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:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20241106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20241105T205301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T205304Z UID:11207-1730894400-1731844800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:NY Baltic Film Festival 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Seventh Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America\, returns this November 6-17 @ Scandinavia House NYC\, and with virtual screenings across the U.S. \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 7th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America is back November 6-17\, 2024\, with a mix of in-person and virtual screenings of the best new films from the Baltic region. From November 6-10\, festival-goers can enjoy screenings and events at Scandinavia House in New York. For those across the U.S.\, virtual screenings of six of the films will be available to viewers from November 9–17. Screenings will be accompanied by a range of in-person film talks with directors\, producers and actors; details will be released in the coming weeks. All in-person evenings will be followed by receptions. The full fall program lineup has now been announced. The festival kicks off on Wednesday\, November 6 at 6:30 PM with the U.S. premiere of Life and Love (dir. Helen Takkin\, Estonia\, 2024). Set during the Great Depression in 1933\, this compelling drama follows Irma\, a young woman who leaves her rural home to pursue a writing career in the city. There\, she is pulled into a toxic relationship with her boss at a local print shop\, and as political tensions rise\, Irma realizes that love and ambition come at a steep cost. On Thursday\, November 7 at 7 PM\, the documentary The Mammoth Hunt revisits 1968 Lithuania\, where theater director Jonas Jurasas directs a popular and thinly veiled anti-Soviet production titled “The Mammoth Hunt.” When word gets back to Moscow\, he flees to the U.S.\, while the play’s cast stages a final act of defiance. Director Aistė Stonytė tracks down recollections from its surviving participants. Screenings on Friday\, November 8 include the North American Premiere of A Postcard From Rome (dir. Elza Gauja\, Latvia\, 2024) at 6 PM. In this gentle love story\, Latvian couple Ernests and Alvīne use a lottery scheme to fulfill their lifelong dream of traveling to Rome. As they embark on their holiday\, it becomes clear that Alvīne’s Alzheimer’s disease is rapidly progressing. At 8:15 PM\, director Marko Raat‘s 8 Views of Lake Biwa\, Estonia’s contender for Best International Feature at this year’s Academy Awards\, is a poetic fairy tale set in an Estonian fishing village. In the wake of a recent tragedy\, two teenage girls watch ships sail to Kyoto\, while villagers create erotic art and engage in spiritual spells; hailed as “one of the most unique films of the year” (Cineuropa).Saturday\, November 9 begins with a re-screening of Life and Love at 12 PM. At 3 PM\, a program of Baltic Shorts will screen six short films\, with two from each of the Baltic countries including live-action\, animation and stop motion\, including Ootid (U.S. Premiere); On Weary Wings Go By (NY Premiere); The One Who Knows (U.S. Premiere); and others. Making its North American Premiere at 5 PM\, Maria’s Silence (dir. Davis Simanis\, Latvia\, 2024) is a powerful historical drama about Maria Leiko\, a famous silent-film actress forced to abandon her career to join Skatuve\, the Latvian State Theater in Moscow\, where she was manipulated amid purges of political enemies; a film “rich in historical references and complex visual poeticism” (Cineuropa).At 7:30 PM\, director Saulė Bliuvaitė‘s gritty coming-of-age drama Toxic makes its New York Premiere. Dreaming of escape from the bleakness of their rural Lithuanian hometown\, two young teens form a unique bond at a modeling school\, where they are pushed to violate their bodies in increasingly extreme ways; “impressively tough-minded…with glimmers of tenderness and humor (Variety) and “gritty and keenly observed” (Screendaily). Sunday screenings begin at 2 PM with Parade (Paradas\, dir. Titas Laucius\, Lithuania\, 2022)\, a Baltic comedy following a former couple’s decision to finalize their divorce through Catholic Court — with unexpected consequences; “a cracking comedy” (Screen International). At 4:15 PM\, the Estonian documentary Kelly — Someone Else’s Dream explores the dark side of competitive sports with the story of freestyle skier Kelly Sildaru\, who shot to fame as an X-Games gold medalist at the age of 13 but was later revealed to have been abused; “an uplifting message of hope and empowerment” (Cineuropa). The in-person portion of the festival wraps up at 7 PM with the NYC premiere of Flow (dir. Gints Zilbalodis\, Latvia/France/Belgium\, 2024). This visually stunning animated adventure follows a brave cat who\, after a devastating flood\, teams up with a capybara\, lemur\, bird\, and dog to survive. Praised as “one of the most moving animated films in recent memory” (IndieWire) and “a joy to experience…a deeply affecting story” (THR)\, Flow is Latvia’s official entry for Best Animated Feature at the 97th Academy Awards. For program updates\, please subscribe to the festival newsletter at balticfilmfestival.com and Scandinavia House newsletter at scandinaviahouse.org. Stay in the loop by following NYBFF on Instagram and Facebook.ABOUT THE NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVAL \n\n\n\nEstablished 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\, Sondra Litvatytė\, Narbutas and Baltic Film\, Media and Arts School at Tallinn University. \n\n\n\nIn-person @ Scandinavia House\, NYC & streaming @ home across U.S.\n\n\n\nFilm Line-Up now available and Box Office is open.\n\n\n\nWatch the new trailer here !\n\n\n\nStay tuned to festival updates: sign up for NYBB email alerts here. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ny-baltic-film-festival-2024/ CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/NYBFF-2024.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20241001T064323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T213722Z UID:11171-1730487600-1730638800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian American Community Celebration - 1 weekend\, 3 events! DESCRIPTION:View Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOur Council meets in person but once a year\, so we need to make sure we use our time wisely! True to our mission of preserving Estonian heritage\, promoting Estonian culture\, supporting the Estonian American community and standing for Estonian interests\, we invite Estos of all ages to join us! