Estonia's startup spirit goes punk with business chiefs' band

Estonia's renowned startup scene has spawned an unlikely side project — a band whose members know when to dream big and when just to have fun. Bolt president Jevgeni Kabanov said a startup isn't just any business — it's a bid to create something...

Turning teens into voters: how Estonia's schools can help boost youth turnout

Involving teens early is key to lifelong democratic habits, and Estonia's schools can help inspire them to vote, says Tallinn University junior research fellow Maarja Hallik. As of 2025, just over 47,800 Estonian teens ages 16–18 will be eligible...

The 'Estonian Beatles' take to the stage later this month

This fall sees the tour of Estonia's own Beatles, or more specifically four well known musical performers here, covering some of the original Fab Four's offerings. The lineup is: Elephants From Neptune frontman Robert Linna, Estonia's 2017...

Estonian dialect speakers can list their language in official state records

People listing Estonian as their native language in Estonia's population register will soon also be able to specify which dialect they speak. Minister of the Interior Igor Taro (Eesti 200), himself a speaker of one such local language, noted this...

Estonia's National Archives now mainly accessed online as collection grows

At a staggering six petabytes — or 6 million gigabytes — the National Archives' digital collection now outpaces paper holdings, attracting nearly all visitors online. Although the revamped National Library of Estonia is still years out from...

Estonia backs EU push to make housing more affordable

Estonia plans to back a European Commission effort to improve access to affordable housing, saying EU funds should prioritize renovations over new construction. Across Europe, home prices keep climbing, and finding housing has become costly and...

Tallinn Baltic Event Co-Pro Market Unveils Lineup: Laura Ferres, Lilian Torres, Anna Jadowska, Tudor Giurgiu Make the Cut (EXCLUSIVE)

Tallinn’s Baltic Event Co-Production Market – an industry sidebar to the Black Nights Film Festival – has unveiled exclusively to Variety the strong line up of 15 European titles from 13 countries competing for the hefty €20,000 ($23,200)...

Estonia Closes Border Road After Unusual Appearance of Russian Soldiers

Estonian authorities shut down a stretch of road that passes through Russian territory after an unusually large group of Russian soldiers appeared on the road last week. The incident, which occurred last week, was first reported by Estonian border...

Latvian political party leader not welcome in Estonia

Posts by Stabilitātei! politicians on social media indicate that three more party members who are Saeima deputies, have been banned from entering Latvia's northern neighbour, too. Last week, it was announced that Olga Ivanova, a candidate for the...

Never Visit an Estonian Empty-Handed: The Ultimate Guide to Estonian Hospitality

Invited to an Estonian home? Discover the one unspoken cultural rule you must follow to be a perfect guest. Hint: it’s all about what’s in your hands. Picture this: you’re invited to a friend’s home in a quiet Tallinn suburb or a rustic summer...

Overview: What are Tallinn's mayoral candidates' investment priorities?

Priority investment projects are: The planned central Tallinn Hospital; new tram lines and other public transport developments; new schools and kindergartens; an Olympic swimming pool; a renovation to the Pirita promenade; the small ring road...

Azerbaijani tea traditions showcased in Tallinn

Baku, October 13, AZERTAC An event titled “Azerbaijani Tea: Traditions and Modernity” was held at the “Buta” Azerbaijani Cultural Center, led by artist Rovshan Nur, in the Estonian capital Tallinn. The event featured a traditional Azerbaijani...

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2025 Announces Competition Lineup

TALLINN: Films by George Ovashvili and Csaba Káel are among the 17 feature films selected for the Official Selection Competition of the 29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF). The most important film festival in the Baltics will be held...

Estonia Considers Closing Värska-Saatse Road Crossing Russian Territory

Estonian national flags flutter on Freedom Square, in the background is St. John’s Church, Tallinn, Estonia, September 1, 2022. AP/Pavel Golovkin The Estonian authorities are considering a full closure of the Värska–Saatse road, known as the...

Estonia Closes Border Road After Russian Troop Sighting Amid Rising NATO Tensions

Chilling Footage Captures Powerful Philippines Earthquake | Watch 7.4 Quake Trigger Tsunami Warning The southern Philippines was rocked by two powerful offshore earthquakes on Friday, just hours apart. The first, a 7.4-magnitude temblor, killed at...

Sabah teacher at global education meet

Sabah teacher at global education meet Published on: Monday, October 13, 2025 Published on: Mon, Oct 13, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Hafizi with his team member Ms. Maria (Portugal) and team mentor Ms. Dagmar (Estonia). Kota Kinabalu: A Sabah...

Italy Triumphs 3-1 over Estonia, Fans Eager for World Cup 2026

Italy's path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup looks promising after a decisive 3–1 victory over Estonia in Tallinn. The Azzurri, led by Gennaro Gattuso, secured their fourth straight win in Group I qualifying, keeping pace with group leaders Norway and...

From Tallinn with purrs: how I adopted a cat in Estonia

A four-month internship in Tallinn introduced me not only to Estonia’s culture and landscapes but also to a tiny orange-and-white kitten – who ended up travelling home with me to Italy. When I boarded a plane to Tallinn in April, I thought I knew...

Estonia vs Italy FIFA World Cup European 2026 Qualifiers Live Streaming Online: Get Free Live Telecast of EST vs ITA Football Match in IST

Estonia vs Italy FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Live Streaming: Italy are in a good run of form in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers which has helped them climb to second in Group I behind Norway. The Italians played out one of the most...

Tallinn dotted with statues of famous figures, animals and ordinary folks

From a stray dog and street cat to internationally recognized names, Estonia's capital city offers a quirky mix of monuments to both famous figures and local favorites. Tallinn's streets and parks are full of statues — some grand, some playful,...