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Study: Estonia's climate warming 1.5 times faster than global average
https://news.err.ee/1610128699/study-estonia-s-climate-warming-1-5-times-faster-than-global-average
Published: September 4, 2026 14:02
Estonia's average air temperature is set to rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius for every 1 degree Celsius of global warming, University of Tartu researchers found.
MoD official: Russia has shifted to round-the-clock strike tactics in Ukraine
Published: September 4, 2026 13:40
Russia has shifted its long‑range strike tactics against Ukraine, moving from dense nighttime barrages to longer, round‑the‑clock attacks with fewer strike assets, said Gert Kaju, head of the Ministry of Defense's readiness department.
Ingrid Neel and partner cruise past seeded pair in US Open round one
https://news.err.ee/1610128768/ingrid-neel-and-partner-cruise-past-seeded-pair-in-us-open-round-one
Published: September 4, 2026 13:19
Estonian tennis player Ingrid Neel and her partner Giuliana Olmos (Mexico) made a winning start to the US Open women's doubles tournament, beating the 11th‑seeded pair Shuko Aoyama and Liang En‑shuo in straight sets.
Estonia fuel prices swing daily as retailer price war becomes 'new norm'
Published: September 4, 2026 13:00
Fuel prices in Estonia are now fluctuating daily or even several times a day, driven more by an ongoing price war between filling station chains than by the Iran crisis.
Estonia terminates Ukraine arms deals worth over €71 million, pursues court cases
Published: September 4, 2026 12:30
The Estonian Center for Defense Investments (RKIK) has so far concluded 27 contracts intended to purchase weapons or ammunition for Ukraine. Of the 27 contracts, seven have been terminated, and RKIK has already taken five of them to court.
Employers' leader urges Estonia to model its economic policy on the U.S.
Published: September 4, 2026 12:05
Estonia should look to the United States for inspiration when building its economic environment, says Ain Hanschmidt, president of the Estonian Employers' Confederation.
Former EDF commander offered defense minister post
https://news.err.ee/1610128639/former-edf-commander-offered-defense-minister-post
Published: September 4, 2026 11:23
Former Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) commander General Martin Herem has been offered the defense minister post by Prime Minister Kristen Michal, Herem told ERR.
Industrial production up by 2.3% in July, led by wood and machinery
https://news.err.ee/1610128405/industrial-production-up-by-2-3-in-july-led-by-wood-and-machinery
Published: September 4, 2026 11:19
Total industrial production rose by 2.3 percent at constant prices year‑on‑year in July, Statistics Estonia reported, with growth across all three sectors.
EDF chief criticized for media comments on defense minister's resignation
Published: September 4, 2026 11:09
Estonian military chief Lt. Gen. Andrus Merilo drew fire for saying outgoing Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur (Reform) should have stayed in office until the next elections.
Estonia taking two more defense firms to court over contracts
https://news.err.ee/1610128333/estonia-taking-two-more-defense-firms-to-court-over-contracts
Published: September 4, 2026 10:46
The state Center for Defense Investments (RKIK) is taking two more defense firms to court over payment and delivery issues.
Harri Tiido: Former U.S. intelligence officer on Russian espionage
https://news.err.ee/1610127346/harri-tiido-former-u-s-intelligence-officer-on-russian-espionage
Published: September 4, 2026 10:00
This time, with the help of Sean Wiswesser, we take a closer look at Russian intelligence methods. As sending their own officers abroad and relying on long-term agents has become more difficult, Russian intelligence increasingly uses one-time and unstable…
Kuressaare Airport runway reopens as renovations completed
https://news.err.ee/1610127409/kuressaare-airport-runway-reopens-as-renovations-completed
Published: September 4, 2026 08:27
The runway at Kuressaare Airport on Saaremaa has reopened to aircraft and passengers after three weeks' closure for an upgrade.
Teacher says winning teens' attention is a daily battle in literature class
Published: September 4, 2026 07:50
Writer and Tabasalu High School literature teacher JĂĽrgen Rooste says that teaching is often a daily struggle for students' attention, but some encounters and moments also give a great deal of energy.
