Estonians are lonely – and it affects them
A recent study suggests that loneliness is widespread in Estonia and has a direct impact on health; among those who…
Ruhnu cut adrift as Estonia’s smallest island loses all links to the mainland
The Baltic island of Ruhnu – Estonia’s smallest municipality by population and one of its most isolated inhabited islands –…
The Estonian passport more powerful than British or American
According to this year’s Henley Passport Index, the Estonian passport grants visa-free access to 183 countries, making it the sixth…
Estonia launches €12.6m deep tech programme with universities and science parks
Estonia is launching a €12.6 million programme to accelerate the development of deep-tech companies in partnership with science parks and…
The EU dismisses Estonian senior official Henrik Hololei after Qatar gifts probe
The European Commission has dismissed Henrik Hololei, one of its most senior civil servants, after an internal disciplinary investigation found…
Video: the Estonian Startup Awards
The Estonian Startup Awards were announced on 22 January in Tallinn, with a record number of contenders and defence technology…
Your Tallinn hit list: the top 5 events this week
2 February 2026 – 8 February 2026 Not sure where to be this week? Every week, in partnership with Gamma,…
The Estonian Drama Theatre opens performances to English-speaking audiences
The Estonian Drama Theatre is making a clear pitch to Estonia’s international community, expanding the number of productions available with…
Arvo Pärt tops global performance charts again at 90
The Estonian composer Arvo Pärt has once again been named the world’s most performed living composer, according to the annual…
One of Europe’s largest battery parks opens in Estonia
Estonian renewable energy developer Evecon, together with the French solar power company Corsica Sole and investment manager Mirova, on 3…
Poll: almost three quarters of Estonians support a nuclear power plant
According to a new poll, a striking 71% of Estonian residents support preparations for the construction of a new-generation nuclear…
Estonia bets on artificial intelligence to offset demographic decline
Estonia has launched an ambitious national artificial intelligence programme designed to double the value of work carried out by its…
Estonia splits publicly over whether to open talks with the Kremlin
Estonia’s president Alar Karis has called for Europe to re-enter diplomacy with Moscow – only to be slapped down by…
The US allocates $10 million to Estonia’s defence
The US Congress on 3 February approved the defence budget and funding for overseas missions, both of which include security…
Estonia marks the anniversary of the Tartu Peace Treaty
On 2 February, Estonia commemorates the Tartu Peace Treaty that ended the Estonian War of Independence, established the country’s eastern…
Estonia ranks third worldwide in scientific impact – how did it happen?
For a country often celebrated for its composers, digital statecraft and quietly radical governance, Estonia has now achieved something even…
LatAm students can apply for Estonian visas at home
From 30 September, students from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Chile will be able to apply for long-stay study visas…
Estonian scientist Triin Laisk shortlisted for Nature’s Inspiring Women in Science award
Estonian geneticist Triin Laisk has become the first scientist from the Baltic states to be shortlisted for Nature’s globally prestigious…
Estonia’s e-residency posts record revenues – but the small print matters
Estonia’s digital nation likes clean stories: a borderless ID, thousands of new firms, and a record €125 million for the…
Silver Tambur: Why Europe must become a federal union
The assumptions underpinning Europe’s security no longer hold, and to defend itself and remain a serious global actor, the European…
The Soviet Union: a union in name only
To a generation raised after the fall of the Iron Curtain, the Soviet Union may sound like a historical abstraction….
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…
Vintage Estonian New Year cards and the stories they tell
New Year cards have long carried a special place in Estonia’s visual culture – from the refined designs of the…
Gallery: Christmas cats waiting for a home in Tallinn
Dressed in Santa hats and fairy lights, these cats look ready for Christmas; but this year, they will spend the…
Pictures: Arvo Pärt at 90
Arvo Pärt, Estonia’s most celebrated composer and one of the world’s most performed living musicians, turned 90 on 11 September….
Video: Team Rowtalia rows into Antigua, completing Estonia’s first Atlantic crossing
Four Estonians competing as Team Rowtalia arrived in Antigua just after 1pm Estonian time, completing an unassisted Atlantic crossing in…
Video: the Estonian Startup Awards
The Estonian Startup Awards were announced on 22 January in Tallinn, with a record number of contenders and defence technology…
Video: The 10th Global Estonian virtual forum broadcast from Tallinn
The 10th edition of the Global Estonian virtual forum was broadcast on Friday, 5 December, filmed at Theatrum in Tallinn’s…
