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For the first time, a student film made by Baltic Film and Media School graduate German Golub "My Dear Corpses" has won the toughest competition for film schools – the Student Academy Awards. This means that the film is eligible to run for the "big" Oscars.   Whether the film...

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...

On September 18th, the Central and East European Coalition (CEEC) held a virtual policy discussion on the Kremlin's disinformation campaigns, Putin's recent attempts at revisionism, their role in the changing political landscape, and implications for upcoming elections.   Panelists explored effective counter-narratives to fight back on multiple levels, including in...

Tervitused Seattlest, The Seattle Estonian Society and West Coast Estonian Days (LEP) organizing committee have a few announcements that we would like to share. First, in light of the current COVID-19 crisis, Seattle LEP 2021 will be postponed.   But do not worry, Seattle will be hosting the 35th LEP...

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...

  Statement by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden.   The Foreign Ministers of the Nordic-Baltic 8 – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden – condemn in the strongest possible terms the usage of a chemical nerve agent of the Novichok group to poison...

The Estonian community in Los Angeles is built upon the work of the generations that came before us, those whose work was dedicated to preserving our language and culture in this place far from our homeland. On September 2, we lost Boris Auksmann, whose hand was in practically everything Estonians...

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's purchase last month of 92 Javelin missiles through the US European Command Assistance Program is an example of the kind of programs these bills fund. Source: Eesti Kaitsevägi/Estonian Defense Forces/mil.ee   The Estonian American National Council (EANC) is tracking several bills in process in Congress that include significant funding...

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...