News and features about Estonia and Estonians
The attitudes of the people of Estonia regarding the rights of LGBT people, including marriage equality, are becoming more positive year by year; over a […]
Over a half of Estonians support equal marriage Read More
The Estonian foreign ministry holds a virtual forum for Estonians worldwide on 4 May; Estonian World will live broadcast the forum. The Estonian foreign ministry’s
Live: A virtual forum for Estonians worldwide Read More
After years of outcry about non-existent night-time public transport in the Estonian capital, the city government of Tallinn is finally launching a four-month night bus
Tallinn to finally introduce night buses – albeit, briefly Read More
According to the World Happiness Index 2023, the happiest people live in Finland, Estonia’s northern neighbour; Estonians themselves, however, have a long way to go
The World Happiness Index 2023: Finland first, Estonia 31st Read More
The Legatum Institute, a British think tank, ranks Estonia’s prosperity 21st in the world among 167 ranked countries. According to the Legatum Prosperity Index 2023,
A British think tank ranks Estonia’s prosperity 21st highest in the world Read More
The Los Angeles Estonian Society is sponsoring an essay contest for middle and high school students – the participants are expected to write about “the
The LA Estonian Society sponsors an essay contest for students Read More
Bin Sou, a Korean expat living in Estonia, writes how while learning the Estonian language, he’s encountered three Estonian words that have become his favourites
Bin Sou: Three Estonian words people tend to overlook Read More
During his visit to Estonia, the German president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, awarded Kersti Kaljulaid, a former president of Estonia, the Order of Merit of the Federal
Estonia’s former president Kaljulaid awarded Germany’s top decoration Read More
Will the red beech of Reigi Parish in Estonia’s Hiiumaa island – a tree that has its roots in Reigi, but branches in Germany –
Estonia’s Tree of the Year candidate – roots in Reigi, branches in Germany Read More
The only pre-election public debate in English took place on 28 February at the Club of Different Rooms in Tallinn’s Telliskivi Creative City; the debate,
Video: Political debate on the future of Estonia Read More
