The Global Estonian Newsletter has landed for October — and this month’s edition is full of familiar faces, global adventures and a healthy dose of Estonian pride.
This time, the welcome comes from Kristjan-Jaak Tammsaar — photographer, traveller, tour leader and founder of Tallinn InSight — who shares how he’s been rediscovering Estonia one story, one street, and one curious traveller at a time.
“We may be scattered around the world, but we all represent Estonia — officially or not. I’m sure we’ve all been told at some point: ‘You’re the first Estonian I’ve ever met!’ And just like that, each of us becomes someone’s first glimpse of Estonia.”
The newsletter, as always, is a treasure chest of stories, events and curious finds from every corner of the global Estonian world.
Highlights from Australia
Among this month’s highlights is a story close to home — or rather, half a world away from it. Eesti Elu’s brilliant writer Tõnu Naelapea chats with Yours Truly, HEIA editor Kristel Alla about her journey “From Mähe to Melbourne” and Hello Estonians in Australia.
Also in the spotlight — the Estonian Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EACCI) is on the lookout for new Board members. So if you’re brimming with ideas, love building bridges between Estonia and Australia, and can’t resist a good networking night, your moment has arrived. Expressions of Interest due 31 October 2025.
And yes, the Estonian legend Terminaator concert in Australia made the cut — because who doesn’t love a little rock ’n’ roll in the diaspora?
Global stories to explore
If you fancy an intellectual wander, this issue also dives into what’s new in Estonia and abroad:
- AI Leap in schools: Estonian students and teachers take a futuristic step forward with the TI-hüpe program.
- Year of the Estonian Book 2025: Celebrating 500 years since the first Estonian-language book (and possibly the first late library returns).
- Visnapuu Award nominees: Five brilliant candidates recognised for cultural and literary excellence.
- New online course: Learn about Estonia’s education history.
- Estophilus scholarship: Supporting curious minds who love researching all things Estonian.
- Tallinn’s top hotel: The Michelin Guide crowns a Tallinn stay as the world’s best new luxury hotel — and no, it’s not just for visiting relatives.
The October newsletter is all about connection — between continents, ideas and people who can’t stop saying “you must visit Estonia one day!”
Dive in, share it, and see what your fellow global Estonians have been up to.
Read, share, repeat
👉 Read the October Global Estonian newsletter here:
In Estonian
In English
👉 What about previous months?
What’s inside the September Global Estonian newsletter? | HEIA
Global Estonian August 2025 newsletter brimming with stories and surprises | HEIA
Global Estonian July 2025 newsletter worth diving into | HEIA
