Gallery: The Baltic Way in pictures
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
Life
News and features about Estonia and Estonians
Estonia commemorates the Baltic Way – the human chain that defied Soviet rule
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
Estonia celebrates the restoration of independence
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
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
Thomas Zimmerer: even a foreign doctor can win a patient’s heart in Estonia Read More
Estonia emerges as the world’s best retirement destination
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
Estonia’s 10 most beautiful towns – plus two hidden gems
Estonia may be small, but it’s rich in beauty – the kind that doesn’t demand attention, but rewards those who notice the details; from medieval
Estonia’s 10 most beautiful towns – plus two hidden gems Read More
Robots, bears and steam rooms: a British expat’s guide to Estonia
When Sydney-based CEO Mathew Thompson – a Brit by birth, Aussie by culture – lands in Estonia, he finds himself in a land of robotic
Robots, bears and steam rooms: a British expat’s guide to Estonia Read More
Updated: all survive a helicopter crash off Estonia’s Saaremaa coast
In what officials are describing as a “fortunate accident”, all seven people aboard a helicopter that plunged into the Baltic Sea off Estonia’s western coast
Updated: all survive a helicopter crash off Estonia’s Saaremaa coast Read More
Estonia faces €1.3 billion tax shortfall due to low birth rate
A leading Estonian think tank has warned that the country’s declining birth rate, though expected to ease pressure on education and family policy budgets in
Estonia faces €1.3 billion tax shortfall due to low birth rate Read More
Estonia’s jaanipäev: from pagan rituals to national identity
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
Estonia’s jaanipäev: from pagan rituals to national identity Read More
