Estonian World

1 month ago | estonianworld.com | Silver Tambur

On a crisp March morning in Tartu, two international students, Polina and Ana, discuss a subject that surprises many: they speak Estonian. In a country where most foreign students opt for English-language programs, their decision to learn and use Estonian is unusual – but not impossible. And on Estonian Language Day, their voices carry a message: the language is not as difficult as people assume. “Most foreign students are enrolled in English-language programs.

1 month ago | estonianworld.com | Silver Tambur

With an ageing workforce, a dearth of new specialists and an increasing reliance on exhausted personnel working multiple jobs, the system is under immense strain. Nowhere is this more evident than in primary care and mental health services, where gaps are widening at an alarming rate. If urgent reforms are not implemented, Estonia may soon find itself unable to provide even the most basic health-care services to large segments of the population. The most pressing concern lies in general practice.

1 month ago | estonianworld.com | Silver Tambur

Composed in February 1976, Für Alina was Pärt’s first public work after a prolonged creative crisis. It introduced his tintinnabuli style – characterised by simplicity, bell-like harmonies, and profound spiritual depth. Minimal in structure yet emotionally vast, the piece has resonated deeply with audiences worldwide. The title echoes Beethoven’s Für Elise, though unlike its mysterious dedicatee, the subject of Für Alina is known: an 18-year-old girl whose parents had separated.

1 month ago | estonianworld.com | Silver Tambur

In a moment of both celebration and reflection, the US has reaffirmed its commitment to Estonia on the 107th anniversary of its independence on 24 February – a gesture that resonates deeply amid an era marked by conflicting American narratives.

2 months ago | estonianworld.com | Silver Tambur

Writing in the social media and speaking to the Estonian media after the Munich Security Conference, Kaljulaid noted that while the conference had long been a stage for Western unity against Russian aggression, this year’s discussions revealed deep uncertainties about Europe’s ability to stand on its own. Kaljulaid, a seasoned attendee of the conference, remarked on social media that Munich always carries a sense of foreboding.