Estonian News
March 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.
News
Grants, performances and what’s next — an ECFA update
Grants, performances and a community in motion — here’s what ECFA has been supporting lately, and what’s coming next.
News
Interview: HEIA’s Kristi Barrow competes in Inner Mongolia (on ice, with dragons)
Ice, dragons, 100 wild horses — and one very familiar face. HEIA’s own Kristi Barrow represented Australia at the Five Continents Ice Dragon Boat Challenge in Inner Mongolia (yes, how cool is that?!). Go on – read all about it.
Local News
Save the date: The Last Hurrah — a farewell weekend at Melbourne Estonian House, 22–24 May 2026
One last weekend, one very special house — save the date for Melbourne Estonian House’s final celebration, 22–24 May 2026. Memories, music, community… and a proper farewell before the next chapter begins.
Estonian News
Not your average summer school — for Global Estonian Youth Ambassadors 2026
Less scrolling, more experiencing — this summer school brings global Estonian youth to Estonia for a week of ideas, identity and memories. Application deadline is 5 May 2026.
Estonian News
Keeping Estonian stories alive — grants for publications
Editors, storytellers and newsletter heroes — this one’s for you. A new grant round offers up to €6,000 to support Estonian diaspora publications keeping language, culture and community stories alive.
Estonian News
“My Estonia” writing competition for young Estonians everywhere
Warning: reading this article might cause sudden urges to write. Young writers (aged 15–25) are invited to explore the theme “My Estonia” in an exciting writing competition organised by Vabamu. Deadline: 1 May 2026.
Interesting Stuff
Video: Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna speaks with filmmaker Anthony Noack in Sydney
Filmmaker Anthony Noack captured a conversation with Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna during his Sydney visit. Watch the full interview here.
News
Tsahkna in Sydney: Estonia freer, stronger and not alone
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna spent an evening with the Australian Estonian community, speaking about security, unity and why Estonia is stronger, freer and better protected than ever before.
Consular News
Discuss our Estonia: meet Estonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in Sydney or on Zoom
Here’s a rare opportunity to spend an evening with Estonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna and Estonia’s Ambassador to Australia H.E. Jaan Reinhold. Join us!
Estonian News
Thread the needle — Craft Camp 2026 early bird closing soon
Dreaming of a creative summer in Estonia? Craft Camp 2026 in Viljandi offers workshops, culture and craft traditions — early bird registrations open until 31 March 2026.
