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Addressed to: European Union and NATO member states, states having diplomatic relations with the Republic of Estonia, to the United Nations, and the international general public   We will soon mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II (WWII). That traumatic period of history continues to weigh...

The University of Tartu Delta Center, one of the most modern centers for digital technology, analytics and economic ideas in the Nordics, officially opened its doors at noon on January 29th.   The complex consists of two buildings — an academic and research building and an entrepreneurship building — and...

Ambassador Jonatan Vseviov on the left. Photo: Estonian Embassy in Washington   "On January 16, 2020, we started off a new year in our Distinguished Speaker Series with His Excellency Jonatan Vseviov, Ambassador of Estonia to the United States of America," The Columbia World Affairs Council of South Carolina announced....

Epp-Karike Sonin.   Epp-Karike Sonin always amazes, inspires and delights us — especially on January 11 when she beautifully performed at the dedication of the "Epp Sonin Music Room"  at the Follen Church in Lexington, Massachusetts.   Her lovely lyric soprano captivated everyone. The spacious room, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and...

As one of its main missions, the Estonian American National Council (EANC) tracks legislation pertaining to Estonia, the Baltic nations, and the broader central and east European region, and advocates for its support from Members of Congress in mee-tings and events with lawmakers and their staff on Capitol Hill.   ...

Make plans to join us next month to celebrate the 102th anniversary of Estonian's independence!   We look forward to welcoming the multi-talented Valter Soosalu, who will speak on the topic of musical life in Estonia and perform favorite musical selections from through the years. A festive reception follows, with...

Indrek Lepson   Ei tea kuhu viivad mind saatuse tiivad, ja maha jäävad kodumaa rannad ja liivad.   Tens of thousands fled  Soviet terrorism as it swept into Estonia, and there are an equal number of stories, and memories, of the dangers of their journey to freedom. Sadly, few of...

Minister of Foreign Affairs Urmas Reinsalu discussed the urgent need to ease tensions in the Middle East with Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarifi in New Delhi, India on January 15th. Reinsalu expressed concern over Iran's destabilising steps in the region and called for refraining from such actions. Reinsalu said that...

A joint platform for sharing cyber threat intelligence will be built by Estonia and the United States to enhance the cyber defence capabilities of both countries and exchange information. The platform will be used to automate the exchange of data for cyber threats. The system will be developed by Cybernetica...

Layers of time colliding – the 3 hommiku/maa targad, biblical Magi or Wise Men/Kings from the East arrived in what Estonians, like Italians call Firenze (Florence) on January 6th this past week. Dressed in Renaissance era clothing, as when the “Cavalcata dei Magi” (Cavalcade or Procession of the Magi) tradition...