BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EstoSite - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EstoSite 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:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 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:20240529T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 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:20240514T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T060000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 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/ 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:20240426T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 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/ CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 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/ CATEGORIES:Government of Estonia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 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/ CATEGORIES:Chicago,Estonia,Government of Estonia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 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/ 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:20240224T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 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/ CATEGORIES:Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Government of Estonia,Security END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 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/ CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231231T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 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/ 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:20231114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 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/ 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:20230519T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 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/ 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:20230304T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T165959 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 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/ 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:20230129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 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/ 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:20221009T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T165959 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 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:20220505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 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/ 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:20220329T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 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/ 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:20220328T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 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:20220322T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 CREATED:20220321T191633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T020816Z UID:7892-1647939600-1647943200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: European Security after Ukraine DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Embassy will host a virtual fireside chat with Ambassador Jonatan Vseviov\, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia\, and Ambassador Kurt Volker\, to discuss the future of European security architecture after the Russian aggression against Ukraine.https://washington.mfa.ee/european-security-after-ukraine/  \n\n\n\nAs the U.S. and NATO work together to adapt to the new security situation ahead of the NATO Madrid Summit\, this discussion will provide a fresh Estonian perspective into what we in the West should do in the aftermath of the aggression. \n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\n\n\nAmbassador Jonatan Vseviov\, \n\n\n\nSecretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia \n\n\n\nModerated by Ambassador Kurt Volker\, \n\n\n\nDistinguished Fellow at CEPA and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAmb. Vseviov and Amb. Volker will be joined by other key experts\, including Anders Aslund and Glen Howard. \n\n\n\nJoin meeting: Cisco Webex Meetings \n\n\n\nFor questions please contact the Estonian Embassy at Embassy.Washington@mfa.ee \n\n\n\nJoin from the meeting link: \n\n\n\nhttps://valisministeerium.webex.com/valisministeerium/j.php?MTID=m6c89c2c4b5010075ad21cd9fd1980e2b \n\n\n\nJoin by meeting number: \n\n\n\nMeeting number (access code): 2747 262 2644 \n\n\n\nMeeting password: 1739 URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/fireside-chat-european-security-after-ukraine/ CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/eesti-saatkonda-100-diplomatic-relations.