BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EstoSite - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.estosite.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EstoSite REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20220324T214400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T024442Z UID:7940-1648488600-1648494000@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Security and Digital Governance DESCRIPTION:In-person event. \n\n\n\nThe Baltic nations of Eastern Europe have often been at risk from their larger neighbors. After Estonia regained its independence with the fall of the Soviet Union\, it secured the chance to determine its own future as a democracy. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has again elevated the attention to European security and particularly to NATO’s mission to deter conflicts. Ambassador Kristjan Prikk directly addressed these questions in his former roles as the Permanent Secretary of the Estonian Ministry of Defense and in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He will also describe Estonia’s role in NATO’s cyber defense and the campaign to counter Russian disinformation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKristjan Prikk\, Estonian Ambassador to the US\, will give his insights into Estonia’s place as a leader in digital governance and cybersecurity\, with insight into the security situation in Eastern Europe. With time for audience Q&A\, the audience will have to opportunity to dive deeper into these topics and others. \n\n\n\nThe conversation will be facilitated by Lauren Swartz\, President & CEO of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. \n\n\n\nWalk-ins are not permitted and registration is required.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister for “Security and Digital Governance with Kristjan Prikk\, Ambassador of Estonia” (wacphila.org) URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/security-and-digital-governance/ LOCATION:Racquet Club of Philadelphia\, 215 South 16th Street\, Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19102\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Government of Estonia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-03-28-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20220329T013241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T054807Z UID:7924-1648542600-1648546200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Online Discussion: A conversation with the Baltic presidents DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording here\n\n\n\n\n On Tuesday\,  March 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET\, the eighteenth anniversary of the accession of the Baltic states to NATO\, Estonian President Alar Karis\, Latvian President Egils Levits\, and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda will join the Atlantic Council to outline their views on the current situation in Ukraine\, its implications for European security\, and how NATO should adapt to respond to a fundamentally changed relationship with Russia. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRussia’s unprovoked war in Ukraine will have momentous consequences for the transatlantic community and security and defense architecture in Europe for years to come. \n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\n\n\n H.E. Alar Karis President of the Republic of EstoniaH.E. Egils LevitsPresident of the Republic of LatviaH.E. Gitanas NausėdaPresident of the Republic of Lithuania \n\n\n\nIn conversation with: \n\n\n\n Ambassador Paula J. DobrianskyVice Chair\, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Atlantic Council;Former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs US Department of State;Senior Fellow\, Future of Diplomacy Project Harvard University Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs\n\n\n\nPresidents of Estonia\, Latvia\, Lithuania\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Scowcroft Center’s Transatlantic Security Initiative is pleased to present this live event as part of the Atlantic Council’s #ACFrontPage event series\, our premier ideas platform spotlighting global leaders and championing constructive solutions to global challenges. The Transatlantic Security Initiative shapes and influences the debate on the greatest security challenges facing the North Atlantic Alliance and its key partners.This conversation will take place on Zoom and will be broadcast on YouTube\, Twitter\, Facebook\, and LinkedIn. To receive the event information\, please register below. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to watch the event. \n\n\n\nOn Twitter? Follow @AtlanticCouncil and @ACScowcroft and use the hashtag #ACFrontPage to join the conversation and submit questions. \n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-discussion-a-conversation-with-the-baltic-presidents/ LOCATION:Connecticut (USA) CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-AC-Baltic-Presidents-0329.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20220414T211552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T211636Z UID:8041-1651741200-1651741200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Virtual Forum for Global Estonians DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs invites Estonians from around the world to attend this virtual global forum featuring Estonian Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets and Estonian president ( 2016-2021) Kersti Kaljulaid. Simultaneous translation from Estonian will be offered in English and Russian. \n\n\n\nWatch and think along with the virtual forum of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via the Worksup environment from any location in the world with a working internet connection. The forum will have simultaneous interpretation into English and Russian\, and will include a Q&A session. \n\n\n\nThis time\, the forum will have two panels. The first panel will look at the impact of Europe’s changed security situation on Estonia and whether Estonia is defended. The second panel will discuss Estonia’s e-state services. What are its uses for Estonians abroad and do people know and use these options sufficiently? \n\n\n\nThe forum is opened by Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets and President Kersti Kaljulaid will give a speech. Music is provided by singer and composer Mari Kalkun. \n\n\n\nThe virtual forum is moderated by Silver Tambur\, cofounder and editor-in-chief of the online publication Estonian World. \n\n\n\nLet’s exchange thoughts about Estonians across the globe once again and see where they take us! \n\n\n\nA link for participation and the program will be published soon. \n\n\n\nWatch the previous virtual forums here: \n\n\n\n\nhttps://globalestonian.com/en/podcasts-videos URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-forum-for-global-estonians-2022-05/ LOCATION:Connecticut (USA) CATEGORIES:Government of Estonia,Security,Ukraine,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/virtual-forum-750-est-2022-05.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T165959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20221009T220256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T015423Z UID:8670-1665334800-1665507599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Tallinn Digital Summit 2022 DESCRIPTION:The Tallinn Digital Summit\, an annual event hosted by the Estonian Prime Minister\, will take place in Tallinn on 10–11 October. This year’s Summit will focus on delivering trusted connectivity through trusted partnerships. \n\n\n\nThe Tallinn Digital Summit 2022 will take place on 10–11 October at the Tallinn Creative Hub. The two days consist of keynote speeches and panel discussions. While the event is conducted live in Tallinn\, virtual sessions are also accessible. Register here. \n\n\n\nConnectivity is at the heart of our efforts to build a free\, prosperous\, and sustainable future that reinforces the rules-based international order. \n\n\n\nThe Tallinn Digital Summit is an annual event hosted by the Estonian Prime Minister that brings together leaders from like-minded and digitally-advanced countries\, international organizations\, and the private sector to address the most pressing issues as well as to seize the many opportunities on our road toward a connected digital future. \n\n\n\nConnectivity is instrumental to ensuring geopolitical stability\, economic and energy security\, and a successful digital and green transformation. It is now a geostrategic imperative to do business with trusted partners according to our common interests\, our democratic values\, and our highest standards—the essence of trusted connectivity. \n\n\n\nThese themes underline this year’s Tallinn Digital Summit\, an annual event hosted by the Estonian Prime Minister that gathers together leaders of like-minded and digitally-advanced countries\, international organizations\, and the private sector to address the most pressing issues on our road toward a connected digital future. \n\n\n\nTallinn Digital Summit 2021 focused on Trusted Connectivity as a shared conceptual framework for like-minded democracies to consolidate and amplify their several connectivity initiatives while also highlighting the nexus between cross-border infrastructure\, geopolitics\, and digital technologies. \n\n\n\nThis year’s Summit will focus on delivering trusted connectivity through trusted partnerships. The Summit will elaborate on what a trusted and secure digital society could look like\, as well as on concrete steps for governments\, financial institutions\, international organizations\, technical experts\, and the private sector to take to ensure our digital future advances human freedom\, human dignity\, and the rules-based international order. \n\n\n\nWe will explore the role of trusted connectivity and trusted partnerships in ensuring global stability and the resilience of supply chains\, in enhancing energy\, economic\, and cyber security\, in cooperation on digital policy and international standards\, in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence\, clouds and satellites\, digital public goods\, and Web 3.0\, as well as in the reconstruction of a free and democratic Ukraine. All this necessitates the holistic shaping of the requisite political\, institutional\, and entrepreneurial ecosystems to increase public and private investments in infrastructure and utilizing the concept of trusted connectivity to construct an architecture of trust within the rules-based international system. \n\n\n\nThe Summit takes place against the backdrop of several momentous developments. First\, many have recently introduced new connectivity initiatives\, including the G7\, the EU’s Global Gateway\, the UK’s Clean Green Initiative\, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity. Second\, Russia’s aggression against Ukraine\, in conjunction with continuing cyberattacks against vital infrastructure\, have amply underscored the geopolitical importance of values-based investments into trusted connectivity and of reducing our strategic dependencies on malign actors. We are faced with new geostrategic imperatives but also with an auspicious opportunity to enhance our cooperation in the face of shared challenges. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for more info URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/tallinn-digital-summit-2022/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Opportunities,Security ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-Tallinn-Digital-Summit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20230124T233200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T193441Z UID:8859-1674997200-1674997200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Parliamentary Elections - Candidate Debates DESCRIPTION:Parliamentary elections are held in Estonia on 5 March 2023. The right to vote abroad applies to Estonian citizens living abroad permanently and to voters who are temporarily staying abroad and are included in the list of voters. (For more information about how and where to vote\, click here.) \n\n\n\nOn January 29 hear from candidates at this hybrid event advertised by organizers as a debate between `candidates representing Estonia´s largest political parties.