The United States, Sweden, Estonia and Baltic Air Policing participated in an air exercise across the region last Friday. Exercises like this help to strengthen the important relationships we’ve built with our NATO allies and European partners and enable us to effectively support our collective defense. The U.S. appreciates the hospitality and valuable training with both host nations, Sweden and Estonia. The unity of the Baltic region provides many opportunities for partner nations to train and to increase readiness, as well as enhance regional security.    Source: U.S. Embassy in Estonia

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Published: November 22 2020

Estonia to Organize Virtual UN Security Council Session on Afghanistan

On November 20, an informal high-level virtual session of the UN Security Council "What can the Security Council do to support the peace process in Afghanistan?” will be held.

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Published: November 22 2020

Children of Tallinn's Old Town's schools traditionally visit Riigikogu (Parlament) on Martinmas, where they were greeted by Henn Põlluaas, the Speaker of the Riigikogu. Photo by Postimees

Late autumn is the time when harvests conclude, the weather cools and the days grow shorter.

In Estonia, as in many northern countries, this season is associated with the visiting of departed souls and good luck rituals.

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Published: November 16 2020

A major motion picture is to be developed on the subject of the Mass Refugee Flight of 1944 from Estonia to the West.

We are looking for established screenwriting and directing talent to join the team.

Any hints that may lead to the right people would also be appreciated.  

Contact: Iivi Zajedova, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

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Published: November 16 2020

Estonian children’s physiotherapist Maarja Säde has released a book, now for sale on Amazon, featuring daily baby exercises that help to shape a child's proper movement patterns and encourage their physical development.

The author of the books “My Active Baby” and “Baby Massage and Yoga”, Maarja Säde demonstrates exercises for children with her son.

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Published: November 16 2020

Estonian Cinematographer in Hollywood Wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Montreal-born Estonian cinematographer Alar Kivilo, who has been active mainly in Hollywood since 1997, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Awards on November 27 at this year's annual Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) in Tallinn.

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Published: November 16 2020

Estonian-founded Skeleton Technologies has raised €41.3 million in equity capital from investors.

Skeleton was advised by investment bank UBS in the financing round.

Ellex Raidla was the legal advisor to the transaction, Skeleton Technologies said.

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Published: November 08 2020

Chairman of the Center Party, Prime Minister Jüri Ratas proposed a possible question for the upcoming marriage referendum on an ERR talk show.

Ratas said that the phrasing of the question should be specific.

He proposed the following question. "Should marriage remain a union between a man and a woman in Estonia?"

The PM explained that if most people answer "no" to the question, the Riigikogu can, but will not be obligated to amend the Family Act.

"But if the majority says "yes," that will be legally binding and the Riigikogu will no longer be able to change the definition of marriage in the law.

Unless there is a new referendum and a new answer from the people," Ratas explained.

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Published: November 08 2020