Estonian Politics

Russian Su-35 breaches Estonian airspace The New Voice of Ukraine17:12Estonia Baltic States Russia

Russian fighter jet 'violated NATO territory' after Estonia tried to detain 'shadow fleet' tanker The Kyiv Independent11:54Estonia Baltic States Russia

Russia detains oil tanker departing Estonian port Meduza07:42Russian Oil Estonia Russia

Estonia says Russia detained Greek-owned tanker in Gulf of Finland The Moscow Times09:38Russian Oil Estonia Russia

Ukraine, Estonia sign cultural cooperation program Ukrinform01:48Estonia Baltic States Ukraine

Estonian and Ukrainian ministers sign new cultural cooperation agreement ERR14:27Estonia Baltic States Ukraine

British Army unleashes Archer howitzer in NATO Estonia drills Bulgarian Military News07:48Estonia NATO Baltic States

U.S. army demonstrates firepower of HIMARS rocket launcher in Estonia as NATO reinforces eastern flank defense Army Recognition14:05Estonia NATO Baltic States

Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski attends Council of the Baltic Sea States' Ministerial Session Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Poland (Press Release)18:16Estonia Poland Baltic States

Armenia premier meets with Estonia parliament speaker News.am13:48Estonia Poland Baltic States

Maldives should match Estonia’s 2nd press freedom ranking: Pres. Muizzu Raajje.mv14:40Maldives Estonia Press Freedom

Estonia rises to second place globally in press freedom index Postimees13:31Maldives Estonia Press Freedom

Estonian PM vows to keep up checks on Russia’s ‘Shadow fleet’ gCaptain02:39Russia Estonia Baltic States

Narva Museum chief Maria Smorževskihh-Smirnova named European of the Year ERR15:26Estonia Baltic States Russia

Banner mocking Putin as "Putler" displayed at Estonia-Russia border on Russia's Victory Day Ukrainska Pravda10:29Estonia Baltic States Russia

Europe, U.S. positions on pressuring Russia aligning again – Estonia’s PM Ukrinform10:06Estonia Ukraine US/Ukraine

U.S. and Europe closing ranks on Russia sanctions, Estonian PM says The New Voice of Ukraine11:51Estonia Ukraine US/Ukraine

PM Michal to Newsweek: Estonia’s edge lies in smart AI use Invest in Estonia11:53Estonia Baltic States AI

Estonia’s Prime Minister highlights nation’s AI leadership in Newsweek interview e-Estonia13:34Estonia Baltic States AI

Latest News

In the last hour

Estonia Says Russia Detained Greek-Owned Tanker in Gulf of Finland The Moscow Times09:38

In the last 2 hours

Estonia Says Russia Detained Tanker in Baltic Sea Insurance Journal08:39

In the last 4 hours

Watch at 12:30: International Monetary Fund outlines Estonia's economic situation ERR08:09

Estonia awards first building permit for an offshore wind farm Splash 24/708:03

Estonia hopes building renovations will offset emissions trading system price hike ERR07:58

British Army unleashes Archer howitzer in NATO Estonia drills Bulgarian Military News07:48

Russia detains oil tanker departing Estonian port Meduza07:42

Estonia Grants its First Permit for an Offshore Wind Farm The Maritime Executive06:55

In the last 8 hours

Estonian PM Vows To Keep Up Checks On Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ gCaptain02:39

Yesterday

Estonia says Russia detained a tanker in Baltic Sea GMA News17:42 18-May-25

Trump growing impatient with Russia, Finnish president says The Kyiv Independent17:05 18-May-25

Russia detains tanker sailing from Estonia for first time Ukrainska Pravda16:49 18-May-25

UAE expresses solidarity with Finland, Estonia over deadly helicopters’ collision Gulf Today16:35 18-May-25

Russia halts tanker from Estonia in shift on Baltic shipping routes Helsinki Times15:26 18-May-25

UAE condoles Finland, Estonia after helicopter crash Gulf News15:16 18-May-25

President warns against war at Estonia security conference STA14:33 18-May-25

Estonia joins Finland, Sweden in seeking EU approval to commercially hunt seals ERR11:37 18-May-25

Ukraine, Estonia sign cultural cooperation program Ukrinform01:48 18-May-25

In the last 7 days

Pirc Musar discusses Ukraine war with Kallas STA16:10 17-May-25

Estonia prepares for war with Russia, which NATO hopes to deter - Euractiv UNN.ua12:25 17-May-25

Estonian president: In a war with Russia, no place in Europe would be safe ERR08:40 17-May-25

Pirc Musar to meet Estonian counterpart, Kallas in Tallin STA23:33 16-May-25

Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski attends Council of the Baltic Sea States' Ministerial Session Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Poland (Press Release)18:16 16-May-25

Estonia Says “Yes” to More Skilled Foreign Talent Schengen VISA Info16:03 16-May-25

Local council clears 80-MW wind project in Estonia RenewablesNow.com15:46 16-May-25

Hussar to the Foreign Minister of Moldova: You have our firm support Parliament of Estonia (Press Release)15:24 16-May-25

