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SUMMARY:Online Discussion. Baltic Spotlight: Baltic Sea Security in an Age of Russian Aggression
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Baltic American National Committee will host its next Baltic Spotlight on October 29 at 8 p.m. ET\, featuring Benjamin Schmitt\, Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania and Senior Fellow for Democratic Resilience at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). \n\n\n\nSince Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine\, it has intensified attacks on European infrastructure\, seeking to destabilize and sow doubt within European civil society. The Baltic Sea has become a flashpoint in infrastructure security discussions\, with multiple incidents of cable cutting resulting in damaged data cables and gas lines. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelping assess the state of Baltic Sea security and potential policy solutions is Benjamin Schmitt\, author of the report “UNDERWATER MAYHEM: Countering Threats to Energy and Critical Infrastructure Across the NATO Alliance and Beyond.”  \n\n\n\nSchmitt previously served as European Energy Security Advisor at the U.S. Department of State\, where he advanced diplomatic engagement vital to the energy and national security interests of the transatlantic community\, focusing on strengthening the resilience of NATO’s eastern flank and Ukraine in the face of Russian malign energy activities. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to join the discussion on Zoom and learn more about Russia’s shadow war in the Baltic Sea. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council is a proud supporter and founding member organization of the Joint Baltic American National Committee.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-discussion-baltic-spotlight-baltic-sea-security-in-an-age-of-russian-aggression/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion
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SUMMARY:2025 New York Baltic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 8th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America returns this November continuing its tradition of bringing the best new films from the Baltic region to New York audiences. This Baltic film festival will take place November 5-16\, 2025\, offering both in-person and virtual screenings. In-person screenings and events will take place November 5-9 at Scandinavia House in New York. An online version will once again be available to viewers across the U.S. via the Elevent streaming platform from November 10–16. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndividual tickets and a variety of passes are available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBox Office TIcket Sales\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nASF Program Manager & NYBFF Curator Kyle Reinhart states\, “Since the New York Baltic Film Festival was founded eight years ago\, we have seen an exponential growth in the stature and importance of Baltic cinema\, with major wins at film festivals including last year’s Oscar for FLOW\, the first Latvian film to achieve an Academy Award. A new generation of filmmakers is emerging with a distinct\, brave and unique voice; meanwhile\, older masters of Baltic cinema continue to produce films of the highest caliber. This year’s NYBFF will explore contemporary issues with an outlook to the future—which couldn’t be brighter. Please join us in November to see the world through Baltic eyes.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person Line Up \n\n\n\nVirtual Screenings Line Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor program announcements\, please subscribe to the festival newsletter at balticfilmfestival.com and Scandinavia House newsletter at scandinaviahouse.org. For more immediate updates\, follow NYBFF on Instagram and Facebook. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALEstablished in 2018\, the New York Baltic Film Festival is presented and organized by Scandinavia House in collaboration with the Embassy of Estonia\, Consulate General of Lithuania\, and Permanent Mission of Latvia to the United Nations in New York. Financial support for the festival comes from the Estonian Film Institute\, National Film Center of Latvia\, and Lithuanian Film Center\, with additional sponsorship by the American-Scandinavian Foundation\, American Latvian Association\, Edhard Corporation\, Estonian Ministry of Culture\, Estonian American National Council (EKRÜ)\, Honorary Consulate General of Latvia in New York\, Investment and Development Agency of Latvia\, Baltic Film Media and Arts School at Tallinn University\, Narbutas\, and Sondra Litvatytė.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/2025-new-york-baltic-film-festival/
LOCATION:Scandinavia House\, 58 Park Avenue (at 38th Street)\, New York
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Latvia,Lithuania
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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival\, In person & virtual
DESCRIPTION:In-person screenings: February 27 – March 1\, Emerson Paramount Center  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a wonderful weekend of film screenings\, engaging talks\, and Q&A sessions with award-winning filmmakers from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania. EANC is a proud supporter of the Boston Baltic Film Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe festival opens with a Meet the Filmmakers panel discussion and a feature presentation of the Estonian film Fränk\, followed by our Opening Night Reception—an opportunity to meet\, mingle\, and continue the conversation with filmmakers and fellow guests.  \n\n\n\nCheck out the full festival line-up here: Event Schedule — Boston Baltic Film Festival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual screenings (different films): March 2 – 23. This year´s virtual screenings are accessible across the U.S. and Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact: info@bostonbalticfilm.org
