The Latest Breaking News from Estonia

Estonia becomes first country in Central Europe to legalize same-sex marriage

Estonia’s parliament on Tuesday passed a law legalizing same-sex marriage, making history as the first country in Central Europe to pass such legislation.

Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2023

Estonia becomes first Baltic nation to approve same-sex marriage

The Estonian parliament voted in favour of a government bill that allows gay and lesbian couples to marry and win the same rights as heterosexual couples in a landmark ruling

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2023

Furious Thibaut Courtois hits out at new Belgium boss amid captaincy row and 'walkout'

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has hit out at Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco for misrepresenting his reasons for leaving the squad following a row over the captaincy

Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2023

Cleverly set for Estonia stop-off before Nato gathering

James Cleverly will hold talks in Estonia and Norway over the coming days – as Nato foreign ministers gather for an informal meeting.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2023

Mass kissing in the town square? Here’s why Tartu, Capital of Culture 2024, should be on everyone’s lips

Estonia’s second city is hoping for its time in the spotlight next year – Tim Bird visits for a taste of what visitors can expect to find

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Russian tourists seek new destinations as Europe shuts its doors over Ukraine war

The EU has imposed restrictions on Russians travelling to Europe following the invasion of Ukraine, with some countries – notably Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Poland and the Czech Republic – imposing an outright ban. The constraints have opened up new markets around the world for Russia’s billion-dollar tourism industry.

France 24 · May 23, 2023

Sen. Ted Cruz Accused A Biden Appointee Of Lying To The Senate About Ukraine And Hunter Biden

George Kent was appointed U.S. Ambassador to Estonia where he was grilled by the Senate about knowledge between Ukraine and Biden.

Zenger · May 15, 2023

Baltic nations might bring forward cut-off from Russian power grid

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are considering speeding up a plan to disconnect the Baltic region's electricity supply from Russia's grid.

Reuters · May 12, 2023

Liverpool cult hero to make Eurovision appearance after 'Dancing with the Stars' fame

Eurovision has arrived in Liverpool and cult hero Ragnar Klavan will rekindle his relationship with the Reds as he serves as spokesperson for Estonia during Saturday's grand final

Daily Mirror · May 11, 2023

Russia stages Victory Day concert for Estonian Russians across the river

After Estonia banned Soviet Victory Day celebrations, several hundred people in the Russian-speaking town of Narva watched celebrations across the river which separates it from Russia.

Reuters · May 9, 2023