´ \n\n\n\nThis event has passed\, but the video can be seen here:https://www.youtube.com/live/BYHIiqgKtL0?feature=share \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n29-01-2023\n\n\n\nCurrently\, the following parties (presented in alphabetical order) will be represented at the debate by the following candidates: \n\n\n\nEesti 200 (Estonia 200): Kalev Stoicescu \n\n\n\nIsamaa (Fatherland Party): Urmas Reinsalu \n\n\n\nKeskerakond (Estonian Centre Party): Eva-Maria Liimets \n\n\n\nParempoolsed (Right Party): Lavly Perling \n\n\n\nReformierakond (Estonian Reform Party): Eerik-Niiles Kross \n\n\n\nSotsiaal Demokraatlik Erakond (Social Democratic Party): Silver Tambur \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nNote from the organizers: \n\n\n\nAll parties who have registered a full slate of candidates have been invited.\n\n\n\nSubmit your questions in Estonian or English now and/or during Sunday’s debate\, using the link below.\n\n\n\n\nThe moderators for this debate will be: \n\n\n\nMartin Ehala (of the Estonian news daily Postimees; Opinions section) \n\n\n\nReet Marten Sehr (member of Estonian Central Council in Canada\, delegate to the Estonian World Council) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin the livestream\n\n\n\n\n\nSubmit a question\n\n\n\n\nParticipate in person: \n\n\n\nTartu College\, 310 Bloor Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario Canada URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-parliamentary-elections-candidate-debates/ LOCATION:Connecticut (USA) CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/327578691_2658574374285718_4984999820341139019_n-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T165959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20230105T185604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T180413Z UID:8779-1677949200-1678035599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Riigikogu valimised / Estonian Parliament Elections DESCRIPTION:Estonian Parliamentary Elections 2023 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParliamentary elections in Estonia will be held on 5 March 2023. The right to vote abroad applies to Estonian citizens living abroad permanently and to voters who are temporarily staying abroad and are included in the list of voters. The voting period depends on the method by which you choose to cast your ballot (see below)\, so be sure to have necessary documents ready as soon as possible and check with your local mission for voting dates\, if voting in person. \n\n\n\nUSEFUL REMINDER\n\n\n\n\nMake sure in due time that your Estonian passport or ID card is valid on the day of voting.\n\nPaasport and ID card can be applied for at a self-service portal opens in a new tab or at a foreign representation of the Republic of Estonia. To apply for a passport and an ID card\, please find a suitable Estonian foreign mission opens in a new tab and take an identity document with you.\n\n\n\n\n\nMake sure you have valid PIN codes that you will need for electronic voting. More information is available here opens in a new tab.\n\n\n\nVoters who live abroad permanently must have a designated electoral district. If you have none\, you will not be included in the list of voters. To check whether you have a designated electoral district\, please contact abi@rahvastikuregister.ee and provide detailed information about your last place of residence in Estonia.\n\n\n\nIf you have never lived in Estonia\, please submit the last Estonian address of your parents or grandparents to abi@rahvastikuregister.ee.\n\n\n\nWhen submitting information about your Estonian place of residence\, please keep the following in mind:\n\nif your address in Estonia is in Tallinn\, please specify the district;\n\n\n\nif your address in Estonia is in Tartu\, specify that it is in the city of Tartu; \n\n\n\nwith locations in other parts of Estonia\, please specify the municipality or town; if you do not know the municipality or town\, stating the county is sufficient.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstonian citizens have three options for voting while outside of Estonia: \n\n\n\nelectronically: You can vote electronically on the website valimised.ee from 09:00 on 27 February until 20:00 on 4 March 2023 (around the clock\, Estonia time); \n\n\n\nin a foreign representation: It is possible to vote in Estonia’s foreign representations on at least two days between 18 and 23 February 2023. More information on voting is available on the mission’s website; \n\n\n\nby mail: To vote by mail\, you must send your application to vote to your chosen representation no later than 3 February 2023. More information on voting by mail is available on the website valimised.ee/en opens in a new tab or the website of the representation opens in a new tab. \n\n\n\nDetails / Check-list for Estonian citizens living abroad: Parliamentary elections 2023 | Välisministeerium (vm.ee) \n\n\n\nUSEFUL REMINDER\n\n\n\n\nMake sure in due time that your Estonian passport or ID card is valid on the day of voting.\n\nPaasport and ID card can be applied for at a self-service portal opens in a new tab or at a foreign representation of the Republic of Estonia. To apply for a passport and an ID card\, please find a suitable Estonian foreign mission opens in a new tab and take an identity document with you.\n\n\n\n\n\nMake sure you have valid PIN codes that you will need for electronic voting. More information is available here opens in a new tab.\n\n\n\nVoters who live abroad permanently must have a designated electoral district. If you have none\, you will not be included in the list of voters. To check whether you have a designated electoral district\, please contact abi@rahvastikuregister.ee and provide detailed information about your last place of residence in Estonia.\n\n\n\nIf you have never lived in Estonia\, please submit the last Estonian address of your parents or grandparents to abi@rahvastikuregister.ee.\n\n\n\nWhen submitting information about your Estonian place of residence\, please keep the following in mind:\n\nif your address in Estonia is in Tallinn\, please specify the district;\n\n\n\nif your address in Estonia is in Tartu\, specify that it is in the city of Tartu; \n\n\n\nwith locations in other parts of Estonia\, please specify the municipality or town; if you do not know the municipality or town\, stating the county is sufficient.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can only vote if there is correct electoral district data on record\, so it is recommended you make sure your data is up-to-date at the earliest opportunity. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRiigikogu valimised märtsis 2023 – hääletamine välismaal \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEestis toimuvad riigikogu valimised 5. märtsil 2023. Tasub meelde tuletada\, et iga inimese hääl valimistel loeb. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVälismaal on hääletamise õigus nii alaliselt välisriigis elavatel Eesti kodanikel kui ka ajutiselt välisriigis viibivatel valijatel\, kes on kantud valijate nimekirja. Hääletamine toimub elektrooniliselt\, välisesinduses koha peal või kirja teel.  \n\n\n\nSelleks\, et valimispäeval kõik sujuks\, loe ja tutvu aegsasti Välisministeeriumi kodulehel oleva infoga: \n\n\n\nRiigikogu valimised 2023 | Välisministeerium (vm.ee) \n\n\n\nRead more: \n\n\n\n\nhttps://vm.ee/en/parliamentary-elections-2023 URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/riigikogu-valimised-estonian-parliament-elections/ LOCATION:Connecticut (USA) CATEGORIES:Government of Estonia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/toompea-kaupo-kalda-e1618687594964.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20230516T180100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T010408Z UID:9205-1684526400-1684533600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:A Virtual Talk & EANC Townhall DESCRIPTION:Join us this Friday evening for a night of important insights and engaging conversation! An informative talk and Q&A session with the Estonian Ambassador to the United States\, followed by a public townhall to hear all of your thoughts and visions for the future of ESTO festivals. To best represent Estonian Americans\, our council members need to hear from you! \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Talk & Townhall event\n\n\n\n\nPart 1. The View from Estonia: A Talk with the Estonian Ambassador \n\n\n\nGuest speaker: Estonian Ambassador to the United States of America\, Mr. Kristjan Prikk \n\n\n\nJoin us for an enlightening discussion and public Q & A with the Ambassador of Estonia to the United States\, who will bring us Estonia’s perspective on: \n\n\n\n\nCurrent situation in Ukraine; \n\n\n\nWhat it all means for Estonia and Baltic Security\, as well as for Europe and democracy as a whole; \n\n\n\nWhat’s new in Estonia\, and more. \n\n\n\n\nAs Estonians in the United States\, we have a strong voice and need to stay informed to make a difference! Click here for more information about the upcoming Baltic Advocacy Days in Washington\, D.C. \n\n\n\nPart 2: An EANC Townhall: What is the future of “ESTO” festivals? \n\n\n\nA quick look back at ESTO history and an engaging look forward. What does ESTO mean to you? Estonians in the US\, we want to hope to hear it straight from you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTownhall topics:\n\n\n\nWhat does ESTO mean to you?\n\n\n\nWhat is its mission today?\n\n\n\nWhere should ESTOs be held and how frequently?\n\n\n\nWhat would attract you to attend an ESTO?\n\n\n\nHow far would you travel\, and at what cost?\n\n\n\nWould you host or help organize an ESTO?\n\n\n\n\nSince 1952\, the EANC has been the central\, elected national body representing Estonian-American interests here in the US and abroad. Please share your thoughts\, suggestions\, ideas on how you see ESTOs moving forward\, so that we can best represent the interests of Estonians in the US! \n\n\n\n\nRegister for link URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/a-virtual-talk-and-eanc-townhall-2023-may/ LOCATION:Connecticut (USA) CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/346114771_3326396930957286_7939435660130650793_n-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Rahvuskomitee %C3%9Chendriikides/Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20231108T165454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T170224Z UID:9529-1699963200-1699963200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:EU-US Defense & Future Forum\, hosted by Atlantic Council's Europe Center DESCRIPTION:Keynote Conversation with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Estonia\, Kaja Kallas\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center at the third annual EU-US Defense & Future Forum on November 14 and 15\, for a keynote conversation with the Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas. Register in-person or virtually for discussions on how the EU-US relationship can further strengthen collective prosperity and security. \n\n\n\nWhat is the view from Tallinn\, Estonia on the geopolitical challenges threatening the transatlantic partnership? As the United States\, the European Union\, and the transatlantic partners face a long-term task of supporting Ukraine\, Estonia and the Baltic states as NATO allies and EU member states are on the frontlines of confronting Russia’s revanchism and thought leaders in reimagining Europe’s security and geopolitical role. \n\n\n\nThis keynote conversation with Prime Minister Kaja Kallas will explore the importance of ending Russia’s cycle of aggressions for the future of European and wider global security. It will consider the actions necessary to bolster European defense readiness and assess why partnership is essential in standing up for shared values including democracy and rule of law and ensuring Europe is free\, prosperous and secure with Ukraine firmly anchored in the Euro-Atlantic community. \n\n\n\nAttend in person or view online. \n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eu-us-defense-future-forum-hosted-by-atlantic-councils-europe-center/ LOCATION:Connecticut (USA) CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AC-Nov-2023-KK-keynote-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231231T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20231220T042822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T042900Z UID:9645-1701388800-1704067199@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Applications for Returnee Support now being accepted DESCRIPTION:Returnee support /Tagasipöördumistoetus \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Constitution of the Republic of Estonia lays down the right of every ethnic Estonian and Estonian citizen to settle in Estonia. The Integration Foundation has long supported the repatriation of Estonians who have stayed away from Estonia or were born abroad (from the age of 15) and Estonian citizens to Estonia\, paying return support to those in need. \n\n\n\nThe aim of the programme is to encourage Estonian citizens and ethnic Estonians and their descendants to settle in Estonia. It is important for Estonia that the population of the country increases on account of Estonian citizens and ethnic Estonians. