As Estonians around the world are gathering to cheer for their homeland and celebrate the country’s independence day on 24 February, it’s appropriate to recall […]
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
If you have an Estonian boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife, there will no doubt come a time when you want to express your love and
20 romantic phrases in Estonian 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
In a world where music often speaks louder than words, Arvo Pärt’s compositions resonate with a profound, almost spiritual clarity. His minimalist approach to music,
Sounds emanating love – the story of Arvo Pärt Read More
The Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom in Tallinn holds some memories and pictures of Estonians who were deported to Siberia by the Soviet Union.
Gallery: Deported Estonians in Siberia Read More
Estonia may be one of the least religious countries in the world, but when it comes to religious holidays, Estonians usually nod or combine it
Easter in Estonia – cleaning, predicting the weather and painting eggs Read More
Christmas time is still the most important holiday celebrated in Estonia. For Estonians, Christmas is a mixture of the traditional, the modern, the secular and
Christmas traditions in 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
The 1939 Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact entails five lessons for the world today, Paul Goble, the American analyst, writer and columnist with expertise on Russia, writes.* Some
Paul Goble: Five lessons for today from the 1939 Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact Read More
