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When the Washington Estonian Society began planning its 60th Anniversary Celebration, the work group realized the program needed to appeal to all age groups, specifically young professionals beginning their careers and establishing their independent lives. It is critical that the Estonian-American community embrace these young people and ensure that their...

The Connecticut Estonian Society held its celebration of the 105th anniversary of the Declaration of Estonian Independence. The event occurred at the Baltic Restaurant, a replica of an actual Baltic manor, and featured Baltic Sea regional cuisine for dinner. The dinner was topped off by an Estonian kringel (sweetbread dessert),...

Dear fellow Estonians and friends! We are right to wonder if the meaning of February 24 has changed forever. While waiting for this day last year, we thought about the birthday of the Republic of Estonia and the history associated with it. It was a day when we thought about...

The activities of academic studies of Estonian language and culture abroad (Eesti keele ja kultuuri akadeemiline välisõpe, hereinafter EKKAV) is a continuous teaching of the Estonian language and culture in universities outside Estonia, including its support activities in Estonia and elsewhere. The EKKAV programme framework provides study material, scholarships and...

Karl Altau, JBANC For Estonians, February 24 marks a day of celebration on the anniversary of the 1918 declaration of independence (Manifest Eestimaa rahvastele). This year, Estonia marks its 105th birthday. Freedom can never be taken for granted. Particularly during this time. This is especially tangible considering it being the...

The Russian Federation has reduced the staff in its embassy in Tallinn to the required level. Both countries' ambassadors left on Tuesday, February 7. "The embassy of the Russian Federation has complied with the conditions in the Estonian Foreign Ministry's note," the latter's press representative Anna Tisler-Lavrentjev told ERR. She...

The Connecticut Estonian Society’s annual film event occurred on Saturday, January 28th. This year’s film, “Eia Jõulud Tondikakul” (Eia’s Christmas at Phantom Owl), was an emotionally uplifting family story set in a beautifully forested area of Estonia. The cinematography was outstanding, fully capturing the natural beauty of the forest and...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia and the National Foundation of Civil Society invite young Estonians living abroad to apply for a scholarship to complete a professional internship in Estonia. The purpose of the scholarship program is to facilitate the integration of young people living abroad into Estonian social...

Legumes – a group that includes beans, peas and lentils, as well as peanuts – are a wonderful and inexpensive source of high-quality nutrition and nourishment. They are packed with fiber, complex carbohydrates, B vitamins, calcium and iron. Legumes are the most complete source of plant-based protein, offering grounding and...

The Tartu Peace Treaty marked the end of the Estonian War of Independence and established the country as an independent republic. The main solemnities took place in Tartu, starting at 9.00 a.m. with the laying of commemorative wreaths on the War of Independence memorial at Paulus cemetery. Wreaths were also...