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nMore info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEesti Vabariigi Põhiseadus sätestab iga eestlase ja Eesti kodaniku õiguse asuda Eestisse elama. Integratsiooni Sihtasutus toetab pikka aega Eestist eemal viibinud või välisriigis sündinud eestlaste (alates 15-aasta vanusest) ja Eesti kodanike Eestisse naasmist\, makstes abivajajatele tagasipöördumistoetust. \n\n\n\nProgrammi eesmärk on soodustada Eesti kodanike ja etniliste eestlaste ning nende järeltulijate Eestisse elama asumist. Eesti jaoks on oluline\, et riigi elanikkond suureneks Eesti kodanike ja etniliste eestlaste arvel. \n\n\n\nKes saab tagasipöördumistoetust taotleda? \n\n\n\nTagasipöördumistoetus on suunatud pikka aega võõrsil viibinud lastega perede tagasipöördumise soodustamiseks\, kuivõrd aastatega suureneb pereliikmete arv ning tagasikolimisteenused on kulukad. Pikka aega võõrsil viibimise ehk seitsme aasta nõuet ei kohaldata kuni 40-aastastele välismaal magistri- ja doktoriõppe läbinud noortele\, et soodustada võõrsil hariduse saanud noorte tagasipöördumist ja tööle asumist Eestis. \n\n\n\n\nRohkem infot URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/applications-for-returnee-support-now-being-accepted/ LOCATION:Connecticut (USA) CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/banner-INSA-770-tagasi.png.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Integratsiooni Sihtasutus (INSA) /":MAILTO:tagasieestisse@integratsioon.ee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20231206T022735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T023640Z UID:9616-1701939600-1701939600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Üleilmse eestluse virtuaalfoorum/ Global Estonian Forum DESCRIPTION:The virtual forum for Estonians across the globe is held on 7 December at 16.00 Estonian time (09:00 Eastern\, 06:00 Pacific) \n\n\n\nThe upcoming event is the Foreign Ministry’s 6th virtual forum for Estonians across. This time\, the forum covers very practical aspect – the possibilities of Estonia’s e-state from the perspective of an Estonian living abroad. \n\n\n\nTo provide some inspiration for your summer holiday plans\, we are taking you to the University town of Tartu\, in southern Estonia. Tartu has been named the European Capital of Culture in 2024. The entire region of southern Estonia is involved. \n\n\n\nRegister to win! This time we will spin the wheel again\, and offer one forum participant the chance to win plane tickets (2) to Estonia and two nights in a hotel in Tallinn. \n\n\n\nAfter some great discussion\, the forum also features music by Duo Ruut. We meet writer and director Anna Hints\, who has been touring the US with her masterful film Soke Sauna Sisterhood. Anna Hints will be the closing interview of this year’s forum series. The virtual forum is moderated by journalist Silver Tambur. \n\n\n\nYou can watch and think along with the virtual forum of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from any location with an internet connection. The forum will have simultaneous interpretation into English and Russian. \n\n\n\nParticipation link: https://worksup.com/app?id=GLOBALESTONIA \n\n\n\nPROGRAMME \n\n\n\n16.00 \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction. Silver Tambur\n\n\n\nWelcoming words. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna\n\n\n\n\n\ne-Services abroad from the perspective of an Estonian abroad: everything you need to know. Erika Piirmets\n\n\n\nVideo call to the United States. Heilika and Ülo Pikkov\n\n\n\nHow can you research your family history virtually? Fred Puss\n\n\n\nMusic by Duo Ruut\n\n\n\n\n17.00 \n\n\n\n\nThe programme of Tartu – European Capital of Culture 2024. Erni Kask and Annela Laaneots\n\n\n\nHow the European Capital of Culture and the Southern Estonian vibe match. Jalmar Vabarna\n\n\n\nVideo call to the United States. Karel Polt on dividing his life between Otepää and Los Angeles \n\n\n\nVideo call to Võrumaa. Mari Kalkun and the Aigu om Festival \n\n\n\n\n17.45 \n\n\n\n\nEnd-of-the-year interview with Anna Hints\n\n\n\nMusical finale by Duo Ruut\n\n\n\n\nThe estimated end of the event is at 18.00 * Estonian time \n\n\n\nPARTICIPANTS \n\n\n\nMargus Tsahkna – Foreign Minister \n\n\n\nHeilika ja Ülo Pikkov – documentary filmmaker and director \n\n\n\nErika Piirmets – Digital Transformation Adviser at e-Estonia \n\n\n\nFred Puss – genealogist\, Director of the Estonian Biographical Center \n\n\n\nKarel Polt – author of Literally Estonian from Los Angeles \n\n\n\nJalmar Vabarna – singer and musician (Trad.Attack!\, Zetod)\, Ambassador of Tartu 2024 \n\n\n\nMari Kalkun – singer\, songwriter\, composer and musician\, Ambassador of Tartu 2024 \n\n\n\nErni Kask – Head of International Relations\, Tartu 2024 \n\n\n\nAnnela Laaneots – Head of the Southern Estonia programme\, Tartu 2024 \n\n\n\nAnna Hints – author\, writer and director of the film Smoke Sauna Sisterhood  \n\n\n\nDuo Ruut – a folk music duo comprising Katariina Kivi and Ann-Lisett Rebane \n\n\n\nSilver Tambur – moderator \n\n\n\nPrevious virtual forums can be watched here:https://globalestonian.com/et/video/virtuaalfoorumid URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/uleilmse-eestluse-virtuaalfoorum-global-estonian-forum/ LOCATION:Connecticut (USA) CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20240221T152832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T043153Z UID:10080-1708732800-1708819199@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Independence Day DESCRIPTION:photo: www.riigikogu.ee\n\n\n\nHappy Estonian Independence Day! \n\n\n\nHead Eesti Vabariigi aastapäeva! \n\n\n\n(scroll down for Estonian) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRemarks on the 106th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia\n\n\n\nDear fellow Estonians\, dear friends\, \n\n\n\nThe importance of February 24 is not lost on any Estonian. It was 106 years ago that Estonia declared its independence in the proclamation Manifest kõigile Eestimaa rahvastele. Drafted by a committee of nationally-minded Estonians\, this „Manifest to all peoples in Estonia“ was approved during the short window at the end of WWI when Russian invaders were leaving and the Germans had yet to arrive. We are rightly proud of this bold act and of all those that followedas Estonia fought to gain and regain independence over the next century.  Estonians do not take their freedom for granted. This year\, as we enter the third year of Russia’s vile invasion of Ukraine\, historical events continue to ring loudly in our collective memory. \n\n\n\nWhereas February 24th\, 1918\, marked the birth of the Republic of Estonia\, it wasn’t until two years later\, February 2\, 1920\, that the Tartu Peace Treaty was signed to mark the end of Estonia’s War of Independence\, and in which Soviet Russia recognized the independence of the Republic of Estonia in perpetuity. The treaty has been called Estonia’s birth certificate\, and had pioneering significance in international law\, in that it cited the concept of a people’s right to self-determination\, to decide their own destiny.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo today we celebrate the freedom and self-determination that Estonia has\, and which Ukraine is fighting so hard to keep. Let us celebrate this day whole-heartedly\, with joy and with pride in our freedom\, community\, and identity. Even under the shadow of Russia’s continuing war on Ukraine\, it is important to make space in our hearts to celebrate Estonia for all that it has accomplished\, what it continues to achieve\, and for its strong international voice in these disruptive and disturbing times.  \n\n\n\nIt is certainly troubling that the war in Ukraine continues\, and we are right to be uneasy about current events\, both in Europe and here in the U.S. We urge you to channel these thoughts into inspiration for action. We encourage you to use the privilege we have as Estonian Americans – that of using our voices and participating in the democratic process. Across the US\, a record number of Estonian Americans participated in advocacy activities during the year following Russia’s invasion\, speaking out for Ukraine and for Baltic security interests.  It is of utmost importance to continue these efforts in the coming year. So much is at stake in the U.S. Congress and in the understanding of the American people.  \n\n\n\nAs Estonians we are especially aware of the stakes. As has often been said of Baltic Americans: “They know.”  We know. And we remember. This year we commemorate 80 years since the Mass Flight of 1944\, when so many fled Estonia to escape the invading Soviet forces. Our parents and grandparents were faced with the impossible choice\, they experienced the life-altering disruption – whether they fled or were left to face the brutal Soviet regime. Our families were shattered. So many years later\, eight decades later\, even as Estonia has blossomed in regained freedom\, we as a people are still putting together the pieces of family and memory to fill in the gaps of our history.  \n\n\n\nIn Estonia\, the Mass Flight of 1944 is only very recently entering the public dialogue and national consciousness in a more open way. For many younger descendants of Estonians abroad\, the story of how and why our communities developed at the same time also remains largely unknown\, or only vaguely recalled. \n\n\n\nTo help keep the conversation going\, EANC is proud to be part of a larger commemorative project that we can all support together. A memorial sculpture and place of remembrance has been commissioned in Estonia to create a permanent reminder of the Mass Flight. This graceful and symbolic sculpture will depict the last moment of the countless goodbyes\, the last touch of hands at departure\, a moment encompassing uncertainty about the future\, no matter if you left or stayed. To be sited on grounds beside the Pärnu River\, one of the areas from which thousands fled in small boats\, this memorial sculpture is scheduled to be unveiled on September 21\, 2024.  We hope this date will be a focus for Estonians worldwide to remember and to commemorate these terrible events\, each in their own way.  \n\n\n\nAs Estonian Americans we have the privilege and responsibility to connect future generations to this story. We who have ourselves experienced or have a family legacy of the experience of brokenness\, recognize the gift of this inheritance – our story — as we celebrate EV106 and commemorate the Mass Flight of 1944. \n\n\n\nWe at the Estonian American National Council urge you to celebrate the day and share the gift.   \n\n\n\nElagu Eesti! \n\n\n\nMai-Liis Bartling \n\n\n\npresident \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides tervitus Eesti Vabariigi 106. aastapäeva puhul \n\n\n\nKallid sõbrad! \n\n\n\nVabariigi aastapäeva tähistades pühitseme oma rahva lugu \n\n\n\n24. veebruari tähtsust teab iga eestlane. 