15K views · 205 reactions | This week we celebrate 30 years from regaining independence. The Republic of Estonia was born in 1918 and was occupied during the Second World War. The Soviet occupation lasted until 1991. However the foreign service continued to work as the Estonian representations in London and New York were never closed. Watch the short story of  and how the spirit of independence was never lost. | Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Välisministeerium | Facebook

2.3K views · 215 reactions |  February 24th is a national holiday, celebrating the day Estonia declared statehood in 1918. Every year it is celebrated with a televised flag raising at Pikk Hermann Tower, the ancient defensive stronghold next to Toompea Castle in Tallinn, fireworks, a parade, and a presidential reception.  Read more about this important holiday here: https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/independence-day | Visit Estonia | Facebook