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Estonian News

Yes, Estonia plays cricket!

Cricket in Estonia? Yes — and the Estonian women’s team is quietly climbing the world rankings, one exciting match at a time.

December 2025: Nipet-näpet Eestist (odds and sods from Estonia)

This is our second monthly “Nipet-näpet Eestist” column — a quick pick of Estonian news and oddities we think you’ll love.

Global Estonian December newsletter lands with Australian insights

The Global Estonian December newsletter has landed — packed with Australian connections, global Estonian stories and just the right amount of festive spirit.

Applications open for 2026 Estonian education projects abroad

Applications are now open for 2026 education grants supporting Estonian language and culture projects abroad. Apply by 2 January 2026.

Register for Craft Camp and spend July in Viljandi

Craft Camp Estonia 2026 is calling. A week in Viljandi learning old crafts, meeting new friends and pretending you now live in Estonia? Don’t mind if we do.

Nipet-näpet Eestist (odds and sods from Estonia)

Introducing our new monthly “Nipet-näpet Eestist” column — a quick pick of Estonian news and oddities we think you’ll love.

PÖFF: Anthony Noack interviews two American filmmakers

At PÖFF, Anthony Noack speaks with American directors Isabel Hagen and Jake Wachtel about their films and what brought them to Estonia.

PÖFF: Two Baltic films reveal life’s unscripted moments

At PÖFF, Mo Papa and Hunger Strike Breakfast show how the most powerful stories often come from life’s unscripted, unexpected moments.

Ready to finally nail that project grant?

Grant season is coming — join Global Estonian’s online workshop on 25 November for Krista Pegolainen-Saar’s best insider tips on how to turn your project idea into a fundable, realistic application.

PÖFF: Three films, three worlds

A rich selection of Estonian documentaries premiered at this year’s Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, offering intimate portraits of family life, nocturnal city stories, and the challenges faced by new arrivals from Ukraine. Here’s a closer look at three standout films.

Estonian parliamentary delegation visiting New Zealand and Australia

In late October 2025, members of Estonia’s Riigikogu brought discussions on democracy, security and solidarity to New Zealand and Australia — including a powerful meeting with the Ukrainian community in Sydney. These are the reflections of AESL President Dr Juho Looveer.