106 aastat tagasi kuulutas Eesti “Manifestiga kõigile Eestimaa rahvastele” välja oma iseseisvuse. \n\n\n\nRahvuslikult meelestatud eestlastest koosneva komitee koostatud manifest kiideti heaks Esimese maailmasõja lõpu lühikeses ajaaknas\, kui Vene sissetungijad olid lahkumas ja sakslased polnud veel saabunud. Oleme õigustatult uhked selle julge teo ja kõigi järgnevate tegude üle enam kui saja aasta jooksul\, kui Eesti võitles iseseisvuse taastamise nimel. Eestlaste jaoks ei ole meie vabadus iseenesest mõistetav. Tänavu\, kui astume kolmandasse aastasse Venemaa alatust sissetungist Ukrainasse\, helisevad ajaloosündmused meie kollektiivses mälus jätkuvalt valjult. \n\n\n\nKui 24. veebruar 1918 tähistas Eesti Vabariigi sündi\, siis alles kaks aastat hiljem\, 2. veebruaril 1920 sõlmitud Tartu rahuleping\, millega  Nõukogude Venemaa tunnustas Eesti Vabariigi  iseseisvust igavesest ajast igavesti\, lõpetas Eesti Vabadussõja. Lepingut on nimetatud Eesti sünnitunnistuseks ja see oli rahvusvahelises õiguses teedrajava tähendusega\, kuna viitas rahva enesemääramisõigusele ning õigusele otsustada oma saatuse üle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTäna tähistame vabadust ja enesemääramist\, mis Eestil on ja mille säilitamise nimel Ukraina nii kõvasti võitleb. Tähistagem seda päeva kogu südamest\, rõõmuga ja uhkusega oma vabaduse\, kogukonna ja identiteedi üle. Ka Venemaa jätkuva Ukraina-sõja varjus on oluline teha oma südames ruumi\, et tähistada Eesti saavutusi\, Eesti jätkuvat arengut ning Eesti tugevat rahvusvahelist häält praegusel segasel ja häirival ajal. \n\n\n\nKindlasti on murettekitav\, et sõda Ukrainas jätkub\, ja meil on õigus olla rahutud praeguste sündmuste tõttu nii Euroopas kui ka siin USA-s. Kutsume teid üles muundama need mõtted tegutsemise inspiratsiooniks. Soovitame teil kasutada privileegi\, mida omame ameeriklastena – kasutada oma häält ja osaleda demokraatlikus protsessis. Üle USA osales Venemaa invasioonile järgnenud aastal kaitsetegevuses rekordarv Ameerika eestlasi\, kes võtsid sõna Ukraina ja Balti riikide julgeolekuhuvide eest. Ülimalt oluline on neid jõupingutusi jätkata ka järgmisel aastal. Nii palju on kaalul USA Kongressis ning ameeriklaste arusaamades. \n\n\n\nEestlastena oleme panustest eriti teadlikud – nagu balti-ameeriklaste kohta sageli öeldakse: “Nad teavad.” Me teame. Ja me mäletame. Tänavu tähistame 80. aasta möödumist 1944. a. suurpõgenemisest\, kui nii paljud põgenesid Eestist pealetungivate Nõukogude vägede eest. Meie vanemad ja vanavanemad seisid võimatu valiku ees\, tehes elumuutva otsuse – kas põge-neda või jääda silmitsi jõhkra nõukogude korraga. Meie pered purunesid. Palju aastaid – kaheksa aastakümmet hiljem\, isegi kui Eesti on õitsele puhkenud taastatud vabaduses\, paneme rahvana ikka veel kokku perekonna- ja mälukilde\, et täita oma ajaloo lünki. Eestis on 1944. aasta suurpõgenemise teema alles jõudmas avalikku dialoogi ja rahvuslikku teadvusesse. Paljude noorema põlve väliseestlaste jaoks on see samuti tundmatu või ähmaselt meenutatav lugu\, kuidas ja miks meie kogukonnad ühel ja samal ajal välja kujunesid. \n\n\n\nTeema ühisruumis ülalhoidmiseks osaleb ERKÜ uhkusega suuremas mälestusprojektis\, mida saame kõik koos toetada. Koos ÜEKNi teiste liikmesmaade esindajatega tellisime mälestusskulptuuri ja oleme loomas püsivat suurpõgenemise mälestuspaika (vt ka 12. lk). See graatsiline skulptuur kujutab sümboolselt lugematute hüvastijättude viimast hetke\, viimast käte puudutust lahkumishetkel\, mis hõlmas ebakindlust tuleviku suhtes olenemata sellest\, kas lahkuti või jäädi. Mälestusskulptuur hakkab paiknema Pärnu jõe ääres\, sealt põgenesid väikeste paatidega tuhanded inimesed. Mälestusmärk avatakse 21. septembril 2024. Loodame\, et sellel kuupäeval mälestavad eestlased kogu maailmas neid kohutavaid sündmusi –  igaüks omal moel. \n\n\n\nAmeerika eestlastena on meil eesõigus ja kohustus selle looga siduda ka meie tulevasi põlvkondi. Meie\, kes oleme ise kogenud perede rebenemist või omame seda perekondlikku pärandit\, tunneme ära selles pärandis kingituse – meie rahva loo – mida pühitseme\,  tähistades EV 106. aastapäeva ja mälestades 1944. aasta suurpõgenemist. \n\n\n\nEesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides esinduskogu kutsub kõiki üles seda päeva tähistama ja seda kingitust jagama. \n\n\n\nElagu Eesti! \n\n\n\nEesti Vabariigi 106. aastapäeva puhul \n\n\n\nMai-Liis Bartling \n\n\n\nERKÜ president URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-independence-day-2/ LOCATION:Connecticut (USA) CATEGORIES:Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Government of Estonia,Security END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20240302T034643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T025438Z UID:10223-1708732800-1712188799@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Applications Accepted for Stipend toward Internship in Estonia DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) invite Estonian youths (age 18-35) living abroad to apply for a stipend to complete a professional internship in Estonia. \n\n\n\nThe aim of the stipend is to provide an opportunity to get to know the Estonian culture\, language\, potential living and working opportunities and build professional networks. \n\n\n\nThe stipend application deadline is April 3\, 2024 at 11:59PM (Estonian time). \n\n\n\nThe stipend consists of two parts: \n\n\n\n\na basic stipend in the amount of 3000 euros;\n\n\n\nif necessary\, a travel stipend for the journey from the place of residence to Estonia and back.\n\n\n\n\nThe basic stipend is intended for a full-time internship with a duration up to two months (a minimum of 4 weeks). \n\n\n\nWho can apply? \n\n\n\n\nA person of Estonian origin\, 18-35 years of age\, who is living abroad and has done so for at least the last 5 years consecutively;\n\n\n\n… and who has completed higher or vocational education\, or completed at least one academic year from a currently ongoing higher or vocational education program.\n\n\n\n\nThe stipend application deadline is April 3\, 2024 at 11:59PM (Estonian time). \n\n\n\nApplications must be sent by e-mail to the address  taotlused@estdev.ee  by the deadline. \n\n\n\nCounseling: if you want to participate\, but you don’t know where to start\, send a motivation letter to the e-mail  diaspora@mfa.ee \n\n\n\nAll questions regarding the stipend programme can be directed to the coordinator: Annika Leek annika.leek@estdev.ee \n\n\n\nFor more information in English download the document here. \n\n\n\nFor more information in Estonian visit the ESTDEV website here. \n\n\n\nGlobal Estonian | Stipend for Estonian compatriots to complete an internship in Estonia URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/applications-accepted-for-stipend-toward-internship-in-estonia/ LOCATION:Connecticut (USA) CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Estonia,Government of Estonia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Eesti-noor-voorsil.png ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Estonian Centre for International Development":MAILTO:annika.leek@estdev.ee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20240313T021350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T031723Z UID:10237-1713052800-1713225599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Consular Mission to Chicago Area DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Consul in New York will conduct a two-day consular mission in the Chicago area on April 14 and 15. All consular services other than visa applications can be addressed at these times. \n\n\n\nSunday\, April 14\, 9:30 am- 4:00 pm: @ Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Lane\, Riverwoods IL \n\n\n\nMonday\, April 15\, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM @ 678 Foxdale Ave\, Winnetka IL \n\n\n\nNote: Applications for passport and ID card renewals can be submitted by mail or at the self-service portal of the Estonian Police Board if your fingerprints on file are less than 6 years old. \n\n\n\nYou may update your fingerprints on file with the consul\, if you will need to renew a document in the next few years and your fingerprints are or will be outdated by then. This proactive step could save you a future trip to New York or Washington! The service is free of charge. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Fees will change at the beginning of April\, those utilizing the mission in Chicago should see fees listed for after April 3 https://newyork.mfa.ee/state-fees/. Payments during consular mission must be made by cash or check – no credit cards will be accepted\, as we do not have a card processing terminal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule an appoint\, please contact Honorary Consul Mr. Siim Sööt\, tel. +1 (847) 372-7560 to schedule an appointment with the Consul for services\, such as passport and ID renewals\, first-time applications and updating your fingerprints \n\n\n\nFirst-time applicants may also call to inquire about how to apply. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-consular-mission-to-chicago-area/ LOCATION:Connecticut (USA) CATEGORIES:Chicago,Estonia,Government of Estonia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20240315T191913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T131511Z UID:10250-1713519000-1713801600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Consular Mission to Florida DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Consul in New York will conduct a two-day consular mission in Florida on April 19 – 20\, and April 22 – 23. 15. All consular services other than visa applications can be addressed at these times. \n\n\n\nApril 19-20\, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm in Crystal River: 3939 North Eagle Point\, Crystal River\, FL 34428 \n\n\n\nApril 22-23\, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm in Miami: 1384 SW 18 St\, Miami\, FL 33145 \n\n\n\nNote: Applications for passport and ID card renewals can be submitted by mail or at the self-service portal of the Estonian Police Board if your fingerprints on file are less than 6 years old. \n\n\n\nIn a planning-ahead move\, this visit is a good opportunity to update your fingerprints on file with the consul\, should you need to renew a document in the next few years. This proactive step could save you a future trip to New York or Washington! The service is free of charge. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Fees will change at the beginning of April\, those utilizing the mission in Chicago should see fees listed for after April 3 https://newyork.mfa.ee/state-fees/. Payments during consular mission must be made by cash or check – no credit cards will be accepted\, as we do not have a card processing terminal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo schedule an appoint\, please contact \n\n\n\nMs.  Kaie Tiina Põhi Latterner\, kaiet@earthlink.net\, phone 612-669-9765 to schedule an appointment in Crystal River\, FL. \n\n\n\nEstonian Consulate General in New York\, nyconsulate@mfa.ee\, phone 212-883-0636 to schedule an appointment in Miami\, FL. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/consular-mission-fl-2024april/ LOCATION:Connecticut (USA) CATEGORIES:Government of Estonia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20240419T174648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T181507Z UID:10385-1714089600-1714348799@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Consular Mission to Boston Area DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Consul in New York will conduct a consular mission to Boston\, MA on April 26th\, 27th\, and April 28th. Consular services are available at the following locations and times: \n\n\n\nHonorary Consul’s office: 2222 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\, Boston\, 02132 MA \n\n\n\n Friday\, April 26\,1:00 – 4:00 pm \n\n\n\n Saturday\, April 27\, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm \n\n\n\nBoston Estonian School: Congregational Church\, 15 Princeton Street\, North Chelmsford\, MA 01863 \n\n\n\n Sunday\, April 28\, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nNote: Passport & ID card renewal applications can also be done by mail or at the self-service portal of the Estonian Police Board (https://www.politsei.ee/en/)\, if your fingerprints on file are less than 6 years old. \n\n\n\nYou may update your fingerprints with the consul even if you do not need to renew a document at this time. This could save you a future trip to New York or Washington\, DC\, should you need to renew a document in the next few years and discover that your fingerprints are or will be outdated. This service is free of charge. \n\n\n\nPlease see updated consular service fees as of April 3. https://newyork.mfa.ee/state-fees/.  \n\n\n\nPayments during consular mission must be made in cash or check – no credit cards will be accepted\, as we don’t have a card terminal. \n\n\n\nTo schedule an appoint\, please contact: \n\n\n\nMs. Anne-Reet Ilves Annunziata\, PhD \n\n\n\nEstonian Honorary Consul in Boston for Massachusetts & Rhode Island \n\n\n\n2222 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\, MA 02132 \n\n\n\nTel: + 1 (617) 543-9234\, e-mail: annereet@yahoo.com URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-consular-mission-to-boston-area/ LOCATION:Connecticut (USA) CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T060000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20240510T210137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T212431Z UID:10514-1715666400-1715666400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Conference: "Security and Defence in the Baltic Sea Region" DESCRIPTION:The Estonian World Council (ÜEKN) in collaboration with the Estonian Embassy in Helsinki and the Network of Estonian Organisations in Finland (EOVS) hosts the hybrid conference\, “Security and Defence in the Baltic Sea Region” on Tuesday\, May 14\, 2024 (starting 13:00 Helsinki time / 6 am Eastern US) at the Embassy of Estonia in Helsinki\, Finland.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe conference will be livestreamed here and also by Estonia’s national broadcaster ERR \, website globalestonian.com and by Finnish media. The event will also be made available for later viewing. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe conference aims to foster a deeper understanding of the current and emerging security challenges within the Baltic Sea region. Topics of discussion include the implications of Russian aggression and disinformation\, the role of NATO in ensuring regional security\, and strategies for civil defence preparedness. The conference will be available for post viewing on EANC’s YouTube channel\, ERR website\, and the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs webpage\, as well as on globalestonian.com.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nConference program is as follows: \n\n\n\nConference moderator – Reet Marten Sehr\, Chair Estonian World Council foreign relations committee\, Chair\, Estonian Central Council in Canada \n\n\n\n13:00 – Introductory remarks \n\n\n\n• Sven Sakkov\, Estonian Ambassador to Finland  \n\n\n\n• Sirle Sööt\, Chair\, Estonian World Council\, Association of Estonians in Sweden \n\n\n\n• Margus Tsahkna\, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia (Livestream) \n\n\n\n13:30 – Introduction of keynote speaker by Tuuli-Emily Liivat\, Global Estonian Youth Network \n\n\n\n• Keynote: Douglas Hickey\, US Ambassador to the Republic of Finland \n\n\n\n14:00 – Panel discussion: “NATO’s Role in Baltic Sea Region Security” \n\n\n\n• Martin Roger\, Director-General for NATO and Trans-Atlantic Relations\, Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs  \n\n\n\n• Joakim Paasikivi\, Lieutenant Colonel\, Swedish Defence University \n\n\n\n• Andres Kasekamp\, Professor of History\, Chair of Estonian Studies\, Munk School of Global Affairs\, University of Toronto \n\n\n\n• Moderator Märt Vesinurm\, Network of Estonian Organisations in Finland \n\n\n\n15:30 – Keynote: Jessikka Aro Finnish journalist and writer\, author of “Putin’s Army” and“Putin’s Trolls”  \n\n\n\n16:15 – Panel discussion: “Civil Preparedness and Disinformation” \n\n\n\n• Jay Janzen\, Strategic Communications Director (J10) at NATO \n\n\n\n• Jakub Kalensky\, Senior fellow\, Atlantic Council Eurasia Centre\, former Deputy Director of COI Hybrid Influence \n\n\n\n• Marko Mihkelson\, Member of Estonian Parliament\, Chair of Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee \n\n\n\n• Moderator Marcus Kolga\, President\, DisInfoWatch\, Fellow McDonald Laurier Institute\, Central and Eastern European Council in Canada \n\n\n\n17:15 – Closing Remarks – Ilona Kolberg\, Network of Estonian Organisations in Finland URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/hybrid-conference-security-and-defence-in-the-baltic-sea-region/ LOCATION:Connecticut (USA) CATEGORIES:Education,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Security,Security & Baltic Cooperation,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cover-sec2024-1920x1080-live-correct.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20240513T205941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T183510Z UID:10559-1716994800-1716994800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Stanford University hosts Estonian Ambassador Kristjan Prikk for a talk on "Russia's War in Ukraine and its Implications on European Security: Why should America care?" DESCRIPTION:Can´t make it to California? Watch the live stream of this important discussion hosted by Stanford University. \n\n\n\nMore than ten years into Russia’s war against Ukraine and more than two years after Moscow launched a full-scale aggression\, there is still no end in sight to the largest military conflict in Europe after WWII. What are the implications of this war on the security of Europe but also on the United States? What would it take to end the war and in what kind of a world will we all live on the day after it’s all over? The event will feature a discussion on the possibility of a viable Western strategy for success that not only saves Ukraine but also strengthens the United States’ role as the leader of the free world. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening remarks will be delivered by Amir Weiner\, Associate Professor of History and Director of Stanford’s Center for Russian\, East European and Eurasian Studies. \n\n\n\nDetails: events.stanford.edu/event/russias-war-in-ukraine \n\n\n\n\nGo to live stream\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstonia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Kristjan Prikk started his mission in Washington\, D.C. in May 2021. He is a graduate of the US Army War College and has served as the National Security Coordinator to the Prime Minister. Prior to arriving in D.C.\, he was the Permanent Secretary of the Estonian Ministry of Defense. Among his previous assignments are two other tours in Washington as an Estonian diplomat and work on NATO-Russia and NATO-Ukraine topics at a time when these relationships were considerably less charged than today. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMichael McFaul is Director at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies\, the Ken Olivier and Angela Nomellini Professor of International Studies in the Department of Political Science\, and the Peter and Helen Bing Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He joined the Stanford faculty in 1995. He served for five years in the Obama administration\, first as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Russian and Eurasian Affairs at the National Security Council at the White House (2009-2012)\, and then as U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation (2012-2014). \n\n\n\nThe hybrid event is free and open to the public. To attend in person\, RSVP is requested. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/lecture-talk-stanford-university-estonian-ambassador-on-russias-war-in-ukraine-and-its-implications-on-european-security-why-should-america-care/ LOCATION:Stanford University\, Hohbach Hall\, Room 122\, 557 Escondido Mall\, Stanford\, California\, 94305 CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Security,Security & Baltic Cooperation,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20240531T201216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T173418Z UID:10670-1717578000-1717581600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Atlantic Council Talk: Securing the Eastern Flank: A Baltic Agenda for 2024 NATO Summit DESCRIPTION:In Case You Missed it\, watch the video on our YouTube page or by clicking the button below: \n\n\n\n\nWatch video \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin in person or online to attend the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Security Initiative\, in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security\, for a public event exploring the Baltic states’ priorities for the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington\, DC. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSince last year’s Summit in Vilnius\, Lithuania\, the security landscape in NATO’s eastern flank has shifted significantly. New defense plans and strong defense spending\, coupled with the historic accession of Sweden and Finland\, has reorganized the Baltic Sea into a “NATO lake.” Despite this major step forward for regional security\, ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine demands a continued focus on stability. The NATO Summit taking place in Washington\, DC\, presents a pivotal opportunity to solidify allied gains made since last July and send a strong signal to Moscow amid continuing war on the European continent.   \n\n\n\nWith less than five weeks until the Washington Summit\, the Atlantic Council is pleased to welcome the Lithuanian\, Latvian\, and Estonian Permanent Representatives to NATO for a discussion exploring Baltic defense priorities and views on the future of NATO beyond its 75th anniversary. The Permanent Representatives will delve into the collaborative efforts between the US\, the Baltic states\, and other NATO allies as they strengthen efforts to bolster support for Ukraine and collective defense and deterrence on NATO’s eastern flank. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of the Transatlantic Security Initiative’s 2024 NATO Washington Summit campaign. For more information and updates on future events and publications\, follow @ACScowcroft.  This conversation will take place in-person and will be broadcast on YouTube\, X\, Facebook\, and LinkedIn. \n\n\n\nFEATURED SPEAKERSH.E. Jüri LuikPermanent Representative of Estonia to NATOH.E. Deividas MatulionisPermanent Representative of Lithuania to NATOH.E. Māris RiekstiņšPermanent Representative of Latvia to NATOWelcoming Remarks:Jenna Ben-YehudaExecutive Vice President\, Atlantic CouncilModerator: Rachel RizzoNonresident Senior Fellow\, Europe Center\, Atlantic Council\n\n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/atlantic-council-talk-securing-the-eastern-flank-a-baltic-agenda-for-2024-nato-summit/ LOCATION:Atlantic Council HQ\, 1030 15th St NW\, 12th Floor\, Washington\, DC\, 20005 CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-Atlantic-Council-Securing-Baltic-Flank.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20240509T022905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T145746Z UID:10493-1717718400-1717977599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Consular Mission @ Long Island Estonian House DESCRIPTION:Tarmo Punnik\, Estonian Consul in New York (Photo: Grant Lee)\n\n\n\n Estonian Consul in New York\, Mr Tarmo Punnik\, will conduct a consular mission from June 7 – 9 at the Long Island Midsummer Celebration (L.I. Estonian House\, Middle Island\, NY). \n\n\n\n The Consul will be available for registering fingerprints for those who wish to apply for a passport online using the self-service portal. Consular advice and applying for other documents will also be available. Payment can be made by check or cash. Those seeking services should co prepared with American passport and Estonian passport\, if applicable. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLong Islandi Estonian House\, 20 Middle Island Blvd\, Middle Island\, NY 11953  \n\n\n\nLong Islandi jaanitulele 7-9 juuni 2024 tuleb kohale Eesti konsul New Yorgist. Tema juures saab taotleda passi ja ID-kaarti\, anda sõrmejälgi\, et oleks endal võimalik iseteeninduses dokumente tellida. Samuti saab küsida nõu ja tellida teisi dokumente. Tasumine sularahas või tšekiga. Kaasa tuleks võtta nii Eesti kui USA pass\, kellel on. \n\n\n\nNote: Passport & ID card renewal applications can also be done by mail or at the self-service portal of the Estonian Police Board (https://www.politsei.ee/en/)\, if your fingerprints on file are less than 6 years old. \n\n\n\nYou may update your fingerprints with the consul even if you do not need to renew a document at this time. This could save you a future trip to New York or Washington\, DC\, should you need to renew a document in the next few years and discover that your fingerprints are or will be outdated. This service is free of charge. \n\n\n\nPlease see updated consular service fees as of April 3. https://newyork.mfa.ee/state-fees/.  \n\n\n\nPayments during consular mission must be made in cash or check – no credit cards will be accepted\, as we don’t have a card terminal. