Estonian organisations across the globe gathered today to celebrate Independence Day ahead of the official holiday on Wednesday. Here's a special message from Prime Minister Taavi Rõivas. I watched it with my fellow Estonians in Munich today.
Ilus Eesti, beautiful Estonia. My family's homeland. Estonia's countryside and people have an endearing gentleness about them which you fall in love with slowly and imperceptibly. I have nothing but respect and admiration for Estonians' courage and determination to survive despite centuries of repression, tyranny and foreign occupation. This blog aims to promote Estonian news, history and culture and seeks to enlighten readers about everything this unique country has to offer.