Estonian News
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.
Estonian News
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.
Estonian News
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.
Estonian News
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 News
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.
Estonian News
Estonia tops Europe’s friendliness charts (yes, really)
Apparently aloof no more — Estonia has just been crowned Europe’s friendliest country! Yes, really. We out-charmed Ireland, Portugal and Greece with our quiet smiles, polite pauses and forest-fresh warmth. Turns out kindness speaks softly — and in Estonian.
Estonian News
Olev Muska takes on Estonia. And Latvia!
Estonian-Australian musician Olev Muska took Estonia and Latvia by storm this summer with a 20-stop tour, new album New Estonian Waltzes, and a book launch honouring his earlier band Kiri-uu.
Estonian News
Jätku leiba! Estonia celebrates Bread Week
Rye bread gets the royal treatment this Bread Week as Estonia seeks EU "heritage status" for its most sacred slice. Jätku leiba!
Estonian News
Estonia’s singing sands: nature’s secret beach playlist
Ever heard sand sing? Estonia’s beaches can, under very fussy conditions. Aare Baumer’s documentary "Seitse liiva" catches them in the act.
Estonian News
Tallinn in 48 hrs: Catch this fun Travel Man episode
Tallinn gave Richard Ayoade and Alice Levine everything from medieval murder stories to KGB spying and marzipan painting. In 48 hours, Travel Man bottled Estonia’s quirky mix of charm and mischief.
Ancestry & Genealogy
Looking back a year to the 80th anniversary of the Mass Flight 1944
Last year’s 80th anniversary of the Mass Flight of 1944 brought bells, exhibitions, and a new memorial in Pärnu. Maie Barrow looks back on how Estonia remembered its great escape.
