News and features about Estonia and Estonians
In a year when greenhouse gas emissions rose across much of the European Union, Estonia managed to buck the trend. According to Eurostat data released […]
Estonia among the greenest EU countries in 2025 Read More
In the autumn of 1944, as the Red Army advanced, around 80,000 Estonians fled their homeland, first seeking refuge in Germany and Sweden before many
Remembering Estonia’s Second World War refugees Read More
Tallinn has launched a novel initiative to turn everyday journeys into opportunities for language learning; under the campaign, “Learn Estonian on the go!”, short phrases
Tallinn turns its trams and buses into rolling Estonian classrooms Read More
After 27 years in Estonia, Elena Kirt has found a home while continuing to take pride in her Udmurt roots; balancing her career, family and
Elena Kirt: Estonia helped me embrace my Udmurt roots 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
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
On the evening of 23 August 1989, nearly two million people stood hand in hand across the Baltic states, forming a 600-kilometre chain from Tallinn
Estonia commemorates the Baltic Way – the human chain that defied Soviet rule 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
German doctor Thomas Zimmerer has built a new life in Estonia, earning the trust of patients and mastering the local language while excelling at East
Thomas Zimmerer: even a foreign doctor can win a patient’s heart in Estonia Read More
Estonia, long known for its digital savvy and quiet resilience, has just been named the world’s best place to retire – outpacing 136 countries in
Estonia emerges as the world’s best retirement destination Read More
