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Estonian News

Most dedicated readers in the world? Estonians, of course!

Estonians are world-class readers. Dr Sirje Kiin reminded us that overflowing bookshelves aren’t clutter, they're how we stay ourselves — anywhere.

Global Estonian August 2025 newsletter brimming with stories and surprises

The Global Estonian August newsletter is here — packed with stories from space psychology to mushroom wisdom, and even some Estonian Australian highlights.

Finding your Estonia (book lovers edition)

One click, one coffee, and a room full of readers defending their favourite novels. 26 August. Be there — Dr. Sirje Kiin is coming.

Estonia gets its sassiest cultural podcast yet: Meet Võõrkehad

Feeling like you don’t belong has never been this funny — Võõrkehad turns outsider life into laugh-out-loud cultural therapy.

Vitamin N, Estonian style

Estonia’s nature is part fairytale, part endurance test — 51% forest, thousands of lakes, and just enough mosquitoes to keep you moving. Here’s how to soak it all in, Vitamin N style.

New English edition brings Lydia Koidula’s story to the world

A new English edition of Symbol of Dawn by Madli Puhvel invites readers into the life and times of Lydia Koidula — a great Estonian poet and a voice of national awakening.

Ahem… Estonia wants your thoughts

Estonia is asking for your input — seriously. Share your ideas by 20 August to help Estonia create better, stronger global connections.

If Rio Tinto ever wanted to support the arts, here’s the show for them… from Estonia

What do you get when you mix Shakespeare, excavators and a red Ford Ranger playing Juliet? Estonia’s Romula & Julia is the love story you didn’t know your inner construction site romantic needed.

Even the snails had their rahvariided on…

Who needs Paris Fashion Week when even the snails are dressed for Laulupidu? This is your backstage pass to Estonia’s most stylish tradition.

Estonia’s AI leap: chatbots are heading to the classroom

Estonia is taking another bold leap into the future — this time with AI-powered chatbots designed to support high school students in the classroom. The new AI Leap 2025 program aims to boost learning, close digital gaps and prepare students for an AI-driven world.

Global Estonian July 2025 newsletter worth diving into

The July Global Estonian newsletter is out — packed with song, dance, bold ideas and global Estonian spirit. Miss ESTO 2025 or Laulu- ja Tantsupidu? This one’s your front-row seat.