Estonia, Maryland Sign Cooperative Agreement
On August 5, Estonian Ambassador to the United States Jonatan Vseviov signed a mutual cooperative memo agreeing to continue to develop relations between Estonia and the state of Maryland.

Tänak Still World's Fastest Rally Driver
Toyota driver, Estonian Ott Tänak, co-driven by Martin Järveoja, has won Rally Finland in Jyväskylä for the second consecutive year, extending his lead of the drivers' championships to 22 points over Sébastian Ogier. In total, Tänak won six of the 23 stages to claim the victory.

Estonia Implements Additional Measure Against Russian Aggression in Ukraine
On August 5, the Estonian Foreign Ministry announced that effective immediately, Estonia would no longer recognize passports issued by the Russian Federation to people living in Donetsk and Lugansk oblasts after April 24, 2019, if the bearer of the passport was previously not a Russian citizen.

Young Readers Supporting Continued Printing of Books
The Estonian book store chain "Rahva Raamat" (The People's Book(s)) has announced that rumors of the imminent death of printed books is largely exaggerated since sales from the first half of this year show a growing trend. 4% more print books reached Estonians' bookshelves compared to last year.

West Coast Estonian Days Wrapped Up
The 34th West Coast Estonian Days wrapped up in Portland Oregon, with choirs and folk dance groups from the U.S. and Estonia performing.

Annual Mini-Conference "August 1991"
The annual mini-conference on the topic of Estonia's regaining freedom in August 1991 will take place on August 20 at the Tallinn TV Tower.