Estonia to participate in UN Palestine conference despite US opposition

Estonia plans to participate in next week's UN conference on Palestine, which will discuss a possible two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, despite opposition from the United States. The U.S. State Department has warned governments …

Estonia to sign 5-year prisoner exchange deal with Sweden

The Estonian government has authorized Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Liisa-Ly Pakosta (Eesti 200) to sign a 5-year prisoner exchange agreement with Sweden. The agreement is due to be signed in Stockholm on June 18. "We are signing a prisoner …

Estonia's Mark Lajal reaches Libéma Open last 8 after opponent withdraws

Estonia's top men's tennis player Mark Lajal (ATP No. 195) has reached the quarter-finals of the ATP 250 Libéma Open in 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands after his opponent was forced to pull out of their last 16 clash. Lajal was due to face …

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 …

Estonia's Haik Tougu Wins Record-Breaking THMC in Rozvadov (€51,850)

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 …

Updated: 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 …

Estonia stops offshore wind tender after lack of bids