Teen actor to play Bolt founder Markus Villig in upcoming movie
https://news.err.ee/1610127217/teen-actor-to-play-bolt-founder-markus-villig-in-upcoming-movie
Published: September 4, 2026 07:09
A feature film about the founding of Estonian startup Bolt is currently under production, with 16‑year‑old actor Tõru Kannimäe cast in the lead role as founder Markus Villig.
Estonia condemns Russia over Leipzig airport drone attack
https://news.err.ee/1610128369/estonia-condemns-russia-over-leipzig-airport-drone-attack
Published: September 4, 2026 06:44
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday summoned Russia's chargé d'affaires to express its strong condemnation of last month's drone incidents at a German airport.
Liina Gross: People need to be aware of how forests are managed
https://news.err.ee/1610127334/liina-gross-people-need-to-be-aware-of-how-forests-are-managed
Published: September 4, 2026 06:29
Less exposure to forestry means less knowledge of the field and less interest in studying, working or starting a business in the sector, Liina Gross writes.
Heavy rain overwhelms Pärnu sewer system, causes street flooding
https://news.err.ee/1610128339/heavy-rain-overwhelms-parnu-sewer-system-causes-street-flooding
Published: September 4, 2026 06:03
During the past night, parts of Estonia saw heavy rainfall — in Pärnu County 95 mm of rain had fallen by 8 a.m. The intense downpour overloaded Pärnu's sewer system and has caused flooding.
Fraud victims often trust scammers instead of the police
https://news.err.ee/1610128312/fraud-victims-often-trust-scammers-instead-of-the-police
Published: September 4, 2026 05:55
Scam victims increasingly hang up on real police officers, convinced they're speaking to fraudsters, says Valmar Viitak, head of the Northern Prefecture's serious‑crimes unit.
One-third of students have special educational needs and require support
Published: September 4, 2026 05:16
The number of children with special educational needs has grown, and they now make up a third of all students. Schools should provide support for these children, and universities and employers are increasingly able to accommodate their needs.
Last summer in Estonia was warmer than usual
https://news.err.ee/1610128252/last-summer-in-estonia-was-warmer-than-usual
Published: September 4, 2026 04:55
According to the Environment Agency, the average air temperature last summer was 16.8 degrees Celsius.
AI discovers thousands of overlooked field islands in Estonia
https://news.err.ee/1610127139/ai-discovers-thousands-of-overlooked-field-islands-in-estonia
Published: September 3, 2026 14:05
Researchers at the University of Tartu have used artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically locate field islands across Estonia and discovered around 10,000 more of them than are listed in the official register.
Natural gas price hits €75 per MWh, matching 2022 crisis levels
https://news.err.ee/1610127379/natural-gas-price-hits-75-per-mwh-matching-2022-crisis-levels
Published: September 3, 2026 14:01
European gas prices have surged to €75 per megawatt‑hour, reaching levels not seen since the 2022 energy crisis, with further rises possibly on the way.
Kuressaare residents told to boil water after E. coli, coliform found
https://news.err.ee/1610127121/kuressaare-residents-told-to-boil-water-after-e-coli-coliform-found
Published: September 3, 2026 13:29
Coliform bacteria were found across the water network in Kuressaare, Saaremaa's capital, while E. coli was found in two samples. Residents are advised to boil drinking water.
Man sentenced to life for torture killing of young couple
https://news.err.ee/1610127109/man-sentenced-to-life-for-torture-killing-of-young-couple
Published: September 3, 2026 12:55
The Harju District Court found Ruslan Garafutdinov and Igor Popov guilty of murdering two young people in a manner involving torture and to conceal another crime. Garafutdinov was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Patient health data leaked from dentists' information system
https://news.err.ee/1610127079/patient-health-data-leaked-from-dentists-information-system
Published: September 3, 2026 12:12
At the end of August, Innovaatik — the company providing information‑system services to dental‑care providers — notified the police that their managed computer system had been repeatedly accessed illegally and patient personal data, including health data,…
Estonia might have to return European Peace Facility sums over ammo procurement mess
Published: September 3, 2026 11:41
It is not yet clear whether Estonia will have to repay the money it received from the European Peace Facility to purchase artillery shells for Ukraine, European Commission spokesperson Christian Wigand said.