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 CREATED:20220318T193731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T074018Z UID:7811-1647784800-1647784800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:War in Ukraine: Perspectives from Estonia DESCRIPTION:A Virtual Forum hosted by Estonian American National Council \n\n\n\nEstonian American National Council is honored to welcome Estonian Ambassador Kristjan Prikk and Estonian parliament member Marko Mihkelson for a discussion on how the continued Russian assault on Ukraine affects Estonia and the security of the Baltic region. \n\n\n\nEANC Washington\, DC Director Karin Shuey presents an overview of what has and is being done by the Estonian American National Council and partners to help Ukraine\, and the Council shares more ways on how the Estonian-American community and individuals can help. \n\n\n\nFeatured guest speakers: \n\n\n\nMr. Kristjan PrikkAmbassador of the Republic of Estonia to the United States \n\n\n\nMr. Marko MihkelsonChair\, Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) \n\n\n\nA Q & A Session is planned if time allows. In the interests of time\, email your questions ahead: erku@estosite.org \n\n\n\nEvent language: primarily in English\, invite a friend! Together we are stronger. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWashington\, DC\, 2022. National Rally in support of Ukraine. Find a rally near you! here. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/war-in-ukraine-perspectives-from-estonia/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 CREATED:20220212T025825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T015045Z UID:7629-1645174800-1645221600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Virtual Event - Cold War Leadership: The Estonian Experience DESCRIPTION:Join the Thompson Center and UW-Madison Center for European Studies on February 18 for a conversation on Cold War Leadership with Mart Laar\, former Prime Minister of Estonia. The event\, titled Out from the Cold\, will center on the Estonian experience of the Cold War. Mart Laar\, Ph.D.\, was born in 1960 in Soviet-occupied Estonia. He participated in the Resistance movement and worked for the restoration of Estonian statehood in 1991. Mart Laar has served twice as Prime Minister of the Estonian Republic. Under his first government\, Estonia made the turn from East to West and\, in his second\, this turn was made irreversible by joining the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Alex Tahk\, Director of the Thompson Center\, will moderate. Questions can be submitted during the event through the streaming page.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the virtual event at explore.wisc.edu/estonia.  \n\n\n\nWebsite:  https://thompsoncenter.wisc.edu/event/cold-war-leadership-the-estonian-experience/ \n\n\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/306962931483944/ \n\n\n\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/thompson_center/status/1490784420000849920?s=20&t=56CX3JnKTpuu6LJvQp99Hw URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/cold-war-leadership-the-estonian-experience/ LOCATION:Home – Virtual CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Security,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Estonian-Cold-War-Leadership-Large-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 CREATED:20211008T150410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T151558Z UID:6980-1633788000-1633788000@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:A live session with the President of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament)\, Mr. Jüri Ratas. DESCRIPTION:Join in this informative live session with the President of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament)\, Mr. Jüri Ratas. \n\n\n\n2021 has been an interesting year for Estonia. All 3 main leader positions of Estonia have new appointees  – the President\, the Prime Minister and the President of Parliament\, and we are less than 2 weeks away from the local elections. \n\n\n\nWill there be a big change on a local level as well\, or will it follow USA and California elections where our governor recall just failed and everything will remain the same in local governance? \n\n\n\nMr. Ratas will cover those topics and give us an update about Covid-19 restrictions and more. \n\n\n\nPlease join the Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81621950982 \n\n\n\n11 am  – Los Angeles and West Coast  2 pm  – New York and East Coast  9 pm  –  Estonia \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAfter the live update by the Riigikogu president\, as time permits\, you are welcomed to participate and ask questions. If you already have any particular questions for Mr. Ratas\, please send them to the organizer ahead of the session. See you on Saturday! \n\n\n\nContact: EANC Member Renee Meriste\, renee@estoniaamerica.com \n\n\n\nHead of the Estonian American business Alliance and President of the Los Angeles Estonian Society URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/a-live-session-with-the-president-of-the-riigikogu-estonian-parliament-mr-juri-ratas/ CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Juri-Ratas-Riigikogus-cropped-resized.