National Newspapers
Äripäev
(Business Day)
Founded in 1989, Äripäev is Estonia's main business and financial newspaper brand. It covers companies, markets, taxation, management, real estate, investing, entrepreneurship, and Estonian economic policy for business readers and decision-makers. The former regular print newspaper ended after 2022, while the newsroom continues as a digital-first business-news service with specialist verticals, data products, podcasts, conferences, and periodic print products.
Language: Estonian
Ownership: AS Äripäev, part of Bonnier News Business and the Bonnier Group
Region Served / Publication Area: Estonia nationwide
Type of Coverage: Business, finance, markets, entrepreneurship, management, economic policy, taxation, and company news
Publication Frequency: Continuous digital publication; regular print newspaper discontinued after 2022, with periodic print products and magazines
Estimated Circulation: Print circulation ended in 2022; about 27,000 digital subscriptions reported in 2023, with current title-specific paid circulation not publicly disclosed
Political Affiliation: Independent business publication with no formal party affiliation; editorial profile is generally market-oriented
Website: https://www.aripaev.ee
Delovõje Vedomosti
(Business News)
Founded in 1996, Delovõje Vedomosti is a Russian-language business and financial newspaper brand serving Estonia's Russian-speaking business community. It operates within the Äripäev media organization and covers Estonian business, taxation, law, management, investing, and economic policy. The publication functions primarily as a digital business-news outlet and remains one of the few Russian-language business journalism brands in the Estonian market.
Language: Russian
Ownership: AS Äripäev, part of Bonnier News Business and the Bonnier Group
Region Served / Publication Area: Estonia nationwide, with emphasis on Russian-speaking business readers
Type of Coverage: Business, finance, economy, entrepreneurship, legal and tax developments, market analysis, and company news
Publication Frequency: Digital-first publication; historical print frequency was weekly, and current print frequency is not publicly disclosed
Estimated Circulation: Not publicly disclosed
Political Affiliation: Independent business publication with no formal party affiliation
Website: https://www.dv.ee
Eesti Ekspress
(Estonian Express)
Founded in 1989, Eesti Ekspress is a national weekly newspaper known for investigative reporting, analysis, long-form journalism, culture coverage, and commentary. It emerged during the late Soviet period as one of Estonia's first politically independent newspapers and remains an influential national title. The publication appears in print and digitally within Delfi Meedia's subscription and news ecosystem.
Language: Estonian
Ownership: Delfi Meedia AS, part of AS Ekspress Grupp
Region Served / Publication Area: Estonia nationwide
Type of Coverage: Investigative reporting, politics, society, culture, opinion, business, and feature journalism
Publication Frequency: Weekly print edition with continuous digital publication through Delfi
Estimated Circulation: About 15,100 print copies reported in April 2026; digital readership is included in Delfi Meedia's broader subscription base
Political Affiliation: Independent, no formal party affiliation; editorial positions vary by issue
Website: https://ekspress.delfi.ee
Maaleht
(Country Newspaper)
Founded in 1987, Maaleht is a national weekly newspaper focused on rural Estonia, agriculture, local life, environment, society, and human-interest reporting. Its readership extends beyond rural audiences because it covers national policy and social issues from regional and community perspectives. The publication maintains a print edition and a substantial digital presence within Delfi Meedia.
Language: Estonian
Ownership: Delfi Meedia AS, part of AS Ekspress Grupp
Region Served / Publication Area: Estonia nationwide, with strong rural and small-town readership
Type of Coverage: Rural affairs, agriculture, society, regional life, environment, politics, consumer issues, and features
Publication Frequency: Weekly print edition with continuous digital publication through Delfi
Estimated Circulation: About 28,000 print copies reported in April 2026; digital readership is included in Delfi Meedia's broader subscription base
Political Affiliation: Independent, no formal party affiliation; editorial positions vary by issue
Website: https://maaleht.delfi.ee
Õhtuleht
(Evening Paper)
Founded in 1944, Õhtuleht is a national mass-market newspaper brand with a broad readership across Estonia. The present title was shaped by the 2000 merger of Õhtuleht and Sõnumileht and later developed into a print and digital news operation. It covers politics, crime, society, sport, entertainment, lifestyle, opinion, human-interest stories, and investigations through a regular print newspaper and a high-traffic digital portal.