New research: Bone deposits and plaque remember how ancient people lived
Published: September 3, 2026 11:30
New technologies make it possible to extract useful information even from deposits accumulated on bones or from dental calculus. Molecules deposited on human remains can provide a more detailed picture of how the plague spread across Europe, according to a…
Government to discuss new defense minister candidates next week
https://news.err.ee/1610127229/government-to-discuss-new-defense-minister-candidates-next-week
Published: September 3, 2026 11:13
Prime Minister Kristen Michal has ruled out Reform Party Secretary General Kristo Enn Vaga as Estonia's next defense minister, saying the party will begin discussing candidates to replace Hanno Pevkur next week.
Urmas Paet: Russian frozen assets must be pressed into use to aid Ukraine
Published: September 3, 2026 10:49
European Union countries must urgently return to the issue of utilizing Russian assets frozen following its invasion of Ukraine, writes MEP and European Parliament Committee for Foreign Affairs vice‑chair Urmas Paet (Reform).
Estonia's solar boom over
https://news.err.ee/1610126986/estonia-s-solar-boom-over
Published: September 3, 2026 10:06
The future increasingly belongs to hybrid plants incorporating energy storage technology, Estonia's transmission system operator Elering said.
Center Party eyes no-confidence motion against prime minister
https://news.err.ee/1610126983/center-party-eyes-no-confidence-motion-against-prime-minister
Published: September 3, 2026 09:21
The opposition Center Party is approaching other parties on a potential no‑confidence motion against Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform).
RKIK head assumes responsibility: Agency failed to make sure contract reached audit office
Published: September 3, 2026 09:20
Estonian Center for Defense Investments (RKIK) Director General Elmar Vaher took responsibility for the fact that the National Audit Office did not receive the contract for a €70 million artillery shell deal despite repeatedly requesting it.
Apartment associations seek greater power over rentals and tenants
https://news.err.ee/1610126912/apartment-associations-seek-greater-power-over-rentals-and-tenants
Published: September 3, 2026 08:46
Apartment associations should have more authority in regulating rental relationships, says the Estonian Union of Cooperative Housing Associations, pointing to New York as an example, where a co‑op board can even decide whether a specific long‑term tenant…
Estonia's second quarter average monthly wage up to €2,243
https://news.err.ee/1610126836/estonia-s-second-quarter-average-monthly-wage-up-to-2-243
Published: September 3, 2026 08:06
Estonia's average monthly gross wage rose 5.5 percent on year to €2,243 in the second quarter of 2026, Statistics Estonia said Thursday.
Diesel prices in Estonia top €2 per liter amid global oil surge
https://news.err.ee/1610126917/diesel-prices-in-estonia-top-2-per-liter-amid-global-oil-surge
Published: September 3, 2026 07:38
Diesel prices at Estonian filling stations rose above the €2 per liter mark again on Wednesday at a time of soaring oil prices worldwide.
Outgoing defense minister: Ammunition not useless but of low quality
https://news.err.ee/1610126923/outgoing-defense-minister-ammunition-not-useless-but-of-low-quality
Published: September 3, 2026 07:00
Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur tells ERR in an interview the ammunition delivered under a controversial deal signed by the Estonian Center for Defense Investments (RKIK) was not useless, but was of insufficient quality and incomplete.
Gallery: Estonian President-elect Ăślle Madise visits Alar Karis at Kadriorg
Published: September 3, 2026 06:56
A day after her election, Estonian President-elect Ăślle Madise met with outgoing President Alar Karis at Kadriorg on Thursday morning.
Albert Linntam: Health data and a blindfold game with citizens
https://news.err.ee/1610126107/albert-linntam-health-data-and-a-blindfold-game-with-citizens
Published: September 3, 2026 06:30
Health data are not ordinary bits of information in yet another database from which investigative bodies or even courts may freely extract information during criminal proceedings, Albert Linntam writes.