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 CREATED:20210708T222827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T222827Z UID:6638-1626271200-1626274800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Atlantic Council Forum: ´Trusted Connectivity: Securing Digital Infrastructure´ featuring the Prime Minister of Estonia DESCRIPTION:  \nFollowing consensus at the G7 Leaders’ Summit on countering China’s Belt and Road Initiative\, and ahead of the Tallinn Digital Summit this September\, Prime Minister of Estonia H.E. Kaja Kallas will join the Atlantic Council to discuss how the United States\, European nations\, and their respective industries should collaborate through policy\, law\, and market forces to build trusted connectivity into their emerging digital and physical infrastructure\, using the Three Seas Initiative as a foundational example. \n \n  \nPlease join the Atlantic Council for the second event in the forum “Trusted Connectivity: Securing Digital Infrastructure in an Era of Strategic Com \npetition with China\,” featuring the Prime Minister of Estonia H.E. Kaja Kallas. This event\, co-hosted by the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security and its Forward Defense practice area\, the Digital Forensic Research Lab\, the Europe Center\, the GeoEconomics Center\, and the GeoTech Center\, will take place on Wednesday\, July 14\, 2021\, from  2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.  EDT via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link\, please register by clicking the REGISTER button above.  \nIn an era defined by both revolutionary technological advancements and accelerating geopolitical competition\, modernizing global infrastructure is not only a profound economic opportunity but also a key security imperative. The Atlantic COuncil´s June 2021 #ACFrontPage event\, featuring President of Estonia H.E. Kersti Kaljulaid and US Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger\, introduced the concept of “trusted connectivity” as a strategic framework for democratic nations to incentivize ambitious and interconnected infrastructure projects among the private sector\, and to provide a viable alternative to authoritarian efforts like China’s exploitative Belt and Road Initiative. Yet there remain significant hurdles to implementing this framework. Technological and legal standards\, industries and the products they develop\, and visions for the future of economic vitality\, societal resilience\, and national security are not aligned among many democratic nations. If trusted connectivity is to serve as a key pillar alongside existing US and allied initiatives like Build Back Better World\, the Blue Dot Network\, and the US Innovation and Competition Act\, the United States and its allies and partners need to overcome these obstacles along the path to trusted global infrastructure. \nIn advance of the Tallinn Digital Summit this September\, Prime Minister of Estonia H.E. Kaja Kallas will join the Atlantic Council to discuss how the United States\, European nations\, and their respective industries should collaborate through policy\, law\, and market forces to build trusted connectivity into their emerging digital and physical infrastructure\, using the Three Seas Initiative as a foundational example. \nWe hope you can join us for what promises to be an important and timely discussion.  \nTo receive the virtual Zoom link\, please register by clicking the Register Now button below. \n  URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/atlantic-council-forum-trusted-connectivity-securing-digital-infrastructure-featuring-the-prime-minister-of-estonia/ CATEGORIES:Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/atlantic-coicnul-2021-july-Kallas-Connectivity.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210627 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 CREATED:20210614T202742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210626T035321Z UID:6390-1624665600-1624751999@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Jaanipäev (St. John´s Day - Eve) Celebrations in Connecticut\, Chicago (IL)\, Lakewood (NJ) DESCRIPTION:Ilusat suve algust! Head jaani!  \nPaljudes kohtades USAs tähistatakse jaaniõhtut ja jaanipäeva piknikutega\, lõketega ja koosolemistega teiste eestlastega. Ühinege teie ka\, või kutsutge teised külla!!   \nLisame siia avalike üritusi nagu nendest teada saame. \n  \nJaanipäev celebrations to be held on June 26th : \nin Connecticut\, \n25 Times Farm Road\,  \nAndover\, CT 06232 \nThe Connecticut Estonia Society will hold an informal observance of St. John’s Day\, Jaanipäev\, on June 26th at the Estonian Society Grounds (Eesti Maa)\, 25 Times Farms Road\, Andover\, CT 06232. Come and enjoy our beautiful Estonian property with friends and family. The gate will open at 3:00 pm\, volleyball play possible\, and the bonfire will start at 7:00 pm. Participants will bring their food and beverages. Tenting is permitted.  \nThis event will be an informal observance\, with limited program.  \nGuest speaker on the topic of Victory Day: Professor Kaarel Piirimäe (Fulbright; visiting at Yale University).  \nSpecial event: RedHot Sauna\, a sauna on wheels! –  will be making a special stop at the Estonian grounds to celebrate summer! Please bring your own towel. Per person contributions.  \nNB! Due to the pandemic\, the CES Board has decided not to require dues for the calendar year 2020. There will be no cover charge at the gate for this event\, but participants are encouraged to pay their 2021 CES membership dues to our treasurer (Margus Laan\, 3 Russell St. Wallingford\, CT 06492) or to make a donation. The current CES dues are as follows: Adult $40; Senior (65 years old or older) $30; Student (16 to 21 years of age) $10. \n  \nJaanipäeva tähistamine 26. juunil.