Estonian culture in the world.
The renowned Estonian author, Jaan Kaplinski, has been named the Laureate of the European Literature Prize (Prix Européen de Littérature). The aim of the European […]
Estonian author Jaan Kaplinski awarded the European Literature Prize Read More
In modern Estonia, (folk) traditions are still valued in both the country and city life. It’s therefore intriguing to discover that apart from the Estonians
Estonian knitting in the Netherlands and the knitting seamen Read More
Estonian composer Arvo Pärt has, for the fifth year running, been given the title of the “world’s most performed living composer” by the classical music
Arvo Pärt is the world’s most performed living composer fifth year running Read More
The Estonian-Finnish film, “The Fencer”, has advanced, along with eight other films, in the race for the Oscar for best foreign-language film, moving on to
Estonian-Finnish movie “The Fencer” in the race for an Oscar nomination Read More
The second largest Estonian town, Tartu, has been accepted to UNESCO’s network of creative cities and has been awarded the title of the international City of
Tartu named a UNESCO City of Literature Read More
British daily newspaper the Guardian has included When the Doves Disappeared by the Finnish-Estonian writer, Sofi Oksanen, in the list of the best novels of
Oksanen’s Estonian tale in the Guardian’s best novels of 2015 list Read More
The Estonian-Finnish film, “The Fencer”, has been nominated, along four other films, for the 73rd Best Foreign Language Golden Globes. Following the footsteps of the Estonian-Georgian
Estonian-Finnish movie “The Fencer” earns a Golden Globe nomination Read More
On 10 December, a new work by composer Arvo Pärt – called “Kleine Litanel”, created for a cappella mixed choir – will premiere in the
A new work by Arvo Pärt premieres in Vienna Read More
The Estonian president, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, is to release a compilation of his favourite songs, called “Teenage Wasteland – Favourites 1963-1978”, on 4 December. According
Estonian president releases a compilation of his favourite songs Read More
Estonian choreographer Teet Kask’s ballet “Anna Karenina”, set to Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s music, on Friday premiered at the Teatro di Milano in Italy. Kask created the
Estonian choreographer’s Anna Karenina premieres in Milan Read More
