Estonia's inflation finally showing signs of slowing

Prices in Estonia have eased for the second month in a row, and analysts expect the slowdown to continue next year even as the country still leads the euro area in inflation. According to preliminary data from Statistics Estonia, prices in October...

Tarvo Valker: The fading away of Estonian nature conservation

Estonia's nature conservation policy is increasingly being shaped by the short-term interests of the forestry industry rather than by science-based recommendations from conservation experts, writes Tarvo Valker. Recently, it came to light that...

Tallinn Mechanism Partners Commit Over 241.7 million euros to Strengthen Ukraine’s Cyber Defences Amid Escalating Russian Aggression (31.10.25)

Tallinn Mechanism Members, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States together with observers Czech Republic, The European Union, NATO and the World...

Strong engagement for financing of the nuclear energy ecosystem

Discussions centred on the conditions for effective expansion of new nuclear energy and how the countries represented at the Summit can restore and establish competitive supply chains, with a specific emphasis on the role of the financial sector....

Even minister unable to say when Estonia's wind energy reverse auctions will start

Although the coalition agreement promised a terrestrial wind auction in Q3, the deadline has passed with no sign of if or when it will actually happen. In August, the Ministry of Climate told ERR that the planned terrestrial wind power auction was...

Estonia plans to reduce gambling tax to 4% to fund sports and culture

While the changes are intended to make the market more attractive to companies, the 6% tax rate is already very low compared to other European countries. By Megan Elswyth The Estonian Government has approved changes to the Gambling Tax Act that...

Two drones swoop near Estonian base housing US troops, 1 shot down

Two drones raised alarms in the South Estonia region of Estonia on Oct. 17 when they appeared near the Reedo military barracks, resulting in one of the drones being shot down, according to an Estonian press report this week. The base, home to...

Eesti Laul 2026: Estonia confirms 12 finalists — song release set for December 4

On February 14th, twelve artists will compete in Estonia’s Eesti Laul 2026 — its national final for Eurovision. And we now know exactly who those 12 artists are after ERR revealed the remaining six acts after unveiling the first six on Thursday....

Estonia’s 2035 energy plan in front of the Parliament

The government has submitted the National Energy and Climate Plan (ENMAK 2035) to the local Parliament, the Riigikogu for debate. Its three main goals are energy security, national competitiveness and a market-led shift to a clean-energy economy....

'Türkiye is a very important' and 'strong strategic partner,' says Estonian foreign minister

Margus Tsahkna says Estonia and Türkiye deepen cooperation in defense and security, backs Ankara’s regional role, and describes Gaza as a 'humanitarian catastrophe' 'Türkiye is 'one of the largest defense procurement partners' for Estonia, top...

Estonian local governments after greater financial autonomy

Estonian local governments want greater autonomy over how they use the funds allocated to them from the state's equalization and support funds. The Association of Estonian Cities and Municipalities has reached out to the Ministry of Regional...

Estonia confirms first six Eesti Laul 2026 finalists

At Eurovision 2025 they stormed to a third-place finish with Tommy Cash and his song “Espresso Macchiato.” And today Estonia’s ERR revealed the first six finalists of Eesti Laul 2026 who will try to climb even higher. The announcement came during...

Here are the Richest Countries by GDP Per Capita: Number 7 will surprise you!

GDP per capita is a metric economists use to measure a nation’s prosperity and the well-being of a country’s people. It is the indicator of a country’s economic efficiency and the average standard of living enjoyed by its citizens. This simple...

Estonian foreign minister to visit Türkiye on Friday

ANKARA Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna will pay an official visit to Türkiye on Friday, the Turkish diplomatic sources said. Tsahkna will meet with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who is expected to voice satisfaction over the...

Estonia Boosts Long-Range Power with Major South Korean Rocket System Deal

Estonia is significantly expanding its long-range artillery arsenal, confirming plans to acquire the powerful Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) from South Korea. The purchase, announced by the Ministry of Defence on Thursday, will...

“The James Dean of the Baltics” Juozas Budraitis to Receive Tallinn Film Festival Lifetime Award

Lithuanian screen and theater legend Juozas Budraitis, who has been dubbed “the James Dean of the Baltics,” will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 29th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF), organizers unveiled on...

Government mulls dialing back Eesti Post and Port of Tallinn stakes

According to proposals from the minister of finance, the government plans to privatize AS Teede Tehnokeskus and reduce the state's ownership in Eesti Post and the Port of Tallinn. According to the government's consolidated report on state...

Electricity production at Iru power plant to restart after almost 4 months

The Iru power plant, just outside Tallinn, has not produced electricity since the beginning of July due to maintenance work and is scheduled to resume production on Friday. Eesti Energia shut down the Iru power plant on July 5 for summer...

Finnish Horror-Comedy ‘Red Snow’ Gifts a Vampire for Christmas

Hatching writer Ilja Rautsi is making his feature directorial debut on the Finnish horror-comedy Red Snow, Screen Daily has learned. It follows a 16-year-old girl who dreams of a glittering vampire prince but instead is met on the night before...

Croatia approves purchase of 44 new Leopard 2A8 tanks in biggest defense spending yet

Croatia has approved a €1.945 billion defense modernization plan that includes the purchase of 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks from Germany, 18 Caesar 155 mm MK2 howitzers, 420 Tatra T-815-7 trucks, and a counter-drone defense system. On October...