\n  \n \nConnecticuti Eesti Selts peab 26. juunil informaalse jaanipäeva tähistamine Eesti Seltsi maal\, 25 Times Farms Road\, Andover\, CT 06232. Tulge ja nautige meie kaunist Eesti maad koos sõpradega ning peredega. Värav avatakse kell 15.00\, võimalik on võrkpalli mängida \n ja lõke algab kell 19.00. See üritus on informaalne ilma ametliku programmita. Osalejad toovad kaasa oma sööke ja jooke. Selle ürituseks ei nõuta sissepääsu raha\, kuid annetused on teretulnud. \n Connecticuti Eesti Maa-alal \n25 Times Farm Road \nAndover\, CT 06232 \nContact: EANC council member\, CT Estonian Society chairman \nJaak Rakfeldt\, tel: 203  393 0432 \nemail: estoniansocietyct@gmail.com  \n  \n  \nin Chicago: \n \nCelebrate with Estonians in  Chicago. Event starts at 2 pm. (Central) \nSports\, boat ride\, live music\, dance lessons. \nFood and refreshments for sale\, please bring your own chair!  \nTickets\, for members  $20\, non/members $25.  \nSirje & Tom’s house \n8415 Cathy Drive \nMcHenry; Illinois \nContact: Sirje: 847.445.5742 \n  \nin Lakewood\, New Jersey \nLakewood Estonian House / Lakewoodi Eesti Maja \nDoors open at 2 pm. \nBonfire/ Jaanituli \nTraditional games/Rahvamängud\nFood & Drinks / Söögid-joogid\nSing along / Ühislaulud \n4 Cross Street & East Veterans Highway \nJackson\, New Jersey 08527 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jaanipaev-st-johns-day-celebrations-in-ct-chicago-lakewood/ CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Family activities,Government of Estonia,Jaaniõhtu - Midsummer! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/jaanipaev-lakewoodis.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Estonian Society & Connecticut Estonian School":MAILTO:estoniansocietyct@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 CREATED:20210322T171558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T132513Z UID:5978-1618308000-1618315200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Forum for Estonians around the World (Global Estonians) DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, this forum will be broadcast live in Estonian. \nSynchronous English and Russian translations will be provided.   \nSign in through the Worksup platform: https://bit.ly/3e0Pvs7\n                                                                        Event ID: DIASPORAA2021\n \n Head eestlased üle ilma!\n\n\nKutsume teid 13. aprillil esmakordselt toimuvale välisministeeriumi üleilmsete eestlaste virtuaalfoorumile.\n \nEstonian Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets and other speakers  will introduce the foreign ministry´s plans and activities in regard to the Estonian community worldwide and present findings from the survey of Estonians living abroad\, concluded last October. A summary of the survey is available here (in Estonian). 2020_ diasporaa_kusitlus_kokkuvote_1_ välismin_ Estonian MFA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \nDiscussion topics will include practical consular information for Estonians abroad as well as ideas for cooperation between Estonia and Estonians abroad. Other important topics include the Foreign Ministry´s new emphasis on cyber diplomacy and commercial diplomacy.\nAddress questions to the forum by emailing your written queries to diasporaafoorum@mfa.ee.\n\n \nContact: Signe Matteus\,  signe.matteus@mfa.ee\n\n \n\nThe full program is listed below (scroll down for Estonian). \n \nPROGRAM:\n\n\n\n17.00-17.05 Opening words by Mr Neeme Raud \n17.05-17.15 Welcoming words by Foreign Minister Ms. Eva-Maria Liimets 17.15-17.25 The Foreign Ministry’s agenda and activities for Global Estonia. \nWhich steps is the Foreign Ministry taking to increase the importance of Global Estonians and improve cooperation with Estonians abroad? What are the results of the survey on Global Estonians conducted in October 2020? Mr. Erki Kodar\, Undersecretary for Legal and Consular Affairs \nWe will cover the newest focus topics of the Foreign Ministry – cyber diplomacy and business diplomacy – that help boost the image of Estonia as an innovative state worldwide. \n\n17.25-17.35 What is cyber diplomacy? How did Estonia acquire a reputation as a cyber state and what is being done to maintain that image? An overview of Estonia’s activities and cooperation in cyber diplomacy on the international stage. Mrs. Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar\, Director General of the Cyber Diplomacy Department\, Estonian Ambassador at Large for Cyber Diplomacy\n\n\n17.35-17.45 What is business diplomacy? How do we help open doors for Estonian companies worldwide? How do we plan to boost the growth of Estonia’s economy and raise our profile on foreign markets? What is Estonia’s digital reputation? Mr. JüriSeilenthal\, Director General of the External Economic and Development Cooperation Department\n\n17.45-17.55 What are our plans for making consular services more convenient\, to make them more aligned with our image as a digital state\, and which innovations  are  planned  for  the  provision  of  consular  services to Estonians abroad in the near future? Mrs. Tiina Nirk\, Director General of the Consular Department \nWe will give the floor to Estonians living abroad \n\n17.55-18.10 Ms. Ellen Valter\, a lawyer living in Canada\, talks about the innovative and  dynamic  Keskus/International  Estonian  Centre  planned to be opened in downtown Toronto\, where Estonians of different generations could meet and celebrate important events\, share Estonian culture and Estonia’s achievements with each other and the world. Ellen Valter was awarded the  Order  of  Merit  of  the  White  Star\,  Fourth  Class by the President of Estonia.