Category: Estonia

On Monday and Tuesday, social media was awash with messages of support for Estonia's first female prime minister Kaja Kallas (Reform) and her (almost) gender-balanced government. ERR's Estonian portal compared the number of men and women in previous coalitions.

Last week 3,637 cases of coronavirus were diagnosed in Estonia compared to 3,543 cases the week before. There were 50 deaths which is a new record.

Estonia's new government will be sworn in today - ERR News introduces the new ministers.

Last week 3,543 cases of coronavirus were diagnosed in Estonia compared to 4,289 cases the week before - 746 fewer cases. There were 46 deaths which is a new record high.

On January 1, 2020 Estonia became a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (ÜRO Julgeolekunõukogu) for the first time. ERR News looks back at Estonia's first year.

On Wednesday, January 13, Estonia's Prime Minister Jüri Ratas resigned from his position, triggering the resignation of the whole government. ERR News outlines what will happen next.

Last week 4,289 cases of coronavirus were diagnosed in Estonia - the first time more than 4,000 cases have been diagnosed in a single week. There were 36 deaths.

Last week 3,709 cases of coronavirus were diagnosed in Estonia - slightly fewer than the week before and the first plateau for months - which is being attributed to fewer people getting tested over the Christmas and New Year period. There were 38 deaths, the highest in a single week so far.

Last week 3,730 cases of coronavirus were diagnosed in Estonia - 31 cases more than the week before. There were 32 deaths, the highest in a single week so far.

Last week 3,699 cases of coronavirus were diagnosed in Estonia - almost 500 more than the previous week. There were 27 deaths, the highest in a single week so far.