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OTP Bank makes boldest dreams in Russia come true The company acquiring Luminor, one of Estonias largest banks, promises to grant private clients in Russia loans of three million rubles in three minutes, writes Argo Ideon. A wide range of services is available for Russian enterprises.

Bank of Estonia expert: Russias economy is approaching stagnation Russias economy is under pressure from Ukrainian airstrikes, Western sanctions and war losses, but the best indicator of problems in the economy is the decline in business confidence, said Bank of Estonia expert Peeter Luikmel.

Who wants to be Estonias next president? As the September presidential election fast approaches, several names have emerged as potential candidates to succeed Alar Karis. ERR News outlines those who want to run and those who do not.

Construction works in several Tallinn schools are behind schedule While the majority of Tallinns education‑related construction projects this summer are on schedule, unexpected issues have arisen at the construction sites of Tallinn Secondary School of Science (Reaalkool) and Hiiu School.

Pärnu Defense Industrial Park litigation drags on due to noise complaints The Tallinn Administrative Court has postponed a decision on a complaint filed by NGOs and private individuals seeking to halt the construction of a planned defence industry park near Pärnu due to noise concerns.

Politicians split over proposal to make health insurance mandatory for all Calls to reduce the number of medically uninsured people in Estonia by making health insurance payments mandatory have met with mixed responses from politicians.

Financial strain driving more cat surrenders to shelters Growing numbers of cat owners in Estonia are giving up their pets due to financial hardship, adding to the seasonal influx of stray cats filling animal shelters each summer.

Government ministers on vacation The coalitions weekly cabinet meeting and press conference will not take place this week as Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) and four other ministers are on holiday.

First Finnish opera cruise brings nearly 900 fans to Saaremaa Hundreds of opera lovers sailed from Finland to Saaremaa this week aboard the islands first opera cruise, combining sightseeing with a performance of Verdis "La Traviata."

30 public figures nominate piano maker Indrek Laul to run as president The CEO of the grand piano factory, Estonia, Indrek Laul, has been nominated as a presidential candidate by dozens of public figures ahead of this autumns elections.

Erki Nool and Finnish athlete Saga Vanninen end coaching cooperation Legendary Estonian decathlete and now coach Erki Nool and Finnish athlete Saga Vanninen have parted company. Vanninen said she wanted to train more in her home country.

Readers question: Is it OK to go running when theres hot weather in Estonia? While the hottest days have come and gone in Estonia this year, without the heatwave conditions seen elsewhere in Europe, summer is still not done.

Poll: Isamaas Reinsalu still top choice for PM as Perling overtakes Michal Isamaa chair Urmas Reinsalu remains Estonias top choice for prime minister, even as Parempoolsed chair Lavly Perling moves ahead of incumbent Kristen Michal (Reform).

Baltics to strengthen joint energy reserves, share emergency equipment The Baltic states have agreed to share and jointly procure critical reserve equipment for the electricity system to strengthen the three countries energy security.

Presidential nominee Indrek Laul: I aim to unite parties, worldviews Presidential candidate nominee Indrek Laul says he wants to unite parties and different worldviews, following his nomination Thursday.

Critics claim anti-Russian messaging in Estonian meat advertisement Estonian meat producer Rannarootsi is facing backlash as some say a new advertisements imagery evokes the Russia-Ukraine war and uses derogatory slang for Russian-speakers.

OTP Bank makes boldest dreams in Russia come true The company acquiring Luminor, one of Estonias largest banks, promises to grant private clients in Russia loans of three million rubles in three minutes, writes Argo Ideon. A wide range of services is available for Russian enterprises.

Bank of Estonia expert: Russias economy is approaching stagnation Russias economy is under pressure from Ukrainian airstrikes, Western sanctions and war losses, but the best indicator of problems in the economy is the decline in business confidence, said Bank of Estonia expert Peeter Luikmel.

Who wants to be Estonias next president? As the September presidential election fast approaches, several names have emerged as potential candidates to succeed Alar Karis. ERR News outlines those who want to run and those who do not.

Construction works in several Tallinn schools are behind schedule While the majority of Tallinns education‑related construction projects this summer are on schedule, unexpected issues have arisen at the construction sites of Tallinn Secondary School of Science (Reaalkool) and Hiiu School.

Pärnu Defense Industrial Park litigation drags on due to noise complaints The Tallinn Administrative Court has postponed a decision on a complaint filed by NGOs and private individuals seeking to halt the construction of a planned defence industry park near Pärnu due to noise concerns.

Politicians split over proposal to make health insurance mandatory for all Calls to reduce the number of medically uninsured people in Estonia by making health insurance payments mandatory have met with mixed responses from politicians.

Financial strain driving more cat surrenders to shelters Growing numbers of cat owners in Estonia are giving up their pets due to financial hardship, adding to the seasonal influx of stray cats filling animal shelters each summer.

Government ministers on vacation The coalitions weekly cabinet meeting and press conference will not take place this week as Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) and four other ministers are on holiday.

First Finnish opera cruise brings nearly 900 fans to Saaremaa Hundreds of opera lovers sailed from Finland to Saaremaa this week aboard the islands first opera cruise, combining sightseeing with a performance of Verdis "La Traviata."

30 public figures nominate piano maker Indrek Laul to run as president The CEO of the grand piano factory, Estonia, Indrek Laul, has been nominated as a presidential candidate by dozens of public figures ahead of this autumns elections.

Erki Nool and Finnish athlete Saga Vanninen end coaching cooperation Legendary Estonian decathlete and now coach Erki Nool and Finnish athlete Saga Vanninen have parted company. Vanninen said she wanted to train more in her home country.

Readers question: Is it OK to go running when theres hot weather in Estonia? While the hottest days have come and gone in Estonia this year, without the heatwave conditions seen elsewhere in Europe, summer is still not done.

Poll: Isamaas Reinsalu still top choice for PM as Perling overtakes Michal Isamaa chair Urmas Reinsalu remains Estonias top choice for prime minister, even as Parempoolsed chair Lavly Perling moves ahead of incumbent Kristen Michal (Reform).

Baltics to strengthen joint energy reserves, share emergency equipment The Baltic states have agreed to share and jointly procure critical reserve equipment for the electricity system to strengthen the three countries energy security.