Official dismissed due to a flaw in the casino law intends to contest the decision
A senior official dismissed from the Riigikogu chancellery plans to challenge her dismissal in court citing a flaw in gambling legislation.
Official Dismissed Due to Gambling Law Appeals in Court
A former advisor to the Estonian Parliament's Economic Committee is challenging her dismissal related to gambling legislation in court.
WEEKLY FACE: The online beating of pedophiles points to a concern
A blog by Mallukas aims to alert society about convicted sex offenders by publicly displaying their profiles and court rulings.
Supreme Court: Only Business-Purposed Communication Data Can Be Used as Evidence
The Estonian Supreme Court ruled that only communication data collected for business purposes can be used as evidence in criminal cases, upholding the European Court's stance on data retention violations.
Kärt Kunnus: Is the Price of Honest Thought Six Thousand Euros?
A court in Tartu, Estonia has ruled that expressing an honest opinion can be deemed illegal even if it is based on a real situation and presented logically as a hypothesis.
The Supreme Court's decision means that match-fixing in sports is now officially a crime in Estonia, but...
The Estonian Supreme Court has ruled that match-fixing in sports is now officially a crime, despite not taking up the case related to football match-fixing.
Head of the Security Police Commission on the Creation of a Separate Investigative Committee: Existing Committees Cover This Topic
The opposition's proposal to establish a separate investigative committee in the Riigikogu to examine the actions of the Prosecutor's Office and the Security Police in specific court cases was rejected with coalition support yesterday.
PHOTOS FROM THE COURT ⟩ The hoisting of the ESN flag has come at a high cost: Jaak Valge has appealed a police fine in court
Estonian MP Jaak Valge and writer Andres Aule raised the ESN flag at a cultural site, resulting in Valge receiving a fine from the police, which he is now contesting in court.
The bankruptcy administrator is starting to clarify the assets of the Tartu Savings and Loan Association
A bankruptcy administrator has been appointed to clarify the financial situation of the Tartu Savings and Loan Association following a court's acceptance of a bankruptcy petition.
The Supreme Court did not accept the appeal of the Old Baskin Theater
The Estonian Supreme Court has declined to take up the Old Baskin Theater's appeal for operational support from the Ministry of Culture for the year 2024.
GOODBYE, BARS! ⟩ Former mob boss Jokker is released into freedom
Former mob boss Valeri Ramjalg, known by the nickname Jokker, has been granted early release from his prison sentence.
Anita Staub: Happy Fish or Cultural Heritage in Use?
Anita Staub discusses the recent Estonian Supreme Court decision that denied the necessary water use permit for the historic Kunda hydroelectric power station, sparking a conflict between environmental concerns and cultural heritage.
Concerns Associated with the Use of Lay Judges in Court Proceedings
The Estonian Ministry of Justice has proposed legislation to expedite court proceedings, suggesting the abolition of lay judges due to various concerns about their effectiveness.
RELEASED FROM THE COURT ⟩ Defenders of an Estonian suspect of terrorism in Cyprus threaten legal action against the island-state
Lawyers for an Estonian woman and an Azerbaijani man, previously detained on suspicion of terrorism in Cyprus, threaten to sue local authorities after their release due to lack of evidence.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Jan Uuspõld before the court hearing: There is a roof over my head, the children are fed and educated, which is my primary duty
Estonian actor Jan Uuspõld spoke about his personal bankruptcy case in a video interview before a court hearing, reflecting on the long and costly process that has been ongoing for ten years.
The court took into custody an Estonian citizen suspected of a sanctions offense
An Estonian woman has been detained on suspicion of violating sanctions, with a court granting a two-month pre-trial custody due to concerns she might evade investigation or commit further crimes.
The Ministry of Justice wants to make it more difficult for the prosecution to go to the Supreme Court
The Estonian Ministry of Justice has proposed amendments to the prosecution law aimed at making the process of appealing district court decisions to the Supreme Court less automatic.
The state reduces prosecutors' independence due to police chiefs' criminal case
The Estonian Ministry of Justice and Digitalisation is proposing amendments to the Prosecutor's Office Act that will limit the ability of prosecutors to appeal cases to the Supreme Court, as a response to the criminal cases involving police leaders.
Oversight of the Kapo is under scrutiny. Adviser to the Chancellor of Justice: "The situation has improved over ten years"
The ongoing oversight of the Estonian Internal Security Service (Kapo) continues to be contentious, even after a court ruling on police leaders' trial in January.
Court ruling regarding account statements does not initially change banks' practices
Estonian banks, including SEB, have confirmed that they will not change their practices in response to a recent court ruling concerning the Financial Intelligence Unit's ability to request client account statements without sufficient legal basis.
The dispute of Kaili, who spoke about the Kuusalu road in the "Kuuuurija" program, ended with "Pealtnägija": ERR has money for going to court!
Kaili's dispute regarding the portrayal of a road conflict in the media concluded when the Estonian Supreme Court decided not to take the case but left her frustrated with the justice system.
Court: The closure of the high school section of Toila School did not take into account the Estonian-speaking community
The court overturned the decision to close the high school section of Toila School, citing that the needs of the Estonian-speaking community were not considered.
Court: The closure of Toila school's high school section did not take into account the Estonian-speaking community
A court has overturned the closure of the Toila school’s high school section, determining that the decision failed to consider the needs of Estonian-speaking students.