Indian firm: Estonia defense contract dispute left us out of pocket
https://news.err.ee/1610126842/indian-firm-estonia-defense-contract-dispute-left-us-out-of-pocket
Published: September 3, 2026 06:12
A company at the heart of a defense procurement scandal says it delivered the bulk of the munitions and could have met all its obligations had Estonia not ended the contract, Eesti Ekspress reported.
Estonia's defense minister resigns in national defense procurement scandal
Published: September 2, 2026 18:57
The National Audit Office's criticisms of the activities of the EDF and the Center for Defense Investments are serious enough that the defense minister should resign, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur (Reform) said.
Who is Estonia's new President Ăślle Madise and what does she think of life?
Published: September 2, 2026 13:59
On Wednesday, Estonia's parliament elected 51-year-old lawyer and longtime Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise as the new president of the Republic of Estonia. The public, however, knows relatively little about the new head of state and her views on life in…
Ministry: Publishing officials' vacation data would infringe privacy
https://news.err.ee/1610126377/ministry-publishing-officials-vacation-data-would-infringe-privacy
Published: September 2, 2026 13:55
Current law does not allow government agencies to publish information on officials' vacation periods and their temporary substitutes on institutional websites, because vacation data constitute sensitive personal information, the Ministry of Justice says..
Half marathon champs postponed over bomb scare now to take place in Tartu
Published: September 2, 2026 13:36
The national half marathon championships which had been due to take place in June will now be held in Tartu in October.
Paul Aron to get Alpine F1 drive again, this time at Monza
https://news.err.ee/1610126383/paul-aron-to-get-alpine-f1-drive-again-this-time-at-monza
Published: September 2, 2026 13:26
Estonian racing driver Paul Aron will get another Formula One opportunity this week, driving for Alpine in first practice at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza at the weekend.
Estonia's top defense officials point finger at predecessors
https://news.err.ee/1610126323/estonia-s-top-defense-officials-point-finger-at-predecessors
Published: September 2, 2026 12:57
At a Riigikogu special committee hearing, the Defense Ministry blamed procurement problems on the Estonian Center for Defense Investments, which in turn blamed its former director. The EDF acknowledged lacking a modern inventory system.
Court issues mostly suspended terms in conscription‑evasion scheme
https://news.err.ee/1610126161/court-issues-mostly-suspended-terms-in-conscription-evasion-scheme
Published: September 2, 2026 12:20
Harju District Court ruled Wednesday that Andrei Vesterinen, Janika Butkevitšus and Armylaw OÜ were guilty of fraud and submitting false information to the Defense Resources Agency (KRA). The court did not find evidence of document forgery or use of forged…
Cost of electricity forecast to keep growing due to soaring natural gas prices
Published: September 2, 2026 11:37
While cheaper in August year-over-year, electricity became noticeably more expensive in the second half of the month, while developments in the gas market are tending to keep electricity prices higher.
Raimond Kaljulaid: Putin may be preparing to expand the war
https://news.err.ee/1610126008/raimond-kaljulaid-putin-may-be-preparing-to-expand-the-war
Published: September 2, 2026 11:00
Casino players who have lost heavily sometimes put their last savings on the table, take desperate risks and lose everything. Vladimir Putin may decide that everything must be thrown into the fight against Ukraine (and the West), Raimond Kaljulaid writes.
Estonia elects new president
https://news.err.ee/1610126071/estonia-elects-new-president
Published: September 2, 2026 10:45
Estonia's parliament elected Chancellor of Justice Ăślle Madise as the country's next president on Wednesday after one round of voting.
Estonian PM: Defense minister can decide whether to resign on Thursday
https://news.err.ee/1610126263/estonian-pm-defense-minister-can-decide-whether-to-resign-on-thursday
Published: September 2, 2026 10:40
Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) said Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur (Reform) bears no personal blame for questionable defense deals, but may still take political responsibility after talks on Thursday.
Prosecutor expands probe into theater director ecstasy drink‑spiking case
Published: September 2, 2026 10:16
The Prosecutor's Office has expanded its investigation into a theater director's alleged drugging of acquaintances, Eesti Ekspress reported.
