News and features about global Estonians and estophiles
Toomas Tuulse is a multifaceted, radiant person – a composer, pianist and a choir conductor; no major concert or celebration within the Stockholm Estonian community […]
Toomas Tuulse 70: “Working with choirs has been an unbroken thread in my life” Read More
Over a decade ago, Kristiina Poska, hailing from the small Estonian town of Türi, went to study in Berlin. Today she has risen to the
Conductor Kristiina Poska turns disadvantages into advantages Read More
“We don’t necessarily need a physical tunnel between Helsinki and Tallinn – time will show whether that will ever happen – but what we do
Taavi Rõivas – the prime minister of the “new Nordic” Read More
On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, Estonian World has compiled a list of most outstanding Estonian women on the global stage, for the
Top 12 most outstanding Estonian women in the world 2016 Read More
Birgit Püve is an Estonian photographer whose work has been shown around the world. A former journalist and editor, Püve’s work focuses on memory and identity. In 2014
Photographer Birgit Püve – capturing identity and memory Read More
Conductor Eri Klas worked with over 100 symphonic orchestras in 40 countries during his lifetime. Maestro Eri Klas, who has died at the age of
Eri Klas, conductor – obituary Read More
It is typical of everything the Estonian fashion designer and entrepreneur Reet Aus undertakes to develop a snowball effect. Her activities, which are born out
Fashion designer Reet Aus – the woman who sets snowballs rolling Read More
Tanel Veenre’s mysterious, enchanting jewellery is internationally acclaimed – his exhibitions have taken place in metropolises from Berlin to Bangkok; his pieces are sold in
Tanel Veenre, the creator of jewellery for the independent-minded art lover Read More
In our “Global Estonians” feature we talk to diverse people in different cities, countries and continents. Merle Liivand is a professional swimmer and swimming gear entrepreneur,
Global Estonians – Merle Liivand (Florida, US) Read More
Ilon Wikland is an Estonian-Swedish artist and illustrator, renowned for her illustrations for the world-famous Swedish children author Astrid Lindgren. Born in Tartu in 1930, and
Ilon Wikland: “All along, I’ve been trying to paint the emotions” Read More
