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

There were no reports of injuries or damage to the power station, Estonian authorities said.

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.
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia February 9, 2026.

Estonia says Russia planning military buildup to shift power in Europe

Palestinians wait to buy bread from a distribution point in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, November 17, 2025

Who is behind Al-Majd, the Israeli-linked evacuation group sending Gazans to South Africa?

 Newly appointed Israeli minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar attends a replacing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem on November 10, 2024.

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Estonia lifts travel advisory on Israel as Gideon Sa'ar opens first embassy in Tallinn

Israel and Estonia have maintained diplomatic relations since 1992, with Gideon Sa'ar opening a new embassy in Estonia.

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

Estonia opens new Israeli embassy, inaugurated by Gideon Sa’ar

Foreign Minister Sa’ar opens Israel’s 3rd new embassy this year, establishing a permanent presence in NATO/EU member Estonia. A delegation will boost hi-tech and cyber ties.

 Newly appointed Israeli minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar attends a replacing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem on November 10, 2024.

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.

Local officials take pictures inside a school building that was damaged yesterday in what local authorities called a Ukrainian drone attack in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in the town of Foros, Crimea September 22, 2025.

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.

A drone carries a Russian flag at a training ground during the joint Russia-Belarus "Zapad-2025" military drills near Borisov, Belarus September 15, 2025

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.

President Isaac Herzog, pictured on August 5, 2025; illustrative.

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

'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.

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

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

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

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.