UAE travel from Estonia plunges as airlines cut Dubai flights
https://news.err.ee/1610126050/uae-travel-from-estonia-plunges-as-airlines-cut-dubai-flights
Published: September 2, 2026 10:11
The number of people traveling to the United Arab Emirates has fallen dramatically since the start of the military conflict between the United States and Iran, said travel agent Mauri Saarend.
Gallery: EKRE holds protest ahead of presidential vote
https://news.err.ee/1610126200/gallery-ekre-holds-protest-ahead-of-presidential-vote
Published: September 2, 2026 09:51
The Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) held a protest Wednesday in front of the parliament building before the Riigikogu's extraordinary session to demand the introduction of direct presidential elections.
Madise: Estonia's independence an opportunity and obligation to make the best decisions
Published: September 2, 2026 09:47
When did it happen that we stopped fighting for the best possible future for Estonia and instead often started fighting one another. From here on, we must do better, presidential candidate Ülle Madise said on Tuesday in a speech to the Riigikogu before…
Harri Tiido: On Poland's foreign policy strategy
https://news.err.ee/1610125378/harri-tiido-on-poland-s-foreign-policy-strategy
Published: September 2, 2026 09:40
This time, the focus is on Poland's foreign‑policy strategy. Poland has been a consistent and in many ways crucial supporter of Ukraine, but recently tensions rooted in differing historical memories have resurfaced, Tiido notes.
Estonian midfielder Kristal joins Swiss club Thun on loan from Köln
https://news.err.ee/1610125366/estonian-midfielder-kristal-joins-swiss-club-thun-on-loan-from-koln
Published: September 2, 2026 08:21
Estonian national team midfielder Patrik Kristal will join Swiss top-flight club FC Thun on loan, where he will be joining teammate Mattias Käit.
Vaher: Former RKIK director is responsible for failed €70 million shell deal
Published: September 2, 2026 08:16
The director general of the Estonian Center for Defense Investments (RKIK), Elmar Vaher, told ERR in an interview that former RKIK head Magnus-Valdemar Saar is responsible for the failed €70 million shell deal. RKIK employees failed to follow the necessary…
Photos: Santa Zukker's solo exhibition opens at Artius Gallery in Tallinn
Published: September 2, 2026 07:40
On 28 August, Santa Zukker's solo exhibition "Mööda maastikke" (Along the Landscapes) opened at the Artius Gallery in Tallinn, bringing together the artist's work from the past year along with earlier cityscapes featuring naïvist and futuristic elements.
airBaltic to cut 11 routes from Tallinn Airport next summer
https://news.err.ee/1610126035/airbaltic-to-cut-11-routes-from-tallinn-airport-next-summer
Published: September 2, 2026 07:22
Latvian airline airBaltic will cut 11 direct routes from Estonia next summer, but the CEO of Tallinn Airport said not all the connections will disappear.
Emergency center stops sending police to help fallen seniors
https://news.err.ee/1610125915/emergency-center-stops-sending-police-to-help-fallen-seniors
Published: September 2, 2026 07:20
Police had long been sent to help seniors who fell at home, but a Ministry of the Interior decision now bars the Emergency Response Center from dispatching officers, shifting the job to ambulance crews and social workers.
Ratings: SDE support reaches 2 year high
https://news.err.ee/1610126032/ratings-sde-support-reaches-2-year-high
Published: September 2, 2026 07:10
The opposition Social Democrats (SDE) polled at 15.3 percent in a recent survey, their highest level since September 2024.
Tallinn's Rävala Quarter development dispute reaches Supreme Court
https://news.err.ee/1610125321/tallinn-s-ravala-quarter-development-dispute-reaches-supreme-court
Published: September 2, 2026 07:06
A dispute over the detailed plan for the Rävala Quarter development in Tallinn city center has reached the Supreme Court, meaning it is currently unclear when construction can begin.
