NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with President Kersti Kaljulaid in Tallinn on Thursday. Sept. 7, 2017. ERR News

President Kersti Kaljulaid and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met in Tallinn on September 7, where they discussed NATO's adaptation to the security situation, the alliance's command structure and the deepening of  defense cooperation between NATO and the EU.

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Published: September 25 2017

The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOCMF) and the Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) held their annual observance of Black Ribbon Day on August 23rd at the Victims of Communism Memorial in Washington, DC. The ceremony recognized the 78th anniversary of the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. Ambassadors from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Latvia made remarks, all stressing the importance of ensuring that totalitarian regimes never again violate the sovereignty of independent nations. EANC and the embassies of Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland were also represented, along with dozens of participants from other embassies, organizations, and communities, who gathered to remember the victims of the 1939 pact. Photo courtesy of VOCMF

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Published: September 03 2017

On August 3, a group of over 30 Baltic American Freedom Foundation (BAFF) summertime Leadership Academy students and supervisors participated in briefings at the Lithuanian Embassy and the Victims of Communism Memorial in Washington DC. For the fourth summer, JBANC helped organize and coordinate the DC events for the rising high school seniors from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

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Published: September 02 2017

It's 27. august and Juta of Paavli-Mihkli farm, (where the owners were Paavel, then Mihkel, then Paavel, then Mihkel), gets a step-ladder, climbs confidently to the top, and tugs at (sikutab) the valged klaarid or white transparent apples. They don't really want to leave the ema/puu (mother tree) yet, but let go into awaiting hands. Later, down the road, a child's scrunched-up sour face reveals the truth – vara veel! (It's too early.) Nature's rhythms and fruitions are seeing a slight lag this year in Estonia. But who's in a  hurry? A biologist speaking on Viker/raadio (the NPR of Eesti), said many pääsukesed (swallows) are currently raising their third brood, which is a good indication we're in for a long summer, since the fledglings need to be strong enough to migrate.

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Published: September 02 2017

Producers and Choreographers, Diina Tamm and Amanda Carlson, are thrilled to be returning for the second year to present their work at Anita's Way. Joined by choreographers Jamie Jackson and Vive Khamsingsavath, this show creates a true fusion of movement, featuring an international cast of dancers. A truly captivating performance art installation that will surely bring a different pace to your busy day in the city.

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Published: September 02 2017

Dear fellow Estonians and friends of Estonia, LEP 2017 is only 2 weeks away and we are all looking forward to this celebration.

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Published: August 31 2017

We are pleased to announce LEP 2017 movie program, and the movie panel.

The panel takes place on Saturday, Sept 2nd, 11.30 am, moderator : Gudrun Giddings – Film/TV Producer and President of Swedish American Chamber of Commerce - Los Angeles

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Published: August 30 2017

Estonian Art is a biannual magazine dedicated to Estonian art, design and architecture, published by the Estonian Institute since 1997.

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Published: August 30 2017