In light of the recent kidnapping of an Estonian security police officer by the Russian FSB, it may be worthwhile to take a look in …
Russia kidnapping Estonians is nothing new: 46 of them were abducted in the thirties Read More
About 600 soldiers from the US Army’s 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division are to deploy to Poland and the Baltic States in October to help …
600 US soldiers to deploy to Poland and Baltics in October Read More
Dear Estonians, I have some bad news for you. Looking at your euphoria over the visit of President Barack Obama to Estonia in September, I …
Sten Hankewitz: Obama’s visit to Estonia doesn’t mean diddly Read More
US President Barack Obama will visit Estonia in September; according to the White House, the visit is designed to “further enhance the strong relations between …
How many non-Estonians – especially the ones coming from a global language background – do you know who can speak fluent, or even conversational Estonian? …
Adam Cullen – the American who fell in love with Estonia and its literature Read More
The Estonian-American film producer and director, Bill Rebane, has certainly had an interesting life. Born in Latvia, schooled in Germany and worked in the United …
Bill Rebane – the maker of horror films who’s “never been a fan of horror” Read More
The time is “present day”. Russia’s president is a former KGB officer who uses phrases like “The fall of the Soviet Union was one of …
Book review: When Russia invaded Estonia – and Jack Ryan saved it Read More
Over four years ago, in March 2009, then an author-to-be Helen Eelrand decided to make a major life change. After having worked a lifetime in …
Andalusian-Estonian author Helen Eelrand: Living in Spain has opened me up Read More
Having lived most of his life abroad, Viido Polikarpus returned to Estonia, the land of his ancestors, when he was 49 years old. He had …
Viido Polikarpus – The Estonian-American “Rambo”, painter and solar power advocate Read More
“This is my last election … After my election I have more flexibility.” “I will transmit this information to Vladimir.” I This exchange happened between …
Sten Hankewitz: Can your enemy’s friend be your friend? Read More
