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Estonian Embassy in Washington, DC.   Source: ERR   Reconstruction work will start at the Estonian embassy in Washington, D.C., which will last for at least 18 months.   The renovation has been expected for years as power, heating and cooling systems are all considered old and dangerous. The building in...

While Congress enters its pre-election recess, the Estonian American National Council (EANC) will stay in touch with Congressional staffers to ensure issues important to Estonian Americans aren’t forgotten as the elections become the focus of attention.    EANC actively advocates with Congressional offices to express support for legislation that impacts...

USA wide ONLINE EVENTOctober 15-18October 29-November 1November 12-15 The Third Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF)  returns in 2020 with a virtual version  and will expand beyond New York to offer a selection of the most exciting and relevant Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian films to audiences across the U.S.,...

Ambassador Jonatan Vseviov and Alvar Soosaar. Photo by Estonian Embassy in Washington   In September, Alvar Soosaar began his term as Director of U.S. investment and Trade out of the Embassy in Washington, DC.   His naming came as part of the expansion of Estonia’s business diplomacy efforts in the...

Joonas Tarm & Terttu Uibopuu   On August 5, Undercurrent launched “10001,” a collaborative virtual project that continues through September 12.   This project is co-organized by the European Union National Institutes of Culture’s New York Cluster. Borrowing the zip code from both the Empire State Building and New York...

More photos here.   Estonian Americans in several communities came out to show their support for the ongoing fight for democracy in Belarus. Socially-distanced, COVID-aware rallies have been held across the U.S. in recent weeks as outrage over disputed elections and demand for change continue in Minsk and beyond.  ...

Estonia Initiates UN Security Council Discussion Concerning Belarus On August 18, Estonia and the United States led a UN Security Council discussion about the situation in Belarus and its possible implications for peace and security in Europe. In his speech, Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu expressed serious concern about the use...

Greetings from Mimi Daitz, New York   Veljo Tormis and Mimi Daitz at the Estonian Radio on 1/17/1994   Mimi Daitz, the author of the book “Veljo Tormis. Ancient Song Recovered” wrote on August 7, 2020: Greetings from New York City on this 90th anniversary of Veljo Tormis’ birthday.  ...

The Central and East European Coalition (CEEC) sent a letter on July 15th to President Trump expressing concerns about his proposal to withdraw approximately 9000 U.S. servicemembers stationed in Germany. Copies were also sent to the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the chairmen and ranking members of...

The first unofficial reading in New York City, January 2020.   Press photo   The new musical “Singing Revolution” has been pledged a large sponsorship from the Estonian American National Council (EANC) toward the Los Angeles World Premiere.   The musical, written by James Bearhart and Tony Spinosa has been fundraising...