Finland's Sofi Oksanen to revisit Estonia in final novel of historical series

The next novel by Finnish-Estonian author Sofi Oksanen will be the fourth and final installment in her series exploring Estonian history. Her seventh overall, Oksanen's forthcoming novel will join the quartet that includes "Stalin's Cows" …

15 best summer events in Estonia to experience in 2025

From world-class music and film festivals to age-old cultural celebrations, Estonia’s summer is packed with events to suit every taste. Whether you’re into music, film, food or folklore, there’s something happening every week in every corner of the country …

Updated: Estonia stops offshore wind tender after lack of bids

Estonia's Haik Tougu Wins Record-Breaking THMC in Rozvadov (€51,300)

The Festival Rozvadov has been running for less than a week at King's Resort in the Czech Republic, yet it has already broken a record. The €150 buy-in Hendon Mob Championship (THMC) served as the series' opening event, and what better way to …

Estonia stops offshore wind tender after lack of bids

Estonia focus country at major showcase festival Czech Music Crossroads

From June 19 to 21, Estonia will take center stage as one of two focus countries at the 11th edition of the Czech showcase festival Czech Music Crossroads. Hosted at the Poklad Cultural House in Ostrava, Czech Music Crossroads (CMC) will feature Estonia …

Padel court operators thriving as racket sport booms in Estonia

Last week, the Estonian Padel Association was accepted as a member of the Estonian Olympic Committee (EOK). The tennis-like sport originating in Mexico is gaining popularity in Estonia as well, where court operators' businesses are thriving. According …

Foreign influence on churches in Estonia bill passes second Riigikogu reading

The revised bill to remove foreign influence in churches and religious organizations passed its second Riigikogu reading on Wednesday, with 67 votes in favor at the 101-seat chamber, and one abstention. The bill to amend the Churches and Congregations Act, …

Estonia Jails Ex-Russian State Media Journalist 6 Years for Treason

An Estonian court on Wednesday sentenced a journalist with past ties to Russian state media to six years in prison for treason. The Harju County District Court found that Svetlana Burceva had collaborated with a reserve officer from Russia’s FSB security …

Estonia Convicts Journalist of Treason Over Russian Media Collaboration

(MENAFN) An Estonian court has handed a six-year prison sentence to journalist Svetlana Burtseva after convicting her of treason and violating Western sanctions due to her continued collaboration with Russian state-affiliated media, local media reported …