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Jaak Treiman, the Honoray Consul in LA The Foreign Ministry’s decision to close the New York and San Francisco consulates has generated explanations and commentary. I want to add my commentary to the mix, offering what is perhaps a different perspective. My connection to Estonia’s foreign ministry predates the reacquisition...

This decision shows a lack of respect for the historic importance and symbolism of the New York City consulate to Estonians abroad and in the USA. The existence of the New York consulate symbolized legitimacy and continuity of the Republic of Estonia during the Soviet occupation and beyond. National security...

Join us as a delegation from Estonia visits Philadelphia, forging connections between two vibrant tech ecosystems. This special evening will delve into the unique strengths and opportunities each region offers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth. Experience a blend of innovation, culture, and partnership in a celebration of global tech synergy....

SASAFF (SLA Art Space Animation Film Festival-2023) New York City is the FIRST ever festival in the US exhibiting animated short films from the three Baltic countries: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The program is curated by well known animators – Ülo Pikkov, Vladimir Leščovs, and Valentas Aškinis. The animators will...

Experience the captivating journey of Yasmyn (Sinencia Jasmine Kass), a visionary artist whose roots span Dominican and Estonian heritage, a fusion that reflects her unique perspective in a world still discovering diversity. Yasmyn’s daring, experimental music carved a niche and won her a devoted following. However, when the pandemic brought...

Leafy greens add great variety and color to your meals, yet they are one category of whole foods still missing at most tables. Among the very common wild edible leafy green plants are nettle, dandelion greens, lamb’s quarters, ramps and sorrel. And among the commonly cultivated vegetables, cabbage can be...

The San Francisco Estonian Society annual meeting will be held in person this year at 10 AM on Saturday morning, October 21, at Paradise Beach Park, 3450 Paradise Drive, in Tiburon, followed by a casual potluck picnic. Free entry and parking. Note that parking is limited, so we recommend carpooling...

Back in the day, when young folks grew up, they had a sense of adventure and wanted to see the world. They signed up to work on a cargo ship and set sail for where the winds would take them. Why not try a modified version of that today, and...

DID YOU KNOW? September 2024 will mark the 80th anniversary of the Suurpõgenemine (mass flight to the West in 1944), when 80,000 Estonian citizens, including our parents and grandparents, were forced to flee ahead of the 2nd Russian occupation. To remain would have meant deportation to Siberia or certain death....

This year’s summit took place on Tuesday, the 5th of September and brought together representatives of governments, enterprises and civil society from over 70 countries. “The summit celebrates the two values Estonians hold deeply: freedom and embracing technology” said prime minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas in her opening speech. The...