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Kersti K. Linask, PhD, professor at the University of South Florida (USF) and EANC member, has been awarded a 2012-2013 Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant to do research at Tartu University in Estonia. Beginning in September 2012, Dr. Linask will conduct research and teach at the Hematology-Oncology Clinic of the Hospital...

The International Learned Committee, which co-ordinates the work of the Estonian Institute of Historical Memory which was established for the in-depth investigation of violations of human rights in occupied Estonia during the second half of the 20th century, today in Kadriorg discussed future research topics that would open different facets...

President Toomas Hendrik Ilves opened the international symposium of Estonia's Friends Meeting titled Quo Vadis, Estonia? July 6th at the Estonian Academy of Sciences, focusing on the economic decisions of Estonia in recent years, the euro crisis and Estonia's progress in the field of technology. "For Estonia, austerity was not...

Tänavu möödub 40 aastat, mil 8. juulil avati esimesed ESTO päevad Torontos. Selle hiigelettevõtmise peakorraldajaks oli Robert Kreem ja lugematute kaaskorraldajate abil sündiski väliseestlaste esimene ja enneolematu suursaavutus. Järgmisel laupäevasel haripunkti jõudnud kolmel suurüritusel arvestati osalejaid kuni 45,000 inimest. Ligi poolteise miili pikkusest 5,000-le kavandatud rongkäigust läbi Toronto südalinna võttis...

  Introduction Estonia is the Land of Songs. Estonia has given birth to numerous prominent composers and conductors, and we are proud to share their talent with the world. Estonians are righteously considered as the Singing Nation. It is singing that has defined us, otherwise calm and quiet people. It...

  ZAKARIA: Up next, a rare Eurozone economic success story, a country that's growing faster than India, has almost no debt, and it does this all by practicing austerity. I'll explain. ZAKARIA: There is only one country in the entire European Union that has a budget surplus. Its national debt...

  The annual commemoration of Victory Day and St. John’s Day In Cleveland was held in the Estonian Cultural Garden.  Ours is one of 29 nationality gardens in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.  This event marked the end of our multiyear project to renovate the Estonian Cultural Garden.  Over the years,...

Ex-Lakewood Resident Died In Vietnam During Sortie   He came from Estonia to Lakewood as a young boy with his parents, sister and brother, and pursued what was then known as the American Dream: Voted best-looking by the Lakewood High School class of 1960, was headed for the University of...

  On Monday, June 4th, the Seabrook Educational and Cultural Center (SECC) welcomed Estonian independent video media to record the history of Seabrook Estonians: Producer, director Toomas Lepp, editor Mati Kirotar and cameraman Peeter Ülevain who captured the oral history. Film crew was especially interested in the arrival from D.P....

  On Saturday, September 29, 2012, the Estonian American National Council will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a special black-tie Gala. Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves will join over 200 dignitaries, EANC members, Estonian-Americans and other well-wishers for a memorable evening at the Willard InterContinental Hotel, steps from the White...