News and features about Estonia and Estonians
Estonia is one of only seven countries in the world to meet the World Health Organisation’s air quality standard, according to a recent study. Only […]
Estonia among seven nations meeting WHO air quality standard Read More
The Estonian capital, Tallinn, has been ranked in the top ten in two categories of medium-sized European cities in the “European Cities and Regions of
Tallinn among Europe’s top ten future cities Read More
On 9 March 1944, Tallinn was devastated by the March bombings, which destroyed a quarter of the city almost overnight; Adam Rang, whose family members
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it is worth taking a look at the stories of two strong and highly influential women who played leading
The very first Estonian feminists – Lilli Suburg and Marie Reisik Read More
Two Estonians – cardiologist Priit Tammjärv, and author and property entrepreneur Peep Sooman – have published a health and lifestyle book about the most common
Estonians publish an English-language book on how to live longer Read More
As of 15 February, there were 83,507 Russian citizens living in Estonia with a valid residence permit or right of residence, of whom 73,772 have
Over 83,000 Russian nationals residing in Estonia Read More
According to the results of a survey commissioned by the Institute for the Study of Societal Issues, 76 per cent of respondents are against the
Three-quarters of Estonians oppose car tax Read More
As a gift for Estonia’s centenary on 24 February 2018, Estonian World compiled, with the help of its co-authors, a list of a hundred facts
A hundred interesting facts about Estonia Read More
As Estonians around the world are gathering to cheer for their homeland and celebrate the country’s independence day on 24 February, it’s appropriate to recall
Estonia celebrates its independence day Read More
A total of 27,418 crimes were recorded in Estonia in 2023, an increase of seven per cent over the previous year, the Estonian Prosecutor’s Office
Estonian crime numbers up in 2023 Read More
