Robots, bears and steam rooms: a British expat’s guide to Estonia
When Sydney-based CEO Mathew Thompson – a Brit by birth, Aussie by culture – lands in Estonia, he finds himself…
Updated: all survive a helicopter crash off Estonia’s Saaremaa coast
In what officials are describing as a “fortunate accident”, all seven people aboard a helicopter that plunged into the Baltic…
Estonia faces €1.3 billion tax shortfall due to low birth rate
A leading Estonian think tank has warned that the country’s declining birth rate, though expected to ease pressure on education…
Estonia’s tech maverick launches a bold defence fund to “re-arm Europe”
Ragnar Sass, the Estonian tech entrepreneur behind Pipedrive and the Lift99 startup hub, has announced the launch of Darkstar, a…
How Estonia could lead the EU’s push to become a startup superpower
Estonia, long hailed as Europe’s digital trailblazer, could hold the key to turning the EU’s latest startup strategy from lofty…
The 2025 Michelin Guide Estonia unveiled – a fresh spotlight on the country’s finest dining
The Michelin Guide has revealed its 2025 selection for Estonia, honouring a record 43 restaurants nationwide. The 2025 edition of…
Your Tallinn hit list: the top 5 events this week
21 July – 27 July 2025 Not sure where to be this week? Every week, in partnership with Gamma, we…
Basslines and birdsong: inside Estonia’s dreamlike new KiKuMu Festival
This summer, a striking new addition to Estonia’s cultural calendar emerged: the KiKuMu Festival – a spirited celebration of music,…
Your Tallinn hit list: the top 5 events this week – week 29
14 July – 20 July 2025 Not sure where to be this week? Every week, in partnership with Gamma, we…
Estonia launches a state app to bring the government to your phone
In its latest push to stay ahead as a global digital leader, Estonia has launched a state-backed mobile app that…
The untold story of the Estonian Song Festival arch
Estonia’s cherished Song Celebrations take place beneath the iconic arch at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds – but how was…
Code without borders: Estonia’s coding school expands to Ukraine and Kenya
Estonia’s boldest coding school, kood/Jõhvi, is going global – bringing its teacherless, self-directed model to Ukraine and Kenya in a…
Estonia’s tech maverick launches a bold defence fund to “re-arm Europe”
Ragnar Sass, the Estonian tech entrepreneur behind Pipedrive and the Lift99 startup hub, has announced the launch of Darkstar, a…
Estonia to host a Ukraine reconstruction conference in 2027
Estonia is planning to host an international conference dedicated to the reconstruction of Ukraine in 2027. On 3 July, the…
Israel to open an embassy in Estonia, deepening security and digital ties
In a move rich with diplomatic symbolism and strategic intent, Israel has announced plans to open an embassy in Tallinn…
Code without borders: Estonia’s coding school expands to Ukraine and Kenya
Estonia’s boldest coding school, kood/Jõhvi, is going global – bringing its teacherless, self-directed model to Ukraine and Kenya in a…
Estonian researchers drop a DNA bomb: Trump and Putin are related
In an amazing – and some would say sardonic – twist of fate, DNA tests have proven that presidents Donald…
The quiet power of Estonian: why more foreign students are learning it
More international students are taking on the challenge of learning Estonian – not just as an academic exercise, but as…
Renee Meriste: peace tests us more than war
In a world driven by profit and power, have we forgotten our collective responsibility to prevent war, support the vulnerable,…
Estonia and Japan: a strengthening partnership in a turbulent world
In a world where old alliances are fraying, Estonia and Japan – though geographically distant – are forging a closer…
Tanel Jan Palgi: the new Yalta – is Ukraine the first domino?
As the Arctic melts and minerals beckon, will the West let history repeat itself – again? The brief handshake between…
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…
Kadri Hirvesaar: Estonian designer thrives in Milan’s fashion scene
Kadri Hirvesaar, an Estonian set designer based in Milan, Italy’s fashion capital, collaborates with renowned brands and figures like Stanley…
Robert Marrandi brings traditional Estonian rye bread to Italy
Robert Marrandi is successfully selling Estonian rye bread at his bakery in Florence, Italy, to locals who have grown to…
Laulupidu and Tantsupidu 2025: Estonia’s iconic Song and Dance Celebration in photos
Every four years, Estonia assembles in a stirring celebration of identity, unity and national pride – and this summer’s Song…
Pictures: the Estonian Dance Celebration unites 11,000 dancers in a moving display of identity
A photo gallery capturing the vibrant choreography, regional pride and emotional resonance of the XXI Dance Celebration – part of…
Pictures: The Tallinn Music Week 2025
Tallinn Music Week, a major music event held in the Estonian capital from 3 to 6 April, featured a global…
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…
