"Light Stream", the winning entry in the Ülemiste rail terminal design competition.  Source: Zaha Hadid Architects and Esplan OÜ

The time-frame for the planned high speed Rail Baltic terminal in Tallinn has been announced, with work starting next year and the goal of completion by the end of 2025, writes ERR News.

Rail Baltic, the Estonian arm of the line planned to link all three Baltic States with Warsaw, Poland, and through it the rest of "continental" Europe, made the announcement on November 18, that work on the terminal, in Tallinn's Ülemiste district, would be starting in 2021.

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Published: November 22 2020

It is just amazing how little it takes to give desperate people a little happiness. 

In Estonia today, there are still many women and children whose only aim in life is to survive for another day. 

Fantasy dreams consist of dolls, french fries, toys, enough food to eat, warm clothing or winter boots. 

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Published: November 22 2020

The United States, Sweden, Estonia and Baltic Air Policing participated in an air exercise across the region last Friday. Exercises like this help to strengthen the important relationships we’ve built with our NATO allies and European partners and enable us to effectively support our collective defense. The U.S. appreciates the hospitality and valuable training with both host nations, Sweden and Estonia. The unity of the Baltic region provides many opportunities for partner nations to train and to increase readiness, as well as enhance regional security.    Source: U.S. Embassy in Estonia

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Published: November 22 2020

Estonia to Organize Virtual UN Security Council Session on Afghanistan

On November 20, an informal high-level virtual session of the UN Security Council "What can the Security Council do to support the peace process in Afghanistan?” will be held.

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Published: November 22 2020

Children of Tallinn's Old Town's schools traditionally visit Riigikogu (Parlament) on Martinmas, where they were greeted by Henn Põlluaas, the Speaker of the Riigikogu. Photo by Postimees

Late autumn is the time when harvests conclude, the weather cools and the days grow shorter.

In Estonia, as in many northern countries, this season is associated with the visiting of departed souls and good luck rituals.

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Published: November 16 2020

A major motion picture is to be developed on the subject of the Mass Refugee Flight of 1944 from Estonia to the West.

We are looking for established screenwriting and directing talent to join the team.

Any hints that may lead to the right people would also be appreciated.  

Contact: Iivi Zajedova, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

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Published: November 16 2020

Estonian children’s physiotherapist Maarja Säde has released a book, now for sale on Amazon, featuring daily baby exercises that help to shape a child's proper movement patterns and encourage their physical development.

The author of the books “My Active Baby” and “Baby Massage and Yoga”, Maarja Säde demonstrates exercises for children with her son.

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Published: November 16 2020

Estonian Cinematographer in Hollywood Wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Montreal-born Estonian cinematographer Alar Kivilo, who has been active mainly in Hollywood since 1997, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Awards on November 27 at this year's annual Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) in Tallinn.

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Published: November 16 2020