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The year 2014 marks the 50th Anniversary of The Estonian Archives in the United States, Inc. (EAUS). It is only befitting that this unique book reaches a wider English speaking audience. The plight of refugees from many nations embroiled in too many wars is still an unfortunate fact. "DP Chronicle"...

According to the restructuring plan that will be submitted to the European Commission on Friday, Infortar, which is a joint owner of the Estonian shipping company Tallink, is also set to become the majority shareholder of Estonian Air. If the revised restructuring program gets the Commission's approval, Infortar is expected...

Andres Keevallik   The head of the Tallinn University of Technology, Andres Keevallik, crashed his car through a shop window late on October 28, while driving under the influence, saying afterwards that he will resign his post. Margus Leivo, responsible for administrative affairs at the university, said Keevallik was returning...

On ETV's “Foorum” program, politicians from the four major political parties weighed in on the security situation in Estonian schools, saying that although schools are prepared for events such as the one on October 27, more prevention work must be done. On October 27, a 15-year-old pupil shot dead his...

Minister of Interior Hanno Pevkur visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on October 16,  and handed over a Plaque of Recognition from the Estonian Government for their support on establishing the Amputation Rehabilitation Center at the East-Tallinn Central Hospital in Estonia. Minister of Interior Hanno Pevkur’s meetings in Washington...

The initial resting place of President Konstantin Päts in Burashevo, near Tver, Russia, was marked with a plaque this month, bringing the head of state's burial site in line with requirements. The memorial plaque was made in Estonia and funded by donations. The installation of the plaque was organized by...

The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs announced that it has uncovered a financial scam by which more than 1 billion rubles (19.1 million euros) was illegally transferred to banks in Estonia and Latvia. Russian anti-corruption officials revealed a scheme to withdraw funds in foreign currency abroad. They suspect a number...

Eduard Oganjan, who served on Soviet nuclear submarines as a junior officer, said the vessels he was on roamed free in the Baltic Sea and that Russian subs do now as well, with only Sweden having the capabilities to monitor them. Organjan served on a diesel-powered Golf-class submarine, around 100...

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Estonian Ambassador Mr. Erik Marmei (on the left) is giving his opening remarks.    Photos by Siim Sööt   After nearly two years of planning the 70th anniversary exhibit of displaced persons “No Home To Go To” has hit the road.  On Monday October 6th the exhibit opened at the Lithuanian...