News and features about Estonia and Estonians
An eyewitness account of life in Estonia at the beginning of 50 years of Soviet occupation in June 1940 – Estonia’s darkest hour. When World War
Life in Estonia at the outset of the Second World War and the occupation Read More
In the early twentieth century Estonian artist Ants Laikmaa created beautiful portraits of Ethiopians and North Africans, while still developing a distinct Estonian art. The range
An Ethiopian in Tallinn, circa 1903 Read More
Saburi Ken, a Singaporean student who graduated from the University of Tartu, shares his thoughts, impressions and opinions of Estonia and its people. My thoughts
Saburi Ken: 66 impressions of Estonia Read More
I think Estonia is awesome. I came here for the first time in 2004 and fell in love with it. But no place is perfect,
Joao Rei: Ten things Estonia needs to do to attract all the international talent Read More
The Canadian-Estonian summer camp, Seedrioru, is to celebrate its 60th anniversary this year and invites Estonians everywhere to join them for their anniversary, Suvihari 60. It
Canadian-Estonian celebration Suvihari turns 60 Read More
BuzzFeed had a few Americans try out Estonian sweets and candies. Watch their reaction…
Video: Americans try Estonian sweets for the first time Read More
With its 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, Malta should sound like a heaven for Estonians, shouldn’t it? We asked the local Estonian community about
Why do Estonians choose Malta? Read More
Every nation has its characteristics. Some time ago, a few Tallinn-based expats compiled a tongue-in-cheek list that distinguishes Estonians. Estonian World republishes the list in
100 ways to know that you are from Estonia Read More
New evidence indicates Estonians may have been the first Europeans to settle North America.* Archaeologists excavating in the rocky coast of Maine in the United
Estonians beat Columbus to north America Read More
Kihnu, a small island in the Baltic Sea, with a population of 600, has a lifelong dream to rebuild an authentic rock-ship model. Originally used
Kihnu wants to build an authentic rock-ship model Read More
