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The special education field is attracting more university applicants, but schools across Estonia are still struggling to find the support specialists their students need.

New regional bus contracts will require drivers to be paid Estonia's average wage, increasing the amount of state funding needed to subsidize bus services.

Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) has heralded the US Congress's approval of a Russia sanctions bill targeting countries whichbuy Russian oil and gas.

In March the Estonian Stockpiling Agency released about ten percent of its reserves to the market — mostly gasoline, with smaller amounts of diesel and aviation fuel.

Former Defense Ministry Secretary General Kusti Salm told ERR about how the contract with Datasel was signed.

The electricity market faces risks heading into winter, but the weather will ultimately have the final say, writes Tiit Hõbejõgi.

Urmas Reinsalu narrowly leads Mihhail Kõlvart as Estonians' preferred candidate for prime minister, according to the latest polling results.

A ferry strike that threatened connections to Estonia's small islands has been called off at the last minute after the Estonian Seamen's Independent Union (EMSA) and ferry operator Kihnu Veeteed reached a collective agreement.

A nationwide warning strike by education workers will take place Tuesday, September 22, the union representing teachers in the capital has announced.

A homophobic slur that is still used in Estonian-language media as a direct insult and as a way of policing masculinity has gained an additional function: political labeling, a University of Tartu doctoral thesis has found.

Some planned infrastructure and real estate investments will have to be postponed or canceled to cut next year's budget deficit and, if possible, fund modest pay raises for teachers and rescue workers, Education Minister Kristina Kallas told ERR.

At a time of year when the shortening daylight hours can make driving more hazardous, road users should exercise due care the Transport Board (Transpordiamet) announced.

The Koos party is still struggling to open a bank account after banks refused to provide one, leaving it unable to pay the election deposit for the upcoming Riigikogu elections.

Estonian experts say restoring oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz would have a far greater impact on global markets than an energy infrastructure truce between Ukraine and Russia.

The Ministry of Education plans a study to determine teachers' tasks and the time required for them, with a planned cost of €70,000.

Opposition leaders have called on SDE to clarify its position on a no-confidence vote in Prime Minister Kristen Michal's government, with Isamaa and Center pushing for a snap election and EKRE also floating the possibility of a caretaker government.

Several materials that effectively kill bacteria under laboratory conditions may not work as well in crowded spaces.

Auditor General Janar Holm told ERR that the scandals that have emerged in the defense sector in recent months do not pose a security threat to Estonia.

Estonia plans to use EU funding to upgrade police aviation, strengthen border security and expand shelter capacity as part of efforts to improve the country's internal security and crisis preparedness.

Estonia will only partially transpose a EU directive that would require half of the parking spaces outside larger stores to have the necessary cable conduits for electric vehicle charging by next year.

Finnish-owned supermarket Prisma's Estonian arm, acquired by Coop this year, has filed a collective redundancy notice affecting 67 support unit employees.

On 15 September, the Juhan Kuus Documentary Photo Center opened an exhibition by French photographer Jean‑Louis Courtinat titled "It Concerns All of Us," featuring nearly 80 photographs ranging from his social‑documentary work of the 1980s to the present…

The upcoming talks on next year's minimum wage come as Estonia faces the lowest minimum‑wage purchasing power in the European Union and one of the weakest minimum‑to‑average‑wage ratios.

The Estonian Artists' Association has shortcomings in its administration of creative grants and artist salaries, according to an administrative‑supervision report by the Ministry of Culture, which found that control measures were insufficient, internal ac…

Income Defense Minister Martin Herem told ERR that his first priority is to understand the Defense Forces' inventory accounting process and devise new solutions to improve the situation.

Talking about the Russian threat has made foreign investors looking at Estonia more wary incoming Economy Minister Liina Vahtras (Reform) said.

The Estonian Museum Association is calling for increased state funding to improve access to culture, raise museum workers' salaries and ensure the long-term preservation of collections.

Estonia's ambassador to the United States, Hannes Hanso, presented his credentials to U.S.

Food served in kindergartens and schools now contains less salt and sugar than before and some parents are concerned that children may be reluctant to eat it.

In Harri Tiido's commentary series, the grand plans of the ultra rich are under review this time.

Tallinn Administrative Court upheld complaints filed by nonprofit organizations and local residents seeking to annul government orders expanding the Estonian Defense Forces' Nursipalu training area.

LHV will close its customer offices in Tartu and Pärnu, citing changing banking habits and a continued decline in office visits.

A plea agreement was struck on day one of the trial of a pro-Kremlin propagandist charged with activities harmful to Estonia's national security.

The State Defense Investment Centre (RKIK) has rejected a proposal by arms firm Datasel to resolve an ongoing dispute through a joint working group, noting the financing period for the contracts has expired.

Folk dance teacher and choreographer Helena-Maria Reimann, this year's recipient of the prestigious Ullo Toomi Scholarship, says Estonian folk dance is thriving.

Tech entrepreneur Jaan Tallinn tops this year's Äripäev rich list with an estimated net worth of €10.3 billion.

The gap between Isamaa and the Center Party has narrowed to a minimum.

Silvery balls spotted hovering in the skies above Tartu are blimp drones being used as part of a demonstration event, Maaleht reported.

Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas (Eesti 200) says high school admissions should run more smoothly next spring under a unified schedule and revamped system.

Over 60 percent of young people left without a school place hail from Russian-language basic schools and could not enter vocational school due to virtually nonexistent Estonian skills, Education Minister Kristina Kallas said.

More than 800‑year‑old Valjala Church on Saaremaa still contains surprises and discoveries despite the passing centuries.

The Tallinn Fringe Festival (TFF) 2026 is into its final week now with performances running across the city until Friday.

Starting September 15, all groups wishing to take part in the 14th Youth Song and Dance Celebration and the 29th Song Celebration and 22nd Dance Celebration, "Olemise viis," in 2028 can register to participate.

Tartu's Genialistide Klubi is facing a shake-up as longtime subtenants Must Kast theater and Möku Bar plan to move out, citing the venue's uncertain future and desire to grow.

India‑owned Datasel says it is ready to resolve a dispute over ammunition deliveries and meet Estonia's quality and quantity requirements, according to a proposal sent to the government and the Ministry of Defense.

Russia is attacking Ukraine with increasing force, and since Russian leader Vladimir Putin assumes that Russia can endure longer, it is not particularly likely that he will ever seek to conclude a peace agreement with Ukraine, says Kristi Raik, director of

Opera legends José Carreras and Plácido Domingo are to perform together in Tallinn next spring — the first time the two have shared a stage in the city, though both have appeared here before.

By this year, about one‑third of second‑pillar pension holders have withdrawn their savings.

Listeria bacteria were generally uncommon in ready-to-eat foods studied in Estonia from 2012 to 2016, but contamination was clearly concentrated in certain product groups, particularly cold-smoked and lightly salted fish products, a doctoral thesis found.

If Estonia or European taxpayers were defrauded while helping Ukraine, prosecutors must establish that, not politically charged Riigikogu committees, said outgoing Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur.