Estonian News
Too epic for the finals? Estonia’s Eurovision heartbreak (but Australia is still in the game)
Estonia’s Vanilla Ninja sadly missed out on the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final — but Australia is still very much in the game. Here’s when to watch, where to tune in, and how Eurovision heartbreak unfolded.
Local News
Building bridges (and pouring cider): EACCI networking event lands in Sydney
EU–Australia trade talks, Estonia’s Ambassador to Australia, international business connections and Baltic cider tastings — EACCI’s annual networking evening in Sydney this Thursday. Tempted, aren't you?
Local News
From zero to “wait, I made this?” — Melbourne’s weaving workshops
Colourful threads, coffee-break conversations and the sudden realisation that weaving is both deeply calming and unexpectedly humbling. Melbourne’s Estonian weaving workshops became about culture, creativity, community — and quietly admiring everyone else’s belts.
News
Meet and taste Baltic Cider on tour in Sydney, Batlow and Melbourne this May
Baltic cider makers are heading to Australia this May, bringing cool-climate ciders from Estonia, Latvia and Finland to Sydney, Batlow and Melbourne. Expect tastings, tap takeovers, cider stories and a few excellent excuses to discover something new in a glass.
Local News
Perth, nature calls — EstWest Adventure Day is here
Fresh air, adventure challenges, campfires and a full day outdoors — EstWest Adventure Day arrives in Perth on 16 May 2026. Your brain gets nature play, your body gets movement, and your sleep later that night practically takes care of itself.
Local News
Support Sõrve: Eurovision pub night and kids disco in Sydney
Technically it’s a fundraiser. Emotionally it’s a very important European diplomatic summit involving jury vote debates, Europop and Vanilla Ninja — all supporting the next Sõrve Summer Camp.
Local News
Arvo Pärt & Baltic Sounds — concert by Giovanni Consort
A basilica filled with choral harmonies, quiet stillness and the music of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt. Here’s a personal reflection on Giovanni Consort’s Baltic Sounds concert in Perth and the emotional pull of Pärt’s music.
National News
From Gunnar Neeme’s shelves to yours
These pages have already been turned — by Estonian Australian artist Gunnar Neeme himself. Now, his Estonian-language book collection is ready for its next readers across Australia.
News
Discover volber — an Estonian tradition comes to life in Sydney
In Estonia, volber is the night you remember. On 1 May, Sydney gets its own version — music, memories and a hint of magic included.
Estonian News
Clock’s ticking: Global Estonian Youth Ambassadors — apply by 5 May
Not just a summer school — a closer look at Estonia (and maybe yourself). Aged 18–30 with Estonian heritage? Applications close 5 May 2026.
Estonian News
April 2026: Nipet-näpet Eestist (odds and sods from Estonia)
This is our monthly “Nipet-näpet Eestist” column — a quick pick of Estonian news and oddities we think you’ll love.
