Pärnu Hanseatic Days

Pärnu Hanseatic Days

Pärnu, 27.06.2025. Pärnu Hanseatic Days is a celebration that brings to life the medieval heritage of Pärnuâonce a bustling Hanseatic League port. The event has been held annually for over two decades in the historic Vallikäär meadow and around Rüütli Street. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/Pärnu PM

Pärnu Hanseatic Days

Pärnu Hanseatic Days

Pärnu, 27.06.2025. Pärnu Hanseatic Days is a celebration that brings to life the medieval heritage of Pärnuâonce a bustling Hanseatic League port. The event has been held annually for over two decades in the historic Vallikäär meadow and around Rüütli Street. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/Pärnu PM

Pärnu Hanseatic Days

Pärnu Hanseatic Days

Pärnu, 27.06.2025. Pärnu Hanseatic Days is a celebration that brings to life the medieval heritage of Pärnuâonce a bustling Hanseatic League port. The event has been held annually for over two decades in the historic Vallikäär meadow and around Rüütli Street. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/Pärnu PM

Pärnu Hanseatic Days

Pärnu Hanseatic Days

Pärnu, 27.06.2025. Pärnu Hanseatic Days is a celebration that brings to life the medieval heritage of Pärnuâonce a bustling Hanseatic League port. The event has been held annually for over two decades in the historic Vallikäär meadow and around Rüütli Street. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/Pärnu PM

Pärnu Hanseatic Days

Pärnu Hanseatic Days

Pärnu, 27.06.2025. Pärnu Hanseatic Days is a celebration that brings to life the medieval heritage of Pärnuâonce a bustling Hanseatic League port. The event has been held annually for over two decades in the historic Vallikäär meadow and around Rüütli Street. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/Pärnu PM

Pärnu Hanseatic Days

Pärnu Hanseatic Days

Pärnu, 27.06.2025. Pärnu Hanseatic Days is a celebration that brings to life the medieval heritage of Pärnuâonce a bustling Hanseatic League port. The event has been held annually for over two decades in the historic Vallikäär meadow and around Rüütli Street. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/Pärnu PM

Pärnu Hanseatic Days

Pärnu Hanseatic Days

Pärnu, 27.06.2025. Pärnu Hanseatic Days is a celebration that brings to life the medieval heritage of Pärnuâonce a bustling Hanseatic League port. The event has been held annually for over two decades in the historic Vallikäär meadow and around Rüütli Street. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/Pärnu PM

Pärnu Hanseatic Days

Pärnu Hanseatic Days

Pärnu, 27.06.2025. Pärnu Hanseatic Days is a celebration that brings to life the medieval heritage of Pärnuâonce a bustling Hanseatic League port. The event has been held annually for over two decades in the historic Vallikäär meadow and around Rüütli Street. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/Pärnu PM

Emajõgi Barge Society

Emajõgi Barge Society

04.09.2024, Tartu. A two-mast barge, 22 m long and 9 m wide. The Emajõgi-Peipsi barges were unique wooden sailboats, relatives of the Hanseatic logs, which began to be built for the waters here in the 14th century, when Tartu and Peipsi passed through international transit - the Hanseatic trade. Barges were used on Peipsi after the Hanseatic era until the second world war. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

Hanseatic Days Festival

Hanseatic Days Festival

Pärnu, 28.06.2024. Pärnu Hanseatic Days Festival. The festival looks back into the past at medieval customs, crafts, skills and daily life. Photo: Mailiis Ollino/Pärnu PM

Hanseatic Days Festival

Hanseatic Days Festival

Pärnu, 28.06.2024. Pärnu Hanseatic Days Festival. The festival looks back into the past at medieval customs, crafts, skills and daily life. Photo: Mailiis Ollino/Pärnu PM

Hanseatic Days Festival

Hanseatic Days Festival

Pärnu, 28.06.2024. Pärnu Hanseatic Days Festival. The festival looks back into the past at medieval customs, crafts, skills and daily life. Photo: Mailiis Ollino/Pärnu PM

Hanseatic Days Festival

Hanseatic Days Festival

Pärnu, 28.06.2024. Pärnu Hanseatic Days Festival. The festival looks back into the past at medieval customs, crafts, skills and daily life. Photo: Mailiis Ollino/Pärnu PM

Hanseatic Days Festival

Hanseatic Days Festival

Pärnu, 28.06.2024. Pärnu Hanseatic Days Festival. The festival looks back into the past at medieval customs, crafts, skills and daily life. Photo: Mailiis Ollino/Pärnu PM

Hanseatic Days Festival

Hanseatic Days Festival

Pärnu, 28.06.2024. Pärnu Hanseatic Days Festival. The festival looks back into the past at medieval customs, crafts, skills and daily life. Photo: Mailiis Ollino/Pärnu PM

Namibia inaugurates first waste buyback center to boost circular economy

STORY: Namibia inaugurates first waste buyback center to boost circular economy SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MOSES MATYAYI, Chief Executive of Windhoek 3. various of the waste buyback center STORYLINE: Namibia on Friday inaugurated its first waste buyback center (WBBC) which will see residents earn income by collecting and selling recyclable materials at an event held in the informal settlement of Katutura in Windhoek, the Namibian capital. Established under the project "Improving Solid Waste Management in Windhoek," financed by the European Union and implemented jointly with the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, the WBBC is to reduce waste volumes, minimize harmful environmental effects, promote recycling, and create job opportunities through startup incubation focusing on waste reengineering. During the inauguration ceremony, Queen Kamati, the mayor o

The beginning of sailing season

The beginning of sailing season

25.03.2024, Tartu. Lodi Jõmmu is an archaic wooden cargo sailboat, the likes of which sailed on Peipsi and Emajõgi from the Hanseatic era to the mid-20th century. Jõmmu was launched in spring 2006 and is the only representative of this distinctive type of ship in the world. Lodi is 12 m long, 8 m wide, weighs 25 t, has a sail surface of 100 m2 and the mast reaches 14 m above the water surface. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

The beginning of sailing season

The beginning of sailing season

25.03.2024, Tartu. Lodi Jõmmu is an archaic wooden cargo sailboat, the likes of which sailed on Peipsi and Emajõgi from the Hanseatic era to the mid-20th century. Jõmmu was launched in spring 2006 and is the only representative of this distinctive type of ship in the world. Lodi is 12 m long, 8 m wide, weighs 25 t, has a sail surface of 100 m2 and the mast reaches 14 m above the water surface. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

The beginning of sailing season

The beginning of sailing season

25.03.2024, Tartu. Lodi Jõmmu is an archaic wooden cargo sailboat, the likes of which sailed on Peipsi and Emajõgi from the Hanseatic era to the mid-20th century. Jõmmu was launched in spring 2006 and is the only representative of this distinctive type of ship in the world. Lodi is 12 m long, 8 m wide, weighs 25 t, has a sail surface of 100 m2 and the mast reaches 14 m above the water surface. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

The beginning of sailing season

The beginning of sailing season

25.03.2024, Tartu. Lodi Jõmmu is an archaic wooden cargo sailboat, the likes of which sailed on Peipsi and Emajõgi from the Hanseatic era to the mid-20th century. Jõmmu was launched in spring 2006 and is the only representative of this distinctive type of ship in the world. Lodi is 12 m long, 8 m wide, weighs 25 t, has a sail surface of 100 m2 and the mast reaches 14 m above the water surface. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

The beginning of sailing season

The beginning of sailing season

25.03.2024, Tartu. Lodi Jõmmu is an archaic wooden cargo sailboat, the likes of which sailed on Peipsi and Emajõgi from the Hanseatic era to the mid-20th century. Jõmmu was launched in spring 2006 and is the only representative of this distinctive type of ship in the world. Lodi is 12 m long, 8 m wide, weighs 25 t, has a sail surface of 100 m2 and the mast reaches 14 m above the water surface. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

The beginning of sailing season

The beginning of sailing season

25.03.2024, Tartu. Lodi Jõmmu is an archaic wooden cargo sailboat, the likes of which sailed on Peipsi and Emajõgi from the Hanseatic era to the mid-20th century. Jõmmu was launched in spring 2006 and is the only representative of this distinctive type of ship in the world. Lodi is 12 m long, 8 m wide, weighs 25 t, has a sail surface of 100 m2 and the mast reaches 14 m above the water surface. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

The beginning of sailing season

The beginning of sailing season

25.03.2024, Tartu. Lodi Jõmmu is an archaic wooden cargo sailboat, the likes of which sailed on Peipsi and Emajõgi from the Hanseatic era to the mid-20th century. Jõmmu was launched in spring 2006 and is the only representative of this distinctive type of ship in the world. Lodi is 12 m long, 8 m wide, weighs 25 t, has a sail surface of 100 m2 and the mast reaches 14 m above the water surface. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

The beginning of sailing season

The beginning of sailing season

25.03.2024, Tartu. Lodi Jõmmu is an archaic wooden cargo sailboat, the likes of which sailed on Peipsi and Emajõgi from the Hanseatic era to the mid-20th century. Jõmmu was launched in spring 2006 and is the only representative of this distinctive type of ship in the world. Lodi is 12 m long, 8 m wide, weighs 25 t, has a sail surface of 100 m2 and the mast reaches 14 m above the water surface. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

Town Hall in Tallinn

Town Hall in Tallinn

30.01.2024, Tallinn. Tallinn Town Hall is the oldest city hall in North-Europe. In 2022, Tallinn Town Hall celebrated the 700th anniversary of its first mention in 1322. The story of the building dates back to the 13th century and it was completed, in its current form, in 1404. The magnificent Gothic arches, the unique wood carvings, tapestry, and paintings reflect the wealth and ideals of the former Hanseatic town. A gargoyle in the form of a dragon head made in 1627. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Town Hall in Tallinn

Town Hall in Tallinn

30.01.2024, Tallinn. Tallinn Town Hall is the oldest city hall in North-Europe. In 2022, Tallinn Town Hall celebrated the 700th anniversary of its first mention in 1322. The story of the building dates back to the 13th century and it was completed, in its current form, in 1404. The magnificent Gothic arches, the unique wood carvings, tapestry, and paintings reflect the wealth and ideals of the former Hanseatic town. A gargoyle in the form of a dragon head made in 1627. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Town Hall in Tallinn

Town Hall in Tallinn

30.01.2024, Tallinn. Tallinn Town Hall is the oldest city hall in North-Europe. In 2022, Tallinn Town Hall celebrated the 700th anniversary of its first mention in 1322. The story of the building dates back to the 13th century and it was completed, in its current form, in 1404. The magnificent Gothic arches, the unique wood carvings, tapestry, and paintings reflect the wealth and ideals of the former Hanseatic town. A gargoyle in the form of a dragon head made in 1627. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. A woman playing the flute. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Gypsy dancers. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

Medieval Days in Tallinn Old Town

06.07.2023, Tallinn. The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union since the year 2000. During the Medieval Days you are able to feel the atmosphere of the flourishing Hanseatic era. A large medieval market is set up in the Town Hall Square with merchants and workshops. Musicians and dancers from near and far take the stage. A medieval procession opens the event followed by various workshops, excursions and theatre performances. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees