35th anniversary of Estonia's Restoration of Independence

Today marks 35 years since Estonia made the bold move to restore its independence after enduring fifty years of Soviet occupation, On the 20th of August 1991, Estonia's Supreme Council took actions that affirmed the legal continuity of the Republic of Estonia that was established in 1918. Estonia was once again a free and sovereign nation. August 20  is a day of great celebration not only for people living in Estonia, but for all Estonians living around the world. 

According to official data from Statistics Estonia, 37.1% of Estonia's population is under the age of 35. This means that roughly one third of Estonia's population was born in a free country and has no personal experience of living under the Soviet regime. For older Estonians, however, this period is still in living memory. 

Happy Independence Day everyone! Taasiseseisvumispäev!

Richard Quest explores Estonia's digital revolution

Richard Quest also tests a lucky tradition in Tallinn.

Estonia named the best place in the world to live

Estonia has been voted the best country to relocate to according to Time Out magazine. The index scores 192 countries and territories across 24 different metrics, covering everything from the cost of living, to tax structures, health, safety, and how easy it is to actually make friends.

Further reading can be found here.

What are the 5 oldest buildings in Tallinn?

Tallinn’s Old Town contains some of the best-preserved medieval architecture in Northern Europe. Many of these buildings were constructed during the 13th - 16th centuries and still stand today. No trip to Tallinn is complete without visiting these historic landmarks.

1. St. Catherine's Dominican Monastery. The Dominican monastery is known to have existed at the site since at least 1246. The remains of this 13th-century friary include the walls of the church and the cloister. Visitors can wander the medieval cloisters and courtyards, known as the Claustrum. Throughout the Middle Ages, the monastery was renowned for its scholarship and the monastery also had a brewery that produced four types of beer.

2.  Tallinn Dome Church (St. Mary's Cathedral).  Located on Toompea Hill, this is the oldest church in Tallinn and mainland Estonia. The church was founded in the year 1219.

3. St. Nicholas' Church (Niguliste Museum). Dating back to the mid-13th century (c. 1250–1275), this former Gothic church was originally built as a fortress-church by merchants from Gotland. This Gothic structure is one of the oldest buildings in Tallinn. Today, the building operates as a museum showcasing medieval ecclesiastical art, including the famous Dance Macabre by Bernt Notke.

4. Tallinn Town Hall. Located in the heart of the Old Town, Tallinn's Town Hall was first mentioned in real estate records in the year 1322.  It's the oldest surviving town hall in Northern Europe.

5.  The Town Hall Pharmacy (Raeapteek) is one of the most famous historic sites in Tallinn. It has been continuously operating in the same building on the Town Hall Square since 1422, making it the oldest continuously running pharmacy in Europe.

Photo flashback: Boys with their bicycles

A wooden bicycle, tyreless bicycle, and bikes with pedals all provided these boys with a sense of freedom.

What age is considered 'old age' in Estonia?

According to a European Social Research report, Estonian residents think that a person gets old at an average of 66.3 years.

Estonia once again tops the Environmental Performance Index

Estonia is ranked as the cleanest country in the world for 2026, followed closely by Luxembourg and Germany. This is based on the latest Environmental Performance Index (EPI), which scores nations on clean air, waste management, and ecosystem health. By cutting emissions, scaling renewable energy, and accelerating clean‑tech innovation, Estonia demonstrates that ambitious climate action can be both strategic and achievable.

The climate crisis is not only an environmental challenge, it is a growing security threat that will shape geopolitics, economic stability, and global resilience. Long‑term security requires diversified energy sources, sustained investment in sustainability, and deeper international cooperation. These are the foundations of a resilient and secure future.