Estonia’s jaanipäev: from pagan rituals to national identity
Along with Christmas, jaaniõhtu (Midsummer Eve – 23 June) and jaanipäev (Midsummer Day, St John’s Day – 24 June) are the most…
Why do Estonians celebrate midsummer on 23 June?
From dodging meteorite strikes on Saaremaa to defying Soviet rule, Adam Rang explains why midsummer’s night or Jaanilaupäev (literally, Midsummer…
Soviet deportations in Estonia: the June 1941 tragedy
On 14 June 1941, the Soviet Union deported more than 10,000 people from Estonia to Siberia, in one of the…
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…
Estonian crypto providers hold €1.8 billion in clients’ assets
Estonian cryptocurrency service providers are holding €1.8 billion in client assets, according to the Bank of Estonia – yet Estonian…
Estonian shipyards to construct a naval hull for Belgium
Two Estonian shipbuilding companies have signed a €55 million contract to construct the hull of an 80-metre pilot base vessel…
15 best summer events in Estonia to experience in 2025
From world-class music and film festivals to age-old cultural celebrations, Estonia’s summer is packed with events to suit every taste….
Duo Ruut brings Estonian to Glastonbury stage with Guardian-praised album
Estonian contemporary-folk duo Duo Ruut – who this week makes history as the first act to perform in Estonian at…
Your Tallinn hit list: the top 5 events this week
23 June – 29 June 2025 Not sure where to be this week? Every week in partnership with Gamma, we…
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 robotics company Milrem unveils a new 8×8 combat vehicle
Milrem Robotics, an Estonian-founded robotics and autonomous systems developer, has launched its highly anticipated 8×8 robotic combat vehicle at the…
Estonia’s AI gamble: can four billion words secure its language’s future?
Estonia has made nearly four billion words of its linguistic corpus freely available to Meta, the parent company of Facebook…
Estonia to NATO: only Ukraine stands between us and Putin
At the NATO summit in The Hague on 25 June, Estonia’s prime minister Kristen Michal issued a stark warning to…
Updates: Russia’s war against Ukraine – Estonian perspective
In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Estonian World brings you the latest reactions from Estonia. For updates…
Estonia is building anti-tank ditches on the southeastern border
The Estonian Defence Forces and the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments will begin constructing anti-tank ditches along Estonia’s southeastern border;…
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…
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…
Gallery: The Baltic Way in pictures
On 23 August 1989, approximately two million people from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania joined hands, forming a human chain from…
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 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…
