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LEP2022 Registration Information In order to simplify LEP ticketing, we are offering two tickets: a LEP “Base Ticket”, which is all inclusive of LEP activities, with the exception of the Gala, and a Gala Ticket. The LEP “Base Ticket” includes:RegistrationOpening CeremoniesTantsupidu and LaulupiduRahvapidu with DinnerSpordipäevAccess to SaunAccess to Beer TentOther...

Dear Mr. President: With anticipation and trepidation, the Baltic-American community is looking ahead to next week’s talks between the United States and the Russian Federation on the situation related to Moscow’s aggression against Ukraine. We value your administration’s consistent and ongoing resistance to the Kremlin’s aggression in the region and...

In the week leading up to the discussions taking place in Europe January 10-13 regarding Ukraine’s security and Western relations with Russia, Baltic Americans and the broader diaspora communities from central and eastern Europe have issued statements, letters, and calls to action to let U.S. policymakers know our concerns. The...

Since this is a bigger topic, I am going to divide it into two parts. Today we will cover the SIMPLE carbohydrates or sugars. Next time I will cover the COMPLEX carbohydrates found in whole foods. Carbohydrates have generated much confusion in the world of nutrition. The recent “low-carb” or...

The Joint Baltic American National Committee, Inc. (JBANC) is happy to announce the arrival of Karīna Rozena, our new colleague from Riga, Latvia. Karīna came to Washington DC at the start of December courtesy of a Baltic-American Freedom Foundation (BAFF) scholarship. Her academic portfolio combines studies of strategic communications mastered...

As Russian troops maintain their presence on Ukraine’s borders and Russian President Vladimir Putin persists in his apparent agenda to rebuild the Soviet empire and weaken the West, Estonian officials are among the voices that have spoken out against Putin’s actions. Members of U.S. Congress and the Administration have also...

The United States should continue to pursue efforts consistent with the comprehensive, multi-lateral Baltic Defense Assessment of the military requirements of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania issued in December 2020. Robust support to accomplish United States strategic objectives, including by providing assistance to the Baltic countries through security cooperation referred to...

Culmination of life’s work for this intrepid couple is investing in the future of the Estonian community. If you ask Tiina and Agu Ets what their life’s work has been, the answer is simple: to cherish and support the Estonian community. Tiina ja Agu at Kotkajärve, Canada. Agu and Tiina...

On June 13, 2021, Allison Helen Part and Christopher Andrew Tedeschi celebrated their wedding at the Silverbrook Farm in Hillsboro, VA. Approximately 100 guests were in attendance. Allison is the daughter of Harry Part and his wife, Marilyn, and granddaughter of Leida and Karl Part. Leida and Karl escaped from...