Presidential candidate Ülle Madise emphasized in her speech before the parliament the call to build trust, preserve culture and language, and support people in order to create a livable environment for all Estonian citizens for a better future in Estonia. (translated)
The German government accused Russia of an attempted drone attack at Leipzig-Halle Airport, which will result in the closure of the Russian consulate in Bonn and the cultural center in Berlin. (translated)
Arvo Pärt, along with other outstanding cultural figures, received the Goethe Medal awarded in Weimar, Germany, in recognition of his contribution to promoting open cultural dialogue and the European spirit. (translated)
The article by MARTIN EHALA discusses the spread of victimhood culture in Estonia, where vulnerable groups live in constant fear and injustice, raising questions about the real need for assistance and the culture of being a victim. (translated)
Tuulikki Bartosik, a shining accordionist and musician, shared her journey in the cultural program Delta, emphasizing that at the beginning she faced the opinion that women cannot take the stage, but that did not prevent her from developing her creativity and building a diverse music career that began at a young age. (translated)
The article discusses the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the discovery of Pluto, highlighting Clyde Tombaugh's dedication that brought this small ice planet to light, and discusses its changing status as a planet as a result of a vote and the scientific and cultural responses it has influenced. (translated)
Leif Kalev writes that in Estonia, political attention to lifestyle issues is increasing, while the role of Ukrainian war refugees, who are highly educated and culturally close, in the Estonian labor market highlights deeper integration and national identity issues, and emphasizes that short-term immigration obligations cannot be a long-term solution to demographic challenges. (translated)
Katja Novak writes in her article about how the people of Ukraine, despite the war and unexpected dangers, continue to protest and stand up for their freedom, while sharing warm memories of their roots and beloved homeland, which is linked to family traditions and inheritance. (translated)
Ilmar Tomusk, the director of the Estonian Language Office, analyzed the important topics highlighted in President Alar Karis's speech, including the vitality of culture, the risk courage of youth, and the challenges of artificial intelligence, emphasizing that our language, history, and culture are like the air that supports our life and identity. (translated)
The European Central Bank presented new designs for euro banknotes, confirming that cash will not disappear, although the share of cashless payments is increasing, and the new designs reflect European culture and nature. (translated)
Lauri Hussar emphasized in his speech commemorating the restoration of independence that freedom is not a given and calls for responsibility in preserving Estonian culture and language, reminding us how important faith and unity as one nation is, just as it was done 35 years ago when the Estonian flag was raised in a free country. (translated)
Dramaturg Priit Põldma, who received the 2026 presidential young cultural figure award, decided to donate the prize money to the youth environmental organization Fridays for Future, feeling that significant support is needed in current social issues, and emphasized that awards are not the main goal of their creative processes. (translated)
Priit Põldma, thanking for the young cultural figure award, emphasizes in his speech that Estonia needs to understand how global issues affect us and calls for changes in environmental and social policies to ensure safety and justice for the future. (translated)
Aurora Ruus discusses the problems of Estonian music culture in an article in Sirp, emphasizing that the choice of many musicians to pursue their careers abroad stems from the insufficient transparency in the field, hierarchies, and institutional shortcomings in their home country, which hinder the return of creative individuals to Estonia. (translated)
Maarja Vaino emphasizes that alongside the increasingly simplified culture and entertainment, it is important to maintain the habit of reading, which develops people's attention, empathy, and ability to understand complex texts, thus preventing the primitivization of society and the manipulation of individuals. (translated)
Former gang leader Duane Keffe D Davis appears in court accused of the murder of Tupac Shakur, which took place 30 years ago and remains one of the biggest unsolved cases in hip hop culture history. (translated)
The Turkish parliament supported an important law that creates a legal framework for the disbanding of the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), providing protection for former militants and promoting a peace process with the Kurdish minority, but does not broadly address the political and cultural rights of the Kurds. (translated)
New research shows that the largest city of the Indus culture, Mohenjo-daro, reached its peak by promoting social equality and sharing wealth compared to other early civilizations, which have been associated with economic growth and increasing inequality. (translated)
The new laser scanning has revealed that millions of people lived at the archaeological site of Fazenda Atlântica in Brazil's Acre state from 600 BC to 850 AD, belonging to the gigantic Aquiry culture, which established vast political and ritual centers. (translated)
Piret Jaaks emphasizes that it is time to begin a richer exploration of women's stories in Estonian culture, as evidenced by the summer performance "Hõbe," which tells the story of composer Miina Härma, poet Anna Haava, and singer Aino Tamme, opening previously underexplored chapters of their contributions to Estonian cultural history. (translated)
