Estonia
Who is behind Al-Majd, the Israeli-linked evacuation group sending Gazans to South Africa?
Al-Majd’s operation to evacuate Palestinians from Gaza has sparked controversy, with claims of human trafficking and ties to a questionable Estonian-Israeli businessman.
From Tallinn to Taipei, Israel binds small democracies into a global front - opinion
Estonia lifts travel advisory on Israel as Gideon Sa'ar opens first embassy in Tallinn
Estonia opens new Israeli embassy, inaugurated by Gideon Sa’ar
NATO condemns Russia for Estonian airspace violation, vows to defend itself
"Russia should be in no doubt: NATO and Allies will employ... all necessary military and non-military tools to defend ourselves and deter all threats from all directions," the alliance said.
Russian jets enter Estonia's airspace in latest test for NATO
Three fighter jets stayed in Estonian airspace for 12 minutes before being forced to withdraw.
Herzog to receive credentials from six new ambassadors
Envoys from Estonia, Latvia, the EU, South Sudan, Zambia, and New Zealand to meet the president ahead of Rosh Hashanah.
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.