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-consular-mission-june-2024-long-island-estonian-house/ LOCATION:Long Island Estonian House\, 22 Middle Island Blvd.\,\, Middle Island\, New York\, 11953 CATEGORIES:Community,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20241217T212316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T214838Z UID:11237-1734512400-1734516000@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:The Atlantic Council presents: "The NATO perspective: Strengthening resilience across the Alliance" DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Security Initiative and the Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative will host a conversation on how NATO allies can continue to cultivate a resilient community. This is a hybrid event\, you may attend in person or join virtually. \n\n\n\nAmbassador of the Republic of Estonia to the United States\, Kristjan Prikk\, will be speaking. \n\n\n\nEarlier this year\, NATO—the most resilient and successful military alliance in history—celebrated its seventy-fifth anniversary. Even after seventy-five years\, NATO’s work continues to be of the utmost importance to the peace and security of the transatlantic community and a cornerstone of resilience for Europe. The notion of national resilience and the capacity to withstand a major shock is a fundamental national and collective responsibility of all NATO allies\, as outlined in NATO’s Article 3. With geopolitical tensions on the rise\, exposed and inflamed by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine\, this event will aim to examine the main challenges being posed to national and collective resilience across the alliance.The discussion will touch upon what can be learned from allies on the Eastern flank and consider how NATO can transform concepts into actionable measures. It will emphasize the dynamic relationship between NATO\, individual governments\, and civil society in fostering a resilient community.   \n\n\n\nThis conversation will take place at Atlantic Council headquarters and will be broadcast on YouTube\, X\, Facebook\, and LinkedIn. To join us in-person or virtually\, please complete the registration form.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nWelcoming RemarksAdrienne ArshtExecutive Vice Chair\, Board of Directors\, Atlantic CouncilFEATURED SPEAKERSAmbassador Michael CarpenterSpecial Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Europe\,National Security Council\, The White HouseH.E. Kristjan PrikkAmbassador of Estonia to the United StatesElisabeth BrawSenior Fellow\, Transatlantic Security Initiative\, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and SecurityAtlantic CouncilModerated by:Laura KellyForeign Policy ReporterThe HillRecorded Keynote RemarksAngus LapsleyAssistant Secretary General for Defence Policy and Planning\, NATO  URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/nato-perspective-strengthening-resilience-across-the-alliance/ LOCATION:Connecticut (USA) CATEGORIES:75th anniversary Great Flight from Estonia,Advocacy,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Security ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-17-155042-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T025959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20250111T020405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T024031Z UID:11375-1738033200-1738205999@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Consular Mission in Portland\, Oregon DESCRIPTION:Estonia’s Consul from Washington\, D.C. will be performing consular duties on the West Coast. \n\n\n\nEstonian citizens will have the opportunity to apply for a passport or ID-Card\, renew their passport or ID-Card\, have their fingerprints taken thereby enabling future online document renewals and conduct other consular business. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Consular Mission will take place on January 28 and January 29 at the Honorary Consulate of Estonia in Portland\, Oregon: \n\n\n\nJanuary 28 at 10:00 PM – 3:00 PM \n\n\n\nJanuary 29 at 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n\n\n\nFor consular matters at other times or locations\, please contact consulate.washington@mfa.ee. In case of urgency during office hours the Embassy can be reached at +1 202 588 0101 \n\n\n\nAdvance booking is needed for all consular services. To make a consular appointment\, please use this link https://broneering.mfa.ee/en/ \n\n\n\nIn case of a consular emergency during out of office hours\, please call the Estonian Foreign Ministry consular hotline at +372 5301 9999. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-consular-mission-in-portland-oregon/ LOCATION:Honorary Consulate of Republic of Estonia\, in Portland\, Oregon\, TAO\, 329 NE Couch St\, 2nd Floor\, Portand\, Oregon\, 97232\, United States CATEGORIES:Government of Estonia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/eesti-vapp-govt-e1736563742579.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Consul of the Republic of Estonia%2C Washington%2C DC":MAILTO:consulate.washington@mfa.ee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20250111T021920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T025524Z UID:11384-1738195200-1738367999@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Consular Mission in San Francisco\, California DESCRIPTION:Estonia’s Consul from Washington\, D.C. will be performing consular duties on the West Coast. \n\n\n\nEstonian citizens will have the opportunity to apply for a passport or ID-Card\, renew their passport or ID-Card\, have their fingerprints taken thereby enabling future online document renewals and conduct other consular business. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Consular Mission will take place on January 30 and January 31 at the Honorary Consulate of Estonia in San Francisco\, California: \n\n\n\nJanuary 30 at 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM \n\n\n\nJanuary 31 at 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \n\n\n\nFor consular matters at other times or locations\, please contact consulate.washington@mfa.ee. In case of urgency during office hours the Embassy can be reached at +1 202 588 0101 \n\n\n\nAdvance booking is needed for all consular services. To make a consular appointment\, please use this link https://broneering.mfa.ee/en/ \n\n\n\nIn case of a consular emergency during out of office hours\, please call the Estonian Foreign Ministry consular hotline at +372 5301 9999. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-consular-mission-to-san-francisco-california/ LOCATION:Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Estonia\, San Francisco\, CA\, 101 Second St.\, Suite 1800\, San Francisco\, 94105 CATEGORIES:Government of Estonia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/eesti-vapp-govt-e1736563742579.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Consul of the Republic of Estonia%2C Washington%2C DC":MAILTO:consulate.washington@mfa.ee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20250210T163609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T151140Z UID:11515-1739404800-1739750399@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Consular Mission - Florida DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Consul in Washington\, DC.\, Mr. Tarmo Punnik\, will conduct a consular mission at the Estonian Honorary Consulate in Miami \n\n\n\n(1384 SW 18 St\, Miami\, FL 33145) on the following dates and times: \n\n\n\n• February 13: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \n\n\n\n• February 14: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAdditional consular services will be provided at Estonian community events on: \n\n\n\n• February 15: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n\n\n\n(Finland House\, 301 W Central Blvd\, Lantana\, FL 33462). \n\n\n\nFollowing the consular services\, the Estonian National Association of South Florida will celebrate the 107th Anniversary of Estonian Independence Day at the same location\, starting at 5:00 PM. Reservations are required for the Independence Day celebration. To reserve tickets\, please contact floridaeesti@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nThe consular mission will continue the following day: \n\n\n\n• February 16: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n\n\n\n(Feather Sound Country Club\, 2201 Feather Sound Dr\, Clearwater\, FL 33762). \n\n\n\nDuring these sessions\, all consular services will be available. \n\n\n\nPassport and ID card renewal: \n\n\n\nYou can renew your passport and ID card by mail or via the Estonian Police and Border Guard’s self-service portal https://etaotlus.politsei.ee/ekpid/login\, provided your fingerprints on file are less than six years old. Check the validity of your fingerprints here. \n\n\n\nIf your fingerprints are outdated or nearing expiration\, you can update them with the consul during the mission—free of charge. Updating your fingerprints during the mission could save you a trip to Washington\, D.C.\, for future document renewals. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: \n\n\n\n• Your U.S. passport (if applicable) \n\n\n\n• Your Estonian passport or ID card \n\n\n\nPayments: \n\n\n\nPayments during the mission can be made via debit or credit card. \n\n\n\nPlease let us know about your preferred time for an appointment within this timeframe and book an appointment by sending email consulate.washington@mfa.ee. \n\n\n\n***** \n\n\n\nEesti konsul Washingtonis\, hr Tarmo Punnik\, viib läbi konsulaarmissiooni Eesti aukonsulaadis Miamis (1384 SW 18 St\, Miami\, FL 33145) järgmistel kuupäevadel ja kellaaegadel: \n\n\n\n• 13. veebruar: 12:00–16:00 \n\n\n\n• 14. veebruar: 12:00–16:00 \n\n\n\nTäiendavaid konsulaarteenuseid pakutakse Eesti kogukonna üritustel: \n\n\n\n• 15. veebruar: 15:00–17:00 \n\n\n\n(Finland House\, 301 W Central Blvd\, Lantana\, FL 33462). \n\n\n\nPärast konsulaarteenuste osutamist tähistab Lõuna-Florida Eesti Selts samas kohas Eesti Vabariigi 107. aastapäeva. Üritus algab kell 17:00. Osalemiseks on vajalik eelregistreerimine. Piletite broneerimiseks võtke ühendust e-posti teel aadressil floridaeesti@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n• 16. veebruar: kell 12:00 – 17:00 \n\n\n\n(Feather Sound Country Club\, 2201 Feather Sound Dr\, Clearwater\, FL 33762). \n\n\n\nMissiooni ajal on saadaval kõik konsulaarteenused. \n\n\n\nPassi ja ID-kaardi uuendamine: \n\n\n\nPassi ja ID-kaarti saate uuendada posti teel või Eesti Politsei- ja Piirivalveameti iseteenindusportaalis: https://etaotlus.politsei.ee/ekpid/login\, kui teie sõrmejäljed on andmebaasis alla kuue aasta vanad. Kontrollige oma sõrmejälgede kehtivust siin. \n\n\n\nKui teie sõrmejäljed on aegunud või aegumas\, saate neid missiooni ajal konsuli juures tasuta uuendada. Sõrmejälgede uuendamine missiooni käigus võib säästa teid edaspidi reisist Washingtoni\, D.C.-sse dokumentide uuendamiseks. \n\n\n\nKaasa võtta: \n\n\n\n• Teie USA pass (kui on olemas) \n\n\n\n• Teie Eesti pass või ID-kaart \n\n\n\nMaksed: \n\n\n\nMissiooni ajal saab makseid teha deebet- või krediitkaardiga. \n\n\n\nPalun andke meile teada\, milline aeg selle perioodi jooksul teile kohtumiseks sobib\, ja broneerige aeg\, saates e-kirja aadressile consulate.washington@mfa.ee. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-consular-mission-florida-feb-2025/ LOCATION:Connecticut (USA) CATEGORIES:Estonia,Estonian Independence Day,Government of Estonia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/eesti-vapp-govt-1-e1736563644266.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20250205T031759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T030833Z UID:11490-1739592000-1739656800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Independence Day Celebration - Connecticut DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut Estonian Society welcomes you to a community celebration of Estonian Independence Day! This festive event brings together fellow Estonians\, friends\, members and non-members\, and of course our Latvian and Lithuanian peers\, as well! \n\n\n\nJoin the fun: Guest speaker\, Cultural program\, buffet dinner\, party\, cash bar\, raffle\, DJ\, dancing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Speaker: Aari Lemmik\, Counselor for Press and Cultural Affairs\, Embassy of Estonia in Washington\, D.C. \n\n\n\nGuest performer: Valev Laube on violin\, featuring original compositions and folk music. \n\n\n\nDJ Kristjan Karu music for listening and dancing provided by Kristjan Karu. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you all there! \n\n\n\nReservations via email or phone/text to Margus Laan at (mtlaan@att.net / ph: 203-214-0517). \n\n\n\nPay by cash\, check\, PayPal ( https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=C9G9GTWM5JQP2 ). Checks should be made to CES (Connecticut Estonian Society) and mailed to CES\, c/o Margus Laan\, 3 Russell Street\, Wallingford\, CT 06492-3220. Payment also accepted at the event. We hope to see you all there. \n\n\n\n\nConnecticuti Eesti Seltsi Vabariigi Aastapäeva tähistamine toimub laupäeval\, 15. veebruaril kell 16.00. Üritus toimub Georgina’s restoranis\, 275 Boston Turnpike\, Bolton\, CT 06043. Tuleb kava\, õhtusöök\, ja pidu. Tantsuks on DJ Kristjan Karu. Loodame Teid kõiki seal näha! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-independence-day-celebration-connecticut/ LOCATION:Georgina’s\, 275 Boston Turnpike\, Bolton\, Connecticut\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Christmas Celebrations around the US,Estonian Independence Day,Family activities,Government of Estonia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CT-EV107-flier-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticuti Eesti Selts / Connecticut Estonian Society":MAILTO:estoniansocietyct@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20250211T162046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T162129Z UID:11554-1740315600-1740330000@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Independence Day Celebration - Lakewood\, NJ DESCRIPTION:Dear members and friends of Lakewood Estononina Association\, \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to the Lakewood Estonian House to celebrate the 107th anniversary of Estonian independence. \n\n\n\n Sunday\, February 23rd\, 2025.Doors open  @1pm. at Lakewood Estonian House. Program starts @2 pm. \n\n\n\nProgram \n\n\n\nSpecial guest Aari Lemmik – Press and Cultural affairs\, Embassy of Estonia in Washington D.C \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nSilver Laur – Social Studies teacher at Piscataway Magnet School\, Rutgers University graduate  \n\n\n\nAndres Simonson – Member of LEA and EANC \n\n\n\nIvan Kavoleff – vicar  \n\n\n\nPerformances by \n\n\n\nEstonian school students accompanied by Luule Prima  \n\n\n\nMaria Star -Zumpano on piano \n\n\n\nÜlle Bucholz -vocalist and on guitar  \n\n\n\nAdmission members $15 non members $20 dinner $20  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKallid LEÜ liikmed ja sõbrad\, \n\n\n\nKutsume Teid tähistama Eesti Vabariigi 107. aastapäeva\, pühapäeval \, 23 veebruaril 2025 \, Lakewoodi Eesti Maja uksed avatakse kell 1 pl. \n\n\n\nAktuse algus kell 2 pl. \n\n\n\nEesti Vabariiki esindab Washingtoni Eesti Suursaatkonna pressi- ja kultuurinõunik Aari Lemmik \n\n\n\nPeakõneleja – Silver Laur-  Piscataway Magnet School ajalooõpetaja  ja Rutgersi Ùlikooli lõpetanu   \n\n\n\nKõneleja Andres Simonson – LEÜ ja ERKÜ liige \n\n\n\nPalvus – Vikaar Ivan Kavoleff  \n\n\n\nEsinevad Eesti kooli lapsed\, Luule Prima\, ja Maria Star-Zumpano klaveril  \n\n\n\nSolist Ülle Bucholz kitarril  \n\n\n\nSissepääs liikmetele $15\, mitteliikmetele $20. Õhtusöök $20 URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ev107-celebration-lakewood-2025j/ LOCATION:Lakewood Estonian House / Lakewoodi Eesti Maja\, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy\, Jackson\, New Jersey\, 08527\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Estonian Independence Day,Family activities,Government of Estonia ORGANIZER;CN="Lakewood Estonian Association - Lakewoodi Eesti %C3%9Ching":MAILTO:lakewoodestonianhouse@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20250122T064028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T213355Z UID:11419-1740355200-1740441599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:EV 107! Estonian Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Eesti Vabariigi Aastapäev! ELAGU EESTI! \n\n\n\nRead EANC’s Estonain Independence Day Greeting here. \n\n\n\nPhoto: Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs \n\n\n\n\nThe 107th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia. \n\n\n\n\nWatch live!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin in the celebrations! \n\n\n\nThe flag-raising ceremony is at 7:30 a.m. Estonia time (12:30 am Eastern). Eesti Rahvusringhääling (Estonian public broadcasting) presents a day of celebratory events and coverage: Watch the main events: the Flag Raising ceremony at Toompea\, the military parade\, and President´s reception\, concert and more! A day to embrace! (full schedule below) \n\n\n\nEstonia — Estonia is a place for independent minds \n\n\n\nHow do Estonians celebrate Independence Day?\n\n\n\nEach year\, February 24th is marked by fireworks\, concerts\, a parade of the Defense Forces\, and a presidential reception. Families come from all over to admire military units and listen to the orchestras of the Estonian Defense Forces\, Police and Border Guard\, and the United States Air Force. Following the parade\, the Estonian president usually gives a televised speech and bestows state decorations to guests of honor at a national reception. Most events are also broadcast on TV throughout the day. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHere’s the typical schedule for Independence Day celebrations on February 24th:\n\n\n\n\nThe day begins with a flag-raising ceremony early in the morning. The ceremonial hoisting of the national flag at the Pikk Hermann Tower is open to the public.\n\n\n\nThe parade of the Defense Forces usually takes place in Tallinn’s Freedom Square.\n\n\n\nThe president hosts a public reception and gala concert at the Estonian Theater and Concert Hall.\n\n\n\n\nThere may also be events in support of Ukraine this year\, as February 24th also marks the third anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression. \n\n\n\nSource: visitestonia.com \n\n\n\nETV saatejuhid vabariigi aastapäeval: Andres Kuusk\, Taavi Eilat\, Anu Välba\, Marko Reikop Autor/allikas: Ken Mürk/ERR\n\n\n\n24. veebruari sündmustest saab läbi päeva otsepildis osa nii ETV\, ETV2\, ETV+ kui ka ERR-i portaali ja Jupiteri vahendusel. \n\n\n\nAastapäeva ülekanded 24.02\n\n\n\n7.30 Pidulik riigilipu heiskamineETV\, ETV2 (viipekeeles)\, ETV+\, Vikerraadio\, Raadio 4\, ERR.ee portaal \n\n\n\nKuberneri aias toimuval sündmusel peab kõne riigikogu esimees Lauri Hussar. Õnnistussõnad ütleb Eesti Evangeelse Luterliku Kiriku peapiiskop Urmas Viilma. ETV-s on saatejuht Taavi Eilat. \n\n\n\n9.00 Pärgade asetamine Vabadussõja võidusamba jalamileETV\, ETV+\, ERR.ee \n\n\n\nTseremoonial Tallinnas Vabaduse väljakul esineb kõnega peaminister Kristen Michal. Sündmust kommenteerib ETV-s Andres Kuusk. \n\n\n\n10.15 Oikumeeniline jumalateenistus Tallinna Piiskoplikus ToomkirikusETV\, ERR.ee \n\n\n\nOikumeenilisel jumalateenistusel Tallinna Piiskoplikus Toomkirikus teenib EELK peapiiskop Urmas Viilma. \n\n\n\n11.50 Kaitseväe paraad Vabaduse väljakulETV\, ETV+\, ERR.ee \n\n\n\nParaadi võtab vastu president Alar Karis ja paraadi juhatab kindralmajor Andrus Merilo. Sündmust kommenteerivad ETV-s Andres Kuusk ja kolonelleitnant Toomas Väli. \n\n\n\nKaitseväe paraad Vabaduse väljakul. Autor/allikas: Ken Mürk/ERR\n\n\n\n15.45 Eesti tänab 2025. Riiklike teenetemärkide üleandmineETV\, ERR.ee\, ETV+ (kell 15) \n\n\n\nVabariigi aastapäeva eel\, 22. veebruaril\, tunnustab president Alar Karis riiklike teenetemärkidega inimesi\, kelle pühendumus kutsetööle või kogukondlikule tegevusele on oluline osa Eesti tugevuse ja hakkamasaamise loos. \n\n\n\n17.30 ja 19.10 ning 21.20 Vabariigi aastapäeva peoõhtu EstoniasETV\, ERR.ee \n\n\n\nAastapäev kulmineerub peoõhtuga Estonias\, kuhu on kutsutud ligi 800 külalist. Tervitustseremoonia toimub ikka valges saalis ja meeleolukas koosviibimine jätkub kontserdisaalis sõjaväeorkestri ja solistide esituste saatel. Külalistega vestlevad Anu Välba ja Marko Reikop. \n\n\n\nETV+ alustab “Piduliku stuudioga” kell 17.30 ning jätkab kell 19.10 ja 20.15 \n\n\n\n18.00 President Alar Karise kõneETV\, ETV2 (viipekeeles)\, ETV+\, Vikerraadio\, Klassikaraadio\, Raadio 4\, ERR.ee \n\n\n\n18.35 Vabariigi aastapäeva kontsertETV\, ETV2 (viipekeeles)\, ETV+\, Vikerraadio\, Klassikaraadio\, ERR.ee \n\n\n\nAastapäeva kontserdi lavastaja on Elmo Nüganen ja muusikajuht dirigent Tõnu Kaljuste. Kontsert on valitaval kanalil kirjeldustõlkega. \n\n\n\nETV tele-esilinastused\n\n\n\n13.10 Teatrietendus “Orzel. Laidoneri ööd” \n\n\n\nTeater Nuutrumi etendus “Orzel. Laidoneri ööd” heidab pilgu Eesti Vabariigi Sõjavägede ülemjuhataja Johan Laidoneri ja tema poolatarist abikaasa Maria elutuppa septembris 1939. Ülemjuhataja päevad ja ööd on täis ärevust\, Euroopa on sõjas\, Saksamaa ja Venemaa on sõlminud mittekallaletungipakti ning ootamatult saabub Tallinna reidile Poola allveelaev Orzel. \n\n\n\nNäidendi autor on Loone Ots\, näitlejad Peeter Tammearu ja Liina Tennosaar\, lavastaja Jaanus Nuutre ning režissöör Eva Katariina Taimre. \n\n\n\n“Elu ja armastus” Autor/allikas: Kaader filmist\n\n\n\n22.00 Mängufilm “Elu ja armastus” \n\n\n\n1933. aasta kuumal suvel tuleb sisukamast elust unistav noor Irma maalt linna sugulase Lonni juurde. Juhuse tahtel palkab keskealine trükitööstur Rudolf Irma endale teenijaks. Rudolfi sarm ja salapära paeluvad Irmat ja ootamatult tärganud tunded ei lase tal ühel hetkel enam mehe lähenemiskatseid tõrjuda. Ehkki Rudolf vannub Irmale armastust\, paljastub peagi edeva mehe liiderlik ja manipuleeriv pale. \n\n\n\nA. H. Tammsaare samanimelisel romaanil põhineva mängufilmi režissöör on Helen Takkin. Osades Karolin Jürise\, Mait Malmsten\, Loviise Kapper\, Ursel Tilk. \n\n\n\nETV2 filmiprogramm\n\n\n\nETV2 on kavasse lisanud mitmeid uusi dokumentaal- ja animafilme. 24. veebruari õhtune kava hoiab meeles Ukrainas toimuvat. \n\n\n\n11.20 Dokfilm “Omariikluse katkematu punane lõng” \n\n\n\nRahvusväeosade looja\, eestlaste esimese parlamendi esimees\, riigivanem ja eksiilvalitsuse juht August Rei oli kõigi Eesti omariiklusele oluliste sündmuste keskmes ent ometi on jäänud suure riigimehena Pätsi ja Laidoneri varju. August Rei (1886–1963) elutööd ja isiksust tutvustab temaga nooruses isiklikult lävinud väliseesti kirjanik ja arst Enn Nõu. \n\n\n\n13.00 Animafilm “Taaskohtumine” \n\n\n\nRežissöör Ülo Pikkovi film ühest saarest ja ühest vanast naisest\, keda saatus on uhtunud oma kodusaarest väga kaugele. Tulles lõpuks tagasi koju\, elavad aga tema majas juba ammu teised inimesed. Animatsioonfilm on loodud Ruhnu saarelt pärit leidobjektidest ning see räägib saare traagilisest ajaloost\, kus kõik elanikud lahkusid 1944. aasta sõjakeerises oma kodust ja kui aastakümneid hiljem avanes neil võimalus taas kodusaart külastada\, elasid seal juba uued inimesed. \n\n\n\n20.20 Dokfilm “Mille Sina võtaksid?” \n\n\n\nKodu. Sinu kodu. Sinu ruum. Sinu mälestused. Sinu asjad. Üks silmapilk ja see kõik on kadunud. Ukraina sõjapõgenike fotoportreedest koosneva kunstinäituse tarbeks valminud intervjuude kollaažis räägivad oma sõjakogemustest Igor Mariupolist\, Nina Hmelnõtskõist\, Natalija Donetskist\, Sofija Harkivist\, Juri Prõbirskist\, Mariana Lvivist\, Tata Zaporižžjast\, Ann Kiievist\, Viktor Mariupolist\, Amet Bahtšisaraist\, Dmitri Donetskist ja Petro Kiievist. \n\n\n\n“Vastupanuteade” Autor/allikas: Kaader filmist\n\n\n\n20.45 Dokfilm “Berliin. Lootuse vaksal” \n\n\n\nIga raudteejaam on kui uks uude ellu\, aga seekord oli Berliini keskvaksal selleks ukseks paljudele Ukraina põgenikele. See on lugu sõjapagulastest\, kelle maailm pole enam kunagi endine. Näeme tegutsemas Saksa vabatahtlikke ja kuuleme Ukrainast lahkuma sunnitud inimeste lugusid. Nad kõik jõudsid rongiga Berliini. \n\n\n\n21.30 Dokfilm “Vastupanuteade” \n\n\n\nVenemaa pidevate rünnakute tõttu on Harkivi Riiklik Akadeemiline Ooperi- ja Balletiteater olnud juba pikalt suletud. Ometi jätkuvad selleski linnas kontserdid\, esinemised\, haridus- ja kultuurielu\, olgu siis parklates või pommivarjendites. Kaks artisti on otsustanud ka teatrihoonesse elu tagasi tuua. \n\n\n\nVikerraadio\n\n\n\n22.02 kell 12.05 “Kajalood” \n\n\n\nVabariigi aastapäeva eel on Kaja Kärneril külas presidendi abikaasa Sirje Karis\, kelle ametikohustuste hulka kuuluvad mitmesugused esindusvisiidid nii Eestis kui ka välismaal. SOS