Pope approves beatification of martyred Estonian archbishop
4 days ago · Pope Francis on Wednesday officially recognized the martyrdom of Archbishop Eduard Profittlich, S.J., the apostolic administrator of Estonia who was deported by Soviet authorities in 1941 and died by exposure in Kirov Prison less than a year later.
Expert: Russian general's killing putting more pressure on FSB
3 days ago · The assassination of the commander of Russia's chemical troops in Moscow highlights Russia's vulnerability in the war with Ukraine and places significant pressure on Russian security agencies, security expert Rainer Saks said when commenting on the attack on Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov. Saks believes it is highly likely that peace talks to end the war in Ukraine …
Government reduces subsidies used by sports clubs to pay coaches
4 days ago · Hundreds of sports clubs in Estonia are facing a dilemma over whether to cut the salaries of their coaches, who are currently paid €1,400 a month, or to raise training fees, due to government cuts. For many parents, the outcome of the decision could mean higher training fees.
EKA staff, student body divided on Israeli university cooperation …
3 days ago · Opinions vary on the emotional aspects to the move and its justification. Historian David Vseviov, EKA emeritus professor, told "Aktuaalne kaamera" that the university had made the decision based on emotion, and that in any case it was unjustified; many students "Aktuaalne kaamera" spoke to were more supportive of the decision.
Estonian national team midfielder Soomets signs for Dutch side …
4 days ago · Estonian men's national team midfielder Markus Soomets has moved from FC Flora Tallinn to Dutch Eerste Divisie side FC Den Bosch. After passing a medical at his new club, the 24-year-old signed a contract until the summer of 2026, with the option to extend for another year.
SEB to set up new Baltic headquarters in Tallinn | News | ERR
4 days ago · In its press release, SEB explained that merging its Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian subsidiaries will boost the bank's financing capacity. SEB Baltic division director Niina Äikas explained that this consolidation will benefit the bank's business clients in the Baltic countries, as the consolidated bank will be able to more effectively finance large and long-term projects.
Auditor general: Impossible to determine details of 2025 budget …
4 days ago · A definitive answer on whether and in what form the 2025 state budget cuts have materialized can only be given in the first quarter of 2026. This is because the budget document is prepared based on an activity-based approach, while the aim is to manage it from a traditional cost-based perspective, Auditor General Janar Holm said.
Nationwide Christmas peace proclaimed in Jõgeva | News | ERR
6 days ago · Nationwide Christmas peace was declared in Jõgeva by Bishop Marko Tiitus of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church (EELK) on Sunday. Bishop Tiitus and Riigikogu Speaker Lauri Hussar (Eesti 200) lit the Christmas peace flame, which locals could take home using their own lanterns or candles. This ...
Tallinn to welcome 2025 with concert and drone show instead of ...
6 days ago · Tallinn's New Year's Eve celebrations get underway at 11 p.m. on December 31 in Freedom Square (Vabaduse väljak) and are set to feature a musical journey curated by one of Estonia's top musicians and producers, Raul Ojamaa. This year, Tallinn will welcome the new year with a concert and light show, foregoing fireworks as part of the celebration.
Põlluaas and Frosch quit Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives
6 days ago · Riigikogu members Henn Põlluaas and Ants Frosch have recently left the newly established party, Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives (ERK). According to data from the Commercial Register, both individuals officially left the party on December 16. In addition to them, former Riigikogu member ...