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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])...
After an international search, the Sacramento Ballet Board of Directors is thrilled to announce Tiit Helimets as the organization’s new artistic director. Tiit brings decades of experience as an internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, and artistic visionary, enfacemagazine.com announced. Born in Estonia, Tiit began his professional dance career with the Estonian...
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...
The Washington Estonian Society (WES) proudly commemorated Estonia’s 108th Independence Day with a festive celebration on Sunday, February 22, at the Latvian Lutheran Church. More than one hundred guests attended the sold-out, catered dinner and were warmly welcomed by WES President Alan Tomson. The evening’s program featured a special video...
A consular mission is an alternative way to apply for documents and provide fingerprints. During consular missions, the consul provides all consular services, except visas. Pre-registration is required — email: [email protected]. Please include: The desired service and the applicant’s name and date of birth. The Embassy will send you the...
Mõnikord pead lahkuma, et aru saada, kuhu sa tegelikult kuulud. My path back to Eesti wasn't direct. After a disappointing 2011 praktika in Tallinn – no real work, no pay, living over an hour from other noored – I disengaged from eestlus for the first time in my life. It...
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