Manan Anwar, a Tallinn-based expat, originally from Pakistan, describes a day of simple joys and moments in the Estonian capital’s hip Kalamaja district. Kalamaja, a residential district in the northern part of Tallinn, is famous for its colourful wooden houses and laid-back bohemian vibe – although, in the last year or …
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Hafiz Abdul Manan, a mechanical engineer and a Pakistani expat living in Tallinn, argues that the fundamental cause of current Estonian political tension is rooted in crisis of values; Estonians need to unite and forge an identity that not just nurtures their culture and traditions but also makes them a …
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Manan Anwar, a Tallinn-based expat, is concerned about the rising cost of living in Estonia – so much so that he shared his experience from visiting various cities in Europe and then comparing the living costs there with Tallinn in the “Expats in Tallinn/Estonia” Facebook group to initiate a discussion; …
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A Pakistani expat recounts his experience of diving and surviving the Estonian rental market and learning during the process. It was the start of my third year in Estonia, when I found out that I needed to look for an apartment. I had been putting it off for a while …
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