Raidma: The issue of the national defense court should be resolved with a completely separate bill
Mati Raidma, a member of the National Defense Committee, suggests that the national defense court issue should be addressed with a separate bill rather than as part of the ongoing civil crisis and national defense legislation discussions.
Administrative Court: Without Accurate Laws, the State Cannot Request Bank Account Information
The Estonian Administrative Court ruled that the state lacks the legal basis to request bank account statements from banks without precise laws guiding such requests, a decision contested by the anti-money laundering bureau.
54-Year-Old Man Convicted of Stealing Money from Dementia-Ridden Mother
Marko Lätt was convicted for embezzling €2,100 from his mother in 2024 but was acquitted of violating custody responsibilities due to health reasons.
The Supreme Court has kept the police officer's killer in prison, but a new release opportunity is not far off
Nikolai Mitjanin, sentenced to life for the murder of a police officer and other crimes, has been denied early release despite prison support, with a potential new opportunity in a year.
Court sentenced a man who raped two girls to 12 years in prison
An Estonian court has sentenced a 45-year-old man to 12 years in prison for raping two minors and committing other sexual crimes against them.
Lehis representative: evidence confirms what we have always claimed
The Estonian fencer Katrina Lehis is currently in a legal battle against the fencing federation regarding her exclusion from the national team for the European Championships.
The Prosecutor's Office will not appeal the acquittal of Humal and Pruunsild
The Estonian Prosecutor's Office has decided not to appeal the acquittal of Tartu Deputy Mayor Priit Humal and businessman Parvel Pruunsild by the Tartu Circuit Court.
CRITICISM OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM ⟩ Eerik Kergandberg and Raul Narits: If politicians could be reined in, we could perhaps refine the existing mountain of legislation into something more humane
Former Supreme Court judge Eerik Kergandberg and legal scholar Raul Narits discuss the challenges of the Estonian legal system and the potential for reforming its extensive body of legislation.
Former Supreme Court Judge Urmas Volens Has Died
Former Estonian Supreme Court judge and member of the Bar Association, Urmas Volens, passed away on February 26, 2026.
Former Supreme Court Justice Urmas Volens has Died
Former Estonian Supreme Court Justice Urmas Volens passed away at the age of 49.
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The Supreme Court granted the Environmental Board the right in the Kunda hydroelectric power plant dispute
The Estonian Supreme Court upheld the Environmental Board's refusal to grant a permit for the restart of the Kunda hydroelectric power plant, citing minimal electricity production that would not justify the environmental impact.
Electricity production is prohibited: the Supreme Court granted rights to the Environmental Board
The Estonian Supreme Court has ruled against electricity production at the Kunda River, siding with the Environmental Board in a long-standing dispute.
Members of Parliament with Military Background Want a Military Court in Estonia
Members of the Estonian Parliament with military backgrounds propose the establishment of a military court to operate during wartime, amid opposition from the justice minister.
Members with military backgrounds want to establish a military court in Estonia
Members of the Estonian Defense Committee are advocating for the establishment of a military court to address gaps in the current judicial system regarding military matters.
COURT ⟩ The right to use a parking space can be transferred with the consent of other apartment owners
The Estonian Supreme Court ruled that the right to use a parking space registered in the land register can only be transferred with the consent of other apartment owners.
The Sports Court did not satisfy Reinsalu's complaint
The International Sports Court dismissed claims made by Estonian skating coach Raimo Reinsalu after his accreditation for the Milano Cortina Olympics was revoked by the Lithuanian Olympic Team.
CAS has not annulled the provisional coaching ban of Estonian figure skating coach
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has decided not to lift the provisional coaching ban imposed on Estonian figure skating coach Raimo Reinsalu, who works with athletes from Lithuania and Latvia.
EXCLUSIVE! ⟩ Raimo Reinsalu, who was struck down by the sports court: is this envy or revenge, but they want to destroy me, our club, and our athletes
Raimo Reinsalu, an Estonian figure skating coach, has had his accreditation revoked, preventing him from coaching at the upcoming winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
Estonian figure skating coach removed from Olympics appeals decision to CAS
Raimo Reinsalu, an Estonian figure skating coach, has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after being sent home from the Milano Cortina Olympics by the International Skating Union (ISU).
Latvian court sentences Estonian-Russian citizen for smuggling ammunition
A Latvian court convicted an Estonian-Russian citizen for attempting to smuggle 10,000 rounds of ammunition from Latvia to Russia and sentenced him to three years in prison.
Court sentences Kalle Laanet to conditional imprisonment
Kalle Laanet, a former Estonian minister, has been sentenced to a year and four months of conditional imprisonment for fraud.
"Terevisioon" Must Correct Its Words: Hillar Teder Wins in Court Against ERR
Businessman Hillar Teder has successfully sued the Estonian Public Broadcasting, as a court ruled that the show "Terevisioon" misled viewers into believing he was accused of bribery, mandating the broadcaster to retract the statements on air.
Estonia prepares for Davis Cup match in Africa, but the court is not playable
The Estonian Davis Cup team, led by captain Vladimir Ivanov, is ready to face Namibia this weekend, but the main court has been deemed unplayable due to cracks and other surface issues.
The control of church law moves to the Supreme Court's General Assembly
The Estonian Parliament passed an amendment to the church and congregation law, but the president has refused to proclaim it, prompting further discussions on its constitutionality.