Foreign Minister Baiba Braže at the Baltic Sea states’ meeting: a response to Russia’s aggressive actions in the Baltic … Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)15:20 16-May-25

Edward Lucas in a speech held in Tallinn: Europe must learn to listen to Estonia The Baltic Times15:01 16-May-25

Estonian and Ukrainian ministers sign new cultural cooperation agreement ERR14:27 16-May-25

Estonian and Ukrainian ministers of culture signed the programme for cultural cooperation The Baltic Times14:11 16-May-25

The European Union Affairs Committee supports specifying the compensations for flight disruptions Parliament of Estonia (Press Release)13:52 16-May-25

Estonian PM participating in meeting of European leaders in Albania The Baltic Times11:24 16-May-25

Lauri Laats: Estonia digging its own energy grave ERR10:36 16-May-25

Second and third pillars playing ‘increasingly important’ role in Estonian pensions European Pensions10:18 16-May-25

Government agrees to relax rules for hiring foreign workers ERR18:02 15-May-25

Russian Su-35 breaches Estonian airspace The New Voice of Ukraine17:12 15-May-25

The Estonian Navy tried to stop a Russian tanker under sanctions that was trying to escort a Russian fighter jet Ukrainian Shipping Magazine16:08 15-May-25

Estonia warns Russia may defend shadow fleet with force after airspace breach Helsinki Times14:34 15-May-25

U.S. Army Demonstrates Firepower of HIMARS Rocket Launcher in Estonia as NATO Reinforces Eastern Flank Defense Army Recognition14:05 15-May-25

Russian fighter plane breaches Estonian airspace amid drill by NATO countries Stripes12:59 15-May-25

Russian Fighter Jet Briefly Enters NATO Airspace Amid Estonian Interception of 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker Novinite12:31 15-May-25

Government agrees to relaxes rules for hiring foreign workers ERR12:26 15-May-25

Russian fighter jet 'violated NATO territory' after Estonia tried to detain 'shadow fleet' tanker The Kyiv Independent11:54 15-May-25

Deep roots, global reach: Estonia’s tech ecosystem Tech.eu10:00 15-May-25

'Slap in the face' — Estonia blasts Russia's low-level peace delegation in Istanbul The Kyiv Independent09:52 15-May-25

Estonia Says Russian Military Jet Violated Airspace After Attempt to Detain ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker The Moscow Times09:10 15-May-25

Video: Estonia’s Effort to Stop Shadow Tanker Causes International Incident The Maritime Executive23:06 14-May-25

Russian Su-35 violates Estonian airspace amid major NATO exercise Aviation2418:18 14-May-25

Estonia hands note to Russia over airspace violation Postimees15:43 14-May-25

Estonia holds inaugural meeting as OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation Chair OSCE14:40 14-May-25

Minister Valtonen to attend meeting of the Council of the Baltic Sea States in Estonia Ministry for Foreign Affairs13:36 14-May-25

Baiba Braže’s working visit to Estonia: the Council of the Baltic Sea States and the Lennart Meri Conference Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)10:24 14-May-25

Instability and Uncertainty Are Key Words for European Economy - Estonian Professor Bulgarian News Agency15:11 13-May-25

EERIK-NIILES KROSS ⟩ Whether it provokes the Kremlin or not – Estonia must do it, without question Postimees15:07 13-May-25

Tallinn to merge hospitals, dental clinic and ambulance service ERR10:15 13-May-25

Baltic parliamentarians to attend the final meeting of the BSPC Working Group on Energy Security, Self-sustainability,… Baltic Assembly (Press Release)09:32 13-May-25

The National Defence Committee supports Estonia’s leaving the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention Parliament of Estonia (Press Release)13:16 12-May-25

Estonian parlt speaker to discuss supporting Ukraine, future of Europe with EU speakers The Baltic Times13:13 12-May-25

Estonian rescuers donate vehicles, equipment to Ukrainian SES units Ukrinform01:01 12-May-25

In the last month

U.S. Army Demonstrates Rapid Armored Deployment Capabilities in Estonia with M2A4 Bradley Combat Vehicle Airlift Army Recognition12:15 11-May-25

U.S. and Europe closing ranks on Russia sanctions, Estonian PM says The New Voice of Ukraine11:51 11-May-25

Europe, U.S. positions on pressuring Russia aligning again – Estonia’s PM Ukrinform10:06 11-May-25

US and European stances on pressuring Russia are converging again, says Estonia's PM Ukrainska Pravda09:32 11-May-25

Maldives should match Estonia’s 2nd press freedom ranking: Pres. Muizzu Raajje.mv14:40 10-May-25

Poland and Estonia expected to sanction pro-Russia leader of Serb entity in Bosnia too DTT-NET14:09 10-May-25

Estonian president: Europe's greatest strength is its collective strength The Baltic Times13:01 10-May-25

Gallery: Estonian exhibition opens at Venice Architecture Biennale ERR06:52 10-May-25

Parliamentary Secretary Uršuļskis: Baltic states’ cooperation is critical for addressing challenges in the region Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)18:02 9-May-25

Narva Museum chief Maria Smorževskihh-Smirnova named European of the Year ERR15:26 9-May-25

