Estonia

When diplomats can’t read the shadows - opinion

Diplomacy begins with language. Yet language is never merely vocabulary. Every language carries its own history, literature, symbols, and collective memory. Words rarely travel alone.

An illustrative image of a number of European Union member states' flags leading up to the EU flag at the European Parliament headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
The damaged Holocaust memorial in Ereda, Ida-Viru County, Estonia, after being vandalized, April 2026.

Estonian Holocaust memorial 'extensively damaged' by vandalism

Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur looks on during an interview in Vilnius, Lithuania, April 16, 2026.

NATO will not collapse and US will defend its allies, Estonian minister says

A part of a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle, which according to the Latvian National Armed Forces, flew into Latvian airspace and crashed in Kraslavas region, Latvia, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on March 25, 2026.

Drone from Russia enters Estonia, hits power station as others cross into Latvia


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.

Jewish philanthropy and leadership in Eastern Europe - opinion

During this mission, Cabinet members from all over North America memorialized the past, experienced the present, and learned about the Jewish communal dreams for the future.

 MEMBERS OF Jewish Federations of North America’s National Young Leadership Cabinet pose with President Isaac Herzog during the 2022 International Study Mission in Israel.

Russian media releases declassified documents on the Holocaust – report

Russia has released new documents claiming that Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania were highly involved in the murder of Jews during the Holocaust.

 Members of Latvian Auxiliary Police assemble a group of Jews, Liepāja, July, 1941.

Estonia set to become first ex-Soviet state to back gay marriage

A vote is due early next week. LGBTQ+ activists hope Estonia's parliament will back a government bill that would allow gay and lesbian couples to marry and win the same rights as heterosexual couples

Tartu, Estonia.

Russia-Ukraine war will shape international order - Estonian official

Senior Estonian official warns that the outcome of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will impact Israel, too.

 An aerial view shows destructions in the frontline town of Bakhmut, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine, in this handout picture released on May 21, 2023.

Collegium Musical choir highlights Estonian music at Mustonefest

The Estonians appear to have more than their fair share of harmonious vocal gifts

 THE COLLEGIUM Musicale from Estonia

Israel stars at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in Estonia


NATO's Baltic States, Russia remove ambassadors as diplomatic relations downgraded

Estonia and Latvia have been among a group of NATO allies arguing strongly for Germany to provide Leopard battle tanks to boot Ukraine in fighting Russia.

NATO and Russian flags are seen through broken glass this illustration taken April 13, 2022.