Mistral and Piorun air defense systems get tested out in Estonia

Mistral and Piorun are defense systems were tested in Lääne-Viru County on Wednesday, "Aktuaalne kaamera" reported. The firing came as part of the large-scale exercise Siil and took place at Rutja, on the north coast, with targets being drones …

Estonia's Eesti Energia to Import Novatek Gas

Shailaja A. Lakshmi August 23, 2019 Estonia's energy group Eesti Energia is all set to import gas from Russia's largest private gas company Novatek (NVTK.ME) via Lithuania's LNG terminal based in Klaipeda, which is operated by KN,  in September …

Maryland Air National Guardsmen support world’s largest NATO cyber exercise in Estonia

TALLINN, Estonia - The Maryland Air National Guard had 11 Airmen from the 175th Cyberspace Operations Group participate in Locked Shields 2025, the world’s largest defensive cybersecurity exercise designed to allow cyber experts to enhance skills in …

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 …

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 …

Russian forces release tanker detained off Estonia

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …