The new Estonian regulation will allow banks to open current (checking) accounts for Estonian residents and e-residents without the need for the customer to visit a branch.

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Published: November 27 2016

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Paiste, family member, visionary cymbal maker and perennial company principal, states the Paiste company website.

In the four generations of family members to guide the company, Robert was a foremost presence. His contribution was of immense importance, and he shaped Paiste in major ways.

Robert’s life-long focus was the development and production of cymbals and gongs. As an uncompromising perfectionist, he established the benchmarks for quality, fidelity and consistency that are the hallmarks of Paiste today.

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Published: November 21 2016

The fact that too many foreign journalists do not understand the Estonian language, and that they have no access to the local political culture and its players, has distorted reports abroad of what happened this week, writes ERR News editor Dario Cavegn.

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Published: November 21 2016

The Estonian American National Council is pleased to announce that “Estonians in America, 1945-1995: Exiles in a Land of Promise” has been published!

The hardcover book has over 560 pages, and provides details and photos on the history and activities of Estonian refugees, and their descendants, who came to the U.S. after Estonia was occupied by the Soviet Union.

“Estonians in America, 1945-1995: Exiles in a Land of Promise” would be an excellent Christmas or birthday present for friends and family! Also consider donating a copy to your local public library, as it is an important historical reference book.

The cost per book is $97.50 ($90.00 plus $7.50 shipping and handling within the U.S.).

Please use the form below to reserve your copies. You can also pay by credit card via PayPal at a cost of $100.50 (to cover PayPal fees) including shipping and handling: go to www.estosite.org and click on the “DONATE” button.

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Published: November 21 2016

Estonian Society of Central Florida (KFES) board/juhatus 2016-17: (F) Marju Cabrera, Kersti Linask, Anneliis Kuusik (B) Triin Karr, Lisa Mets, Maare Kuuskvere.    Photo by Erkki Taada

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Published: November 21 2016

Maarja Nuut.       Photo by Siiri Lind / VES

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Published: November 13 2016

Prime Minister Taavi Rõivas (Reform) lost the vote of no confidence against him on November 9, and was forced to resign.

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Published: November 13 2016

U.S. Ambassador to Estonia, Ambassador James Melville, attended the Estonian American National Council – Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides Gala, and gave a speech celebrating the Estonian-American alliance and friendship. At the meetings Ambassador Melville met  former U.S. Ambassador to Estonia, Jeff Levine, who now works for Estonian start-up Teleport!    Photo from the US Embassy Tallinn facebook page

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Published: November 13 2016