Estonian News

September 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.

Aivi Luik makes Champions League history — again

Australian footballer Aivi Luik, whose family roots reach back to Estonia, has made Champions League history — adding another milestone to a wonderful career.

Global Estonian September newsletter drops into our inboxes

The September Global Estonian newsletter is out, carrying news from Estonia and its far-flung humans — and Australia has managed to sneak into this one twice.

Happy Estonian Grandparents Day!

Estonia celebrates Grandparents Day today. Call Grandma, hug Grandpa, ask about what they have been up to — and remember that sometimes love looks remarkably like another helping of cabbage rolls.

Estonia’s PISA report: brilliant, but keep reading

Estonian students are once again among the world’s PISA superstars. Science, maths and problem-solving shine — but falling reading scores give Estonia something to think about.

Three days left to become a global Estonian youth delegate

Young Estonians abroad, your global network is calling. ÜENV is seeking its next youth delegates — with an English-language program suited to Australian time zones. Applications close 3 September 2026.

All aboard the Mushroom Express! Toot toot!

Estonia has found another use for public transport: mushroom hunting. Catch the Mushroom Express this September and swap the railway platform for a forest path.

August 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.

Van Gogh gets moving in Tallinn

Art for the mind and senses, movement for the body — Tallinn is finding new ways to experience Van Gogh. We stepped inside to see what’s moving.

Estonia named the world’s best country to relocate to

Estonia has been named the world’s best country to relocate to. But what do Estonians who have actually moved back from Australia say about it?

Small country, big mix: 224 nationalities call Estonia home

Estonia has 1.36 million residents — but 224 nationalities and 262 mother tongues. The latest population figures reveal just how international this small country has become.