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How many great discoveries have been made by accident? Most likely it would be hard to count them all, especially in the area of culture. But it seems that not so long ago, Estonia became the place where another discovery of this kind happened – Karl-Erik Taukar has been the ...

One day. 24 hours. 1440 minutes. 86400 seconds. It is not much for most of us, who spend this time in a hurry; for work, for a meeting, for a bus. A slightly overused motto „Carpe diem! Seize the day!” brings a smile of pity to our faces, because who ...

Estonians got to know him when he decided to participate in the third edition of the national version of the popular TV program „Idol” – „Eesti Otsib Superstaari”. When he was fighting for the victory the whole country was cheering for him lively. He won and became one of the ...

They have not released their debut album yet and they already became one of the biggest musical sensations of the last year in Estonia. Frankie Animal, because this is who we are talking about, is a young Estonian band, playing catchy indie-rock, that got most of the awards during the ...

Their logo resembles the symbol of deathly hallows from the Harry Potter book series. They themselves create magic that proceeds to spread through the Baltic States and even further. Music of their works had already managed to hypnotize the president of Estonia, Toomas Hendrik Ilves himself, who decided that their ...

The Eastern Partnership programme includes the European Union and six countries located in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. The Partnership is to bring the Eastern “Six” closer to the Union through development of export, and implementation of European values and standards in local institutions and societies. This time let’s take ...

There is a new danger loose on highways of Estonia, guarded by special cars and safety-clad people as it roams across the land: from August 20 until August 28, 24h relay dancing makes participants and spectators meet at both odd and sensible hours. Estonian singing festivals are well renown and ...

Another semester in Estonia came to an end. Two months ago I thought that this is enough of Estonia for me and I won’t come back here anymore. Then sunny days lit up the picture of the country and I’ve fallen in love with Tartu again. Of course it is ...

Two years was enough for Lenna Kuurmaa to become one of the most recognizable artists in her country, as a member of the band Vanilla Ninja. The group became almost a living legend and Estonia’s mark on the international arena. Gold and platinum discs, thousands of dedicated fans, songs at ...

Christmas time came. World is painted white, the smell of mulled wine is seducing lazy walkers, Christmas trees are decorated… This Christmas, I would like to wish you a big pot of magic, huge backpack of adventures, a wagon of happiness, and of course pockets full of money!;) Merry Christmas! ...