Flag waving in front of San Francisco City Hall on February 24, 2020. Photo by Carolyn van Spyk

The Consulate General of Estonia in San Francisco has arranged with the City of San Francisco for the Estonian flag to fly from San Francisco City Hall on February 24 again this year, in honor of the anniversary of Estonian independence.

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Published: February 21 2021

The National Archives of Estonia is conducting a competition, the aim of which is to promote the collection and preservation of the cultural heritage of Estonians abroad.

It includes both oral and material heritage, including folklore, life stories and memories, musical traditions, documents, photographs, publications, works of art, etc.

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Published: February 21 2021

This year's state celebration of the anniversary of Estonian independence takes place on February 24, in Paide.

Although some traditional events will not take place due to the pandemic, President Kaljulaid's address and the anniversary concert will be broadcast on ETV and available to stream worldwide.

This year's independence day events on February 24 will see a NATO flyby in lieu of the traditional parade.

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Published: February 21 2021

The opposition Estonian Conservative People's Party (EKRE) announced on Thursday that when the new government coalition puts the border treaty between Estonia and Russia before the parliament for ratification, EKRE will prevent its ratification by all legitimate means.

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Published: February 21 2021

Niagara Falls to be Lit in Blue, Black and White

On February 24, Estonian Independence Day, the Canadian (Horseshoe Falls) portion of Niagara Falls will be lit in the colors of the Estonian flag.

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Published: February 21 2021

Even with major developments made in technology, the snowy conditions over the past few weeks have given the border guard officers on Estonia's southeastern border reason to use skis, an old-fashioned, but favorable method of moving around.

While traditionally, skiing is considered to be a winter sports discipline or just a way to spend time in the outdoors, they are a permanent fixture in the Police and Border Guard Board's (PPA) equipment.

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Published: February 14 2021

An Estonian Immigrant Makes it  to the White House
by Ave Maria Blithe

Mike Calamus. Photo by Ave Maria Blithe

Let me explain.

In these trying times, there is nothing more uplifting than hearing good news and finding out that in the midst of daily doom and gloom, somebody has found success. By found – I mean worked hard for it.

Small businesses around the country have struggled to stay afloat.

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Published: February 14 2021

On February 20, join us from anywhere in the world for an online celebration of the American architect Louis Kahn, who was born 120 years ago on this day in Estonia.

During this program, see a discussion with some of the people closest to Kahn: distinguished landscape architect Harriet Pattison; her son, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Nathaniel Kahn; and William Whitaker, Curator, The Architectural Archives, University of Pennsylvania Stewart Weitzman School of Design.

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Published: February 14 2021