Estonia

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.

Kihnu Island, Estonia
President Isaac Herzog meets with President Alar Karis of Estonia at the Presidential Palace in Tallinn on August 6, 2025.

'Don't fall for their lies': Herzog slams int'l media on falling for Hamas starvation propaganda

 Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna speaking with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar in Estonia, July 2, 2025.

Sa'ar tells Estonian officials there are positive signs for a breakthrough in hostage talks

 Estonian President Alar Karis (left) and Israeli President Isaac Herzog (right) meeting at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, February 12, 2025.

Estonian President meets with Herzog while on regional peace mission


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.”

 The Estonian Academy of Arts, known as EKA, announced that it was cutting ties with Israeli universities in December 2024.

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.

 Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas takes part in a press conference during a European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium June 28, 2024.

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.

 European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell attends a press conference on the day of EU-Ukraine Association Council in Brussels, Belgium March 20, 2024.

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.

 ESTONIAN VIOLINIST-conductor Andres Mustonen.

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.

A Palestinian student sits on a motorcycle as he watches a protest at the gate of the headquarters of UNRWA in Gaza City

Estonian spy museum - a Cold War relic

A trip back in time to visit the KGB days of the USSR.

 Isolation cells in the KGB Cells Museum in Tartu, Estonia.

Woman saved from life-threatening condition caused by Estonian tick bite

Marina Sogolov was bitten by a tick while in Estonia. After she went home, she was hospitalized and diagnosed with tick-borne encephalitis, a disease that could result in brain damage and death.

 Marina and Mark Sogolov.

Estonia PM Kallas under pressure to quit over husband's Russia ties

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has been a leading critic of Russia and has urged European businesses to cut ties with Moscow.

 Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas addresses media ahead of a NATO leaders summit in Vilnius, Lithuania July 11, 2023.

Israel tops group, advances despite narrow loss to Estonia

Sorkin led Israel with 18 points, Timor added 13 points and Kravits scored nine points, while Treier (16 points) and Konontsuk (12 points) paced Estonia

YAM MADAR (11) and Israel lost 67-65 to Estonia on Tuesday night, but clinched a spot in the semifinals in the Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament, which will continue this weekend.

NATO flexes muscle to protect Vilnius summit near Russia, Belarus

"You know where you are situated geographically, and you know pretty well where the threat is coming from", said Lt Col Steffen Lieb, commander of the Patriot deployment.

A member of Lithuanian Riflemen's Union and a Border Guard officer patrol along Belarus border in Kaniukai, Lithuania July 7, 2023.

Israel Aerospace Industries sign new agreements with NATO member countries

The new contracts worth millions of dollars will supply 'kamikaze' drones to three NATO member states.

 A Rotem-type loitering munitions system.