Marriage? Maybe later, say Estonians
In 1993, between 60% and 70% of people getting married in Estonia were under 30; by 2023, just 24% of newlywed men and 34% of
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News and features about Estonia and Estonians
Estonia’s population shrinks
Estonia’s population declined by nearly 5,000 in 2024, with the number of births dropping to record lows, according to official data. Statistics Estonia reported that,
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Easter in Estonia: cleaning, predicting the weather and painting eggs
Estonia may count among the least religious nations in the world, yet when it comes to religious holidays, Estonians tend to give a respectful nod
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Narong Lasuai: I wouldn’t change Estonia
Thai chef Narong Lasuai, who has lived in Estonia for eight years, embraces local life with a smile, defying cultural shocks and bringing a taste
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Estonia is less happy than before
Estonia has slipped to 39th place in the latest World Happiness Report, marking a continued decline in global well-being rankings; while Estonians report strong social
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Estonia’s health-care crisis: a system at a breaking point
The shortage of health-care professionals in Estonia has escalated from a looming crisis to a full-blown emergency, warns a report by the Estonian Foresight Centre,
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Estonians must pay to enter the UK – new travel rule explained
The United Kingdom is introducing an electronic travel authorisation for visa-free travellers, requiring Estonian, other EU citizens, and nationals of visa-exempt countries to obtain approval
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From down under to up north: Louis Zezeran’s Estonian adventure
Nearly 15 years ago, Australian Louis Zezeran discovered Estonia as a backpacker and, to his surprise, stumbled upon a unique opportunity to develop stand-up comedy
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Estonia’s population decreases in 2024
The preliminary data of Statistics Estonia show that on 1 January 2025, the population of Estonia was 1,369,285, which is 5,402 people less than at
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Harri Rinne: I’d like to be president of Estonia, but then again, perhaps not
Finnish rock legend Harri Rinne has traded Tampere for Estonia’s Hiiumaa, where he enjoys a tranquil life filled with songwriting, humour, and nature. While joking
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