Estonian Embassy in Singapore

🎬 Experience Estonian Cinema at !

The Estonian Embassy in Singapore warmly invites you to join us for a special screening of New Money at the European Union Film Festival in Singapore.

📅 Date: 02 May 2026
🕔 Time: 17:00

Directed by Rain Rannu and starring Märt Pius and Steffi Pähn, New Money is a bold comedy exploring what happens when an ordinary couple wakes up to find 50 million Euros in their bank account. Following the themes of Rannu’s earlier hit Free Money, this film dives into sudden wealth, digital deception, and the hilarious chaos of modern financial anxieties.

Don’t miss this chance to experience contemporary Estonian storytelling on the big screen!

Tickets: https://2026.euff.com.sg/film/estonia/new-money-uus-raha

European Union in Singapore

Eesti Vabariigi suursaatkond Singapuris on nomineeritud Eesti Sisearhitektide Liidu aastapreemiale 2025!

Saatkonna sisearhitektuurse lahenduse autorid on✨ Mari Hunt, Jekaterina Zakilova, Kristian Taaksalu ja Nele Šverns (MARIHUNT arhitektid).

Täname tunnustuse eest ning soovime kõikidele nominentidele edu!

On the 9th of September Estonia’s Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Veikko Kala officially presented his credentials to President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

The meeting highlighted the shared values between our two nations. As small , Estonia and Singapore both champion a rules-based international order and recognize the importance of .

The discussion also focused on strengthening cooperation in and digital development, areas where both countries are global leaders. This partnership is built on a shared belief in open economies, e-governance, and a digitally-driven future.

Hello and welcome to Singapore, Ambassador-Designate H.E. Mr Veikko Kala!
We look forward to further strengthen the ties between Estonia and Singapore. Welcome!

🎶🇪🇪From July 3–6, 2025, Estonia will host the XXVIII and XXI “Iseoma”, a powerful national tradition that brings together through , , and shared .

Key facts about this year’s celebration:
🎤 Over 40,000 performers – including choir singers, orchestral musicians, folk dancers, and folk musicians

👥 More than 100,000 spectators expected

🎭 The programme includes three dance performances, one folk music concert, and two major song festival concerts

🎉 On July 5, a festive 5-kilometre procession will move through Tallinn, from the city centre to the iconic Song Festival Grounds

📚 This celebration is held under the theme “Iseoma”, meaning “Kinship”, highlighting deep cultural bonds and collective identity

🌍 Recognised by as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Laulu- ja Tantsupidu is not just an event, it is a defining element of cultural identity.

It´s International Day against Homophobia, Biophobia & Transphobia.

🏳️‍🌈We stand in support and solidarity with LGBTQI+ persons everywhere. Estonia condemns discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, as well as violence against people in the LGBTQI+ community.

📢 Catch the hypnotic and intimate Estonian documentary "Smoke Sauna Sisterhood" at the European Film Festival in Singapore!

Immerse yourself in the deeply personal and sensual world of the women's smoke sauna tradition. Hailed by critics as ‘breathtaking’ and a ‘masterpiece,’ this Sundance prize-winning documentary feature debut by Anna Hints offers a unique glimpse into a centuries-old practice of cleansing, healing, and sisterhood in the heart of Estonia.

📅 Screening Details: 3rd May, 8pm
📍 Venue: The Projector at Cineleisure

➡️ Learn more and book your tickets here: https://www.euff.com.sg/film/estonia/smoke-sauna-sisterhood

🌊 Last week we welcomed Mr Kaupo Läänerand, Estonian Deputy Minister for Maritime at Water Affairs from Kliimaministeerium / Ministry of Climate of Estonia to Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) . Deputy Minister´s mission was clear: to showcase Estonia as an innovative maritime nation, exchange experience in enhancing security for undersea and explore collaborative opportunities with key stakeholders.

At meetings with Senior Minister of State of Ministry of Transport, Dr Amy Khor and Chief Executive of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Mr Eng Dih Teo, Deputy Minister discussed priorities that align both nations' goals in advancing sustainable and secure maritime practices, including and existing collaboration with CR14 and TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy.

Deputy Minister Läänerand as well shared insights on maritime security, surveillance, decarbonization, port digitalization at a roundtable jointly hosted with RSIS | S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies and at meetings with Brigit Gijsbers, Vice Minister at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands, with Even Tronstad Sagebakken, Deputy Minister for Fisheries and Ocean Policy of Norway, with Mr Francis Zachariae, Secretary-General of IALA; and through interviews with prominent local media outlets like The Straits Times and MONEY FM 89.3.

Grand opening of the Estonian pavilion at EXPO@SMW and at the networking reception at Estonian Business Hub facilitated valuable connections with industry leaders and representatives from the Association of Singapore Marine & Offshore Energy Industries (ASMI) and Estonian Business Delegation, including SRC Group, Cybernetica, LTH-Baas, Insta Globe Engineering, Indra Kaunis (Consolato del Mare), MindChip, AVATEC Marine, VARCUS Solutions Ltd. and Mr Ragmar Saksing and Ms Merit Kindsigo from Estonian Maritime Cluster.

Thank you to everyone who participated in making this week a success! We are excited about the future collaborations ahead! 🤝