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Published on 23:21 GMT

Estonia bars 261 Russian veterans of Ukraine war amid security fears

Estonia has imposed entry bans on 261 Russian nationals who have fought in Ukraine, citing concerns over internal security and the long-term consequences of Russia’s war spilling into Europe. The decision was confirmed by the Estonian interior ministry, …

Source: Estonian World - Neutral
Published on 22:24 GMT

How secure are Estonia's undersea cable links to the world?

Estonia's network of communications cables is mostly secure, but experts warn major damage could have serious consequences — and solutions like sensors may not prevent it. After first detaining it on December 31, Finnish authorities impounded the cargo …

Source: ERR - Public Broadcaster
Published on 19:37 GMT

Estonia has banned entry to hundreds of individuals who fought on Russia’s side against Ukraine

Estonia has announced a ban on entry for 261 individuals who took part in the war against Ukraine on Russia’s side. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna wrote about this on X. Commenting on the entry ban for participants in the war unleashed by Russia …

Source: The Odessa Journal - Neutral
Published on 22:24 GMT

Estonia to ease punishments for drug use

The Ministry of Justice has sent out for consultation a draft proposal to amend the Penal Code, which, if adopted, would significantly change current sentencing practices related to drug possession and use. Minister Liisa Pakosta explained that as drugs …

Source: ERR - Public Broadcaster
Published on 14:41 GMT

Ship suspected of severing cable between Finland and Estonia released. However, one crew member was detained

The Finnish Border Guard Service reported that the Fitburg vessel has been lifted from its detention and will leave the countryʼs territorial waters. It was suspected of severing an underwater data cable between Finland and Estonia on the night of December …

Source: Babel - Neutral
Published on 19:15 GMT

In Estonia, a frozen waterfall collapsed on tourists

The incident occurred in the northwestern part of Estonia, in the area of Kohtla-Järve. According to local news sources, at the time the ice blocks fell, there were tourists on the observation deck, including children. In a video published online, large …

Source: Open KG - Pending
Published on 13:20 GMT

Estonia bans 261 Russian militants who fought against Ukraine from entering country

Estonia has imposed an entry ban on 261 people who participated in the war against Ukraine on the side of Russia. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna announced this on the social network X, Ukrinform reports. “Estonia imposed entry bans on the first …

Source: Ukrinform - Public Broadcaster
Published on 13:11 GMT

Estonia Bans Entry to 261 Russian Combatants in Ukraine War

As reported by the Twitter account of Margus Tsahkna The government of Estonia has imposed an entry ban on 261 people who participated in the war against Ukraine on the side of Russian forces. The explanation was issued by Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus …

Source: Mezha - Indeterminate
Published on 19:29 GMT

Legislative error exempts Estonia's online casinos from paying tax in 2026

A clerical error in the gambling tax bill approved last December removed online casinos from taxation this year. MP Annely Akkerman said the law must be reprocessed to fix the mistake. Finance Committee member Aivar Kokk (Isamaa) was the first to inform …

Source: ERR - Public Broadcaster
Published on 20:10 GMT

Estonia bars entry to 261 Russian citizens who fought in Ukraine war

Source: LRT - Public Broadcaster