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Mextonia: the story behind the most colourful gift for Estonia’s first centennial

Britta Tarvis / September 5, 2017

An unprecedented street art festival Mextonia brings together Mexican, Estonian and other international artists for one purpose: to create the most remarkable gift for Estonia’s upcoming centennial. Before New Zealand artist Aaron Glasson arrived in Estonia this summer, he knew next to nothing about the country. Yet what remains of his visit is a colossal […]

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Hundreds gather in LA to celebrate Estonia and their heritage

Silver Tambur / August 30, 2017

The West Coast Estonian Days, taking place from 31 August to 4 September, will see several hundreds of visitors celebrating Estonian culture, identity and the upcoming centenary of the republic. The United States hosts one of the most vibrant Estonian expat communities in the world – there are cultural societies, singing choirs and hobby groups

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Estonia is about to grow a little taller

Sten Hankewitz / July 25, 2017

Estonia is about to grow a little taller as the country prepares to abandon the previously used Kronstadt tide gauge for measuring heights above the sea level and switch to the Amsterdam Ordnance Datum used in Western Europe. The change goes into effect on New Year’s Day 2018, and as the difference between the Kronstadt

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Estonia is to introduce its culture, arts and science to Europe

Sten Hankewitz / July 6, 2017

In the second half of 2017, Estonia takes the helm of the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months and in 2018, it will celebrate its 100th anniversary. For that period of time, the country will arrange a series of events throughout Europe to show what Estonia is about and to

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Estonia and the road to the free movement of data in Europe

Sten Hankewitz / July 4, 2017

Members of the European Union are emphasising the need for the free movement of data across the bloc, and at the eve of the Estonian presidency of the EU Council, the country is trying to start the processes that could eventually lead to it becoming reality. In February 2016, the then-president of Estonia, Toomas Hendrik

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Estonia’s Youth Song and Dance Celebration creates a thrill in Tallinn

Silver Tambur / June 30, 2017

Almost 40,000 young singers and dancers gather to the Estonian capital to take part in the 12th Youth Song and Dance Celebration, lauding the connection between the younger generation, their homeland, their culture and the older generation – their roots. The tradition of the Estonian song celebrations dates back to 1869 and has for long

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The Estonian Lutheran church celebrates its centenary

Sten Hankewitz / June 17, 2017

The Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church celebrated its centenary with a congress in Tartu, having gathered together the church’s members, voluntary helpers, workers and clergy. The church had dedicated the years 2017 and 2018 to the topic “Landmarks of Freedom” to remember and celebrate the anniversaries on events that have influenced the Estonian people and the

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Estonia marks its centenary with a special programme for youngsters

Britta Tarvis / May 24, 2017

From a touring theatre to country-wide ping pong, children and young people will be spoilt for choice during Estonia’s centenary celebrations. Estonia 100, the country’s ambitious celebration of its centenary in 2018, is not just a chance to host a couple of parades and party in a blue-black-and-white bubble of patriotism. Rather, it gives occasion

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Celebrations in St Petersburg mark 100 years from the demonstration of Estonians

Silver Tambur / April 5, 2017

Celebrations will be held in St Petersburg, Russia, to mark the passing of 100 years from the demonstration of Estonians in support of their country’s autonomy. The 1917 Russian revolution and the generally unstable situation in the country created the opportunity for Estonians to demand self-governance. The impetus for independence was provided by the National

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Estonia 100: the gift of security – Andres Simonson

Andres Simonson / April 5, 2017

In 2018, Estonia will celebrate its 100th birthday, and many wonderful and relevant gifts have been proposed; however, ensuring national security may be the most practical gift of all. As Estonia approaches the century mark in 2018, birthday gifts are already trickling in. In this case, with a country celebrating 100 years of nationhood, department store

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