The Estonian Defence Forces and the Defence League have upgraded their sniper capabilities with the introduction of new, advanced sniper rifles. Last week, snipers from […]
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On 23 August 1989, approximately two million people from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania joined hands, forming a human chain from Tallinn through Riga to Vilnius,
Gallery: The Baltic Way in pictures Read More
At 19:00 on 23 August 1989, approximately two million people from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania joined hands, forming a human chain from Tallinn through Riga
Estonia commemorates the Baltic Chain – the longest unbroken human chain in history Read More
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
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
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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
