Tallinn among Europe’s top ten future cities
The Estonian capital, Tallinn, has been ranked in the top ten in two categories of medium-sized European cities in the…
Pictures: How Soviet bombs strengthened Estonia’s determination to rebuild its independent nation
On 9 March 1944, Tallinn was devastated by the March bombings, which destroyed a quarter of the city almost overnight;…
The very first Estonian feminists – Lilli Suburg and Marie Reisik
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it is worth taking a look at the stories of two strong and highly…
Estonia improves its position in Transparency’s Corruption Perceptions Index
According to Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2023, Estonia is one of the least corrupt countries in the world, improving…
Estonian World to co-host conference “Is Estonia still worth investing in?”
The Business Club for Francophones in Estonia (CAdFE) and Estonian World are organising a conference “Is Estonia still worth investing…
Estonia’s economy contracts by three per cent in 2023
According to Statistics Estonia, the country’s gross domestic product fell by 2.7% in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared with…
Estonia and Finland co-host an international funk festival
The second FinEst Funk music festival will take place from 14-16 March, bringing both established funk musicians and rising stars…
Boston hosts a Baltic film festival
A Baltic film festival featuring movies from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will be held in Boston, MA, in March 2024….
Video: 5miinust and Puuluup to represent Estonia at Eurovision 2024
Estonian hip-hop band 5miinust and folk duo Puuluup will represent Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Sweden with…
An oat drink from Estonia wins an award in Dubai
Estonian oat drink producer Yook has won the top prize in the health products category at the Gulfood 2024 international…
Estonia to develop single travel planning and ticketing platform
Estonia is about to create a single travel planning and ticketing platform to make travelling in Estonia easier. “At present,…
Estonian-founded delivery company Starship raises USD90 million
Estonian-founded robotic delivery company Starship Technologies has raised USD90 million in funding, which it will use to expand globally as…
Estonians help Moldova strengthen cyber security capacity
The Estonian e-Governance Academy has partnered with NATO to align Moldova’s cybersecurity with Euro-Atlantic standards and institutions, with the aim…
When Tallinn burned – Estonia commemorates the March 1944 bombings
On 9 March 1944, the Soviet Air Forces started to bomb the Estonian capital, Tallinn, that, at the time, was…
Estonia joins the Mineral Security Partnership
Estonia has become a member of the Minerals Security Partnership; the membership contributes to improved international cooperation on the security…
Up to eight kilos of mercury found on shipwreck in Estonian waters
The Estonian Environmental Investment Centre, in cooperation with the Police and Border Guard, has conducted underwater surveys of three of…
Estonia’s historic teachers’ strike ends after the trade union accepts the government’s minimum compromise
Many teachers in Estonia earn less than €2,000 a month before tax – despite the EU country’s poster child status…
The University of Tartu to lead six Estonian research centres of excellence
Over the next seven years, the Estonian government will fund ten Centres of Excellence to address scientific issues of importance…
Renee Meriste: It’s time to listen to the people
Renee Meriste, the president of the Estonian Society of Los Angeles, said in a speech given on the occasion of…
Bart Cosijn: It’s time for a more empathic leadership in Estonia
Estonia needs a new form leadership, based on empathy and discussion skills, and people who can work together and reshape…
Jaak Treiman: The consulates in the US are crucial for Estonia’s security
Jaak Treiman, Estonia’s honorary consul in Los Angeles, writes that the Estonian foreign ministry’s decision to close the New York…
The very first Estonian feminists – Lilli Suburg and Marie Reisik
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it is worth taking a look at the stories of two strong and highly…
Ilon Wikland is in the hearts of Estonians
Ilon Wikland, an Estonian-Swedish artist and illustrator, renowned for her illustrations for the world-famous Swedish children author, Astrid Lindgren, is celebrating…
Marita Liivak paints Lasnamäe
Estonian World talked to Marita Liivak, a young rising star of the Estonian art scene; her latest exhibition, “Lasnamäe –…
Pictures: How Soviet bombs strengthened Estonia’s determination to rebuild its independent nation
On 9 March 1944, Tallinn was devastated by the March bombings, which destroyed a quarter of the city almost overnight;…
Pictures and video: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky in Estonia
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, visited Tallinn, Estonia, on 10-11 January, where he met with the country’s political leaders and…
Pictures: Tallinn’s Pirita Beach to be transformed
The Tallinn city government has approved a plan for the modern development of Pirita Beach, the largest beach in the…
Pictures and video: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky in Estonia
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, visited Tallinn, Estonia, on 10-11 January, where he met with the country’s political leaders and…
Video: Press conference of Volodymyr Zelensky and Kaja Kallas
The Estonian prime minister, Kaja Kallas, is meeting the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, at Stenbock House in the Estonian capital…
Video: A sixth virtual forum for Estonians worldwide
The Estonian foreign ministry held a virtual forum for Estonians around the world on 7 December, which was broadcast live…