Estonian World
Estonian World is a global independent online magazine, founded in London in 2012 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. The magazine has editorial representations in London, Chicago, Los Angeles and Tallinn, and contributors all over the world, on every continent.
Estonian World’s twelve most popular stories in 2021
Jan 2, 2022 · Tallinn Airport’s new terminal in 1980. Photo by Tallinn Airport. Tallinn Airport celebrated its 85th birthday in 2021 – the airport was established by Lake Ülemiste on 20 September 1936; Estonian World brought you a selection of pictures taken of the airport and the aircraft over the past eight decades. Cover: Collage by Estonian World.
15 years of Estonia’s EU membership - Estonian World
May 9, 2019 · Estonia joined the EU while being one of the most euro-sceptical countries. But during the last 15 years, Estonians’ support for the EU has steadily risen and is currently among the highest in the union. According to the latest Eurobarometer, 81% of the people in Estonia feel they are citizens of EU and trust in the European Union lies at 53%.
Updates: Russia’s war against Ukraine – reactions in Estonia
Oct 1, 2024 · 14 June 2023 – Estonia’s Rescue Board and the foreign ministry send equipment to Ukraine to deal with the flood. The shipment is worth over €450,000 and comes in the wake of the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam. The aid package includes hoses, pumps, absorbents, boats, drysuits, waders and cork jackets.
About - Estonian World
About. Estonian World is an independent online media outlet, founded in London in 2012 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. The magazine has editorial representations in Tallinn, Boston, Los Angeles and London, and contributors all over the world. Estonian World focuses on news, analysis and information related to Estonia and its global diaspora.
Estonia’s population has become more diverse - Estonian World
Oct 5, 2022 · Of the first generation of foreign-origin population, 27.3% hold Estonian citizenship; in the second generation, the percentage is 57.7% and among the third generation, the share of people with Estonian citizenship is 75%. Estonia’s foreign-origin population has become more diverse in ten years. In 2011, the holders of Russian citizenship and ...
Culture Archives - Estonian World
Sep 24, 2024 · Between two sounds: a graphic novel on Arvo Pärt’s journey. By Estonian World / September 19, 2024 / 2 minutes of reading. Estonian graphic designer Joonas Sildre has crafted a graphic novel, “Between Two Sounds”, chronicling Arvo Pärt’s journey through art, silence and self-discovery. Estonia’s most celebrated. Read More.
Over three quarters of Estonians speak a foreign language
Dec 12, 2022 · The number of foreign language speakers has increased steadily over the last three censuses – in 2011, 69% of the population spoke a foreign language, up from 64% in 2000. One in two inhabitants of Estonia with command of foreign languages speak one foreign language (48%), one in three speak two (35%), 13% speak three and 3% speak at least ...
Life Archives - Estonian World
Oct 10, 2024 · Estonia celebrates the restoration of independence. By Estonian World / August 20, 2024 / 14 minutes of reading. On 20 August 1991, Estonia declared formal independence during the Soviet military coup attempt in Moscow, reconstituting the pre-1940 state. In the evening of 20 August 1991, Estonian politicians. Read More.
Opinion Archives - Estonian World
Aug 25, 2024 · Sten Hankewitz: By closing the NYC consulate, Estonia is eliminating its own history. By Sten Hankewitz / September 27, 2023 / 5 minutes of reading. Sten Hankewitz, the Executive Editor of Estonian World, writes that by closing the Estonian consulate general in New York City, the country’s government is ripping. Read More.