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNov. 1-2: Event for Young Estonians (18-30): \n\n\n\nMeet your peers: Find what you have in common and learn what sets you apart! Share your experiences\, interests\, ideas\, questions\, concerns\, visions about life as an Estonain American\, and let us know how EANC can best support and connect our evolving community. (RSVP at erkunoored@estosite.org.) \n\n\n\nEntry is free of charge. EANC will help offset travel costs for a limited number of young Estonians\, aged 18-30\, to join our Young Estonian Advisory Group. Meals are included in the registration\, but please purchase your Saturday evening program tickets *Student discount: $35. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister for YEA here by stating your interest here \n\n\n\nPurchase tickets for Saturday Evening Community Celebration & EANC Awards Night\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNov 2: EANC Community Celebration & Awards Night \n\n\n\nYou’re ALL invited\, as we present a tribute to our heritage\, hear from distinguished speakers and musical guests\, enjoy a beautiful dinner\, and help us applaud Estonian-American community heroes who will be recognized with the 2024 EANC Awards for having dedicated so much of themselves — their time\, energy\, skills\, and resources — for our mutual cause of keeping the Estonian spirit and culture alive\, and our history and interests in the forefront in the U.S. \n\n\n\nKeynote speaker: Ambassador Kristjan Prikk. Musical performances: Isabel-Mary Roos. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBe sure to stay for the whole show as we bring on a special appearance by the Chicago Estonian School bänd \, as they warm up the crowd for the full swing celebration featuring hits by Hendrik Sal-Saller and Erko Laurimaa of the Estonian band Smilers. Our Master of Ceremonies is council member Andres Simonson. (Tickets are required to attend this event. See below.) \n\n\n\nTickets available for purchase via Eventbrite\, secure credit card purchase on our site\, by cash or check (email erku@estosite.org). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets for Saturday Evening Community Celebration & Awards Night here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNov 3: EST-Tech Talk\, hosted by EANC. Learn how to be an informed and responsible citizen in the age of AI and innovative technologies. Estonia leads the way in innovation and technology. Learn more! (Free entry\, registration suggested.) Lunch at Chicago Estonian House is available for purchase after the EST-Tech Talk. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister for EST-Tech Talk here URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-american-community-celebration-1-weekend-3-events/ LOCATION:Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, Riverwoods\,\, Illinois\, 60015-3553 CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944,Advocacy,Chicago,Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities,Security & Baltic Cooperation,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Kaleidoscope-1920-x-1080-px-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian American National Council/ Eesti Rahvuskomitee %C3%9Chendriikides":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20241010T110900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T230956Z UID:12106-1730419200-1730678399@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:EANC 2024 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Estonian American National Council gathers fron November 1-3 at the Chicago Estonian House to report on the previous year’s activities\, and set priorities for the upcoming year. This year EANC welcomes for the first time the EANC Young Estonian Advisory group. \n\n\n\nFriday\, Nov 1 – Welcome reception and set-up of exhibit “Children of the Mass Flight” \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSaturday\, Nov. 2 – Annual Meeting Session I and II. \n\n\n\nGuest presenters: \n\n\n\nHindrek Pärg\, Joint Baltic American National Committee \n\n\n\nMembers of the Young Estonians Advisory \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSaturday\, Nov. 2 evening – Community Celebration & Awards Event \n\n\n\nKeynote: Ambassador Kristjan Prikk \n\n\n\nVocalist: Isabel-Mary Roos \n\n\n\nTribute to the generation of the 1944 Mass Flight from Estonia: Kristi Vuht Allpere\, students from the Chicago Estonian School\, premier of the trailer for EANCäs documentary ‘Puudutus.’ \n\n\n\nPresentation of 2024 EANC Awards \n\n\n\nCommunity Celebration headlined by Hendrik Sal-Saller and Erko Laurimaa of the Smilers \n\n\n\nWarm-up performance by the Band of the Chicago Estonian School \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSunday\, Nov. 3 – Annual Meeting Session III – 2025 Budget and Activities Plan \n\n\n\nSunday\, Nov. 3 – Public Program\, EST-Tech Talk \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nAnna-Maria Osula\, Cyber and Business Diplomacy\, Estonian Embassy in Washington\, DC \n\n\n\nKarl Grabbi\, CFA\, and AI Governance Manager\, PWC URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-2024-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, Riverwoods\,\, Illinois\, 60015-3553 CATEGORIES:2024 EANC Awards,Community,Estonia,Family activities,Security and Baltic Cooperation ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian American National Council/ Eesti Rahvuskomitee %C3%9Chendriikides":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20240709T035826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T165859Z UID:10817-1720602000-1720717200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:NATO Public Forum DESCRIPTION:Marking 75 years of the Alliance\n\n\n\nSeventy-five years ago\, 12 countries signed the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington\, D.C. to ensure their collective defense in an unpredictable world. \n\n\n\nThis year\, 32 NATO Allies will meet again in Washington\, D.C. to make key decisions on how to continue to protect their one billion citizens as the world faces the most dangerous security environment since the Cold War. \n\n\n\nParallel to this meeting of leaders at the Washington Summit\, the city will host the NATO Public Forum – an event that aims to promote a better public understanding of NATO’s policies\, goals and decisions through dialogue and engagement with a unique and diverse group of stakeholders.