After centuries of foreign rule by the Teutonic Order, Denmark, Poland, Sweden, and the Russian Empire, a distinct Estonian national identity gained new momentum with the Age of Awakening in the …

6 days ago · More than two-thirds of the populace speak Estonian as a first language; about an additional one-fourth speak Russian as their first language (mostly in the northeast), though few …

2 days ago · Estonian authorities are vigilant in combating terrorism and other threats to security. There have been no incidents of terrorism directed toward U.S. citizens in Estonia.

Estonia (older English spelling Esthonia), officially the Republic of Estonia (Estonian: Eesti or Eesti Vabariik), is a country in Northern Europe. Estonia has land borders with Latvia to the south and …

Read on for a brief overview of the last several thousand years, and discover where to go to learn more about the fascinating yet complex story of Estonian history and culture.

4 days ago · The Estonian people fought for their independence from the Russian Empire between 1917 and 1920. Following the turmoil of World War I and the collapse of the Russian Empire, Estonia …

Estonian belongs to the Finno-Ugric linguistic group, related closely to Finnish and more distantly to Hungarian and various languages spoken in Siberia. Speakers of the language probably arrived in …

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12 hours ago · Boots struck pavement in unison as U.S. Army Soldiers marched beside Estonian and Allied troops in Tallinn on Feb. 24, 2026, honoring Estonia’s 108th Independence Day, …

Mar 4, 2025 · It was wonderful to see Virve-Kai Bulla in traditional Estonian costume and Moonika Mägi in patriotic Estonian colors. Heikki Joonsar, KFES Treasurer and Acting President, convenes our …