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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Estonia opens a new embassy building in Riga
Estonia on 26 March opened a new embassy building in Riga, Latvia, at 8/10 Pils Street, in the Old Town area. The formal opening of
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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 commemorates victims of Soviet deportations
On 25 March 1949, the Soviet regime deported 20,000 Estonian men, women, and children to Siberia. In just a few days, nearly three per cent
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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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Thomas Zimmerer: even a foreign doctor can win a patient’s heart in Estonia
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
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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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A hundred interesting facts about Estonia
Estonian World and its co-authors unveil 100 captivating insights that blend time-honored traditions with unexpected surprises, offering a fresh lens on the nation’s unique legacy.
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