Estonia
Estonia’s drone gamble is rewriting NATO’s frontline defense - opinion
Estonia is redirecting €500M from armored vehicles to drones, aiming to become a global unmanned‑systems leader as Russia escalates hybrid threats along NATO’s eastern flank.
Former Kentucky basketball player Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
When diplomats can’t read the shadows - opinion
Estonian Holocaust memorial 'extensively damaged' by vandalism
The secret Europe is hiding: Where to find true peace in 2025
Europe struggles with over-tourism, but Estonia’s remote islands offer true peace: Ruhnu with 150 residents and ringing sand, Vormsi with Swedish heritage, and Kihnu with a matriarchal society.
'Don't fall for their lies': Herzog slams int'l media on falling for Hamas starvation propaganda
Herzog expressed outrage that staged images of hunger in Gaza were gaining more global attention than videos of hostages Evyatar David and Rom Braslavsky.
Sa'ar tells Estonian officials there are positive signs for a breakthrough in hostage talks
Sa'ar also announced that Israel has decided to open its first embassy in Estonia.
Estonian President meets with Herzog while on regional peace mission
Karis and Herzog have been pen pals for several years but had not met face-to-face until Wednesday; the two first spoke after Karis sent Herzog a congratulatory message in 2021.
Estonian university cuts ties with Israeli institution, drawing government rebuke
The rector of the Estonian Academy of Arts said the move was in line with “most art universities in Europe.”
Kaja Kallas replaces Josep Borrell as EU Foreign Minister
Kallas is unlikely to be as anti-Israel as Borrell, as he attempted to end his term by suspending all dialogue with Israel.
Josep Borrell, known for being critical of Israel, to be replaced as EU's foreign policy chief
Kaja Kallas supports a two-state-solution and has previously spoken extensively about the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Estonian violinist-conductor Andres Mustonen heads to Israel
Andres Mustonen will perform at the MustonenFest Tallinn–Tel Aviv festival, the 11th edition of which takes place all around the country February 12-March 21.
Estonia, Japan join nine other nations in suspending UNRWA funds
UNRWA’s role has long been criticized by Israel which alleges it has supported Hamas for years, an allegation the agency denies.
Estonian spy museum - a Cold War relic
A trip back in time to visit the KGB days of the USSR.
