Live: The 10th Global Estonian virtual forum broadcast from Tallinn
The 10th edition of the Global Estonian virtual forum will be broadcast on Friday, 5 December, at 6PM Estonian time…
Winter in Estonia: why skiing is a national tradition
Estonia may be a largely flat northern country, but come winter it becomes one of the most accessible destinations for…
Rail Baltica: the Baltic high-speed dream
As Rail Baltica shifts from the drawing board to the building site, Estonia and its Baltic neighbours are laying more…
Tallinn Airport begins €75 million upgrade as traveller numbers surge
Tallinn Airport, long cherished as the world’s cosiest gateway, is preparing for a dramatic €75 million transformation; as traveller numbers…
Estonia’s median salary reaches €1,722 in Q3
Estonia’s median gross monthly salary reached €1,722 in the third quarter of 2025, with the average rising to €2,075, according…
Estonia opens a business hub in Berlin
The Estonian embassy in Berlin has opened a business hub on its premises to support Estonian companies seeking to enter…
Tallinn’s iconic Song Festival Grounds to expand and modernise
The Tallinn Song Festival Grounds – a symbol of national identity and a magnet for global performers – are set…
Your Tallinn hit list: the top 5 events this week
1 December – 7 December 2025 Not sure where to be this week? Every week, in partnership with Gamma, we…
Your Tallinn hit list: the top 5 events – week 48
24 November – 30 November 2025 Not sure where to be this week? Every week, in partnership with Gamma, we…
“It can all be done without paper” – Moldova works with Estonian experts to digitalise farm subsidies
Moldova is working towards an EU membership, but farmers still queue with paper folders; Estonia aims to change that. “I…
Vok seals a Renault manufacturing deal as European cities redraw logistics rules
Estonia’s Vok Bikes has agreed a manufacturing partnership with Renault Group’s Refactory near Paris, a move that will expand production…
Estonia leads Europe’s new unmanned ground systems push
Europe has launched its largest unmanned ground systems programme to date, Integrated Modular Unmanned Ground Systems 2 (iMUGS2), a €55…
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 leads Europe’s new unmanned ground systems push
Europe has launched its largest unmanned ground systems programme to date, Integrated Modular Unmanned Ground Systems 2 (iMUGS2), a €55…
How Estonia is rebuilding its navy for a new Baltic reality
Founded on 21 November 1918, the Estonian Navy remains small by traditional standards, yet in a newly volatile Baltic Sea…
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…
Editorial: Estonia’s Isamaa party just gave political violence a pass
By welcoming a TikTok provocateur who joked about shooting his opponents, Estonia’s conservative party Isamaa is flirting with the same…
The West’s moral retreat on Ukraine risks empowering Russia
As the West’s resolve over Ukraine weakens, a dangerous shift is unfolding – the aggressor is being rehabilitated while the…
Editorial: Estonia’s Social Democrats risk legitimising neo-Nazi symbolism in Pärnu
Pärnu, Estonia’s seaside capital of summer leisure, is facing a defining political scandal – just days after the 19 October…
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: 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….
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…
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 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…
