry ban on 261 Russian nationals who participated in the conflict in Ukraine, categorizing their participation as 'war of aggression'. These indi...
Satellite imagery has shown an increased Russian military presence along the eastern border of NATO countries, indicating a potential threat or defensive positioning by Russia....
Colonel Ants Kiviselg, head of the Estonian Defense Forces Intelligence Center, has stated that Ukrainian air strikes carried out with drones and missiles are becoming more effective against targets w...
Latvian authorities have initiated a criminal investigation following the damage of another critical telecom cable near Liepāja. This incident occurred just days after similar sabotage was reported be...
Leaders from Estonia and other Nordic-Baltic nations have expressed their support for Denmark following comments suggesting a possible U.S. annexation of Greenland....
Finnish authorities have detained a ship crewed by Russians following reports of cable damage linking Finland and Estonia. The incident is under investigation with suspicion of 'aggravated sabotage'. ...
Kaupo Rosin, Estonia’s intelligence chief, notes that Russia has altered its tactics in the Baltic region due to NATO responses. Drones originally attacking Ukraine have been redirected and stricter r...
Europe needs to assume more responsibility for its own security as the era of U.S.-led world order has ended, according to Kristi Raik, director of the International Centre for Defence and Security (I...
NATO is currently discussing future security initiatives aimed at bolstering collective defense and addressing emerging threats....
US President Donald Trump claims that he saved NATO from collapsing by demanding more burden sharing among member states and insisting on increased defense spending....
Lauri Läänemets, chairman of Estonia's Social Democratic Party (SDE), stated in an interview that his party will back a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Kristina Michal if the ruling coa...
General Kaupo Rosin, director of Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service, has stated that recent developments suggest Russia is not currently planning a military attack against NATO members. During an ...
Border incidents between Russia and Estonia have escalated with three Russian border guards trespassing into Estonian territory for 20 minutes. This event is seen as more than just a mistake but possi...
Minister Andres Sutt stated that Estonia's new national energy plan for 2035, which aims to eliminate smoke-belching oil shale power plants, would require an investment of around €15 billion over the ...
Stig Kallas, a prominent political figure, has called for skepticism towards unfounded claims made by Russia, asserting that Moscow's actions aim at undermining the genuine advancement toward peace. T...
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has stated that the public may not be supportive of instituting €20 monthly pass fees for children and pensioners to access rural bus services. However, she sugg...
Due to a drafting error, Estonia's online casino operators were left untaxed for 2026. The Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi blamed the bureaucracy and stated that the oversight was completely unacceptable...
At the start of the new year's Riigikogu session, 21 Estonian MPs proposed a bill for an investigative committee to look into criminal proceedings against former police chiefs Elmar Vaher, Eerik Heldn...
In Estonia last year, LHV's pension funds outperformed others with top returns reaching up to 17 percent. The overall average for second pillar pension funds was nearly 7 percent....
An Estonian technology entrepreneur and CEO has established what is claimed to be the first fully digital bank in Ukraine. This development follows Russia's full-scale invasion, marking the first fore...
In 2025, Tallinn Airport reported a total of 3,488,104 passengers served, marking a significant milestone. Additionally, regional airports in Estonia saw an increase, with the country recording a comb...
Finnish authorities have released video footage showing a special forces operation where officers descended from helicopters onto a ship suspected of damaging communication cables between Estonia and ...
Marko Mihkelson, chair of Estonia's Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee, argues that the United States' actions towards Venezuela are undermining international law crucial for the protection and survi...
A Turkish-owned cargo ship named Fitburg has been accused of damaging an undersea cable connecting Finland and Estonia, marking the first such incident since NATO's Baltic Sentry operation commenced....
On Wednesday morning, Finland's police detained a cargo ship in the Gulf of Finland after an undersea cable connecting Estonia to Finland was reportedly damaged. Estonian authorities noted issues with...
Estonian President Alar Karis stated that Estonia's aggressive stance on foreign policy at times necessitates moderation and a careful balance in how and when messages are conveyed. He emphasized the ...
