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April 9, 2026

Call to Apply: EANC Offers Travel Stipends for Young Estonian Americans Attending Summer Course at the Estonian Institute of Historical Memory

The Estonian American National Council (EANC) – Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides (ERKÜ) is pleased to announce that it will provide travel stipends (up to $1,250 each) for two Estonian American upper secondary and university students who […]

March 11, 2026

Election Committee for 2026 Council Elections Announced

The Estonian American National Council (EANC / Eesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides, ERKÜ) announces the appointment of the co-chairs and members of its Election Committee to administer the XXIV Council Elections taking place in 2026. The committee […]

February 23, 2026

EANC Address on Estonian Independence Day

On the Occasion of the 108th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia Dear Fellow Estonians and Friends, Warm greetings on the 108th birthday of the Republic of Estonia. On February 24, 1918, Estonians declared themselves […]

February 23, 2026

Estonian Independence Day Greeting from the Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs

EV108 Greeting from the Estonian Minister of Foreign AffairsWe are happy to share with you a video greeting from Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna from Tallinn: Dear Estonians around the world, Greetings on Estonia’s Independence […]

January 21, 2026

CEEC Advocates Meet with Congressional Offices to Advance Support for Nations Threatened by Russian Aggression

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, January 15, representatives of the Central & East European Coalition (CEEC) met with the offices of five key members of Congress to discuss critical security […]

January 2, 2026

Recipients of 2026 EANC Henrik Visnapuu Award for Culture and Literature Announced

Estonian American National Council Announces 2026 EANC Henrik Visnapuu Award Recipients The 2026 EANC Henrik Visnapuu Culture and Literature Award will be presented to literary scholar Janika Kronberg and poet Reijo Roos. The Estonian American […]

December 31, 2025

A New Year’s Eve Toast to Our Community

On this New Year’s Eve, we raise a heartfelt toast to our generous and ever-giving Estonian American community. Thank you. May you send the old year off with joy in your hearts and welcome the […]

December 19, 2025

Support for Continued Funding of the Baltic Security Initiative

JBANC Report to the Estonian American National Council The Trump administration’s self-described “unconventional diplomacy” and foreign policy decision-making, as outlined in the recently released National Security Strategy, leaves much to ponder, particularly in its relations […]

October 24, 2025

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir Arrives in the United States

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir Arrives in the United States for Two Carnegie Hall Concerts Honoring Composer Arvo Pärt’s 90th Year New York, NY — [October 23, 2024] — The Estonian American National Council […]

September 30, 2025

Nominees Announced for the 2026 EANC Henrik Visnapuu Culture and Literature Award

The Estonian American National Council (EANC), in partnership with the Estonian Writers’ Union and Luunja Municipality, is pleased to announce the five excellent nominees, selected from amongst 14 strong candidates, for the 2026 EANC Henrik […]

September 23, 2025

EANC Statement on Russia’s VioIation of Estonian Airspace

(For immediate release.) The Estonian American National Council condemns Russia’s violation of Estonia’s airspace on September 19, as well as airspace violations against Poland and Romania earlier in the week. Shortly before 10 am last […]

September 13, 2025

Call to Action- The Baltics need your help

Dear Estonian Americans and friends: We are writing to request that you contact your Senators and Congressional representative as soon as possible to ask that they vote for continued funding of the Baltic Security Initiative […]