🇪🇪 Tallinn News and Events - Mon 14 Apr 🇪🇪

Find out the latest news and weekly events.

Apr 14, 2025

Monday: 🌤️ 17°/4°⏐ Sunrise 6:09 - Sunset 20:35 🌤️

Tuesday: ☀️ 15°/8°⏐ Sunrise 6:06 - Sunset 20:38 ☀️

Nice warm days are ahead!

🗞️ News For You

✈️ Travel

Despite economic uncertainties, Estonian travelers are maintaining or even increasing their spring vacation spending. Popular destinations include Egypt, Turkey. Click here to learn more

♟️ Chess

Estonian chess player Mai Narva secured the bronze medal at the European Women's Chess Championship held in Rhodes, Greece. In her final game, a draw against Romania's Irina Bulmaga earned her 8 points, placing her third behind champion Teodora Injac of Serbia and silver medalist Bulmaga. This achievement also qualifies Narva for the upcoming World Chess Championships in Georgia. Click here to learn more

🧖‍♀️ Sauna

The Finnish-Estonian Sauna Festival is returning to Tartu this May, celebrating the shared sauna heritage of both nations.The event will feature traditional sauna rituals, workshops, and cultural exchanges, offering participants a unique opportunity to experience the deep-rooted sauna culture. This festival promises to be a rejuvenating experience for both body and spirit. Click here to learn more

🎭 Art

An immersive art exhibition titled "Da Vinci Genius" is set to open on April 25 in Tallinn's Telliskivi Quarter. This interactive experience offers visitors a deep dive into Leonardo da Vinci's creative genius, showcasing his masterpieces and innovative designs in a modern, engaging format. Click here to learn more

✂️ Bureaucracy

The Estonian government has recently scrapped 26 regulations to cut down on red tape and simplify administrative processes. This move is aimed at making business and government interactions more efficient, benefiting both citizens and companies. The changes are part of broader efforts to streamline the public sector and improve overall governance. Click here to learn more

🧬 Genetic

An exotic bird farm in Võru County, southeastern Estonia, is establishing its own genetics lab to determine the sex of bird chicks—a crucial step for marketing. Previously, hobby farmers had to send genetic samples to labs across Europe, but this new facility will streamline the process locally. Click here to learn more

🖼️ Mural

Ukrainian artist Viktoria Berezina has unveiled a new mural titled "Tree of Life" in Narva, Estonia. The artwork combines traditional Ukrainian Petrykivka-style painting with Kenyan natural imagery, reflecting Berezina's inspiration from eco-activist Elizabeth Wathuti. Locals have responded positively to the mural, appreciating its vibrant depiction of nature and cultural unity. Click here to learn more

⚠️ Danger

Scammers in Estonia are employing artificial intelligence to impersonate familiar voices in Estonian, using local phone numbers to build trust and deceive victims. Authorities warn that these tactics make fraudulent calls more convincing and harder to detect. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and skeptical of unexpected calls, even if they appear to come from known contacts. Click here to learn more