Top 12 outstanding Estonians in the world 2019
Estonian World has a long history in compiling lists of top Estonians for pretty much any occasion. 2019 was a volatile year in the world, […]
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Estonian poet Hando Runnel receives the “Contribution to the Estonian National Identity” award
The University of Tartu has presented its award for contribution to the Estonian national identity to the poet, publisher, essayist and national thinker, Hando Runnel.
Estonian Riina Kionka becomes the EU’s ambassador to South Africa
Estonian diplomat Riina Kionka has assumed her new post as the European Union’s ambassador to the Republic of South Africa. Kionka presented her credentials to
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Ott Tänak becomes the first Estonian WRC champion
Rally driver Ott Tänak, driving for Toyota, has become the first Estonian to win the World Rally Championship, after successfully completing the Rally de Catalunya
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Estonian opera singer Mirjam Mesak wins a Bavarian Art Prize
The Munich, Germany-based Estonian soprano, Mirjam Mesak, has been awarded with the Bavarian Art Prize 2019 in the “Performing Arts” category. The Bavarian Art Prize
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Maarja Kruusmaa – transforming nature’s design into high tech
Estonian scientist Maarja Kruusmaa founded the Centre of Biorobotics at the Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) in 2008; in 10 years, the centre has become one
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Tallinn’s mayor Mihhail Kõlvart becomes an honorary citizen of Seoul
Mihhail Kõlvart, the mayor of the Estonian capital, Tallinn, was granted an honorary citizenship of the South Korean capital, Seoul, in recognition of his contribution
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Estonian IT visionary Linnar Viik elected chairman of a European innovation cluster
Estonian IT visionary Linnar Viik has been elected the chairman of the Brussels-based EIT Digital Council, one of Europe’s most influential digital development and innovation
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Estonian Andres Metspalu selected as a member of the pan-European cancer research initiative
Andres Metspalu, the head of the Estonian Biobank, has been selected as one of the members of the mission board for cancer of Horizon Europe,
Estonian Juhan Lepassaar to become the EU’s new cybersecurity boss
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) selected Estonian Juhan Lepassaar to be its new executive director. Lepassaar, currently in charge of the cabinet for
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