Language: Estonian
Ownership: AS Õhtuleht Kirjastus, owned by AS Ekspress Grupp
Region Served / Publication Area: Estonia nationwide
Type of Coverage: General news, politics, crime, society, sport, entertainment, lifestyle, opinion, and investigations
Publication Frequency: Print edition several times per week with continuous digital publication
Estimated Circulation: About 26,300 print copies reported in April 2026; current title-specific digital subscriber count is not publicly disclosed
Political Affiliation: Independent, no formal party affiliation; tabloid and mass-market editorial profile
Website: https://www.ohtuleht.ee
Postimees
(The Postman)
Founded in 1857, Postimees is Estonia's oldest nationally recognized newspaper brand and one of the country's main daily newspapers. It covers national politics, foreign affairs, economy, culture, opinion, sport, lifestyle, and regional news through a large print and digital newsroom. The newspaper publishes a print edition five days a week and maintains one of Estonia's major news websites, with related Postimees services also publishing in Russian and English.
Language: Estonian; related Postimees digital services also publish in Russian and English
Ownership: AS Postimees Grupp, controlled through MM Grupp interests associated with Margus Linnamäe
Region Served / Publication Area: Estonia nationwide
Type of Coverage: National and international news, politics, economy, culture, opinion, sport, lifestyle, and regional reporting
Publication Frequency: Print edition Tuesday through Saturday with continuous digital publication
Estimated Circulation: Publisher advertising materials list a weekday print run of about 38,000 and a Saturday print run of about 43,800; audited circulation has not been publicly disclosed since 2021
Political Affiliation: Independent, no formal party affiliation; editorial positions vary by issue
Website: https://www.postimees.ee
Sirp
(Sickle)
Founded in 1940 under the title Sirp ja Vasar, Sirp is Estonia's national cultural weekly newspaper. It publishes criticism, essays, interviews, cultural news, and debate on literature, theatre, film, music, visual arts, architecture, science, language, and public intellectual life. The newspaper appears in print and online and holds a distinctive role in Estonia's cultural and intellectual press.
Language: Estonian
Ownership: SA Kultuurileht
Region Served / Publication Area: Estonia nationwide
Type of Coverage: Culture, arts, literature, criticism, architecture, science, language, society, and opinion
Publication Frequency: Weekly print edition with digital publication
Estimated Circulation: Not publicly disclosed; older public references placed print circulation around 4,800 to 4,900 copies
Political Affiliation: Editorially independent cultural publication with no formal party affiliation
Website: https://www.sirp.ee
Major Regional Newspapers
Harju Elu
(Harju Life)
Founded in 1944, Harju Elu is a regional newspaper serving Harju County, including municipalities surrounding Tallinn. It reports on county municipalities, local politics, business, education, culture, community issues, and regional services. The newspaper maintains a print edition and digital site and is one of the more visible county newspapers in northern Estonia.
Language: Estonian
Ownership: Harjumaa Ühinenud Meedia OÜ, owned by 100 Meedia Brändi OÜ
Region Served / Publication Area: Harju County and the Tallinn surrounding region
Type of Coverage: Regional news, local government, community affairs, business, culture, education, and public services
Publication Frequency: Weekly print edition with digital updates
Estimated Circulation: About 7,000 print copies reported in April 2026
Political Affiliation: Independent, no formal party affiliation
Website: https://harjuelu.ee
Hiiu Leht
(Hiiumaa Newspaper)
Hiiu Leht is the principal independent local newspaper and online news outlet for Hiiumaa island. It covers local government, community life, transport, education, culture, people, nature, and regional economic issues in one of Estonia's smallest counties. The newspaper is published by Hiiu Meedia OÜ and combines a weekly print edition with regular digital reporting.
Language: Estonian
Ownership: Hiiu Meedia OÜ
Region Served / Publication Area: Hiiumaa County
Type of Coverage: Local government, community affairs, island life, culture, transport, economy, environment, and features
Publication Frequency: Weekly print edition on Thursdays with regular online publication
Estimated Circulation: About 1,900 print copies reported in April 2026; current digital subscriber count is not publicly disclosed
Political Affiliation: Independent, no formal party affiliation
Website: https://hiiuleht.ee
Järva Teataja
(Järva Herald)
Founded in 1926, Järva Teataja is the main regional newspaper for Järva County in central Estonia. It covers Paide, Türi, Järva municipalities, local government, public services, schools, businesses, culture, sport, and community events. The publication is part of Postimees Grupp's county-newspaper network and publishes in print and digitally.
