Baltic Defence College in Tartu Hosts Russia Conference
Karl Altau, JBANC The backdrop was a snowy couple of days in early March in Tartu, on the eve of Estonia’s parliamentary election. The venue was the V Spa Hotel and Conference Center. The topic was Russia and its continuing full-scale invasion of Ukraine. On March 2-3, 2023, the Baltic...
Estonian Architect in Boston Wins BAUA Pavilion Competition
BAUA (Baltic Architects Unions Association) announces the Baltic pavilion design competition for UIA World Congress of Architects in Copenhagen winners. The work "Parallel Worlds" by Boston-based Ebostontonian architect Karl Pops was selected as the best project. The competition for the architectural concept of the BAUA pavilion, which will be exhibited...
Hundreds Attended the Boston Baltic Film Festival
Hundreds attended the Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF) last weekend where the Estonian films “Kalev”, and “Melchior the Apothecary” I & II were screened. Filmmakers Ove Musting, Veiko Esken and Olle Mirme were on hand from Estonia with movie props and stories from behind the scenes in making the films....
Estonian Independence Day in Cleveland, Ohio, February 25, 2023
The Estonian community in Greater Cleveland gathered on Feb. 25, at Der Braumeister Restaurant to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Estonia. Toomas Tubalkain began the proceedings by welcoming guests from the Latvian and Lithuanian communities in Cleveland. Mr. Kalvis Kampe (Latvian) spoke briefly about...
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SUVEKODU 2023 – SUMMER CAMP IN LONG ISLAND
105th Anniversary of Independence, 1st Anniversary of War
Laas Leivat, Eesti Elu The 24th of February is a milestone in the history of both Estonia and Ukraine. On this date Estonians mark the birth of a nation. Volodymyr Zelensky named the same day a “rebirth” of his nation. “A new nation was born at four in the morning....
COOKING WITH MARIKA: A Spring Cleanse Will Make Your Body Cheer
As with most things in life —and especially around food and health—I advocate balance. I do not believe in taking extreme measures. When it comes to cleansing the body from the inside out, I am not in favor of “fasting,” be it a water fast, a juice fast or a...
SUVEKODU 2023 – SUMMER CAMP IN LONG ISLAND
SUVEKODU 2023 WILL BE HELD FROM: Saturday July 8th - Saturday July 22nd, 2023. Suvekodu accepts children ages 6 – 15 years old. A child can come for one or two weeks. Registration open now: https://forms.gle/q8pPr2HMeg6eVAWR6 This post is sponsored by Long Island Estonian Childrens Camp/Long Island Estonian House Long...
Washington Estonian Society Introduces New Logo
When the Washington Estonian Society began planning its 60th Anniversary Celebration, the work group realized the program needed to appeal to all age groups, specifically young professionals beginning their careers and establishing their independent lives. It is critical that the Estonian-American community embrace these young people and ensure that their...
Connecticut Estonian Society Celebrates 105th Anniversary of Estonian Independence
The Connecticut Estonian Society held its celebration of the 105th anniversary of the Declaration of Estonian Independence. The event occurred at the Baltic Restaurant, a replica of an actual Baltic manor, and featured Baltic Sea regional cuisine for dinner. The dinner was topped off by an Estonian kringel (sweetbread dessert),...
EANC: Remarks on the 105th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia
Dear fellow Estonians and friends! We are right to wonder if the meaning of February 24 has changed forever. While waiting for this day last year, we thought about the birthday of the Republic of Estonia and the history associated with it. It was a day when we thought about...
The Academic Studies of Estonian Language and Culture Abroad (EKKAV)
The activities of academic studies of Estonian language and culture abroad (Eesti keele ja kultuuri akadeemiline välisõpe, hereinafter EKKAV) is a continuous teaching of the Estonian language and culture in universities outside Estonia, including its support activities in Estonia and elsewhere. The EKKAV programme framework provides study material, scholarships and...
Consular Visits to Atlanta, GA, and Florida in March
The Consulate General of Estonia in New York will conduct a consular visit to Atlanta, GA, on March 11th. Estonian citizens will be able to apply for a passport or ID-Card (both first time applications and renewal applications are accepted), refresh their fingerprints in the database of the Estonian Police...
Karl Altau: One-year Anniversary of Russia’s New Attack Against Ukraine
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...
Russia Reduces Embassy Staff in Estonia to Required Level
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 said...
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