Estonia may count among the least religious nations in the world, yet when it comes to religious holidays, Estonians tend to give a respectful nod […]
Easter in Estonia: cleaning, predicting the weather and painting eggs Read More
On 25 March 1949, the Soviet regime deported 20,000 Estonian men, women, and children to Siberia. In just a few days, nearly three per cent
Estonia commemorates victims of Soviet deportations Read More
Known as “Pancake Tuesday” in the UK, Ireland, Australia and Canada, Estonians celebrate Shrove Tuesday or Vastlapäev instead – and eat lots of buns with
Estonians celebrate Shrove Tuesday by eating whipped cream buns Read More
Estonian World and its co-authors unveil 100 captivating insights that blend time-honored traditions with unexpected surprises, offering a fresh lens on the nation’s unique legacy.
A hundred interesting facts about Estonia Read More
As Estonians across the globe unite on 24 February to celebrate Independence Day, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on a nation’s remarkable journey –
Estonia celebrates its independence day Read More
Patrik Maldre describes the crucial days of 1918 when the Estonia-UK alliance was born.* On 24 February 1919, the Republic of Estonia celebrated its first
The United Kingdom and Estonia’s achievement of independence Read More
On the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland, the victims of Nazi atrocities are also remembered in
Remembering the once vibrant Jewish community of Estonia Read More
Santa is Santa no matter the nationality, right? In the case of the Estonian Santa Claus, the answer is yes and no.* Santa Claus comes
Old Yule, the Estonian Santa Claus Read More
In the autumn of 1944, fearful of the advancing Red Army, approximately 80,000 Estonians left their country behind and escaped to Germany and Sweden, later
Remembering Estonia’s WWII refugees Read More
Estonia’s experience in handling the cyber attacks of 2007 has positioned the country as a thought leader in cyber security. This article outlines the major
Turning around the 2007 cyber attack: lessons from Estonia Read More