Estonia’s Prime Minister highlights nation’s AI leadership in Newsweek interview e-Estonia13:34 9-May-25

Statistics: Travel to Estonia continues to increase The Baltic Times12:54 9-May-25

Analysts: Estonia's labor migration policy in need of clear principles ERR11:59 9-May-25

PM Michal to Newsweek: Estonia’s edge lies in smart AI use Invest in Estonia11:53 9-May-25

Banner mocking Putin as "Putler" displayed at Estonia-Russia border on Russia's Victory Day Ukrainska Pravda10:29 9-May-25

Narva Castle hangs new Putin-Hitler banner on Russia's 'Victory Day' ERR05:49 9-May-25

Azerbaijan, Estonia deepen consular ties in high-level consultations Caliber.AZ19:22 8-May-25

Azerbaijan, Estonia brainstorm visa policy (photo) Trend News Agency17:57 8-May-25

Government allocates €200 million of unused Cohesion Fund money for defense ERR17:57 8-May-25

Taiwan signs two MOUs on defense, aerospace in Tallinn Taipei Times17:16 8-May-25

Estonia Ends Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Diplomats & Officials Amid Repression Concerns Schengen VISA Info15:57 8-May-25

Estonia revokes visa-free regime for holders of Georgian diplomatic passports Georgia Today15:23 8-May-25

Government channels €200 million of unused Cohesion Fund money into defence… Government of Estonia (Press Release)14:52 8-May-25

The government supported the proposals of entrepreneurs to abolish outdated… Government of Estonia (Press Release)14:42 8-May-25

The Riigikogu heard the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs' overview of Estonia's criminal policy and legislative… Parliament of Estonia (Press Release)14:22 8-May-25

Legendary Estonian singer Els Himma dies ERR12:52 8-May-25

Kristjan Vassil: Joint Tallinn hospital would stifle healthy competition ERR12:24 8-May-25

Germany's largest-ever exhibition of Estonian art opens in Dresden ERR11:05 8-May-25

Latvia to explore cooperation with Estonia on nuclear plant build ERR10:39 8-May-25

MIKK SALU ⟩ National defense and panic go hand in hand in Estonia Postimees10:30 8-May-25

Estonian foreign minister says Europe can't "gift" €240 billion in frozen Russian assets to Putin Ukrainska Pravda09:53 8-May-25

Primary objective of Maldives 2.0 is to eliminate corruption: President President of the Republic of Maldives (Press Release)09:35 8-May-25

Nations unite under pressure as Locked Shields 2025 kicks off in Tallinn NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (Press Release)08:59 8-May-25

Forum of Defence Committees focusing on strengthening military defence starts in Tallinn Parliament of Estonia (Press Release)07:57 8-May-25

News digest: PM Fico seeks alternative route to Moscow after Baltic states deny airspace access The Slovak Spectator21:34 7-May-25

Scci boosts cooperation with Estonia in tech and agriculture Gulf Today18:37 7-May-25

Estonia bans flights to Russia for May 9 parade, warns EU against supporting Kremlin propaganda The New Voice of Ukraine17:10 7-May-25

Estonia to block airspace for leaders heading to Victory Day parade in Moscow Ukrainska Pravda14:55 7-May-25

Gallery: Literary festival Prima Vista kicks off at Tartu Observatory ERR12:56 7-May-25

The Riigikogu passed an Act concerning local elections and congregations Parliament of Estonia (Press Release)09:03 7-May-25

Latvian energy bills higher than for Estonians and Lithuanians Public Broadcasting of Latvia07:36 7-May-25

NATO and Ukraine to seek weapons against unjammable Fpv drones in Estonia Euromaidan Press17:00 6-May-25

Estonian defense minister warns Russia plans expansion of army and deployment to NATO's border Fox News14:59 6-May-25

Estonian formin in Washington: Kremlin understands only language of force and action The Baltic Times14:18 6-May-25

Time to push Putin ‘to the corner,’ Estonian foreign minister says Semafor10:12 6-May-25

Estonian Church rules out merger with Constantinople after Parliament vote Church Times22:02 5-May-25

Why is Estonia's largest military exercise named after a hedgehog? ERR10:42 5-May-25

Leaders of defence committees from nine countries gather for security forum in Tallinn Parliament of Estonia (Press Release)06:32 4-May-25

Study: Pharmacists in Finland and Estonia support cross-border ePrescriptions Helsinki Times06:19 4-May-25

Estonia receives first HIMARS from Lockheed Martin UK Defence Journal16:08 3-May-25

Tallinn to relaunch bid to find commercial tenants for Old Town properties ERR11:46 3-May-25

Estonia rises to second place globally in press freedom index Postimees13:31 2-May-25

Estonia celebrates 21 years in EU The Baltic Times08:57 2-May-25

Tartu plans top up 2025 budget worth €23 million ERR06:45 2-May-25

Mainstreaming the manosphere: discourses of contemporary masculinity among Estonian manfluencers Nature.com06:31 2-May-25

Estonia’s ex-president Ilves joins a federalist European movement Estonian World00:33 2-May-25

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