Deep roots, global reach: Estonia’s tech ecosystem

Estonia's tech ecosystem continues to demonstrate resilience and maturity amid global economic uncertainty. According to Startup Estonia, in the first quarter of 2025, startups generated over €400 million in turnover, contributed €63 million in …

Russian Su-35 violates airspace as Estonia intercepts ‘ghost fleet’ tanker

Tensions in the Baltic Sea escalated on May 13, 2025, after a Russian Su-35 fighter jet violated Estonian airspace in what Tallinn described as a “dangerous act of aggression” intended to disrupt the interception of a suspected sanctions-busting oil tanker …

All the facts about Estonia’s Eurovision contestant Tommy Cash and why his song is so controversial

Tommy Cash representing Estonia with the song “Espresso Macchiato” performs during the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 13, 2025. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP) (Photo by SEBASTIEN …

Estonia warns Russia may defend shadow fleet with force after airspace breach

Tensions in the Gulf of Finland escalated this week after a Russian fighter jet violated NATO airspace while escorting a sanctioned oil tanker that refused inspection by the Estonian navy. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when the Jaguar tanker, …

FM: Russian fighter jet violated Estonia's airspace to protect shadow fleet vessel

Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) said a Russian fighter jet's incursion into Estonian airspace on Tuesday (May 13) was to "protect" a shadow fleet vessel escorted out of Estonia's exclusive economic zone by the Navy. …

More than quarter of sirens fail in Estonia's first major emergency alert test

For the first time, emergency sirens in 22 urban areas across Estonia were activated Wednesday as part of a nationwide test of the country's public warning system. However, only 72 percent of the sirens sounded — and 10 percent of those with a delay — …

Estonia Unleashes Ida Hub Film and Innovation Center

Known as a tech-savvy country where Skype was invented, Estonia is making a new leap forward by unleashing the Baltics’ first ever hub where creatives, tech pros and entrepreneurs can unite to lift the regional audiovisual sector to new levels. The Ida Hub …

Estonia mulls allowing rural drop-offs between designated bus stops

Currently, passengers on Estonia's public rural bus routes are only allowed to exit at designated bus stops listed in the national public transport register and included on the bus schedule. Drivers are officially not permitted to drop passengers off …

Estonia slams 'threat' after Russia violates airspace

Estonia accused Russia on Thursday of posing a "serious threat" to NATO after a Russian fighter jet violated the Baltic country's airspace. "Russia responded dangerously aggressively by accompanying the shadow fleet tanker with a fighter …

Estonia warns Russia may use military force to defend its shadow tanker fleet