Margus Hunt.   Photo: ERR

 

Estonian NFL player Margus Hunt signed a contract with the Chicago Bears on September 8 and was looking to be on the field for the season opener on the night of September 13 Estonian time.

Hunt was signed by the Arizona Cardinals in the pre-season, but was cut when the team had to whittle their roster down to 53 players to start the regular season.

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Published: September 18 2021

Tallinn Wins European Green Capital 2023 Award

On September 9, Tallinn received a high recognition from the European Commission in Lahti, Finland – the title of European Green Capital 2023.

 

The Estonian capital beat 16 other cities for the title.

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Published: September 18 2021

 

Due to scheduling conflicts with the venue, LEP 2022 now has new dates: July 25-27th, 2022, at Clearwater Resort and Casino in Suquamish, WA.

Even though the dates have changed, the fun in store hasn’t.

What does LEP XXXV offer?

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Published: September 11 2021

Make your voice heard, participate in Estonia’s diaspora survey!

Are you from Estonia but live abroad?

 

Or were you born outside of Estonia, but have Estonian roots and/or citizenship?

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Published: September 11 2021

 

The Estonian American National Council is proud to present the 2021 Fundraiser Festival featuring a 10-day online auction, creative program, and networking opportunities to support the continuation of Estonian culture and heritage in the United States.

Pre-register now at estosite.org/estoraiser and look forward to a range of programming:
- A series of virtual open houses showcasing the Estonian-American community and cultural events

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Published: September 11 2021

L-R: Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and United States Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo.   Photo by U.S.Embassy

 

United States Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo traveled to Estonia, September 6 and 7, where she met with Estonian Government officials and participated in the Tallinn Digital Summit.

 

During her visit, Secretary Raimondo met with Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets, Finance Minister Keit Pentus-Rosimannus, and Minister of Entrepreneurship and Information Technology Andres Sutt.

“It was my pleasure to meet with Prime Minister Kallas and other members of the Estonian Government to highlight the strong partnership between the United States and the Republic of Estonia,” Secretary Raimondo said.

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Published: September 11 2021

Outgoing President Kaljulaid on Official Visit to Kenya

President Kersti Kaljulaid started a state visit to Kenya on September 9, which will be the last state visit of her term of office, which ends next month.

 

Business diplomacy and improving Estonian companies' interests in Africa will be at the centre of the visit, a theme which Kaljulaid has focused on a lot during her presidency.

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Published: September 11 2021

WHAT: West Coast Estonian Days 2022 (Lääneranniku Eesti Päevad or LEP 2022)  will be having an online fundraiser in October 2021 to support our programming needs and we are excited to auction off tickets to sauna peod (parties)  in communities throughout Canada and the U.S.

 

The 2022 organizing committee invites those with a sauna at their home or cottage to host a saunapidu in their community.

 

Ticket purchases for each saunapidu will support the West Coast Estonian Days 2022 program.

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Published: September 06 2021