News and features about Estonia and Estonians
Estonia’s population shrank by 7,041 people last year, according to preliminary figures published by Statistics Estonia, marking another sombre milestone in the country’s long-running demographic […]
Estonia’s population decline continues as deaths and emigration outpace births Read More
Estonia has secured a prominent role in global child protection diplomacy after its ambassador to the United Nations, Rein Tammsaar, was elected President of the
Estonian ambassador elected to lead UNICEF’s governing board Read More
A Scotsman on 4 January caused a serious accident in Estonia by forgetting which side of the road most of the world drives on, injuring
A Scot causes a crash in Estonia by driving on wrong side of the road Read More
The departure of a morning train from Tartu to Riga on Monday marked a modest but meaningful moment in Baltic transport, reconnecting two historic cities
Railway diplomacy: Tartu and Riga reconnected by train Read More
With wolves and bears flourishing in Estonia’s forests, the question of how to manage large predators has become increasingly urgent. Estonia is among the most
Hunting in Estonia: law, wildlife and a debate growing louder Read More
Christmas remains the most important holiday in Estonia. For Estonians, it is a layered celebration, blending the traditional with the modern, and the secular with
Christmas traditions in Estonia Read More
Standing 23 metres tall on Saaremaa island, the steel structure is both a festive landmark and a quiet monument to environmental change. On the edge
Estonia’s tallest Christmas tree is made of steel – and civic persistence Read More
Dressed in Santa hats and fairy lights, these cats look ready for Christmas; but this year, they will spend the holidays in a Tallinn shelter,
Gallery: Christmas cats waiting for a home in Tallinn Read More
Estonia spent €821 million on environmental protection in 2023, a 13 per cent increase on the previous year and a 56 per cent rise since
Estonia’s environmental spending nears €1bn Read More
Four Estonians, competing as Team Rowtalia, will attempt to row across the Atlantic this December in the World’s Toughest Row – a gruelling 40-day race
Four Estonians to row across the Atlantic Ocean Read More
