Poverty rate in Estonia down, perceived deprivation up
According to Statistics Estonia, 20.2% of Estonia’s population lived at risk of poverty and 2.7% in absolute poverty in 2023;…
Tallinn to build memorial to victims of the 1944 Great Escape
The City of Tallinn is preparing to build a memorial to the victims and participants of the Great Escape of…
Projection: Estonia’s population to decrease by 2085
Although the Estonian population has grown for the last seven years, the latest projection predicts a decrease in the country’s…
Estonia opens a business hub in Washington, DC
Estonia on 15 October opened a new business hub at the country’s embassy in Washington, DC, aimed at boosting business…
Pockit acquires Estonian-founded Monese
Pockit, a UK-based fintech company that focuses on providing financial services to underserved populations, has acquired Monese, the digital banking…
Estonian startup Raiku collaborates with Louis Vuitton
Estonian packaging startup Raiku is collaborating with LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the largest luxury goods company in the world,…
Estonian animated film “Eve” wins at the European Animation Awards
The animated film “Eve” by Morten Tšinakov and Lucija Mrzljak has won the Emile Award for best characters and backgrounds…
Between two sounds: a graphic novel on Arvo Pärt’s journey
Estonian graphic designer Joonas Sildre has crafted a graphic novel, “Between Two Sounds”, chronicling Arvo Pärt’s journey through art, silence…
Arvo Pärt receives the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal
Renowned Estonian composer Arvo Pärt has been awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal, one of the world’s most prestigious…
Estonia’s solar leap: the largest solar park in the Baltics opens in Pärnu County
The largest solar farm in the Baltics has opened in the tranquil rural countryside of Pärnu County, Estonia; the Kirikmäe…
Estonia begins construction on Europe’s largest battery park
Estonia has laid the cornerstone for what will become the largest battery park in continental Europe, a major step toward…
Over 90% of Estonian households use the internet
According to Statistics Estonia, 92.9% of Estonian households use the internet, with social media growing increasingly popular. Data from Statistics…
The Estonian Navy, allies, hunt for historical explosives in Estonian waters
On 4 November, the Estonian Navy, together with NATO’s Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1, began a ten-day mine clearance…
Estonia’s FM: Trump’s victory won’t change the country’s foreign policy aims
The Estonian foreign minister, Margus Tsahkna, on 6 November issued a statement, saying that former president Donald Trump’s victory in…
Turkey to take part in the Baltic Air Policing mission
Turkey has decided to take part in the Baltic Air Policing mission, NATO’s standing peacetime activity helping ensure the integrity…
Estonia’s ambitious dive into seawater heat
Researchers at Tallinn University of Technology are exploring the Baltic Sea as a source of thermal energy for urban heating….
Estonia’s education: accessible for all
Equal access to education is one of the key components of Estonia’s education system – equality is seen both in…
Bridging the gap: exploring Estonian-Russian relations among teenagers
Despite a changing demographic landscape and a more open-minded younger generation, Estonian and Russian-speaking teenagers in Estonia continue to grow…
President Karis: Estonia must boldly support Ukraine for a secure future
The Estonian president, Alar Karis, said in his speech on 20 August 2024 – on the 33rd anniversary of the…
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…
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…
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…
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: 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…
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…
