News and features about Estonia and Estonians
Despite its small size, Estonia has done remarkably well in the history of the Olympics; it is the 151st country by the size of its […]
Estonia: Punching above its weight in the winter Olympics Read More
On the centenary of the Republic of Estonia, one of the most famous landmarks in the world, the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio
Rio’s Christ the Redeemer statue to be lit up in Estonian national colours Read More
The Hille Tänavsuu Gift of Life Cancer Treatment Foundation, an Estonian fund that helps cancer patients buy lifesaving medicine, asks for Estonian-Americans’ help to give
Estonian cancer treatment fund asks for Estonian-Americans’ help Read More
According to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index 2017, Estonia’s democracy score was in a slight decline in the past year, having dropped from 7.85
Estonia’s democracy score declines slightly in 2017 Read More
The Estonishing Evenings series returns to Tallinn, taking a closer look at the Estonians’ relationship with religion. Organised in partnership with Estonian World, the Estonishing Evenings series is an
Estonishing Evenings: Is there a place for God in Estonia? Read More
In the 2017 Human Freedom Index, compiled by three non-governmental foundations, Estonia ranks 13th among 159 countries. Estonia shares its ranking with Sweden and Luxembourg
Estonia ranks 13th in human freedom Read More
The Estonian-founded global clean-up initiative, Let’s Do It! World, aims to bring together 150 countries from all over the world for a massive waste clean-up
Estonian clean-up initiative aims to engage 150 countries in a single day Read More
Christian Reeve, a Tallinn-based British expat, writes about the small but important differences between the UK and Estonia in terms of social situations. When visiting
Christian Reeve: Five cultural differences between Estonia and the UK Read More
Katharina Sowa, a German expat living in Estonia, describes her emotions about the country and the reasons why she wants to stay there longer than
Katharina Sowa: Mina jään – I will stay Read More
More people immigrate to Estonia than emigrate, increasing the country’s population slightly. According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, the country’s population on 1
Estonia’s population is growing again, due to immigration Read More