Estonia's defense minister's resignation sought in wake of national defense scandal
Published: September 2, 2026 06:31
Pressure is mounting on Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur (Reform Party) to resign after the National Audit Office identified serious problems with financial management in the defense sector, with criticism now coming from both opposition and coalition…
Expert: Health Insurance Fund cuts likely to lengthen waiting lists
https://news.err.ee/1610125177/expert-health-insurance-fund-cuts-likely-to-lengthen-waiting-lists
Published: September 2, 2026 06:30
If the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) tries to reduce its expenses, it will likely have to do so by cutting services — which means longer waiting lists, says healthcare expert Andres Võrk.
Estonia's presidential election takes place on Wednesday
https://news.err.ee/1610125816/estonia-s-presidential-election-takes-place-on-wednesday
Published: September 2, 2026 06:18
Estonia's MPs will vote to elect the next president on Wednesday when the first round of voting takes place in the Riigikogu.
Estonia takes defense firm to court over €70 million contract for shells for Ukraine
Published: September 2, 2026 06:01
Estonia made €70 million in advance payments to a company for shells for Ukraine, but the firm had no record of producing the required ammunition and failed to deliver. The dispute is now in court.
Kristjan Port: The next tech boom needs more than wifi and a laptop
https://news.err.ee/1610125099/kristjan-port-the-next-tech-boom-needs-more-than-wifi-and-a-laptop
Published: September 2, 2026 05:29
For decades, IT needed little more than wifi and a laptop. Now the future is power plants, chip factories, satellites and data centers, says R2 tech columnist Kristjan Port.
Prosecutor's Office investigating defense ministry's finances following audit reports
Published: September 2, 2026 05:14
The Prosecutor's Office has opened criminal proceedings to investigate the Ministry of Defense's area of administration and its finances, which have been raised in several reports by the National Audit Office.
Officer: Ukraine downs 80% of Russian weapons in record attacks
https://news.err.ee/1610125117/officer-ukraine-downs-80-of-russian-weapons-in-record-attacks
Published: September 1, 2026 14:14
Ukraine has withstood Russia's record‑breaking air attacks surprisingly well, shooting down about 80 percent of the weapons deployed, Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) officer Lieutenant Colonel Taavi Liias said.
Supreme Court rejects EKRE challenge to Ăślle Madise's presidential candidacy
Published: September 1, 2026 14:12
The Supreme Court of Estonia has rejected a challenge to Ăślle Madise's presidential candidacy, ruling she did not have to resign as justice chancellor before being nominated.
Estonian racing cyclist hits dog at 60 km/h in Turkey, escapes injury
https://news.err.ee/1610125054/estonian-racing-cyclist-hits-dog-at-60-km-h-in-turkey-escapes-injury
Published: September 1, 2026 13:53
Cyclist Rein Taaramäe hit a dog that ran into the peloton during the third and final stage of the Tour of Samsun in Turkey, but escaped without injury.
Cabinet to review accounting lapses in defense sector
https://news.err.ee/1610125309/cabinet-to-review-accounting-lapses-in-defense-sector
Published: September 1, 2026 13:30
Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform Party) announced that he has convened a government cabinet meeting for early Thursday morning, where he will ask the Auditor General to provide an overview of unclear accounting practices in the defense sector.
Eesti 200 MP: Remote gambling tax cut not to blame for revenue drop
https://news.err.ee/1610125003/eesti-200-mp-remote-gambling-tax-cut-not-to-blame-for-revenue-drop
Published: September 1, 2026 13:12
Eesti 200 Riigikogu member Tanel Tein has defended a controversial online gambling tax cut, arguing it is too early to reverse the policy
Summer favorite Saaremaa drew more tourists this season
https://news.err.ee/1610124940/summer-favorite-saaremaa-drew-more-tourists-this-season
Published: September 1, 2026 12:54
While the tourism sector still has room for improvement, Saaremaa businesses and officials say the Western Estonian island has seen more visitors this summer.
