News and features about Estonia and Estonians
In 1993, the share of under-30s among all people getting married in Estonia was between 60% and 70%, whereas in 2023, only 24% of the […]
Estonian people are getting married at later and later ages Read More
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
The Estonian education ministry intends to strengthen the monitoring of compliance with the Estonian language proficiency requirements, ensure the Estonian language is used in public
Estonian ministry wants a stricter language law Read More
The Estonian president, Alar Karis, has refused to sign the car tax bill passed by parliament on 12 June, saying it is not in line
The Estonian president refuses to sign the car tax law Read More
Fewer and fewer Estonians are walking or using public transport to get to work, and more and more Estonians prefer to drive to work. Over
Car commuting increasingly popular among Estonians 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
From dodging meteorite strikes on Saaremaa to defying Soviet rule, Adam Rang explains why midsummer’s night or Jaanilaupäev (literally, Midsummer Eve) reflects the complicated story
Why do Estonians celebrate midsummer on 23 June? 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
