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Russian-run areas of Ukraine face water, heat and housing woes

Nearly four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory

The Independent UK · Feb 20

Russian-run areas of Ukraine face water, heat and housing woes — and hunts for the disloyal

Four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory, where an estimated 3 million to 5 million people live

The Independent UK · Feb 20

‘A lecture from a country ranked 58th?’: Kaja Kallas fires back at Marco Rubio on free speech

Estonian official Kaja Kallas sharply responded to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks on free speech. Kallas highlighted Estonia's high ranking in a freedom of speech index, contrasting it with the US's lower position, suggesting a lecture from the US was 'interesting'.

The Times of India · Feb 15

Ice road opens between Estonia's largest islands as ferries struggle with sea ice

A temporary 17-kilometre ice road has opened between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa to provide an alternative route for residents as ferry services are disrupted by heavy sea ice.

Euronews · Feb 9

2026 Winter Olympics TV Guide: Full Schedule and What to Watch Every Day of the Games

A comprehensive guide to every Olympic event that can be streamed and/or watched on television.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 6

Another European government agency is preparing to ditch Microsoft if needed

Estonia says it's not planning to switch off its Microsoft partnership, but it's ready to leave if anything changes.

TechRadar · Feb 5

Newsletter: Macron edges Europe towards re-engaging Russia

Also in this newsletter: Latvian PM and Estonian President back EU envoy for Ukraine-Russia talks, and Brussels cautions member states over social media crackdowns.

Euronews · Feb 5

Can the EU replicate Estonia’s startup success?

Estonia is one of the EU’s most business-friendly countries. But its success raises an uncomfortable question in Brussels: if this works so well there, why does the EU still struggle to start borderless businesses?

Euronews · Feb 5

EU must bolster defence and 'not test Article 5', Estonian President tells Euronews

The Estonian President told Euronews that Europe must bolster its own defence capabilities so as to "not test Article 5" of NATO. He added the bloc has long been "naive" about its security.

Euronews · Feb 4

Latvian PM and Estonian president back special EU envoy for Russia-Ukraine talks

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa and Estonian President Alar Karis have voiced support for the idea of appointing a special European envoy to take part in talks with the Kremlin to end its war in Ukraine.

Euronews · Feb 4