Language: Estonian
Ownership: AS Postimees Grupp
Region Served / Publication Area: Järva County
Type of Coverage: County news, local politics, community affairs, economy, culture, sport, and public notices
Publication Frequency: Print edition Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with digital updates
Estimated Circulation: Not publicly disclosed
Political Affiliation: Independent, no formal party affiliation; editorial positions vary by issue
Website: https://jarvateataja.postimees.ee
Lääne Elu
(Western Life)
Founded in 1989, Lääne Elu is a regional newspaper based in Haapsalu and serving Lääne County. It reports on local government, county politics, coastal communities, economy, education, culture, sport, and civic life. The newspaper maintains a print edition three times a week and an active digital site at online.le.ee.
Language: Estonian
Ownership: Lääne Elu OÜ
Region Served / Publication Area: Lääne County and Haapsalu
Type of Coverage: Regional news, local politics, community affairs, economy, education, culture, and sport
Publication Frequency: Print edition Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with digital updates
Estimated Circulation: About 2,200 print copies reported in April 2026
Political Affiliation: Independent, no formal party affiliation
Website: https://online.le.ee
Lõuna-Eesti Postimees
(South Estonia Postman)
Tracing its newspaper tradition to 1907 through Valgamaalane, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees is a regional newspaper covering southern Estonian counties. It serves Põlva, Võru, and Valga counties and reports on local government, rural communities, culture, education, business, sport, and cross-county issues. The title is part of Postimees Grupp's county-newspaper network and combines a print edition with a regional news website.
Language: Estonian
Ownership: AS Postimees Grupp
Region Served / Publication Area: Põlva, Võru, and Valga counties
Type of Coverage: Regional news, local politics, community affairs, rural life, economy, culture, education, and sport
Publication Frequency: Print edition Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with digital updates
Estimated Circulation: About 17,000 regular readers reported by the publisher; print-copy circulation is not publicly disclosed
Political Affiliation: Independent, no formal party affiliation; editorial positions vary by issue
Website: https://lounapostimees.postimees.ee
Pärnu Postimees
(Pärnu Postman)
Founded in 1857 as Perno Postimees ehk Näddalileht, Pärnu Postimees is one of Estonia's oldest regional newspaper traditions and the main newspaper for Pärnu County. It covers Pärnu city, county municipalities, tourism, business, local government, culture, education, sport, and coastal-community issues. The title is part of Postimees Grupp and appears in print and online.
Language: Estonian
Ownership: AS Postimees Grupp
Region Served / Publication Area: Pärnu County and Pärnu city
Type of Coverage: Regional news, local politics, tourism, economy, community affairs, culture, education, and sport
Publication Frequency: Print edition Tuesday through Saturday with digital updates
Estimated Circulation: About 27,000 print-version readers reported by the publisher; print-copy circulation is not publicly disclosed
Political Affiliation: Independent, no formal party affiliation; editorial positions vary by issue
Website: https://parnu.postimees.ee
Põhjarannik
(Northern Coast)
Founded in 1945 through the Ida-Viru County newspaper tradition, Põhjarannik is a major regional newspaper for Ida-Viru County. It publishes Estonian-language regional reporting and is associated with the Russian-language Severnoje Poberežje edition for the county's bilingual readership. The newspaper covers Narva, Jõhvi, Kohtla-Järve, Sillamäe, local government, energy, industry, culture, education, crime, and community life.
Language: Estonian; associated Russian-language edition Severnoje Poberežje
Ownership: OÜ Põhjaranniku Kirjastus
Region Served / Publication Area: Ida-Viru County
Type of Coverage: Regional news, local politics, industry, energy, community affairs, culture, education, crime, and public services
Publication Frequency: Print edition Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with digital updates
Estimated Circulation: About 4,000 print copies for Põhjarannik/Severnoje Poberežje reported in April 2026
Political Affiliation: Independent, no formal party affiliation
Website: https://pohjarannik.postimees.ee
Raplamaa Sõnumid
(Rapla County News)
Raplamaa Sõnumid is the main independent county-wide newspaper for Rapla County. It covers Rapla, Kohila, Märjamaa, Kehtna, local government, education, community issues, culture, sport, business, and rural life. The newspaper publishes a weekly print edition and operates an active news website with podcasts, video, and digital coverage.