\n18.10-18.25 Ms. Hille Hanso\, a political scientist and journalist living in Turkey\, shares her thoughts on what cooperation with the state could entail and how Estonians living abroad could contribute to the success of Estonia. In 2020\, Hille Hanso was recognised by the Foreign Ministry for citizen diplomacy for her contribution to developing Estonian-Turkish relations.\n\n   18.25-18.50 Q & A \n   18.50 – 19.00 Final words by Mr. Neeme Raud \n\nProgramm: \n\n Foorumil tutvustame välisministeeriumi plaane ja tegevusi üleilmse eestluse vallas ning oktoobris läbiviidud küsitlusuuringu tulemusi. Räägime välisministeeriumi uuematest fookusteemadest – küberdiplomaatiast ja äridiplomaatiast –\, mis aitavad kujundada Eesti kuvandit maailmas\, samuti tuleb juttu välismaal elavatele eestlastele mõeldud konsulaarteenustest ja uudistest.\nVälismaal elavad eestlased Hille Hanso ja Ellen Valter räägivad\, milline võiks olla nende arvates koostöö Eestiga.\nFoorumit juhatab ajakirjanik Neeme Raud.\nÜlekanne on Worksupi keskkonnas ning toimub eesti keeles\, otsetõlked inglise ja vene keelde. Foorum on ka järelvaadatav.\nEsinejatele saab nii enne foorumit kui ka selle ajal küsimusi esitada meili teel: diasporaafoorum@mfa.ee\nProgramm:\n17.00-17.05 Sissejuhatus\, Neeme Raud\n17.05-17.15 Tervitussõnad\, välisminister Eva-Maria Liimets\n17.15-17.25 Mida teeb välisministeerium\, tõstmaks üleilmsete eestlaste teema tähtsust ning tegemaks paremat koostööd eestlastega välismaal? Mis selgus mullu oktoobris välismaal elavate eestlaste küsitlusuuringust?\nErki Kodar\, juriidiliste ja konsulaarküsimuste asekantsler\n17.25-17.35 Mida kujutab endast küberdiplomaatia? Kuidas Eestil on tekkinud küberriigi maine ning mida tehakse selleks\, et selline kuvand säiliks?\n Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar\, küberdiplomaatia osakonna peadirektor\, küberjulgeoleku erivolitustega diplomaatiline esindaja\n17.35-17.45 Kuidas aitame Eesti ettevõtetel uksi avada kõikjal maailmas? Kuidas plaanime tugevdada Eesti majanduse kasvu ning tuntust välisturgudel?\n Jüri Seilenthal\, välismajanduse ja arengukoostöö osakonna peadirektor\n17.45-17.55 Millised on plaanid konsulaarteenuste muutmisel mugavamaks ning milliseid häid uuendusi on lähiajal eestlastele antavate konsulaarteenuste osas oodata?\n Tiina Nirk\, konsulaarosakonna peadirektor\n17.55-18.10 Kanadas elav eestlane\, jurist Ellen Valter räägib Toronto kesklinna plaanitavast innovaatilisest ja tulevikku vaatavast Keskusest (International Estonian Centre)\, kus erinevatest põlvkondadest eestlased saavad kohtuda ja tähistada olulisi sündmusi ning jagada isekeskis eesti kultuuri ja Eesti saavutusi ning neid maailmale tutvustada.\n18.10-18.25 Türgis elav politoloog ja ajakirjanik Hille Hanso räägib enda mõtetest\, milline võiks olla koostöö riigiga/kuidas saaksid eestlased välismaal panustada Eesti heasse käekäiku.\n18.25-18.50 Küsimuste ja vastuste osa\n18.50-19.00 Lõpusõnad\n \nLink sündmusele siit: https://worksup.com/app/?fbclid=IwAR1hV989oBOKPvdzNdyNr6VE9cd1nq59wCp_P01s9UfJ1wyro5O1-qwEoyE#/event/agenda/plan\n\nFacebookTwitterLinkedInShare URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-forum-for-estonians-around-the-world/ CATEGORIES:Government of Estonia,Online Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/EANC-2021-events-VM-valiseestlaste-virtuaalfoorum-13-aprill.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs":MAILTO:diaspoorafoorum@mfa.ee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T080000 DTSTAMP:20260404T143725 CREATED:20210119T171046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T171420Z UID:5735-1611129600-1611129600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Facebook Live Chat with Estonian Population Minister Riina Solman DESCRIPTION:Estonian Population Minister will be speaking live on Wednesday\, January 20th at 8 a.m. Eastern (3 pm Estonian time) to provide an informative summary of highlights and accomplishments of the past two years. She will also be answering questions from the public. You may pose your questions here until the start of the live broadcast.   \nAll are welcome to join in this Facebook Live event! \nRahvastikuminister Riina Solman teeb kolmapäeval\, 20. jaanuaril kell 15.00 (Eesti aeg) läbi FB-Live´i pea kahe aasta jooksul rahvastikuvaldkonnas tehtust kokkuvõtteid ja vastab küsimustele. Küsimusi saab esitada kuni otse-eetri alguseni Facebooki seinal siin lingil. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/facebook-live-chat-with-estonian-population-minister-riina-solman/ CATEGORIES:Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Riina-solman.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR