People arriving in Estonia from 19 countries will need to self-isolate
Based on the coronavirus infection rate, starting from Monday, 10 August, a two-week restriction on freedom of movement will apply…
Estonia sees a rise in positive coronavirus tests
On 5 August, the Estonian Health Board reported 22 new positive coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours, out of…
The British government launches an information campaign to support UK nationals in Estonia
The British government’s foreign office has launched an information campaign targeting more than one million Brits across Europe, including Estonia,…
A Ferrari showroom to open in Tallinn
Luxury Collection, a Ferrari dealer and the largest luxury car seller in Finland, will open a showroom for Ferraris and…
Estonian-founded startup aims to build a “pan-European” tax service
TaxScouts, a UK-based, Estonian-founded startup, has just closed a £5 million series A funding round; the company, until now operating…
Estonia’s gender pay gap is narrowing
Until now, Estonia has had the biggest gender pay gap in the entire European Union – but the good news…
VIDEO: Björk interviews Arvo Pärt
In 1997, the Icelandic singer-songwriter, Björk, interviewed the Estonian composer, Arvo Pärt, for a BBC documentary called “Modern Minimalists”; Estonian…
An exhibition is exploring Estonian composer Arvo Pärt’s journey as an artist
The Laulasmaa, Estonia-based Arvo Pärt Centre runs an exhibition that presents the thoughts recorded in the maestro’s diaries. On 1…
Gallery: The Estonian Song Celebration 2019
Estonia’s cherished Song Celebration that in 2019 celebrated its 150th anniversary, took place from 6-7 July 2019 in the country’s…
An Estonian ICT organisation helps Africa turn digital
The Estonian ICT Cluster and the Smart Africa alliance hosted a virtual workshop on digital economy that attracted participants from…
President Kaljulaid gifts an Estonian-produced electric bike to the German head of state
The Estonian president, Kersti Kaljulaid, has gifted an electric bicycle, manufactured by the Estonian-founded company, Ampler, to her German counterpart,…
Estonian online identity verification startup raises USD15.5 million in financing round
The Estonian online identity verification startup, Veriff, has closed a financing round of USD15.5 million to bolster its global growth….
Estonia to provide €100,000 in support of those affected by Lebanon explosion
The Estonian government has decided to provide €50,000 in support of the operations of the International Federation of Red Cross…
The Finnish media claims tens of Finns were infected with COVID-19 in Estonia – even though two Finns brought it with them from Finland
The Finnish public broadcasting, YLE, is trying to claim tens of Finns were infected with the novel coronavirus – or…
The Estonian ambassador to Finland resigns in a protest against the government
The Estonian ambassador to Finland, Harri Tiido, resigned his post and is leaving the foreign service in a protest against…
TalTech relents and offers foreign students defer option and online courses
Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) has bowed to the overwhelming pressure by hundreds of foreign students and parts of the…
The University of Tartu welcomes all admitted international students
The University of Tartu is welcoming all admitted international students and employees, both new and existing, and it will notify…
Developed in Estonia, a new tech solution helps victims of terror attacks
The NATO-funded Tallinn University of Technology scientist, Muhammad Mahtab Alam, is making lives safer with smart technology. This article is…
Jüri Luik: Even after the relocations of US forces in Europe, they will remain committed to our defence
While the US intention to reduce its permanent presence in Europe is not a positive development, the US presence in…
Joonatan Allandi: Studying abroad can change your life – in Estonia, it can also ruin it
Around 300 foreign students have been deprived of opportunity to study at Tallinn University of Technology or as it’s known,…
Keegan McBride: Why has TalTech chosen money over students?
Tallinn University of Technology’s (TalTech) policy to ban foreign students was more about saving money than protecting public health, argues…
Lennart Meri, the president many loved, and everybody respected
Today, the former president and foreign minister, Lennart Meri, would’ve celebrated his 90th birthday; a Statesman with a capital S,…
Top 12 most outstanding Estonian women in the world 2020
For the International Women’s Day, Estonian World has since 2015 highlighted some of the most outstanding Estonian women on the…
Meet the Estonian “mermaid”, Merle Liivand, who is helping save the oceans
Estonian World interviews Estonia’s most famous “mermaid”, the Florida-based Merle Liivand, who is helping save the oceans and, at the…
