Tag Archives: Estonia

The Curious Case of Estonia’s Fashion Sense

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Natalia Hoffman

Natalia Hoffman, an independent researcher into the Estonian visual communication, has examined the local fashion scene (including junk shops and flea markets) and came out with some interesting observations. Continue reading →

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Startup Nation Estonia: An Austrian’s View

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Georg Singer

Find out what Georg Singer, a development manager at the UT Institute of Computer Science, thinks about the ‘startup nation Estonia’ and how it compares to his home country, Austria. Continue reading →

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Traffic Culture in Estonia: What Reflex Reflectors and Saint Christopher Have in Common

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Natalia Hoffman

Natalia Hoffman, an independent researcher into the visual communication of Estonia, analyses the traffic culture in Estonia and questions the value of reflex reflectors which pedestrians are obliged to wear by law. Continue reading →

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5 Recipes: What Does Christmas Taste and Smell Like?

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Sille Vadi

Sille Vadi, a valued food blogger and a staff member at the University of Tartu, explores Christmas smells and tastes, and offers 5 easy recipes for the holidays. Continue reading →

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The Power of Stand-Up Talks: TEDxTartu

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Triin Mahlakõiv

Triin Mahlakõiv, a co-organiser of the TEDxTartu conference on 10 November 2012, shares the most inspiring conference ideas in a wide range of fields from parachuting to stand-up comedy. Continue reading →

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4 Good Reasons for You to Visit Narva

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Inga Külmoja

Narva is much more than another province town. With 82 percent of its population being ethnically Russians, it is a different Estonia. Here are 4 good reasons for you to visit Narva. Continue reading →

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The Estonian Atheist Experiment

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Martin Noorkõiv

Martin A. Noorkõiv, the CEO of Domus Dorpatensis Foundation and a student of economics at the University of Tartu, suggests that the Estonian atheistic experiment might give a hint about the human spiritual needs and show the way for the rest of the world. Continue reading →

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