News and features about Estonia and Estonians
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
On 4 June 1884, the Estonian Student Union adopted blue, black and white as the colours of their fraternity; the date is now celebrated as
Estonia celebrates Flag Day – a short history Read More
According to the World Happiness Report 2024, Estonia is the 34th happiest country in the world, dropping three places from 2023; Finland is the happiest
Estonia the 34th happiest country in the world: Index Read More
Statistics Estonia has published the results of the largest and most comprehensive relationship survey in Estonia, which looked at violence against both men and women
Forty-one per cent of women in Estonia have experienced violence Read More
On 29 March 2024, the former president and foreign minister, Lennart Meri, would’ve celebrated his 95th birthday; a Statesman with a capital S, he’s one
Lennart Meri, the president many loved, and everybody respected Read More
On 25 March 1949, twenty thousand men, women and children from Estonia were deported to Siberia by the Soviets. Almost three per cent of the
The victims of Soviet deportations remembered in Estonia Read More
