News and features about Estonia and Estonians
Idioms are not to be taken literally, and are particular and peculiar to any given language. But if one tries to translate idioms between languages, for example from English to Estonian, confusion and amusement ensue. Although there might not be a slice of Gouda within several kilometers, in English speaking cultures, photogenic situations are typically […]
English-Estonian idiom dictionary Read More »
Natalia Hoffman, a former exchange student at the University of Tartu from Denmark, observes the Estonian fashion sense. By Natalia Hoffman Every time I go travelling I check with online travel forums if there are any flea markets or car boot sales taking place wherever I’m going whenever I’ll be there. I do that because I think
The curious case of Estonian fashion sense Read More »
What happens when an Estonian and a Russian meet up? The Estonian remains silent and listens to the Russian, no matter whether the latter comes from Tallinn or Saint Petersburg. Still, both Estonians and Russians value wisdom, amiability, and sociability in their conversation partners. By Piret Pappel These are the stereotypes Estonians, as well as
Silent and slow Estonians, emotional and fast Russians Read More »
The Cambridge Baltic Conference, due to take place on October 12, will bring together leaders in politics, science and business with students and young professionals. Notable speakers include former Prime Minister of Estonia and Vice-President of the European Commission Siim Kallas, former President of Lithuania Valdas Adamkus and International Editor of The Economist Edward Lucas.
The Cambridge Baltic Conference — connecting leaders Read More »
Since March this year, the post-occupation independence of the Republic of Estonia has lasted longer than the independence before the occupation. As Estonia is celebrating its restoration of independence day on 20 August, we have created an exclusive interactive (scroll left and right) timeline which celebrates the successes of the last 22 years. Timeline created
TIMELINE: 23 years of Estonian success Read More »
In 1999, Deutsche Welle, Germany’s international broadcaster, sent camera crews to countries formerly oppressed by the Soviet Union to get acquainted with and introduce the candidates for accession to the European Union. They wanted to find out what hopes the people had for their countries’ EU membership and how they expected it to affect their own lives.
A journey to Estonia (Film by Deutsche Welle) Read More »
Selection of summer images from around Estonia. Photos by: Fabio Durigon/Gert Holmertz/Liisi Tambur/Harald Lepisk/VisitEstonia/Tallinn Tourism Portal/University of Tartu/Pärnu Hanseatic Days Festival/Lisa & Kristen Dobbin/Hando Nilov/Annika Haas/Aivar Ruukel/Jaak Nilson.
Summer in Estonia – in pictures Read More »
Estonia. A small northerly precious Baltic gem, with beautiful scenery that would indelibly astonish you; picturesque coastal villages, woods, meadows, lakes, islands, and beautiful blond maidens… This is the package in one of the smallest countries in Europe. Metaphorically speaking, a visit to Estonia will leave you a moment of that first encounter with a
Estonia as a metaphor Read More »
The international ESTO festival was originally started by Estonian expats who had escaped their homeland during the WW2. Their goal was to connect Estonians in foreign countries and to preserve Estonian culture and language. The first ESTO took place in Toronto, Canada in 1972, followed by four-year intervals in different cities around the world, such
ESTO 2013 in San Francisco: a new start for an old tradition? Read More »
Please meet Helen Ree, a professional photographer who has been living in Zürich for four years, and Karin Nemec, a former manager in the Estonian finance sector who currently lives in Shanghai with her young daughter — the co-ordinators of the photobook project on Estonians, called “Harilik Eestlane – The Ordinary Estonian”. The photobook will introduce Estonians to the
