Estonia the 34th happiest country in the world: Index
According to the World Happiness Report 2024, Estonia is the 34th happiest country in the world, dropping three places from…
Forty-one per cent of women in Estonia have experienced violence
Statistics Estonia has published the results of the largest and most comprehensive relationship survey in Estonia, which looked at violence…
Lennart Meri, the president many loved, and everybody respected
On 29 March 2024, the former president and foreign minister, Lennart Meri, would’ve celebrated his 95th birthday; a Statesman with…
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…
Private sector helps the Estonian education system
Estonian education leaders are bringing good management practices from the private sector into schools through an internship programme set up…
Estonia becomes a member of the European Organisation for Nuclear Research
The members of the European Organisation for Nuclear Research – known as CERN – at meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, on…
Unlikely friends: How Japan and Southern Estonia meet in the European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024
In a truly remarkable turn of events, Japan and Estonia have found an unlikely friendship, despite being separated by nearly…
Pictures: “Eesti” through the eyes of photographer Tõnu Runnel
Estonian photographer Tõnu Runnel has published “Eesti”, a book of Estonian photo stories, published in both Estonian and English; Estonian…
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…
Estonia becomes a member of the European Organisation for Nuclear Research
The members of the European Organisation for Nuclear Research – known as CERN – at meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, on…
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,…
Survey: Over half of Estonia’s conscripts prepared to defend the country
According to the annual report of a complex study published by the researchers of the Estonian Military Academy and the…
Finnair suspends Helsinki-Tartu flights for a month; airport under Russia’s hybrid attack
The Finnish airline Finnair has decided to suspend its daily flights from Helsinki to the southern Estonian university town of…
Updates: Russia’s war against Ukraine – reactions in Estonia
In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Estonian World brings you the latest reactions from Estonia – one…
Estonian scholars invited to apply for Stanford fellowship
Estonian scholars are invited to apply for a short-term research fellowship at Stanford University, which will allow successful applicants to…
Private sector helps the Estonian education system
Estonian education leaders are bringing good management practices from the private sector into schools through an internship programme set up…
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…
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…
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…
Lennart Meri, the president many loved, and everybody respected
On 29 March 2024, the former president and foreign minister, Lennart Meri, would’ve celebrated his 95th birthday; a Statesman with…
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…
Pictures: “Eesti” through the eyes of photographer Tõnu Runnel
Estonian photographer Tõnu Runnel has published “Eesti”, a book of Estonian photo stories, published in both Estonian and English; Estonian…
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 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…