lastekülade\, sünnitusmaja fondi\, laste ja noorte annete arendamise patrooni Sirje Karise südamemure on Eesti laste kõrval ka Ukraina lapsed\, kelle vene võim on okupeeritud aladelt röövinud ja küüditanud. Ukraina presidendi abikaasa Olena Zelenska kõrval on Karis üks nende laste eestkõnelejaid ÜRO kõnetoolis ja maailmas. Saates räägib ta laste ja noorte vaimses tervise turgutamisest\, aga ka enda lapsepõlvest ja kooliajast ning oma kolmest lapsest. \n\n\n\nKajalood. Sirje Karis Autor/allikas: Ken Mürk/ERR\n\n\n\n22.02 kell 13.05 “Eesti lugu” \n\n\n\nAjaloosarja “Eesti lugu” 20 lugu ilmusid äsja raamatus “Eesti lugu”. Eetrisse jõuab raamatuesitlusel salvestatud saade\, kus Tartu Ülikooli arheoloog Ain Mäesalu\, Toronto Ülikooli emeriitprofessor Jüri Kivimäe ja Tallinna Linnaarhiivi peaspetsialist Triin Kröönström kõnelesid sellest\, mida eestlane on oma mitme tuhande aasta pikkuse loo jooksul oma elust mõelda võinud ja kuidas maailma näinud. Külalistega vestles saatesarja ja raamatu autor Piret Kriivan. \n\n\n\n22.02 kell 14.05 “Loetud ja kirjutatud” \n\n\n\nVabariigi aastapäeva eel räägib Maarja Vaino kirjandussaates juttu kirjaniku ja diplomaadi Jaak Jõerüüdiga\, kellel ilmus eelmise aasta lõpus esseeraamat “Sõjast äratatud mälu”. \n\n\n\n24.02 kell 7–11 “Vikerhommik” \n\n\n\nVabariigi aastapäeva “Vikerhommik” pakub sisuka rännaku mööda Eestimaad. Saade valmib Tõrvas\, Raplas\, Keilas\, Tartus ja Tallinnas ning vahendab pidulikku lipuheiskamise tseremooniat Toompealt. Eesti elu ja tuleviku üle arutlevad staažiga peaminister Andrus Ansip\, tänavu teenetemärgi saav muusikaõpetaja Maie Kala ja humorist Toomas Kall. Kuulajad saavad teada\, mida arvavad Eestist abituriendid ning kuidas tähistavad vabariigi aastapäeva taliujujad. \n\n\n\nSaatejuht on Johannes Vedru. \n\n\n\n24.02 kell 12.05 “Heli nälg. Alar Karis” \n\n\n\nEesti Vabariigi sünnipäeval on eetris muusikasarja “Heli nälg” erisaade erilise külalisega. President Alar Karis\, melomaan\, jutustab\, mis teda muusikaliselt mõjutanud on ning milline oleks maailm muusikata. Saates peatutakse ka tema lühikeseks jäänud muusikuteekonnal. Alar Karisega ajab muusikajuttu Andres Oja. \n\n\n\n24.02. kell 14.05 “Jutusaade. Tõnu Kaljuste” \n\n\n\nSaatejuht Piret Kooli vestleb riikliku elutööpreemia laureaadi\, koori- ja orkestrijuhi Tõnu Kaljustega. “Me oleme ikka sipelgad\, kui mitte veel väiksemad olendid siin maailmas\,” usub Kaljuste. Milline on tema iseseisvuse lugu\, kuidas ja kes teda eestlaseks kasvatasid ning mismoodi ta 40 kirjale täpselt allkirja andis\, sellest Kaljuste saates räägibki. \n\n\n\nVabariigi aastapäeval kõlab Vikerraadios ainult eesti muusika. \n\n\n\nKlassikaraadio\n\n\n\nKell 11 on Klassikaraadio eetris “Muusikatuba”\, mis on pühendatud eesti muusikale. Kõlab eesti heliloojate looming Heino Ellerist Tõnu Kõrvitsani\, Arvo Pärdist Jaak Johansonini. Muusikat valib Liina Vainumetsa. \n\n\n\nKell 13 on stuudios presidendi teenetemärgi pälvinud lastekirjanik ja luuletaja Jaanus Vaiksoo. Juttu on eesti keele ja kirjanduse õpetamine\, raamatute lugemine ja raamatuaasta olulisus. Kirjanikuga vestleb Ivo Heinloo. \n\n\n\nKell 20 algav “Ooperiõhtu” toob kuulajateni suurejoonelise galakontserdi “Vikerlastest sündinud ooper”\, mis jutustab eesti ooperi lugu läbi 90 aasta. Galakontserdil kõlavad katkendid 24 eesti algupärasest ooperist. Kontserdi kunstiline juht ja dirigent on Ingrid Mänd. \n\n\n\nVabariigi aastapäeva hilisõhtul valivad saates “Fantaasia” eesti muusikat kirjanik Jan Kaus ja muusik Lauri Leis. \n\n\n\nJaanus Vaiksoo Autor/allikas: Kairit Leibold/ERR\n\n\n\nRaadio 2\n\n\n\nRaadio 2 eetris kõlab 24. veebruaril alates hommikul kella üheksast ainult eestikeelne muusika. \n\n\n\nRaadio 4\n\n\n\nRaadio 4 kava on 24. veebruaril pühendatud Eesti iseseisvuspäevale ja Ukraina teemadele. \n\n\n\n10.05 “Nad võitlesid Isamaa eest! Eesti iseseisvuse sünd aastatel 1917–1920” \n\n\n\n11.05 “Sõda Ukrainas. 1097 päeva sõjarindel”  \n\n\n\n12.05 “Naiskodukaitse. Naiste jõud kaitseküsimustes” \n\n\n\n13.05 “Tänapäevased Hephaestused. Sepatöö saladused iidsetest aegadest tänapäevani” \n\n\n\n14.05 “Pro Terra Mariana. Eesti iseseisvuse ajalugu.” \n\n\n\n16.05 “Sõda Ukrainas. Mariupol: õnnelinn\, kummituslinn” \n\n\n\n17.05 “Kivistunud muusika. Okupatsioonide ja vabaduse muuseum Vabamu kutsub külla” \n\n\n\n19.15 “Armastusega Ukrainast! Kaasaegne Ukraina muusika kogu” URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-independence-day-3/ LOCATION:The World CATEGORIES:Community,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Estonian Independence Day,Family activities,Government of Estonia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Eesti-lipp-foto-by-eesti-foreign-ministry.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20250302T221250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T032505Z UID:11747-1741293000-1741298400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:IN FOCUS WITH EANC. Russia’s War Against Ukraine and the Implications for European Security and Beyond: The Perspective from Estonia DESCRIPTION:Watch recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this important discussion on the importance of supporting Ukraine\, understanding what is at stake\, what we can do\, and where we go from here. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe are honored to welcome our distinguished speakers: \n\n\n\nAmbassador Kristjan Prikk\, Estonian Ambassador to the U.S. \n\n\n\nMr. Karl Altau\, Managing Director of the Joint Baltic American National Committee \n\n\n\nQ & A Moderated by Ms. Maia Linask\, Vice President of the Estonian American National Council \n\n\n\n“A just peace can only be achieved through strength\, adherence to international norms\, the rule of law\, and the involvement of Ukraine and our European allies in any negotiations. Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.” – Full EANC Statement on Ukraine available at https://estosite.org/eanc-ukraine-statement-feb-20-2025/ URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/in-focus-with-eanc-russias-war-against-ukraine-and-the-implications-for-european-security-and-beyond-the-perspective-from-estonia/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/724caf50-07a2-47cc-8fbb-277f72b3bb10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T165900 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20250315T144000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T025110Z UID:11843-1742004000-1743613140@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Applications being Accepted: Scholarships for paid internships in Estonia DESCRIPTION:Applications are now being accepted for scholarships toward internships in Estonia for young Estonians (ages 18-35) living outside of Estonia. This program is being offered by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ESTDEV. \n\n\n\nThe aim of the program is to give young people aged 18-35 who were either born abroad or have lived abroad for more than five years the opportunity to get to know Estonia better\, develop professionally in their field\, and network. Deadline for application is April 2\, 2025\, 11:59 pm (Estonian time) \n\n\n\nThe scholarship consists of a basic scholarship and\, if necessary\, a travel scholarship. The basic scholarship is intended for a full-time internship of at least 4 weeks. The amount of the grant is 1\,500 euros for 4-6 weeks and 3\,000 euros for 7+ weeks. If necessary\, an additional travel scholarship will be paid for one trip from your place of residence abroad to Estonia and back. The internship period is May 1 – November 30\, 2025. \n\n\n\nImportant to know: one element of the application is the availability of an internship in Estonia. If you want to seize the opportunity\, but you do not yet have a professional internship in Estonia and you do not know where to start\, send your motivation letter to the global Estonian address diasporaa@mfa.ee and we will try to help you further. \n\n\n\nWe are collaborating with Work in Estonia to make the internship program a success. \n\n\n\nThe application round is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and implemented by ESDTEV. \n\n\n\nLearn more (in Estonian) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWebsite\n\n\n\n\nContact: taotlused@estdev.ee URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/paid-internship-in-estonia-2025/ LOCATION:Connecticut (USA) CATEGORIES:Culture,Education,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/448896910_703074625278234_2376378751604784442_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20250311T230026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T230106Z UID:11828-1742731200-1742745600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Consular Mission: Lakewood\, NJ DESCRIPTION:Consular mission in Lakewood\, NJ \n\n\n\nThe Estonian Consul in Washington\, D.C.\, in collaboration with the Estonian Houses in New York will conduct a consular mission in New York on the following dates and times: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n• March 23\, 12 PM to 4 PM \n\n\n\nLakewood\, NJ at Lakewood Estonian House \n\n\n\n(4 Cross Street & East Veterans Hwy. Lakewood\, NJ 08701) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIf your fingerprints are outdated or nearing expiration\, you can update them with the consul during the mission—free of charge. Updating your fingerprints during the mission could save you a trip to Washington\, D.C.\, for future document renewals. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring \n\n\n\n• Your U.S. passport (if applicable) \n\n\n\n• Your Estonian passport or ID card \n\n\n\nPayments during the mission can be made via debit or credit card. \n\n\n\nBooking an Appointment: \n\n\n\n• For Lakewood\, consular services on that day are on a first come\, first serve basis. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/11828/ LOCATION:Connecticut (USA) CATEGORIES:75th anniversary Great Flight from Estonia,Estonia,Government of Estonia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/suurriigivapp_eng.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180404 CREATED:20250423T185455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T190355Z UID:12056-1747224000-1747224000@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Virtual Seminar. "Science without Borders: The Estonian Scientific Diaspora in the USA" DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Embassy in the US and the Estonian Research Council cordial invite you to attend their upcoming virtual seminar\, which brings together scientists\, academic staff and university students with Estonian heritage who currently live in the US and are interested in building and/or maintaining a connection with Estonia. \n\n\n\nThe seminar will also be the virtual launch of the Estonian-American Network of Science (EANS) which aims to map\, connect and inspire the Estonian scientific diaspora in the US. The event will promote transatlantic networking and exchange of information with the broader goal to foster cooperation\, interdisciplinary research and innovation. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will begin with opening words from the Estonian Embassy and the Estonian Research Council. This will be followed by a virtual panel\, moderated by Dr Anna-Maria Osula\, Estonian Embassy in the US. \n\n\n\nOur panelists: \n\n\n\n·         Dr Liisi Esse\, University of Stanford \n\n\n\n·         Dr Tiit Lukk\, University of Illinois \n\n\n\n·         Dr Kaur Kullman\, University of Maryland \n\n\n\n·         Prof Tarmo Soomere\, Tallinn University of Technology\, former President of the Estonian Academy of Science \n\n\n\nThe webinar takes place on Wednesday 14th of May 2025 at 9AM West Coast / 12PM East Coast / 7PM Tallinn. The event will be held in English and will be recorded. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou will receive the connection details after registration. Please also share this invitation with other interested members of the Estonian science community in the US! \n\n\n\nPlease let me know if you have any questions. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-seminar-science-without-borders-the-estonian-scientific-diaspora-in-the-usa/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Opportunities,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Webinar_Invitation_social-media.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR