On 20 August 1991, Estonia declared formal independence during the Soviet military coup attempt in Moscow, reconstituting the pre-1940 state. In the evening of 20 August 1991, Estonian politicians […]
Estonia celebrates the restoration of independence Read More
Along with Christmas, jaaniõhtu (Midsummer Eve – 23 June) and jaanipäev (Midsummer Day, St John’s Day – 24 June) are the most important holidays in the Estonian
Estonian beliefs and rituals continued by jaanipäev Read More
On 14 June 1941, the Soviet Union forcibly deported over 10,000 people from Estonia to Siberia – over 7,000 were women, children, and elderly people;
Estonia remembers the Soviet deportations Read More
On 25 March 1949, twenty thousand men, women and children from Estonia were deported to Siberia by the Soviets. Almost three per cent of the
The victims of Soviet deportations remembered in Estonia Read More
The second FinEst Funk music festival will take place from 14-16 March, bringing both established funk musicians and rising stars to Estonia and Finland. For
Estonia and Finland co-host an international funk festival Read More
The Business Club for Francophones in Estonia (CAdFE) and Estonian World are organising a conference “Is Estonia still worth investing in? Exploring economic resilience and
Estonian World to co-host conference “Is Estonia still worth investing in?” Read More
The Estonian prime minister, Kaja Kallas, is meeting the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, at Stenbock House in the Estonian capital Tallinn, as Zelensky embarks on
Video: Press conference of Volodymyr Zelensky and Kaja Kallas Read More
The Tallinn city government has approved a plan for the modern development of Pirita Beach, the largest beach in the Estonian capital. According to the
Pictures: Tallinn’s Pirita Beach to be transformed Read More
In early November, the most talented young ethical hackers (aged 15-24) from the Nordic-Baltic region gathered in the University of Tartu sports hall to showcase
Reflections on the Telia Cyber Battle of the Nordic-Baltics 2023 Read More
The Estonian foreign ministry held a virtual forum for Estonians around the world on 7 December, which was broadcast live by Estonian World. The sixth
Video: A sixth virtual forum for Estonians worldwide Read More