Kersti Kaljulaid: In a good school, children learn the art of being human
Published: September 1, 2026 12:30
In a good school, our children learn how to be human — empathy, searching for and finding shared interests, understanding and acknowledging different opinions, and also recognizing the boundaries where it is time to stop arguing and accept differing…
Narva-Jõesuu eyes €10 million revival for historic resort hall
https://news.err.ee/1610125006/narva-joesuu-eyes-10-million-revival-for-historic-resort-hall
Published: September 1, 2026 12:11
Narva-Jõesuu is buying back its historic resort hall from private owners, with plans to redevelop it with EU support as a mixed-use cultural and community hub.
Local residents say drone that crossed into Estonia flew as far as Põlva
Published: September 1, 2026 11:54
According to local residents, the drone that crossed Estonia's southeastern border overnight reached the city of Põlva. Estonian Defense Forces has not commented on how far the drone traveled into Estonian territory.
Isamaa leader: Online casino tax break to cost state €31 million
https://news.err.ee/1610124967/isamaa-leader-online-casino-tax-break-to-cost-state-31-million
Published: September 1, 2026 11:53
An online casino tax break put in place last December will cost the state €31 million in lost revenues, Isamaa chair Urmas Reinsalu said.
Advertising expert: Stupidity is everywhere but it will not triumph
https://news.err.ee/1610122915/advertising-expert-stupidity-is-everywhere-but-it-will-not-triumph
Published: September 1, 2026 11:35
The flood of information unleashed by social media and AI is making human attention an increasingly scarce resource, but Joel Volkov believes people will ultimately adapt — with the ability to focus, write, curate and exercise good judgment becoming more…
Latvian producers pin hopes on Agrone deal to lift milk prices
https://news.err.ee/1610125051/latvian-producers-pin-hopes-on-agrone-deal-to-lift-milk-prices
Published: September 1, 2026 11:30
Agrone's bid to acquire the Riga and Valmiera dairies — a move that would make it the Baltics' largest milk producer — may lift milk prices for farms and cooperatives across the region, Latvian producers hope. The deal still requires approval from…
Ăślle Madise: Children need courage, not paralyzing fear
https://news.err.ee/1610125246/ulle-madise-children-need-courage-not-paralyzing-fear
Published: September 1, 2026 11:18
Getting an education must not turn into a constant race in which a child fears falling behind or not getting into high school, writes Chancellor of Justice Ăślle Madise.
RB Estonia signs contract to build Ăślemiste terminal's southern outdoor areas
Published: September 1, 2026 11:10
Rail Baltic Estonia has signed a contract for the construction of the southern outdoor areas of the Rail Baltica Ăślemiste Linda terminal, meaning that all parts of the terminal are now covered by construction agreements.
Isamaa attracts most new members, Eesti 200 least
https://news.err.ee/1610124871/isamaa-attracts-most-new-members-eesti-200-least
Published: September 1, 2026 10:29
While 204 people joined Isamaa during the first eight months of this year, just two joined the coalition Eesti 200.
Estonia to raise pension age to 65 years, 4 months in 2029
https://news.err.ee/1610124859/estonia-to-raise-pension-age-to-65-years-4-months-in-2029
Published: September 1, 2026 09:51
The Ministry of Social Affairs has proposed setting the old‑age pension age at 65 years and four months from 2029 — a rise of four months on the current benchmark.
Estonia's new expert panel to tackle online risks to youth mental health
Published: September 1, 2026 09:18
An expert panel convened by the Estonian government is examining online risks to youth mental health in a push for solutions to make digital spaces safer for kids and teens.
Estonia's PPA urges caution over video claiming Russian riverbank work
Published: September 1, 2026 08:56
Videos circulating on social media claim to show that Russia is reinforcing the bank of the River Narva, which borders Estonia, with crushed stone. The Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) said it continuously monitors developments on the eastern border.
A look back at Estonia's presidential elections | Episode 7: Alar Karis, 2021
Published: September 1, 2026 08:47
Five years ago, Alar Karis emerged from a crowded field of potential candidates to win Estonia's presidency, backed by a cross-party search for a politically unaffiliated figure capable of securing broad support in the Riigikogu.
