Exercise Hedgehog 25: NATO forces execute large-scale defence drills in Estonia

Synopsis Estonia is hosting one of the largest military exercises in its history. Known as exercise Hedgehog 25 — or Siil 2025 in Estonian — the operation sees 16,000 troops take part in a sweeping, multinational defence drill that spans the entire country …

Lavly Perling: Defending Estonia not just the business of men

If everyone, including women, contributes to Estonia's defense according to their abilities and skills, we will not only deter the enemy but also boost public confidence, reduce fear and make our society more self-assured and our national defense …

Prime minister: Estonia had legal basis to detain flagless tanker

Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) and Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur (Reform) answered questions in front of the Riigikogu about the incident last week, in which Estonia almost detained a vessel belonging to the Russian shadow fleet, which sailed …

Estonia's health portal user experience issues persist

According to one expert, the root of the problem lies in the underfunding of Estonia's critical IT systems. Meanwhile the Ministry of Social Affairs says its main focus at the moment is on improving the social security system's IT. One member of …

Russian forces release tanker detained off Estonia

Mia Martin Palm Beach Resident Celebrates Sale of Edwardian Mansion to Embassy of Estonia

Palm Beach, FL, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Well known for her deep appreciation of European architecture and decorative arts, Mia Martin Palm Beach has an impressive track record of restoring and stewarding historic properties. In addition to the …

Estonia Joins UNESCO committee to combat illegal trade in cultural artifacts

Estonia has been elected a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention Committee. The committee fosters international cooperation in combating the theft, smuggling, and illegal import and export of …

Putin’s war plan unchanged, Estonia’s defense chief says ahead of Brussels meeting which aims to bring more aid to Kyiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin has never changed his position on Ukraine. Russia aims to seize at least four regions plus Crimea, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said in Brussels on 20 May, UkrInform reports.  The EU Foreign Affairs Council …

Estonia-Russia ship standoff portends a harsher tone on the Baltic Sea

MILAN — Russia’s detention of a Greek-owned ship that departed from Estonia – days after Estonian forces tried to intercept a Russia-bound tanker – signals Moscow’s willingness to deploy military power more overtly to protect its shadow-fleet, a vital …

Estonia Producer Price Inflation Eases To 1.4%

Estonia's producer price inflation eased further in April amid falling prices in the manufacture of fuel oils and paper and paper products and furniture, figures from Statistics Estonia showed on Tuesday. The producer price index rose 1.4 percent year- …