The diplomatic statement was issued on July 23, 1940 and established the U.S. policy of nonrecognition of the Soviet annexation of the Baltic nations. 

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Published: July 31 2018

It is with great sadness that Jack’s many Estonian friends received the news of his passing on June 24 in Annapolis, Maryland, less than three weeks before his 90th birthday, for which celebration plans had already been made. He was not only an outstanding American patriot, but also a true friend of Estonia and its people; a friend, who came to our assistance in our time of need.

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Published: July 28 2018

EANC meeting with Estonian Foreign Affairs Committee members. From left: Committee Member Henn Põlluaas, EANC's Karin Shuey, EANC President Marju Rink-Abel, Committee Member Maire Aunaste, Committee Chair Marko Mihkelson, Committee Member Barbi Pilvre, Estonian Ambassador to the U.S. Lauri Lepik, JBANC Managing Director Karl Altau. Photo credit: Embassy of Estonia

In the weeks leading up to the 2018 NATO Summit, several Estonian officials have been through Washington to share their views on NATO’s priorities and outcomes for the summit.

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Published: July 28 2018

Baltic diplomats and JBANC representatives met on June 29th to catch up on events and priorities. Photo credit: Estonian Embassy.

The Estonian embassy hosted Baltic diplomats and Baltic American community representatives for the first JBANCBaltic embassies meeting of 2018. The ambassadors updated us on their countries’ priorities and upcoming events and a productive exchange occurred on many relevant topics.

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Published: July 26 2018

The new Toronto Estonian Centre.

The Estonian community turned out in strong numbers on Thursday, June 21 to mark a major milestone in the development of the Estonian Centre Project.

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Published: July 10 2018

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir. Photo by Kaupo Kikkas, https://www.epcc.ee

The Estonian Philhamonic Chamber Choir and the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra are coming to Stanford Live on their 2018 tour, conducted by Tõnu Kaljuste. Tickets for their November 14, 2018 performance are now on sale to the general public.

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Published: July 10 2018

Pillerkaar dancing Jooksupolka.

Pillerkaar, Estonian Folk Dancers of the Washington, DC Metro Area, danced at the Baltic Centennial Midsummer Celebration in Dupont Circle in the heart of Washington, DC on Saturday, June 23, 2018. 

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Published: July 02 2018

Familiar brands and possibly a familiar sääsk (mosquito) seen at an Estonian supermarket stand featuring insect repellents (putuka-/tõrje/vahendid) with the message Peata pinin! – "Stop the buzz!" The noun pinin and verb pinisema are great onomatopoetic words ("Piiii" seems a slightly higher pitch than "buzzzzz", but is ultimately in the ear of the beholder and not subject to debate.)

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Published: July 02 2018