Estonia

Social insurance IT overhaul moves forward with €28 million plan

The Health and Welfare Information Systems Center (TEHIK) is looking for a developer to shut down the old social insurance information system SKAIS1…

Wandering cat Kurri covers 15,000 kilometers in two months

Kurri, adopted from a shelter, has over the years become a travel‑loving wanderer with six summer road trips behind him.

Märt Meesak: Only devoted die‑hards will keep working in the food service sector

Eating out is not a luxury, and only the true fanatics of the foodservice sector — those who have not yet given up — will continue operating, writes…

Gallery: More than 50 Estonian artists take stock of what matters now

What matters to Estonian artists right now? A major new exhibition at Tallinn's Haus Gallery offers 51 perspectives through nearly 60…

Vaba Lava seeks additional €250,000 to keep Narva theater open

Estonian independent theater Vaba Lava is considering closing down its Narva location, saying current state funding is not enough to run it…

Tõnis Saarts: Herem could save the Reform Party — or deliver a fatal blow

Martin Herem may unintentionally determine whether the Reform Party retains its last strong card of competence going into the next elections — or…

Agricultural Museum renamed MUHK, opens new permanent exhibition

Starting Friday, the Estonian Agricultural Museum in Ülenurme, Tartu County, will operate under a new name: Maaelu uudishimukeskus (Rural Curiosity…

Tartu Illustration Festival back for third year with European guests

Tartu Illustration Festival (TIF) is back September 25–26, bringing together creators from Estonia and beyond for two days of workshops, talks, a…

Estonia and the U.S. seek rare‑earth agreement

Estonia and the United States are working toward an agreement on rare earth elements to strengthen supply security. The talks are not about Estonia's…

AI professor: Today's chatbots will not end civilization

In recent weeks, leading figures in the tech world have grown increasingly vocal in warning about the risks posed by the rapid development of…