Pruunsild: I will continue to fight for my rights with full force
Businessman Parvel Pruunsild, acquitted of facilitating a violation of operational restrictions, intends to utilize 200,000 euros awarded by the state for legal costs to uncover violations of his rights by the prosecutor's office and the security police.
Universities Given the Right to Create Paid One-Year Master's Programs in Estonian
Estonian universities are now authorized to establish paid one-year master's programs in Estonian to enhance educational flexibility and attract private funding.
IN MEMORIAM: As an inspiring figure, Urmas Volens cared for the future of lawyers
Urmas Volens, who significantly contributed to the development of legal frameworks in Estonia, passed away on December 24, 1976.
OHOH! ⟩ Brigitte Susanne Hunt starts a new job
Estonian celebrity Brigitte Susanne Hunt has announced her new job as a legal assistant at the law firm Serenissimus while completing her law degree at Tallinn University.
A more flexible law encourages young people to try working earlier
The Estonian government has approved changes to the employment contract law that simplify the rules regarding youth employment, aimed at providing better opportunities for young people to gain work experience and establish work habits.
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.
HIDDEN SPEED MEASUREMENT ⟩ The draft prohibits fines from mobile speed cameras without warning signs
Estonian lawmakers have proposed an amendment to traffic laws requiring drivers to be notified of mobile speed cameras via traffic signs.
Government allows demanding more working hours from children
The Estonian government plans to change laws to require children to work more hours and receive less time off.
Veiki Laan: if a wheelchair does not fit into the law, then the problem is the law itself
Veiki Laan advocates for more reasonable measures in law, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and representation of people with disabilities in political discourse.
KUKU › Peterkop: I hope and ask politicians for a sense of responsibility with the crisis law
The civil crisis and defense law proposal has stalled in the Estonian parliament following its first reading due to amendments and disputes related to them.
Concealment of data in the building register may be contrary to the law
The Estonian Ministry of Climate and Land and Spatial Development's decision to restrict public access to certain building register documents due to privacy concerns may be unlawful according to local authorities and legal experts.
Concealment of data in the construction register is against the law
The city of Tartu and lawyer Karmen Turk argue that the Estonian government's decision to restrict public access to the construction register violates public information laws.
Planned to give auxiliary police officers the right to stop vehicles from private cars
Estonian plans to grant auxiliary police officers the authority to stop vehicles from private vehicles independently, pending a new legislative proposal.
TRASH WIND: "Estonia is becoming a banana republic": how Russia's aggressive propaganda evades Estonian laws
Experts have identified over 500 websites supporting Russian disinformation activities operating in Estonia, yet Estonian authorities do not recognize this as a violation of the law.
The State Wants to Create a Direct Link to Traffic Data for Traffic Applications
The Estonian government is proposing an amendment to the traffic law that would allow traffic data to be directly accessible to smartphone traffic applications.
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.
Generals put a complete brake on the civil crisis and national defense law proposal
The Estonian Parliament has encountered a stalemate over a long-prepared civil crisis and national defense law proposal due to objections raised by four defense-background MPs.
Mälksoo: Putin Uses Arguments of Ivan the Terrible in Attacking Ukraine
Estonian law professor Lauri Mälksoo argues that Russia's attack on Ukraine is grounded in centuries-old imperial logic.
PHOTOS ⟩ Legendary policeman Koit Pikaro is laid to rest
Today, a legendary Estonian policeman and former politician, Koit Pikaro, is honored with a funeral service in Tallinn's Kaarli Church after passing away at the age of 76 last Saturday.
According to Madise, Tallinn's PVC ban is unlawful
The Estonian Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise argues that Tallinn's recent ban on PVC advertising is unlawful as it conflicts with European Union law and local regulations.
Estonia approved the establishment of the special tribunal administration committee
The Estonian parliament has officially endorsed a partial agreement to create an administrative committee for a special tribunal addressing aggression crimes committed against Ukraine.
Kiviberg: We are investigating whether there is support for the establishment of a commission to investigate police leaders
Ando Kiviberg announced the need to assess support for establishing a commission to investigate police leaders' compliance with the rule of law in ongoing criminal proceedings.
Lawyers: Claims for Damages by Tallinn Port and TS Laevad are Not Statute-Barred
Tallinn Port and its subsidiary TS Laevad have filed a substantial damages claim against former executives and related parties, asserting that these claims are still valid despite a criminal case being dismissed due to statute of limitations.
The error that slipped into the gambling tax law was corrected after the third reading
The Estonian Parliament successfully amended the gambling tax law, correcting a previously identified error during its third reading.
Social Democrats: Is KAPO Investigating Epstein's Ties to Estonia?
Members of the Social Democratic Party are questioning whether Estonia's security and law enforcement agencies are investigating connections to Jeffrey Epstein involving Estonia and Estonian citizens.
A new law establishes how much Estonian music radio stations must play
The Estonian government has approved amendments to the media services law that set regulations on the percentage of Estonian music that radio stations must broadcast.
The legend of Estonian politics and police work, Koit Pikaro, has died
Koit Pikaro, a prominent figure in Estonian politics and former police officer, passed away at the age of 76, recognized for his contributions to the country's internal security and political development.
Former Estonian Police Chief Speaks on Jeffrey Epstein: Karen Mulder Warned, But the System Silenced the Truth
Former Estonian police chief Olev Vaher discusses systemic silence regarding allegations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting warnings from supermodel Karen Mulder that went unheeded.
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.
Estonian law enforcement detained a ship suspected of smuggling
Estonian authorities detained the cargo ship 'Baltic Spirit,' flying the Bahamian flag, on suspicion of being used for smuggling while it was en route to Russia.
Interior Minister Taro on the detention of the ship: therefore, there was sufficiently good information as part of international cooperation
Estonian authorities successfully boarded and took control of a vessel suspected of smuggling, thanks to intelligence shared through international cooperation, as stated by Interior Minister Igor Taro.
The Minister of Justice initiates a revision of the anti-corruption law due to the Danske fine
Estonian Justice Minister Liisa Pakosta has initiated a comprehensive review of the anti-corruption law in response to the Danske Bank money laundering scandal, highlighting the need for better prevention of corruption in financial institutions.
PPA has processed over 1,000 cases of hostile symbolism usage in four years
The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board has initiated over 1,000 administrative proceedings for the public display of hostile symbols since April 2022, with an average fine exceeding 400 euros, while a lawyer argues that the law creates more problems than it solves.