Estonian people are getting married at later and later ages
In 1993, the share of under-30s among all people getting married in Estonia was between 60% and 70%, whereas in…
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…
Estonia commemorates the Baltic Chain – the longest unbroken human chain in history
At 19:00 on 23 August 1989, approximately two million people from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania joined hands, forming a human…
Estonian e-residents contribute millions to the economy
In the first half of 2024, the Estonian e-residency programme directly impacted the country’s economy by €31 million; additionally, e-residents…
Estonia’s resort town set to host Europe’s biggest methanol plant
The Dutch company, Power2X, is planning to build Europe’s largest methanol plant in the Estonian resort town of Pärnu. The…
Estonia’s unemployment rises
In the second quarter of 2024, the unemployment rate in Estonia was 7.6%, the employment rate was 69.7%, and the…
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: how the singing revolution sparked independence
Estonia’s path to freedom began with mass singing at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds in the summer of 1988; following…
Estonia submits “8 Views of Lake Biwa” for Oscars
The Estonian Film Institute has selected Marko Raat’s feature film “8 Views of Lake Biwa” as its submission for the…
Estonia joins the ranks of nuclear research nations
Estonia has officially joined CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, as its 24th member state, becoming the first Baltic…
Young Estonians abandon IT
Over the past year and a half, fewer young people aged 20-29 have been working in both the broader information…
Estonian-American AI startup Pactum raises USD20 million
Danish logistics giant Maersk is among the investors in Pactum AI, an Estonian-American automated negotiation startup that has raised USD20…
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 defence forces upgrade sniper capabilities
The Estonian Defence Forces and the Defence League have upgraded their sniper capabilities with the introduction of new, advanced sniper…
Thirty years since Russian troops left Estonia
31 August 2024 marks 30 years since the last Soviet – or Russian, as the Soviet Union ceased to exist…
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…
Estonian students rank first in Europe in PISA creative thinking test
According to the results of the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment 2022 Creative Thinking test, part of the larger…
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…
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…
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…