Dentist: Let's take tooth‑brushing partly out of parents' control
https://news.err.ee/1610124340/dentist-let-s-take-tooth-brushing-partly-out-of-parents-control
Published: September 1, 2026 08:45
Dentist Anastassia Kuldmaa says that supervised tooth‑brushing in kindergartens takes oral hygiene partly out of parents' control, because a child cannot be responsible for whether their mother or father considers dental care important. Teeth also need…
Estonia sends new border guard rotation to Latvia
https://news.err.ee/1610125015/estonia-sends-new-border-guard-rotation-to-latvia
Published: September 1, 2026 07:59
A new unit of Estonian border guards was sent to Latvia at the start of the week to combat illegal migration and protect the European Union's external border.
A look back at Estonia's presidential elections | Episode 6: Kersti Kaljulaid, 2016
Published: September 1, 2026 07:58
Estonia's 2016 presidential election became an unprecedented political deadlock, with failed votes in both the Riigikogu and Electoral College ultimately paving the way for compromise candidate Kersti Kaljulaid.
Imre Kaas: The era of Karlsson-on-the-Roof politics
https://news.err.ee/1610124271/imre-kaas-the-era-of-karlsson-on-the-roof-politics
Published: September 1, 2026 07:25
Once parliamentarians have managed to elect a president, the focus of the political fireworks quickly swings to the next parliamentary elections. This means we will see the deepening of a hellishly irritating, mischievous politics worthy of…
Diplomat: Estonia's presidential election not befitting a 21st century liberal democracy
Published: September 1, 2026 06:47
Estonia's presidential election process lacks transparency and should give the public more time to scrutinize candidates, potential presidential contender Hannes Hanso tells ERR in an interview
Dina Ellermann crowned Estonian dressage champ for 14th time
https://news.err.ee/1610124262/dina-ellermann-crowned-estonian-dressage-champ-for-14th-time
Published: September 1, 2026 06:46
Equestrian rider Dina Ellermann has won her 14th Estonian dressage championship title.
Locals raise doubts about explosives factory to be built in western Estonia
Published: September 1, 2026 06:30
The state plans to build an explosives plant in Piirsalu in Lääne County, but residents in the village of Piirsalu feel decisions are being made over their heads.
Flash estimate: Inflation in Estonia up 0.3% in August
https://news.err.ee/1610124901/flash-estimate-inflation-in-estonia-up-0-3-in-august
Published: September 1, 2026 06:18
Estonia's annual inflation fell to 1.3 percent in August, its lowest level since spring 2021, Statistics Estonia said.
New director of Ruhnu Primary School: This is the most wonderful schoolhouse in the world
Published: September 1, 2026 06:15
Starting this autumn, Heily Rikker will take up the position of director of Ruhnu Primary School. She said that a small school does not mean a small world, and that this school gives every opportunity to succeed anywhere.
14,700 children start 1st grade in Estonia
https://news.err.ee/1610124838/14-700-children-start-1st-grade-in-estonia
Published: September 1, 2026 05:58
Approximately 160,000 students will attend general education schools this year. Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas wished students curiosity and a little rebelliousness in their thinking.
Drone crossed Estonia's border in southeast, says air force commander
https://news.err.ee/1610124799/drone-crossed-estonia-s-border-in-southeast-says-air-force-commander
Published: September 1, 2026 04:45
One drone crossed Estonia's border in the southeast and another flew towards the eastern border city of Narva on Tuesday morning, said Air Force Commander Brigadier General Riivo Valge after potential air threat alerts were issued across the country.
Air threat alerts issued across eastern and southern Estonia
https://news.err.ee/1610124754/air-threat-alerts-issued-across-eastern-and-southern-estonia
Published: September 1, 2026 02:46
NATO fighter jets scrambled to respond to drones in Estonia's airspace early on Tuesday morning (September 1), the Estonian Defense Forces said.
Janika Lõiv 17th as gears fail at mountain bike worlds
https://news.err.ee/1610124247/janika-loiv-17th-as-gears-fail-at-mountain-bike-worlds
Published: August 31, 2026 14:26
Reigning Estonian women's mountain biking champion Janika Lõiv finished 17th at the Mountain Bike World Championships in Val di Sole, Italy in particularly gruelling style.
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