News and features about global Estonians and estophiles
Ilon Wikland, an Estonian-Swedish artist and illustrator, renowned for her illustrations for the world-famous Swedish children author, Astrid Lindgren, is celebrating her 95th birthday on 5 […]
Ilon Wikland is in the hearts of Estonians Read More
Kadri Hirvesaar, an Estonian set designer based in Milan, Italy’s fashion capital, collaborates with renowned brands and figures like Stanley Tucci, Auricchio, Pasta Garofalo, and
Kadri Hirvesaar: Estonian designer thrives in Milan’s fashion scene Read More
Robert Marrandi is successfully selling Estonian rye bread at his bakery in Florence, Italy, to locals who have grown to love it; Alina Birjuk caught
Robert Marrandi brings traditional Estonian rye bread to Italy Read More
On 29 March 2024, the former president and foreign minister, Lennart Meri, would’ve celebrated his 95th birthday; a Statesman with a capital S, he’s one
Lennart Meri, the president many loved, and everybody respected Read More
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
Estonian World talked to Marita Liivak, a young rising star of the Estonian art scene; her latest exhibition, “Lasnamäe – Beginnings and Endings”, is inspired
Marita Liivak paints Lasnamäe Read More
Three heirs of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire – Lachlan, James and Elisabeth Murdoch – and their mother Anna Torv, the daughter of an Estonian tailor
How an Estonian tailor’s daughter became a key player in Rupert Murdoch’s media empire Read More
Lachlan Murdoch, the eldest son of the media magnate Rupert Murdoch, will become the chairman of News Corp, one of the largest mass media corporations
Estonian World talked to Teele Dunkley, a UK-based Estonian filmmaker, about her life and work and her upcoming movie project, “The Secret Folk Dancer” –
Filmmaker Teele Dunkley: For Estonians, folk dancing is part of their fibre Read More
Anett Kontaveit, the most successful Estonian tennis player ever, is forced into early retirement due to a medical condition; the former world number two will
Estonian tennis player Anett Kontaveit forced into early retirement Read More
