The Latest Breaking News from Estonia

Ukraine ally Kallas fights for reelection in Estonia vote

Polling stations have opened in Estonia for a general election

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023

David Pratt: Finger-pointing grows over poisonings in Iran's schools

It’s ­estimated that at least 900 girls have been poisoned in a series of bizarre gas attacks

The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2023

Ukraine is dominating the election in Estonia, a key NATO ally. Here's what to watch

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has led the former Soviet republic since 2021. She's an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, and a vocal supporter of Ukraine.

WEKU · Mar 4, 2023

Volunteer fighters on Ukraine front recall moment life changed a year ago

Yuri, a Ukrainian gun commander on the frontline near the key battlefield of Bakhmut, was enjoying retired life in Estonia when war broke out in his homeland. Just over two weeks later, he was back, fighting the Russians.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2023

Alleged war crimes in Ukraine: Estonia's former FM calls for 'special tribunal'

Talking Europe hosts one the EU's most hawkish voices on Russia, Urmas Paet, who was Estonia’s foreign minister from 2005 to 2014. He is now an MEP and vice-president of the foreign affairs committee in the European Parliament. Paet outlines his hopes for a stronger EU defence capability and for…

France 24 · Feb 24, 2023

Estonian leader: Russia must be held accountable after war

Estonia's prime minister says once the war in Ukraine ends, Russia must be brought to justice for war crimes as well as for the decision to invade its neighbor if it is to have any chance of developing normal ties with the West

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2023

Estonia to order munitions in one of its largest military purchases

Estonia is set to order a "significant quantity" of so-called loitering munitions, to be delivered in 2024 to increase the distance of its attacks, defence ministry said on Saturday.

Reuters · Feb 18, 2023

In Baltics, Poland, grassroots groups strive to help Ukraine

Since Russia invaded Ukraine last February, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia — three states on NATO’s eastern flank scarred by decades of Soviet-era occupation — have been among the top donors to Kyiv

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023

The best Baltic beach holidays: where to go for summer, sea and sand

With both culture and beautiful beaches aplenty, the coastal towns of Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia make for a break with a difference

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2023

'I visited Helsinki and Tallinn in one long weekend - they're two different vibes'

Robin Cottle splits a break between stylish Helsinki in Finland and near neighbour Tallinn, Estonia, trying out the saunas, delicious reindeer meat and taking in the history

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023