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival-5/
LOCATION:Emerson Paramount Center\, Bright Family Screening Room\, 559 Washington St.\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Virtual gathering
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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The 8th Annual Boston Baltic Film Festival continues in March with an excellent array of film selections for its virtual festival. This year\, the main virtual line-up can be accessed across the United States and Canada\, with three bonus selections available in the U.S.  \n\n\n\nEANC is proud to support the 8th Annual BBFF\, as well as one of the presented documentaries\, The Story of the Baltic University\, by Helga Merits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView the full line-up and buy passes here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/2026-boston-baltic-film-festival-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Community,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Virtual gathering
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SUMMARY:Baltic Way Commemoration - Connecticut
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URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-way-anniversary/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Park (next to Pond Cafe)\, 1561 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, Connecticut\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Culture,Estonia,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine
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SUMMARY:Baltic Way Commemoration - Seattle
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Seattle to commemorate the Baltic Way! \n\n\n\nOn August 23\, 1989\, approximately two million Estonians\, Latvians\, and Lithuanians joined hands\, forming a 675 km human chain from Tallinn through Riga to Vilnius. The Baltic Way became an unforgettable symbol of unity\, courage\, and the Baltic nations’ determination to regain their freedom. \n\n\n\nOn Sunday\, August 23\, Seattle’s Estonian\, Latvian\, and Lithuanian communities will come together to honor this historic day — and everyone is welcome to join us! \n\n\n\n Drumheller Fountain\, University of Washington \n\n\n\n1:00 PM – Gather at the fountain \n\n\n\n1:15 PM – Group photo \n\n\n\nAfterwards\, we’ll walk together to Mary Gates Hall for a short talk and refreshments. \n\n\n\n Parking is free on the UW Seattle campus on Sundays. Central Plaza Garage (1320 NE Campus Pkwy) is a convenient nearby option. \n\n\n\nBring your family and friends and join us in remembering the Baltic Way — a powerful symbol of unity and freedom.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-way-commemoration-seattle/
LOCATION:Drumheller Fountain\, University of Washington
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Culture,Estonia,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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SUMMARY:Baltic Way Commemoration - Washington\, DC
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Washington\, D.C.\, to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the Baltic Way. \n\n\n\nOn August 23\, 1989\, two million Estonians\, Latvians\, and Lithuanians joined hands to form a human chain connecting Tallinn\, Riga\, and Vilnius\, standing together against Soviet occupation and the historic injustice of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. \n\n\n\nCome join the Joint Baltic American National Committee – JBANC\, the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and the Embassy of Estonia\, Embassy of Latvia to the USA – Latvijas vēstniecība ASV\, and Lietuvos ambasada Vašingtone / Embassy of Lithuania in Washington\, D.C. for this special commemoration. \n\n\n\n Monday\, August 24 \n\n\n\n 2:00–3:00 PM \n\n\n\n McPherson Square\, Washington\, D.C.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-way-commemoration-washington-dc/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T090000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Baltic Advocacy Days 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) is hosting Virtual Baltic Advocacy Days from September 8–11\, 2026. Virtual Baltic Advocacy Days is an opportunity for Baltic Americans and friends of the Baltics to engage with their Congressional offices on policies that strengthen the U.S.-Baltic security relationship and hold Russia accountable for its war of aggression against Ukraine. \n\n\n\nVirtual meetings with Congressional offices will be held from September 8–11. A virtual briefing and informational session featuring policy experts will be held on September 2 in the evening. Meetings will take place between 9-5pm ET. No experience is necessary as a JBANC staff member will be present for all Congressional meetings to help lead and guide the conversation. What will participants advocate for? \n\n\n\n\nSanctioning Russia\n\n\n\nSupporting the Baltic Security Initiative\n\n\n\nThanking members of Congress and encouraging them to join the House Baltic Caucus\n\n\n\n\n-Who can register? \n\n\n\nU.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to participate in Baltic Advocacy Days.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-baltic-advocacy-days-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom and/or other conferencing platforms
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Virtual gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:leeallen@jbanc.org
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