Around 10 000 people were deported from Estonia by Soviet authorities on 14 June 1941. While embarking trains fathers were separated from their wives and children and taken to labour camps. The members of their families were mostly deported to the Kirov and Novosibirsk oblasts of the USSR. Many families were never able to reunite. This video interviews survivors who were deported in 1941 and 1949.
Saturday, 15 June 2019
Friday, 14 June 2019
Remembering the victims of the Soviet mass deportations
Today Estonia honours the victims of the June mass deportation with a “Sea of Tears” in Tallinn. On the 14th of June 1941 the Soviet authorities deported approximately 11,000 people, including children and the elderly to remoted areas in Siberia. Many perished in the harsh conditions, few made it home. Such crimes should never be forgotten.
Tuesday, 11 June 2019
Estonia ranked the best country in the world for digital life
Estonia ranks 1st out of 68 countries when it comes to the best and worst countries to live a connected life. This is according to the first Digital Life Abroad Report from the biggest online expatriate network, InterNations, which broke down the best and worst countries to live a digital life abroad.
The results, based on the group’s annual expat insider survey, reveal Estonia, Finland, Norway, Denmark and New Zealand are tops when it comes to offering a digital environment. Expats in these countries are very satisfied with their unrestricted access to online services and the possibility to pay without cash almost anywhere.
You can read the full report here: Estonia is the best country in the world for digital life
Monday, 10 June 2019
Nedsaja Küla Bänd - Sinna ja tänna
A few years ago I attended the Ostrova Music Festival and had a fantastic time. It was so unlike anything I had experienced before. I would love to go back again but unfortunately I can't this year. Here's one of the bands due to perform on July 20. Sounds good!
Friday, 7 June 2019
Estonia gains a seat at the UN Security Council
To learn more, you can read the full ERR News story here: Estonia gains non-permanent UN Security Council seat Well done Estonia!
Wednesday, 5 June 2019
Estonian students win the European Statistics Competition
What's Estonia like, according to a team of Estonian high school students? What do official statistics tell us? Students from Hugo Treffner Gymnasium in Tartu explain it all in their award-winning video.
Over 12000 students from 14 countries participated in the competition. In the senior age group (16-18), the first prize went to team Radiaator (Estonia). Their video effectively compares Estonia to its European neighbours in a fresh and extremely well executed animated production. Their clever visuals and overall message convinced the jury to award them first place.
Winners of 'Laulupidu 2069' drawing contest revealed
Yesterday the winners of the drawing competition 'Laulupidu 2069' were announced. 720 drawings were submitted from children across Estonia depicting the song festival of the future. Three winners were chosen from each age category and the drawings are currently on display at the Solaris Shopping Centre in Tallinn.
Estonia definitely has some talented young artists. Here are some of the winning entries.
By Anton Žigadlo
By Anita Nõmmiste
By Igor Zolin
By Merilin Poll
By Melissa Veetõusme
More information about the compeition can be found here:
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