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here for link\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMore information about the event is available at https://natopublicforum.org\n\n\n\nThis event is co-hosted with the United States Government in collaboration with the Atlantic Council\, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS)\, GLOBSEC\, German MArshall Fund of the United States (GMF) and the Hudson Institute. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/nato-public-forum/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CEEC-NATO-5-forum-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20240709T032423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T144202Z UID:10802-1720533600-1720537200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:A Conversation with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis ahead of the Washington Summit DESCRIPTION:Tune in to hear Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis as he sits down with Senior Fellow Peter Rough on the eve of the Washington summit to discuss the prospects for Ukraine and the outlook for Lithuanian security. He will be introduced by Hudson Visiting Fellow Tomas Janeliūnas of Vilnius University. \n\n\n\nWatch live: A Conversation with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis ahead of the Washington Summit | Hudson Institute \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Gabrielus Landsbergis\, Foreign Minister of Lithuania \n\n\n\nUpon taking office as foreign minister of Lithuania in December 2020\, Gabrielius Landsbergis quickly made a name for himself as one of Europe’s most effective diplomats. Early in his term\, he announced that Lithuania would no longer participate in the Cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European Countries (China-CEEC) format; Estonia and Latvia withdrew the following year. Moreover\, since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine\, Landsbergis has outspokenly defended Ukrainian sovereignty and denounced Russia’s occupation. In fact\, his clarity on the threat Russia poses goes back years. As he put it in June 2024\, “I’m Lithuanian\, and we strongly disapproved of Russian imperialism before it was common to do so.” \n\n\n\nFurthermore\, Foreign Minister Landsbergis has time and again made the case for the transatlantic alliance and underscored the importance of a strong American presence in Europe. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter Rough\, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center on Europe and Eurasia at Hudson Institute. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTomas Janeliūnas\, Visiting Fellow in the Center on Europe and Eurasia at Hudson Institute. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInquiries: msnow@hudson.org URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/a-conversation-with-lithuanian-foreign-minister-gabrielius-landsbergis-ahead-of-the-washington-summit/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/President-Landsbergis.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20240513T190308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T033101Z UID:10526-1718236800-1718582399@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:AABS Conference 2024 DESCRIPTION:The 29th Biennial AABS Conference – The Baltic Way: Unity and Giving Aid\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaily Schedule\n\n\n\n\nEstonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania have for over the past century shown the benefits of shared action and solidarity. The three states sought recognition of their independence following World War I\, and following World War II – through the years of Soviet occupation – they maintained that recognition through collaborative efforts. In recent decades the joint efforts of their peoples were seen in the peaceful Baltic Way demonstration in August 1989 when Balts joined hands from Tallinn to Vilnius across a distance of 600 kilometers\, and in the three countries’ together joining NATO in 2004. Today\, the three Baltic countries are leading the world in per capita aid to Ukraine after Russia’s invasion in February 2022.  \n\n\n\nGathering at the 29th biennial conference of the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies (AABS)\, to be held on the campus of Yale University on June 13-16\, 2024\, will be hundreds of people dedicated to the study of the peoples and lands around the Baltic Sea. The conference features panels from all fields of the humanities and social sciences\, education\, technology\, transnational security\, safety\, and well-being. The conference draws attention to the larger shared space throughout the Baltic Sea region as well as to the role the peoples of the Baltic are playing on an all-European and global scale. The conference\, held on location\, is co-hosted by Yale University and the University of New Haven. \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of this impactful conference. \n\n\n\n\nProgram overview \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule by Day URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/aabs-conference-the-baltic-way-unity-and-giving-aid/ CATEGORIES:Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Opportunities,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/AABS-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20240529T230748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T230751Z UID:10667-1717012800-1717016400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:JBANC Baltic Spotlight: “Shaping American Attitudes: From Re-Independence to NATO Accession" DESCRIPTION:RSVP & Receive Zoom link from: Email jbanc@jbanc.org \n\n\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, May 29 for JBANC´s second Baltic Spotlight: “Shaping American Attitudes: From Re-Independence to NATO Accession\,” featuring Dr. Sandis Šrāders\, researcher and lecturer at the Baltic Defence College in Tartu\, Estonia. \n\n\n\nIn advance of NATO celebrating its 75th anniversary at this year’s Washington Summit in July\, this virtula talk will highlight the changing American attitudes towards Baltic independence from re-independence to NATO accession.  URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jbanc-baltic-spotlight-shaping-american-attitudes-from-re-independence-to-nato-accession/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/442437236_842441401248583_1720511329614114359_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 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:20260404T190123 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:20240408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20240305T035310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T124357Z UID:10168-1712534400-1712966399@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Baltic Advocacy Days 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join Estonians\, Latvians Lithuanians\, supporters and friends at this year’s Baltic Advocacy Days. Your voice matters\, so be sure to participate in-person or via virtual meetings over Zoom. Registration deadline March 25. \n\n\n\nBaltic Advocacy Days consists of meetings coordinated by the Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) between constituents and offices of the United States Congress to further the ties between the U.S. and the Baltic states. Meetings typically last approximately 20 -30 minutes with a goal of at least two-three meetings per participant.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nVirtual meetings will be scheduled from Monday to Wednesday\, April 8 -10. In-person meetings will take place on April 11-12 (Thursday).  \n\n\n\nOur advocacy efforts for 2024 will be focused on these points: \n\n\n\n•    Security assistance to Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania (Baltic Security Initiative\, Foreign Military Financing\, etc.) \n\n\n\n•    Ukraine security assistance necessary to help it defend itself against Russia \n\n\n\n•    Maintaining a strong NATO alliance and transatlantic relations  \n\n\n\n•    Other Ukraine-related legislation \n\n\n\nHelping defend Ukraine is to defend Baltic security\, U.S. interests and democracy around the world. Anyone interested in strengthening U.S.-Baltic relations and advocating for transatlantic security is encouraged to register or at least reach out (contacts listed below) for more information. No prior knowledge is required\, as talking points will be emailed to participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open for Baltic Advocacy Days! Now is the opportunity to make your voice heard and to help speak out on issues of interest and concern to the Baltic American community. \n\n\n\n\nRegister today\n\n\n\n\nOur advocacy this year will be focused on strengthening U.S. Baltic relations through the Baltic Security Initiative and ensuring Ukraine has the funding needed to defend against the Russian invasion. \n\n\n\nApril 8 – Virtual Meetings \n\n\n\nApril 9 – Virtual Meetings \n\n\n\nApril 10 – Virtual Meetings \n\n\n\nApril 11 – In person meetings and reception (Washington DC) \n\n\n\nApril 12 – In person and virtual meetings \n\n\n\nWe encourage anyone interested in strengthening U.S.-Baltic relations to register. No prior knowledge is required! \n\n\n\nYou may register by filling out the google form through the QR code or through this link: https://forms.gle/Nd9aiNR4H3KmqBcK9 \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you during Baltic Advocacy Days! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-advocacy-days-2024/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Virtual gathering ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20240322T130028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T131808Z UID:10327-1711324800-1711411199@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Registration deadline: Baltic Advocacy Days DESCRIPTION:This is a crucial time to advocate loudly in support of Estonian\, Latvian\, and Lithuanian security interests. Your voice matters\, and your calls make an impact. The Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) coordinates meetings between constituents and offices of the United States Congress to further the ties between the U.S. and the Baltic states. Talking points will be emailed to participants. We know the threats\, we must make them understood in DC. \n\n\n\nThis year’s Baltic Advocacy Days will take place from April 8-12\, 2024\, consisting of both in-person and virtual meetings over Zoom. Meetings typically last approximately 20 -30 minutes with a goal of at least two-three meetings per participant. \n\n\n\nVirtual meetings will be scheduled from Monday to Wednesday\, April 8 -10. \n\n\n\nIn-person meetings will take place on April 11-12 (Thursday). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur advocacy for 2024 will be focused on these points: \n\n\n\n•    Security assistance to Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania (Baltic Security Initiative\, Foreign Military Financing\, etc.) \n\n\n\n•    Security assistance for Ukraine necessary to help it defend itself against Russia. \n\n\n\n•    Maintaining a strong NATO alliance and transatlantic relations. \n\n\n\n•    Other Ukraine-related legislation. \n\n\n\nWe encourage anyone interested in strengthening U.S.-Baltic relations and advocating for transatlantic security to fill out the form below. No prior knowledge is required\, as talking points will be emailed to participants. \n\n\n\nClick Here to Register URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/registration-deadline-baltic-advocacy-days/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-Advocacy-Days-QR.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 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:20260404T190123 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:20220502T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20220320T185258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T050513Z UID:7883-1651449600-1651881599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Baltic Advocacy Days DESCRIPTION:This event organized by JBANC is a timely opportunity for Baltic Americans and their friends to come together and engage with Congress about the security and economic issues impacting the United States’ relationship with the Baltic states. As a constituent\, you have enormous power to shine a light on these very important issues in today’s reality of a horrific and unjustified war that the Russian Federation is waging against the Ukrainian people. All this happening threateningly close to the Baltics.  \n\n\n\nFor the second year in a row\, Baltic Advocacy Days will be held virtually\, spanning the week of May 2-6\, 2022. All meetings will be scheduled during regular business hours (EST time). \n\n\n\nDue to the uncertainties that the Covid-19 pandemic has introduced to our social lives\, we have chosen to take this approach\, which also opens up participation to anyone with a smart device and stable internet connection from around the country. With Congress slowly opening back up\, there might be some opportunities to also organize in-person meetings if possible. As of this time\, we don’t know the timetable for a reopening.  \n\n\n\nNo prior experience is needed to participate as a Baltic advocate. \n\n\n\nJBANC will issue a one-pager and brief you on the priorities that we plan to raise. We will also provide a voluntary training opportunity for everyone involved\, as well as assign you with a team of other constituents and/or JBANC team members. All these activities will serve as support mechanisms in your preparation process. If you are interested in leading a group or reaching out to any of the offices\, we could also provide you with useful information about this process. If not\, you are welcome to play a background role during these meetings\, which is just as important. Strength in numbers can be an advantage! \n\n\n\nBy filling out the registration form we assume you are making a commitment to participate in at least one meeting with a Congressional office as a constituent. Each meeting typically lasts around 15-30 minutes.  \n\n\n\nWhile we understand that schedules might change\, it’s important that you make every effort to participate once you have made this commitment. The virtual format gives us all a little wiggle room when scheduling these meetings. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-advocacy-days-2022/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Opportunities,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/JBANC-advocacy-horizontal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20220427T190218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T190347Z UID:8135-1651154400-1651159800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: University of Virginia Ambassador Series DESCRIPTION:The University of Virginia Center for Politics invites you to this special Ambassador Series event featuring the Ambassadors of the Baltic republics: Her Excellency Audra Plepytė\, Ambassador of Lithuania; His Excellency Kristjan Prikk\, Ambassador of Estonia; and His Excellency Māris Selga\, Ambassador of Latvia will participate in this panel discussion on the countries’ relationships with the United States and current concerns impacting their nations\, the region\, and Europe. A special focus will be placed on the war in Ukraine and its potential impact on the Baltic republics. \n\n\n\nAmbassadors of the Baltic Republics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe panel will be introduced by UVA Center for Politics Director of Global Initiatives\, Daman Irby\, and moderated by Professor Philip Zelikow\, the White Burkett Miller Professor of History at the University of Virginia. Co-hosts of this event include the UVA Center for Politics; UVA Office of Global Affairs; Center for Russian\, Eastern European and Eurasian Studies; and the European Studies Program. \n\n\n\n\nWatch here\n\n\n\n\nInformation about event: Contact Daman Irby\, irby@virginia.edu URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/panel-discussion-uva-ambassador-series-baltics/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education,Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/UVA-2022-Ambassador-series.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 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:20220301T033000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20220301T194502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T201823Z UID:7739-1646105400-1646152200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:BACC hosts Estonian\, Latvian\, Lithuanian Ambassadors for Briefing on the Situation in Ukraine DESCRIPTION:Ambassadors of Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania give a briefing hosted by the Baltic American Chamber of Commerce. BACC welcomes you to tune in for up-to-the-minute\, first-person viewpoints from the highest-ranking diplomats from the Baltic States – Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania – on the current situation in Ukraine. \n\n\n\nTune in here: via ZoomMeeting ID: 873 0346 4018Password: 356770 URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/bacc-hosts-ambassadorial-briefing-on-the-situation-in-ukraine/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security & Baltic Cooperation,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-0301-march-CEPA-Slide.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20220228T175517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T210033Z UID:7727-1646006400-1646611199@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:JBANC Call to Action DESCRIPTION:The JBANC Call to Action is as follows:  Dear Baltic Americans\, it is time to act and to call on your elected officials to help Ukraine. They need to hear your concerns about Russia’s war against Ukraine. We need to all #standwithukraine and for the United States Congress to immediately and robustly support Ukraine. Please share this quick and simple guide also with your friends and family. \n\n\n\nThese points are also addressed in this video by Joint Baltic AMerican National Committee director Karl Altau here: https://fb.watch/bxdc8pN_Ma/ \n\n\n\nNeed help to identify your elected officials? Find their names here: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jbanc-call-to-action-emergency-defense-funding-for-ukraine/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-JBANC-call-to-action-0227-feb-ukraine.