Estonia
Kindred Peoples' Days 2024 'A road goes over the bridge...'
Over flowing water, leading to other worlds. Over an abyss, the importance and weight of crossing which is acutely felt when the bridge is no longer there. Or not yet. On two October evenings, stories and songs of kindred spirits move along these bridged roads, with hope and expectation of meeting. (Folklore has it that on some bridges you may meet your Fortune, on others the Devil.) This is how director Eva Koldits has summed up the concept for this year's concerts.
Stubb visits Estonia
Alexander Stubb, the President of Finland, will be on a state visit to Estonia from 27 to 29 May.
Diary of Maria Nikonova in SATOR
In the spring of 2024, the source publication «Улон - питыран, сюлэм - пияла...»: 'одӥг Удмурт кышномуртлэн дауръем улон сюресэз' ('An Udmurt woman's century-long journey') appeared in the 25th issue of the Estonian Literary Museum's yearbook SATOR.
Free Nations League organised in Estonia
On 4-6 April 2024, the Free Nations League held its first congress in Otepää, South Estonia, bringing together anti-imperialist movements in Russia.
Estonia celebrated Independence Day
On 24 February, the Republic of Estonia celebrated its 106th anniversary.
President Karis: 'We must not become indifferent to the fate of our kindred people amid other concerns'
In October, Estonia celebrated its Finno-Ugric identity throughout the month. The celebration culminated in and centred around the Finno-Ugric Day, also known as Kindred Peoples' Day, on the third Saturday of the month, this year on 21 October. The celebration was held in the Estonian National Museum and attended by the President of Estonia, Alar Karis. His speech is translated into English below.
'Smoke Sauna Sisterhood' nominated for international awards
The Estonian-made and co-produced documentary film ‘Smoke Sauna Sisterhood’, or ‘Savvusanna sõsarad’ in South Estonian has received much international attention. The movie, directed by Anna …
Estonian Language Board presented proposals regarding Seto, Võro
In May, the Estonian Language Board suggested eight proposals regarding the legal status of the South Estonian languages, Võro and Seto.
New Finnish PM's first foreign visit to Estonia
The Finnish PM made first working visit to Estonia, meeting the Estonian PM and President.
XIII Youth Song Festival
The XIII Estonian Youth Song Festival “Holy is the Land” took place in the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds from 30 June to 2 July. The …
Estonia issues stamp in honour of Finland's NATO membership
Omniva has issued a new stamp to celebrate Finland’s NATO membership. The stamp was unveiled during a presentation at the Finnish Embassy in Tallinn on …
Estonian MPs call for creation of UN special tribunal for Russian war crimes
A total of 94 Estonian MPs submitted a draft petition to Riigikogu, the Estonian Parliament, to hold Russia accountable for its war crimes in Ukraine. …