Estonian World
WEBEstonian 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 fashion – the folk costume
WEBSep 21, 2016 · A tradition centuries old, the folk costume is a hand stitched blend of linen and wool in assorted patterns and colours. Beautiful, ornate, intricate… itchy, and hot. Today, they are mostly festive, intended for folk dancing, singing ensembles and celebrations. Centuries ago they were more common and …
15 years of Estonia’s EU membership - Estonian World
WEBMay 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%.
The Baltic Way – the longest unbroken human chain in history
WEBOn 23 August 1989, approximately two million people from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania joined hands, forming a human chain from Tallinn through Riga to Vilnius, spanning 675 kilometres, or 420 miles. It was a peaceful protest against the illegal Soviet occupation and also one of the earliest and longest unbroken human chains in history.
Top 10 up-and-coming Estonian women photographers
WEBApr 20, 2016 · Maiken Staak, a gifted fashion photographer who currently lives in Estonia, has worked in the Estonian fashion industry for a couple of years, standing out with her extraordinary work. In 2013, she was named as the best “beauty creator” in Estonia. In her own opinion, the execution of outstanding work demands a good collaboration with ...
Life in Estonia at the outset of the WW2 and occupation - Estonian …
WEBJul 10, 2015 · An eyewitness account of life in Estonia at the beginning of 50 years of Soviet occupation in June 1940 – Estonia’s darkest hour. When World War Two broke out in September 1939, no-one could have imagined the horrific consequences it would have for Estonia and its people. At the start of the war, Estonia had declared itself neutral and for ...
Work in Estonia ‒ attracting talent from around the world
WEBJun 5, 2015 · Work in Estonia’s raison d’être is to make international recruitment easier not just for ICT companies, but also for companies hiring in other sectors such as mechanics and electronics industry, finance etc. Competing for talent. In late April 2015, the web page www.workinestonia.com is due to go live. This website will advertise ...
Over three quarters of Estonians speak a foreign language
WEBDec 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 …
Updates: Russia’s war against Ukraine – reactions in Estonia
WEBSep 11, 2024 · 27 February 2024 – Survey: 42% of Estonians confident in Ukraine’s victory. Forty-two per cent of Estonians believe that Ukraine will win the war against Russia, according to the results of a survey commissioned by the Institute for the Study of Societal Issues and carried out by the pollster Norstat, BNS reported.
Religion in Estonia - Estonian World
WEBMar 22, 2016 · Religious freedom is guaranteed in Estonia as one of the constitutional rights. Still, there were about 60% of people who do “not feel an affiliation to any religion”. So, if you are a religious person working and living in Estonia, don’t be surprised if your colleagues don’t share your enthusiasm towards fulfilling your duty to the ...