The President of the Estonian Olympic Committee (EOK), Kersti Kaljulaid, stated that including Russian and Belarusian athletes in major competitions, such as the upcoming Winter Olympics, has made 202...
Estonia's chief of foreign intelligence, Kaupo Rosin, suggests that while an attack from Russia over the next five years is possible, it seems unlikely due to Moscow’s current respect for NATO and its...
Rescue operations are being conducted at Lennusadam harbor in Põhja-Tallinn to salvage two vessels that sank due to severe weather conditions on December 30....
Siim Kallas, former Estonian Prime Minister and European Commission Vice President, stated that despite the complexity of relations between the U.S. and Europe, it would be imprudent for Europeans to ...
Andres Vosman, a former Estonian intelligence official with five years of experience analyzing Russian intelligence, told Eesti Ekspress that recent damage to undersea cables in the Baltic Sea is an u...
On Saturday, Estonia marked the 106th anniversary of the armistice with Soviet Russia, honoring those who lost their lives during the Estonian War of Independence to secure and defend the nation's fre...
Estonia marks the 106th anniversary of the end of its War of Independence on January 3 with ceremonies planned in key cities including Tallinn, Tartu and Narva....
Roman Kolesnikov, a priest of the Russian Orthodox Church who started serving in the Estonian Orthodox Christian Church in autumn 2025, has been denied entry to Estonia on security grounds....
Kristina Kallas, Estonian Foreign Minister, has accused Russia of involvement in incidents causing damage to undersea cables in the Baltic Sea....
A vessel suspected of causing telecommunications cable damage off Estonia was seized by Finnish authorities. During the inspection, sanctioned Russian steel was discovered on board the ship....
Estonian President Alar Karis gave an address at the end of 2023, reflecting on the past quarter-century and looking ahead to the next 25 years. He encouraged people to find more positivity and kindne...
Estonia's party finance watchdog has accused political party Eesti 200 of using municipal funds from the town of Viimsi this summer to sponsor a TV3 program. This constitutes an illegal donation from ...
Jevgeni Ossinovski, former Tallinn mayor and SDE member, expresses skepticism about the election of a new president by the Riigikogu. He argues that the Social Democrats are well-positioned to attract...
Estonia's Education and Research Minister Kristina Kallas expressed concern that most schools where Russian is the predominant language of instruction do not adequately prepare children to achieve a B...
The Estonian government recently approved its energy sector development plan for the years leading up to 2035 (ENMAK 2035). The framework outlines goals and strategies for advancing energy sustainabil...
An Estonia Defense League member emphasized that many Estonian citizens lack contingency plans for emergencies and are not aware of how to act during crises. The statement was made in an interview wit...
Estonian coalition and opposition politicians advocate for the swift establishment of rule-of-law in Venezuela and urge preventative measures against chaos and a potential civil war following the U.S....
Jonatan Vseviov, the secretary general of Estonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Nicolás Maduro should not be mourned after his arrest, describing him as an illegitimate leader. Vseviov al...
Poland has taken command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 1 (SMG-1) in the Baltic Sea region. This group plays a key role in maintaining maritime security and conducting operations according to NATO’...
The Estonian Navy Commander Ivo Värk announced that Finland would take the lead in detaining a ship suspected of damaging undersea communication cables, as Estonia lacked required capabilities....
Rein Tammsaar, Estonia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has been elected to preside over UNICEF's Executive Board in 2026....
Professor Hyttinen of Finland discussed the possibility that a new tanker incident, resembling past cases such as the Eagle S which damaged submarine telecommunications and power cables between Estoni...
In an analysis piece, Estonian Reform Party MP Eerik-Niiles Kross discusses how U.S. actions towards Venezuela are considered illegal under classical international law principles dating back to the mi...
Liisa Pakosta, Justice and Digital Minister as well as Eesti 200 board member, discusses potential mergers with other parties, indicating that the decision is based on necessity rather than growth or ...