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T235900 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20220226T200105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T200459Z UID:7713-1645833600-1648771140@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Rallies in Support of Ukraine DESCRIPTION:Demonstrations and rallies across the US and the globe are being held to demand more support for Ukraine and to stop Putin as he attacks Ukraine in pursuit of his Imperialist agenda\, and threatens all of Europe\, including Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania. To find a rally near you\, you can start here: www.stopputin.net \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEANC encourages you to voice support for Ukraine and to express concern for the Baltic nations Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania. Please bring flags and posters to show Estonia’s and Estonian American’s support for Ukraine. \n\n\n\nThere are also many ways to actively show your support: \n\n\n\n Contact your congressman and senators; \n\n\n\nInform friends not familiar with the topic; \n\n\n\nBe careful what information you share (Misinformation-disinformation-malicious emails are rampant\, so share only verified information); \n\n\n\nDonate. Be sure to do your due diligence before making donations to aid groups and give out any personal information. EANC will be posting a shortlist of vetted organizations shortly. (EANC donated to the Humanitarian AId Fund organized by our Ukrainian counterpart\, UCCA\, the Ukrainian Congressional Committee of America (www.ucca.org) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTogether we are stronger. Please bring posters and flags (Ukrainian\, Estonian\, Latvian\, Lithuanian\, American) to show your support. \n\n\n\n\nFIND RALLY NEAR ME\n\n\n\n\nThe national rally organized by the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America were held on Feb 26 and March Washington\, DC. This was the third demonstration on consecutive Sundays that the UCCA has organized. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/national-rally-in-support-of-ukraine/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ukraine-DC-rallies-eb-26-and-March-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20220126T022526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T175350Z UID:7467-1643187600-1643191200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:YES Online Conversation: U.S. Dep. Secretary of State and former Estonian President discuss Ukraine and diplomatic engagements between the U.S.\, NATO\, and Russia DESCRIPTION:This event has ended. The video of this informative and insightful conversation is now viewable here. . \n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, January 26th the Victor Pinchuk Foundation in partnership with Yalta European Strategy (YES) will hold the YES online conversation with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman and President of Estonia 2016-2021\, YES Board member\, Kersti Kaljulaid. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will focus on the unprecedented escalation along Ukraine’s eastern border and latest diplomatic engagements by the U.S.\, NATO allies and Russia. \n\n\n\nRegister to sit in on a conversation between U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman and former President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-discussion-wendy-sherman-kersti-kaljulaid/ CATEGORIES:Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/YES-talk_Wendy-Sherman-Kersti-Kaljulaid-2022-Jan-26.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yalta European Strategy (YES)":MAILTO:info@yes-ukraine.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 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:20210601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210623 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20210601T193531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T193531Z UID:6341-1622505600-1624406399@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Advocate for Baltic Security: Stop the NordStream 2 Pipeline DESCRIPTION:Dear Estonian society and community leaders – \n \nPlease consider sharing with your communities this call to action to contact Members of Congress regarding this week’s announcement from the White House that certain parties engaged in the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline would be exempt from sanctions that Congress passed into law last year.  EANC and its sister organizations in the Central and East European Coalition have sent a letter to President Biden expressing our concern over the decision\, as we feel waiving these sanctions is a grave mistake. Completion of the pipeline poses many dangers to the security of central and east Europe\, and this to Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania. We are inviting our constituents to engage with Congress and the White House to ask for reconsideration of this decision.  Below is suggested text to use in forwarding this request to your friends\, colleagues and community members:\n  \n\n\n\nDear Friends of Estonia\,\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe recent report issued by the Biden Administration regarding waivers for NordStream2 entities and individuals has drawn major attention from friends of Estonia on Capitol Hill.  In particular\, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sens. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Jim Risch (R-ID)\, respectively and other bipartisan Senators have issued statements strongly urging the Administration to reconsider its decision regarding the waivers.  The above-mentioned statements are available at https://www.foreign.senate.gov/press/chair/release/chairman-menendez-statement-on-state-departments-nord-stream-2-report- and https://www.foreign.senate.gov/press/ranking/release/risch-biden-and-blinken-are-handing-putin-a-gift-with-ns2-waivers \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTo further raise the profile of the Nord Stream2 pipeline sanctions\, the Estonian American National Council invites you to contact your elected officials (Senators and Representatives) and request they issue statements or contact the Administration expressing their disapproval of the waivers.  Feel free to use the Action Item and sample letter here for your convenience.  Your communication with your elected officials will denote the importance and urgency to stop the completion of the political pipeline.\n\n \n\n\nEANC thanks you for your support of our advocacy efforts to help ensure security in the Baltic region and beyond! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/advocate-for-baltic-security-stop-the-nordstream-2-pipeline/ LOCATION:Earth CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/EANC-NordStream2-Action-Item-slide-2-e1622574699111.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20210422T163351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T213930Z UID:6184-1619607600-1619611200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:JBANC 60th Anniversary Forum: "The U.S. - Baltic Relationship: Parliamentary Perspectives" DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Joint Baltic American National Committee\, this online forum discussed “The U.S. – Baltic Relationship: Parliamentary perspectives.” \nAs JBANC celebrates 60 years of operation\, the team will host three online forums. The April 28th forum highlighted the Committee’s work\, offered fresh insights on the U.S.