Who is Estonia's fastest man?

Karl Erik Nazarov is Estonia's fastest man of all time. He holds the Estonian national outdoor record in the 100-metre sprint, with a time of 10.18 seconds, which he set on June 16, 2023 at the Heino Lipp Memorial in Jõhvi, Estonia. Karl also holds the national indoor record for the 60-metre sprint at 6.55 seconds.

Andrei and Karl Nazarov

Karl is the son of my cousin Natalja and I am so proud that he has achieved this title. It's a great accomplishment. As a young boy Karl dreamed of being an athlete like his uncle Andrei. A former decathlete, Andrei competed in the Olympic Games twice in addition to the World Championships and was a trainer and mentor for young Karl. Today there are two Nazarovs who have left their mark on Estonian sport and there may be a third in the future. Karl became a father for the first time last month and I'm sure little Franz will receive a lot of encouragement from his father and great uncle to reach his full potental.

Estonian rye bread recipe

Estonians love their dark rye bread. It's a daily staple that accompanies most meals. Here is an easy to follow recipe to make Estonian rye bread.

Estonia No.1 in the Human Rights Index 2025

Estonia tops the global rankings once again - this time in the 2025 Human Rights Index. Estonia continues to rank highly due to its strong democratic institutions, robust rule of law, and advanced digital governance. This is another excellent result for Estonia!

ESTONIA: BORN FROM CULTURE VIDEO

The Born from Culture project is a global series of short documentary films and videos created by Australian choreographer and director James Fenwick. The project combines traditional dance, native costume, and historic landscapes with contemporary music to make cultural heritage feel current, powerful and tangible. 

This video about Estonia showcases Estonians love for song, dance and sauna!

Today is European Statistics Day!

October 20 is European Statistic Day and to mark the occasion here are some fascinating facts about Estonia compared to the EU average.

Estonia Ranks 4th in Energy Transition Index

Estonia is successfully advancing its energy transition with the latest figures revealing Estonia now ranks 4th in the World Economic Forum's Energy Transition Index (ETI). Estonia outranked major industrial and economic powers such as Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan. The World Economic Forum's Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2026, produced in collaboration with Accenture, evaluated 120 countries across 44 indicators. Despite record annual global energy investment reaching $3.3 trillion, energy transition progress is fragmenting as geopolitical tensions, infrastructure bottlenecks and rising energy demand expose vulnerabilities in the global transition. Overall, 56% of countries improved their ETI scores in 2026.

Northern Europe continued to dominate the top of the index, led by Sweden for the third consecutive year: Finland came second, followed by Denmark, Estonia and Norway. Estonia stood out as one of the strongest global performers in energy efficiency improvement, recording a +7.3% gain. This progress was primarily driven by the rapid decline of oil shale extraction and a reduced reliance on energy-intensive fuels. Estonia aims to cover its electricity consumption with 100% renewable sources by 2030.

Estonian passport covers to revert back to blue

The Estonian Interior Ministry plans to redesign Estonian passports by adding new security features and returning to blue covers, starting in 2030. Estonia adopted the burgundy covers in 2004 when it joined the European Union, however, using the burgundy colour is an EU recommendation rather than a compulsory requirement. Many Estonians prefer the traditional blue colour passport covers as they were in use following the restoration of independence in 1991 and symbolise national identity.