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The EANC Election Committee presents the official list of confirmed candidates for the XXIV Council of the Estonian American National Council (EANC), together with their introductions. Candidates could submit their introductions in Estonian, English, or both languages. In accordance with the EANC bylaws, 34 council members will be elected from...

The eighth Ukraine Action Summit was held in Washington, DC, from April 19-22, with a weekend conference, an April 20 training session, and congressional meetings on April 21-22. Summits have been held each spring and fall since 2022, following the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The American Coalition for Ukraine,...

The EANC Election Committee announces the following list of candidates for the XXIV Council Elections. As stipulated in the EANC bylaws, a period will be allowed for members of the public to challenge the eligibility of any candidate. Signed, written challenges must be sent to the Election Committee Co-Chairs ([email protected])...

Two Estonian short films, "Kyiv Cake" ("Kiievi tort") and "Winter in March" ("Lumi saadab meid"), have been shortlisted for the European Film Awards. "Kyiv Cake" was made by the Estonian production company Joonisfilm as a support project for Ukraine. The film was created entirely through online communication with director Andrii...

You’re likely familiar with the World War I army recruitment poster where Uncle Sam is pointing his finger directly toward the viewer, declaring “I Want You” in bold font. Uncle Sam is wearing a blue coat, a stars-and-stripes top hat, and a serious scowl. He wants you to enlist in...

The Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) has continued its focus on helping to secure the Baltic region against Russian aggression and ensuring continued United States support for Ukraine. The advocacy centers on several key legislative and security priorities: Security Assistance and Defense Funding Baltic Security Initiative (BSI): This is...

The Estonian American National Council (EANC) – Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides (ERKÜ) is pleased to announce that it will provide travel stipends (up to $1,250 each) for two Estonian American upper secondary and university students who have been accepted to participate in the Estonian Institute of Historical Memory’s (EIHM – Eesti...

Scientists have identified Europe's tallest common aspen (Populus tremula) in Estonia's Nigula Nature Reserve, located in Pärnu County. The record-breaking tree stands at 45.5 meters, surpassing the previous European record by more than four meters. In addition to this record-holder, two other exceptionally tall aspens were found in the forests...

Estonian diaspora communities span continents that are at their best when they operate with a high degree of mutual awareness and coordination. From Toronto to Stockholm, from Sydney to New York, these communities are anchored in cultural societies, choirs, schools, churches—and critically, in physical gathering places that give visibility and...

Easter marks the start of spring, the triumph of life and renewal and is a time of festivities and tradition in Estonia. Easter is known by many names in Estonia, including lihavõtted (a direct reference to the return of meat on menus after Lent), munadepüha (egg holiday) and kiigepüha (swing holiday, pointing to the tradition...