Estonia celebrates its independence day
As Estonians across the globe unite on 24 February to celebrate Independence Day, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on a nation’s remarkable journey – […]
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From down under to up north: Louis Zezeran’s Estonian adventure
Nearly 15 years ago, Australian Louis Zezeran discovered Estonia as a backpacker and, to his surprise, stumbled upon a unique opportunity to develop stand-up comedy
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Estonia’s population decreases in 2024
The preliminary data of Statistics Estonia show that on 1 January 2025, the population of Estonia was 1,369,285, which is 5,402 people less than at
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Remembering the once vibrant Jewish community of Estonia
On the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland, the victims of Nazi atrocities are also remembered in
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Elena Kirt: Estonia helped me embrace my Udmurt roots
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
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Harri Rinne: I’d like to be president of Estonia, but then again, perhaps not
Finnish rock legend Harri Rinne has traded Tampere for Estonia’s Hiiumaa, where he enjoys a tranquil life filled with songwriting, humour, and nature. While joking
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Estonia’s natural population growth remains sharply negative
According to the Estonian interior ministry, 9,646 babies were born in Estonia in 2024 and 15,596 people died in the same period of time, making
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Estonia drops one spot in the 2025 Henley Passport Index
Estonia holds the ninth most powerful passport in the world, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 186 countries; however, compared
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Living in Tallinn more expensive than Tokyo or Barcelona – Numbeo
According to the Cost of Living 2025 index by Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of statistics, living in Tallinn is more expensive than living in,
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Christmas in Estonia: a blend of tradition and modernity
Christmas remains the most cherished holiday in Estonia, representing a unique fusion of the traditional and modern, the secular and the religious. While heavily influenced
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