-Baltic relationship\, and presented the view from the Baltics regarding cooperation with the U.S. Congress.  \n  \nThank you to all who participated and attended the April 28th event!  If you missed this exciting and heartfelt discussion\, please feel free to watch the recording. \n Click here to view the video recording of the online discussion “The US – Baltic Relationship: Parliamentary Perspectives\,” the first in a series of three online forums hosted by the Joint Baltic American National Committee to mark its 60th anniversary. Speakers include top foreign affairs experts and parliamentarians from the three Baltic nations.  \nGuest speakers at the JBANC 60th Anniversary Forum \nEvent registration\, click here: Meeting Registration – Zoom \n  \nJBANC welcomes their distinguished guest speakers: \nŽygimantas Pavilionis\, Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee\, Lithuanian Parliament; \nOjars Kalniņš\, Deputy Chairman\, Foreign Affairs Committee\, Latvian Parliament; \nEerik-Niiles Kross\, Member of Estonian Parliament\, Foreign Affairs Committee \n  \nThe Joint Baltic American National Committee\, Inc. (JBANC) was established on April 27\, 1961\, at the Baltic Conference in Washington\, DC. \nJBANC thanks the Baltic American Freedom Foundation (BAFF) for its kind assistance in helping to support this event\, part of a series of events this spring to commemorate JBANC’s 60th anniversary.  \nThe Joint Baltic American National Committee represents the American Latvian Association\, Estonian American National Council\, and Lithuanian American Council. \nContact: jbanc@jbanc.org \n  URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jbanc-60th-anniversary-forum-the-u-s-baltic-relationship-parliamentary-perspectives/ LOCATION:Home – Virtual CATEGORIES:Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/176743056_805431467070614_2943488438632651426_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20210128T001755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T230308Z UID:5766-1615197600-1615568400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:JBANC: First (Virtual) Baltic Advocacy Week DESCRIPTION:Joint Baltic American National Committee encourages you to participate in the Baltic Advocacy Days on Capitol Hill. \nBaltic-American constituents meet with their members of Congress to voice concerns over issues relevant to the Baltics.\nDue to the Covid-19 pandemic\, in-person meetings will not be possible this year\, therefore JBANC and partner Baltivist are working hard to make these meetings possible virtually!\n\n\nMeetings will be scheduled for the evenings of March 8-12\nFormat: Zoom or conference call\, depending on staffer preferences\nParticipants may be asked to join meetings for Congressional Offices that do not represent them\nThough places at constituent meetings are limited\, other ways to participate will be made available.\n\n\nPlease note\, there will be a limited number of meetings scheduled for the week.\n \n\n\nRegistration: https://baltivist.com/advocacy-day-2021-sign-up\n\n\nThe site will also provide valuable resources to aid in preparation for the event. Informational one-pagers on the issues will also be sent prior to meetings. In addition\, Baltivist will be providing training the week before the event.\n\n\n \n \n\n\nContact: miniats@baltivist.com\, karinshueyeanc@gmail.com\, jbanc@jbanc.org\n  URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-advocacy-week-2021/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Security and Baltic Cooperation ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210216 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20210129T165231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T211715Z UID:5778-1613347200-1613433599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Registration deadline- EXTENDED: Baltic Advocacy Week DESCRIPTION:Please join in Baltic Advocacy Week\, March 8 – 12\, organized by the Joint Baltic American National Committee. \nPre-registration is required to set up appointments. Deadline for registration has been extended. Limited spaces available. \nSign up to speak virtually with your local government representatives on Capitol Hill to introduce and advocate for Estonian and Baltic American interests. Pre-event training and info sheets provided. \nTo register\, visit www.baltivist.com \nFor questions about registration: miniats@baltivist.com \nEANC contact: karinshueyeanc@gmail.com \n  URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/registration-deadline-baltic-advocacy-week/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Community,Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201130T090000 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20201127T224457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T135934Z UID:5545-1606726800-1606726800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Stratcom Talks: Falsification of History - Tool of Foreign Influence DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence | Facebook\n\nThis event will discuss the use of history as a tool of foreign influence by Russia and other actors. \nWatch/Participate on Facebook Live or YouTube: StratComTalks: Falsification of History – YouTube \n \nFor many people\, history is only a subject of personal interest or a field of study. In certain countries\, however\, history remains one of the key elements of the social and political agenda\, both domestic and foreign. Russia is one such country\, where historical propaganda is used not only on its own citizens\, but also to undermine the credibility of other nations on the international stage. To shape the perceptions of foreign populations\, Russia often aggressively projects its own historical narratives in neighboring countries. Such Russian campaigns will likely continue in the foreseeable future.\nWhat countermeasures could be applied to challenge this type of foreign influence? Tune in today:\n \nSpeakers:\nDr. Kati Parppei – Academy Research Fellow\, Docent (Russian History) Department of Geographical and Historical Studies University of Eastern Finland.\nDr. Ivo Juurvee – The Head of Security & Resilience Program at the International Centre for Defence and Security (Tallinn\, Estonia).\nModerator: Olga Dragiļeva (Latvia)\n \nGet your questions and comments ready for the livestream! