2021 has reached an end, so perhaps it is time for reflection on a year in Estonia which has seen changes in national and local government, not to mention a new head of state. The highs of sporting success in the olympics, in tennis, swimming and athletics, all vied for our attention, as did the highs, but not in a good way, of soaring energy prices near year-end, and spikes in coronavirus rates in spring and autumn.
Creative entrepreneur and chief executive of Ltd Shiftworks Helen Sildna writes that the field of culture has suffered a lot over the past year and a half and in this light, the sector is ready for intelligent and respectful cooperation with the new Minister of Culture Tiit Terik.
Estonian Minister of Culture Anneli Ott announced on Tuesday that she is stepping down from her position because she is unable to implement the ideas needed for preserving the field of culture in the government led by Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.