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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...

Composer Alisson Kruusmaa joined the Austrian music publishing house Universal Edition, which represents and distributes her catalogue to musicians and institutions worldwide.Universal Edition features, among others, the music of Gustav Mahler, Arnold Schönberg and Arvo Pärt. Universal Edition, founded in 1901, is viewed as a landmark for composers and musical...

March 3-5, 2023.Virtual screenings March 6-19, 2023 The Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF), whose motto is "Meet the Baltic Soul", was created to raise awareness of the cultures and languages of the Baltic countries through film media. BBFF has been operating since 2018, and this year we are excited to...

A joint celebration is being planned to recognize the 105th anniversary of Estonian Independence Day, the 60th anniversary of the Washington Estonian Society and the 50th anniversary of Pillerkaar, the Washington area venerable folk dance troupe. The celebration will occur on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm....

Parliamentary elections will be held in Estonia on March 5, 2023. The right to vote abroad applies to Estonian citizens living abroad permanently and to voters who are temporarily staying abroad and are included in the list of voters. Estonian citizens have three options for voting in a foreign country:...