International

JBANC - Last week we celebrated 100 years of U.S.-Baltic relations. The three Baltic countries have been marking the centennial with the U.S. with various events and projects.The U.S. embassy in Estonia has published "100 moments that shaped the partnership between the United States and Estonia" online. The U.S. embassy...

Karl Altau, JBANC Two years ago, Belarusians were everywhere. They have not disappeared. In summer 2020, there was a nationwide mass movement in support of democracy in Belarus against dictatorship. Elections took place August 9, but results were overwhelmingly deemed fraudulent, unfree, and unfair by the opposition, election observers, and...

Indrek Lepson On our way to New Zealand, we stopped at Esperito Santo Island in New Hebrides to clear customs. New Hebrides at that time was under French and English jurisdiction.How that came to be, I have no idea. Both countries had consulates there, so Barbara had to go to...

Each youth exchange brings together 30 young people aged 18-30 of Estonian origin; 20 living abroad and 10 from Estonia. This year's camp dates are 11.-22.09.2022.The main aim of the youth exchange is to introduce the Estonian culture and language to international participants who are: 📍 18-30 years old;📍 with...

Karl Alatu, JBANC Nearly four months after the renewed Russian attack against Ukraine, we don’t know what the result will be in the end. Will brave Ukraine, with the help of Western military assistance, be able to drive away the invaders from the East? Or will the armies of Putin...

The United States Embassy in Tallinn is proud to mark 100 years of U.S.-Estonia diplomatic relations in 2022! We’re celebrating by looking back at 100 moments that shaped the partnership between the United States and Estonia. Grouped into diplomatic milestones, security engagements, cultural events, and economic connections, these moments demonstrate...

The Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) held its 5th Baltic Advocacy Days starting on May 2. Over fifty meetings were held with constituents and Congressional staffers from 25 states and Washington, DC, with three Members of Congress joining in on the discussions. Discussions took place with more than 30...

Last month I wrote about the benefits of oils and fats and the three different building blocks of oils, which determine whether an oil can be considered saturated and very stable (can be used for frying at high temperatures), mono-unsaturated or fairly stable (can be used for cooking, baking and...

April 8, 2022 was a historic day for Estonians in Canada and around the world, as an energetic crowd turned out to witness and celebrate the momentous event of breaking ground for KESKUS International Estonian Centre. Attending were Estonians, friends and families of Estonians as well as neighbours from the...

Join us online for a celebration of the life achievements of a key literary and academic figure in modern Estonia, Uku Masing. The panel discussion with literary and musical interludes will include the following participants: Külliki Kuusk, Indrek Peedu, Lauri Sommer and Ülo Valk. The celebration will also take us...