Language: Estonian
Ownership: Nädaline OÜ
Region Served / Publication Area: Rapla County
Type of Coverage: County news, local politics, community affairs, education, culture, sport, business, and public-service information
Publication Frequency: Weekly print edition on Wednesdays with regular digital updates
Estimated Circulation: About 2,000 print copies reported in April 2026
Political Affiliation: Politically and economically independent; no formal party affiliation
Website: https://sonumid.ee
Saarte Hääl
(Islands' Voice)
Founded in its current form in 2010 after the renaming of Oma Saar, Saarte Hääl is the main regional newspaper for Saare County. It covers Saaremaa, Muhu, island municipalities, ferry and transport issues, local politics, culture, business, tourism, sport, and community life. The newspaper has a strong island readership and publishes through both print and digital channels.
Language: Estonian
Ownership: Raadio Kadi OÜ
Region Served / Publication Area: Saare County, including Saaremaa and Muhu
Type of Coverage: Regional news, island life, local politics, transport, tourism, business, culture, community affairs, and sport
Publication Frequency: Print edition Tuesday through Saturday with digital updates
Estimated Circulation: About 3,900 to 4,000 print copies reported in early 2026
Political Affiliation: Independent, no formal party affiliation; editorial positions vary by issue
Website: https://saartehaal.ee
Sakala
(Sakala)
Founded in 1878 by Carl Robert Jakobson, Sakala is the principal regional newspaper for Viljandi County and one of Estonia's historically important county newspapers. It covers Viljandi, county municipalities, local government, schools, economy, culture, theatre, sport, and community life. The newspaper belongs to Postimees Grupp's county-newspaper network and publishes in print and digitally.
Language: Estonian
Ownership: AS Postimees Grupp
Region Served / Publication Area: Viljandi County
Type of Coverage: Regional news, local politics, community affairs, economy, culture, education, theatre, and sport
Publication Frequency: Print edition Tuesday through Saturday with digital updates
Estimated Circulation: About 18,000 regular readers reported by the publisher; print-copy circulation is not publicly disclosed
Political Affiliation: Independent, no formal party affiliation; editorial positions vary by issue
Website: https://sakala.postimees.ee
Tartu Postimees
(Tartu Postman)
Founded in 1993, Tartu Postimees is the largest local newspaper in Postimees Grupp's regional network. It serves Tartu, Tartu County, Jõgeva County, and Otepää and covers Estonia's second-largest city, university life, local government, education, culture, science, transport, business, and regional community news. The newspaper publishes several print editions per week and maintains an active digital section within Postimees.
Language: Estonian
Ownership: AS Postimees Grupp
Region Served / Publication Area: Tartu, Tartu County, Jõgeva County, and Otepää
Type of Coverage: Regional news, city politics, university and education news, science, culture, transport, business, and community affairs
Publication Frequency: Print edition Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday with digital updates
Estimated Circulation: About 25,000 regular readers and a print run of about 10,600 reported by the publisher
Political Affiliation: Independent, no formal party affiliation; editorial positions vary by issue
Website: https://tartu.postimees.ee
Virumaa Teataja
(Viru County Herald)
Founded in 1925, Virumaa Teataja is the main regional newspaper for Lääne-Viru County. It reports on Rakvere, county municipalities, local government, schools, businesses, culture, sport, crime, and community events. The publication is part of Postimees Grupp's county-newspaper network and combines a frequent print edition with an active regional news website.
Language: Estonian
Ownership: AS Postimees Grupp
Region Served / Publication Area: Lääne-Viru County
Type of Coverage: Regional news, local politics, community affairs, economy, education, culture, crime, and sport
Publication Frequency: Print edition Tuesday through Saturday with digital updates
Estimated Circulation: About 17,000 regular readers reported by the publisher; print-copy circulation is not publicly disclosed
Political Affiliation: Independent, no formal party affiliation; editorial positions vary by issue
Website: https://virumaateataja.postimees.ee
Vooremaa
(Vooremaa)
Published since 1989, Vooremaa is the regional newspaper for Jõgeva County. It covers Jõgeva, Põltsamaa, Mustvee, local government, agriculture, education, culture, sport, business, and community affairs. The paper is published by AS Seitung and maintains both a print newspaper and an online news site.
Language: Estonian
Ownership: AS Seitung
Region Served / Publication Area: Jõgeva County
Type of Coverage: Regional news, local politics, agriculture, community affairs, economy, education, culture, and sport
Publication Frequency: Print edition Tuesday and Friday with digital updates
Estimated Circulation: About 1,600 print copies reported in April 2026
Political Affiliation: Independent, no formal party affiliation
Website: https://www.vooremaa.ee
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