All survive helicopter crash off Estonia’s Saaremaa coast

In what officials are describing as a “fortunate accident”, all seven people aboard a helicopter that plunged into the Baltic Sea off Estonia’s western coast on Sunday morning survived unscathed. The Airbus H130, a single-engine light helicopter registered …

NATO’s Mark Rutte Warns of Possible Russian Threat to Estonia in 5-7 Years

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed the view that although Vladimir Putin currently has no intention of attacking Estonia, such a threat could arise in 5-7 years if NATO does not strengthen its defense. He shared this information in an interview …

Helicopter crashes into sea near Estonia's Saaremaa island

A private helicopter with seven people on board crashed into the sea off the Estonian coast on Sunday morning. The Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) said there were no casualties. The PPA was notified of the incident between Väike-Vilsandi and Estonia…

Healthcare workers in Estonia doubt colleagues' loyalty in a crisis

According to a master's thesis defended at the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, some healthcare workers in Estonia do not trust their Russian-speaking colleagues in the event of an armed conflict. A few weeks ago, Katri Kukk-Toomsalu, head nurse …

Galleries: Estonia's XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Festival 'Iseoma'

Estonia's 28th Song Festival and 21st Dance Festival takes place this weekend, drawing more than 40,000 Estonians from across the world to Tallinn for the four-day celebration. ERR News shares the galleries from the events below. XXI Dance Festival …

Estonia’s Leader Rejects Law Targeting Orthodox Church

(MENAFN) Estonia's President, Alar Karis, has once again rejected a controversial bill aimed at the nation's largest Christian group, the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church (ECOC), asserting that it infringes on the country's constitution. The …

Estonia holds song event to celebrate freedom, shows solidarity with Ukraine

People in Estonia, a neighbor of Russia, have celebrated their hard-won freedom at a song festival and also showed solidarity with Ukraine. Estonia's Song Celebration is held every five years. It commemorates mass singing activities that started in the …

Fuel retailers' turnover and profits up in Estonia

Estonia's fuel market remained generally stable in 2024, with the main challenges stemming from external factors and tax policy. Olerex maintained its position as the market leader, while Neste Estonia achieved a significant increase in profit. …

Rainy weather destroys much of Estonia's strawberry harvest

Some strawberry growers are losing hope for a decent harvest, as the relentless rain shows no sign of letting up and continues to spoil the berries. And the smaller the harvest, the higher the price, writes Maaleht. At the start of the week, locally grown …

Thousands of voices unite in song at traditional choir festival celebrating Estonia’s culture