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/stratcom-talks-falsification-of-history-tool-of-foreign-influence/ LOCATION:Facebook Live Online Event CATEGORIES:Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/stratcom-talks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NATO Strategic Command Centre of Excellence":MAILTO:linda.curika@stratcomcoe.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201020 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20201001T195221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T021424Z UID:5408-1603065600-1603151999@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:The Three Seas Virtual Summit and Web Forum DESCRIPTION:The Three Seas Virtual Summit and Web Forum\, hosted from Estonia\, will focus on the future of the initiative\,  funding of cross-border infrastructure projects and  digitization of the energy and transport sector. The initiative is designed to promote cooperation between 12 European nations and their partners contributing to economic growth and energy security\, as well as to boost cohesion and unity in Europe. \n“As the host of the Three Seas Virtual Summit I welcome you to e-Estonia! Here in Tallinn we will be writing another chapter of the initiative together – a chapter in which new investments and smarter connectivity ensure that the Three Seas region continues to drive economic growth in Europe.” ~ Kersti Kaljulaid\, President of the Republic of Estonia\n \nThe Three Seas Virtual Summit and Web Forum will feature discussion by heads of state. As noted above\, the hot topics will be the future of the initiative\, funding of cross-border infrastructure projects and digitization of the energy and transport sector. Where the latter is concerned\, Estonia will be showcasing  Smart Connectivity vision and the extensive digital experience it involves.\nThe program schedule and More details about online coverage closer to the event will be available here. \n \nContact: info@3seas.eu\nMore information about the Three Seas Initiative: https://3seas.eu/\n \nFor a 30-second introduction to the Three Seas Initiative\, check out this video: \nhttps://twitter.com/i/status/1308653708503396354\n \n \n\nIf you missed the Atlantic Council-hosted live online discussion (Sept. 28)\, you may watch the video of Infrastructure\, Investment\, and Central Europe: The Three Seas Initiative at your convenience\, here.  URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/3-seas-virtual-summit-web-forum/ LOCATION:Virtual – from Estonia CATEGORIES:Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-10-08-31-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200928T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200928T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T190123 CREATED:20200922T200228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T153646Z UID:5354-1601290800-1601294400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Online discussion: Infrastructure\, investment and Central Europe: The Three Seas Initiative DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Atlantic Council\, an online discussion featuring the President of the Republic of Estonia and top experts. In the the run up to the Three Seas Summit to be hosted in Tallinn on October 19 by the President of Estonia\, the Atlantic Council hosts a discussion on the Three Seas Initiative and the opportunities that the region´s economic vitality presents for investment.  \nPre-registration required\, no charge for participation. \n \nIn the the run up to the Three Seas Summit to be hosted in Tallinn on October 19 by the President of Estonia\, the Atlantic Council hosts a discussion on the Three Seas Initiative and the opportunities that the region´s economic vitality presents for investment. For a longer overview of the topic and event please visit: \nRegistration required (no cost): https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/infrastructure-investment-central-europe/?fbclid=IwAR1M-NrzxDDs9z6-PKNjIzKvjM4Es85D4-XAFWVfJ7GQGpSpg8He-okfdUI/#event-registration \nSpeakers at the event: \nDr. Kristalina Georgieva\, Managing Director\, International Monetary Fund \nH.E. Kersti Kaljulaid\, President of the Republic of Estonia \nH.E. Kadri Simson\, European Commissioner for Energy \nMr. Frederick Kempe\, President and CEO\, Atlantic Council \n  \nRead more about them here: \nDr. Kristalina Georgieva\, Managing Director\, International Monetary Fund: Prior to assuming her leadership role at the IMF\, Dr. Georgieva was CEO of the World Bank. She has served as European Commission Vice President for Budget and Human Resources and as Commissioner for International Cooperation\, Humanitarian Aid\, and Crisis Response. She has served for 17 years at the World Bank\, including as Vice President and Corporate Secretary. \nH.E. Kersti Kaljulaid\, President of the Republic of Estonia: President Kaljulaid has served in her office since 2016. Prior to assuming her Presidency\, she was a member of the European Court of Auditors and CFO and CEO of Iru Power Plant of Eesti Energia. In the Government of Estonia\, she served as the Economic Advisor to Prime Minister Mart Laar. As President of Estonia\, she will convene the next Three Seas Summit on October 19 in Tallinn. \nH.E. Kadri Simson\, European Commissioner for Energy: Kadri Simson is an Estonian politician from the Centre Party. She is serving as a European Commissioner for Energy in the Von der Leyen Commission since December 1\, 2019. She was previously the Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure in Jüri Ratas’ first cabinet from 2016 to 2019. From 2007–2016 Kadri Simson was a member of the 11th\, 12th\, and 13th Riigikogu (Estonian parliament) and in 2019 she was also elected to the 14th Riigikogu. \nMr. Frederick Kempe\, President and CEO\, Atlantic Council: Mr. Kempe is the president and CEO of the Atlantic Council. Before joining the Council in 2007\, Mr. Kempe was a prize-winning editor and reporter at the Wall Street Journal for more than twenty-five years. He was also the longest-serving editor and associate publisher of the Wall Street Journal Europe\, running the global Wall Street Journal’s editorial operations in Europe and the Middle East. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/atlantic-council-hosts-three-seas-initiative-discussion/ LOCATION:Facebook Live Online Event CATEGORIES:Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/three_seas_initiative-members-map.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR