Estonian Embassy in Washington is offering limited consular services to Estonian and foreign citizens. The consular services being provided are:
Accepting applications and issuing Estonian passports and ID cards;
Issuing Estonian e-residency cards.
Operating as usual
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Grammy Award-winning conductor Paavo Järvi leads Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, a triumphant portrayal of the composer’s struggle with Fate. Also on the program: world-renowned pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet returns to the Concert Hall for an unforgettable performance of Mendelssohn’s glittering ...
Yesterday, EU Member States joined forces to clean up the Anacostia riverbank in Washington, DC. Thank you, European Union in the United States, for getting us together for the annual #EUBeachCleanup. #actnow #WorldCleanupDay2021
Küsitlus on avatud kuni 30. septembrini / Survey is open until 30th September 👉 bit.ly/ee-diaspora
Küsitlus on avatud kuni 30. septembrini / Survey is open until 30th September 👉 bit.ly/ee-diaspora
More details coming soon
✈️ Great news on transatlantic travel: #TravelBan lifted! Starting in early November, the United States will welcome vaccinated travelers.
What you need:
✅ Proof of full vaccination
✅ Proof of negative COVID-19 test within 3 days of departure
✅ Your ticket!
Estonians tend to abandon the cities during midsummer in June. However, there is another season when many Estonians venture into the woods during a weekend. It's mushroom time! Thank you, Adam Rang and Estonian Saunas for the video!
An Evening with Acclaimed Writer Sofi Oksanen - Crowdcast
Join us for a virtual reading and conversation with one of the most awarded literary authors in Scandinavia, Finnish-Estonian novelist and playwright , Sofi Oksanen.
Should I stay or go? This question was on the minds of thousands of Estonians caught up in the war in the late summer and early autumn of 1944 in a situation where “you do not want to leave but cannot stay”. At this pivotal moment in the Second World War, around 80 000 Estonians fled to the West from Soviet terror, and this year marks the 77th anniversary of this exodus. However, fleeing did not mean giving up. Estonian organisations established in various countries joined Estonian diplomats that had remained in the West and the government in exile to preserve Estonian culture and fight for the restoration of Estonia’s statehood. This was the beginning of resistance to Soviet rule that extended from the territory of Estonia to foreign countries.
Estonians in exile did not only preserve Estonian culture abroad, they were also integral to perpetuating the continuity of Estonian statehood and spirit. They included diplomats Johannes Kaiv and Ernst Jaakson in the United States, August Torma, Ernst Sarepera, August Bergman and secretary Anna Taru in London, as well as all the compatriots who protected the interests of Estonians abroad between 1940 and 1991. Estonians in exile were also crucial in restoring Estonia’s foreign service. Many continue to serve Estonia to this day.
Several thematic events are planned in Estonia: a commemorative plaque is unveiled at Puise beach, memorial services are held in churches and blue-black-and-white flags are raised. On 20 September, a thematic seminar is held at the Vabamu museum with a video greeting by the foreign minister. An exhibition marking 30 years since the restoration of independence as seen in the literature of Estonians in exile and in Estonia is on display at the Academic Library of Tallinn University. The Dance Celebration Museum is also holding the exhibition “Aili Eistrat and Ernst Idla – remarkable preservers of Estonian culture in England (London) and Sweden (Stockholm)”. Virtual thematic days are held to present the history and culture of Estonians in exile, with students and teachers particularly welcome.
Should I stay or go? This question was on the minds of thousands of Estonians caught up in the war in the late summer and early autumn of 1944 in a situation where “you do not want to leave but cannot stay”. At this pivotal moment in the Second World War, around 80 000 Estonians fled to the West from Soviet terror, and this year marks the 77th anniversary of this exodus. However, fleeing did not mean giving up. Estonian organisations established in various countries joined Estonian diplomats that had remained in the West and the government in exile to preserve Estonian culture and fight for the restoration of Estonia’s statehood. This was the beginning of resistance to Soviet rule that extended from the territory of Estonia to foreign countries.
Estonians in exile did not only preserve Estonian culture abroad, they were also integral to perpetuating the continuity of Estonian statehood and spirit. They included diplomats Johannes Kaiv and Ernst Jaakson in the United States, August Torma, Ernst Sarepera, August Bergman and secretary Anna Taru in London, as well as all the compatriots who protected the interests of Estonians abroad between 1940 and 1991. Estonians in exile were also crucial in restoring Estonia’s foreign service. Many continue to serve Estonia to this day.
Several thematic events are planned in Estonia: a commemorative plaque is unveiled at Puise beach, memorial services are held in churches and blue-black-and-white flags are raised. On 20 September, a thematic seminar is held at the Vabamu museum with a video greeting by the foreign minister. An exhibition marking 30 years since the restoration of independence as seen in the literature of Estonians in exile and in Estonia is on display at the Academic Library of Tallinn University. The Dance Celebration Museum is also holding the exhibition “Aili Eistrat and Ernst Idla – remarkable preservers of Estonian culture in England (London) and Sweden (Stockholm)”. Virtual thematic days are held to present the history and culture of Estonians in exile, with students and teachers particularly welcome.
Are you a fan of Sofi Oksanen? Perhaps best known for her novel 'Purge', Oksanen is one of the most acclaimed Finnish authors of our time. This Sunday, you have the chance to meet her in a virtual book talk hosted by the National Nordic Museum! 📚
Dr. Elizabeth DeNoma will interview Oksanen about her latest novel, Dog Park (2019), which was recently translated to English. Learn more about the book and register here: https://www.nordicmuseum.org/product/6149
Eesti - ÜRO 30. juubeliaasta
Pane oma teadmised ÜRO-st proovile
We remember. 🇺🇸🇪🇪 #September11 #NeverForget
We remember. 🇺🇸🇪🇪 #September11 #NeverForget
"Estonia is not waiting for the future, but actively building it"
https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252506399/Estonian-government-opens-its-digital-heart-to-tech-testers?fbclid=IwAR2zn-5Wu0ci_oi4Svv-wDT2ewOIKDRc1CqPHatolASPS8pOCiW6L6pfJDg
Tech startups are being invited to build and test their products and services on the Estonian government’s IT estate for free, in return for use of the software developed.
Photos from Visit Estonia's post
Are you from Estonia but live abroad? Were you born outside of Estonia, but have Estonian roots and/or citizenship? If yes, then we invite you to participate in a survey! Make your voice heard!
Commissioned by the Estonian state, this survey aims to gain a detailed understanding of Estonians living abroad – their experiences, needs and expectations. More information about the survey, its aims, data protection policies as well as the prize draw amongst the participants is available via the survey link.
It will take you 15-25 minutes to complete the survey and it closes on the 25th of September 2021.
>>> http://bit.ly/ee-diaspora
Are you from Estonia but live abroad? Were you born outside of Estonia, but have Estonian roots and/or citizenship? If yes, then we invite you to participate in a survey! Make your voice heard!
Commissioned by the Estonian state, this survey aims to gain a detailed understanding of Estonians living abroad – their experiences, needs and expectations. More information about the survey, its aims, data protection policies as well as the prize draw amongst the participants is available via the survey link.
It will take you 15-25 minutes to complete the survey and it closes on the 25th of September 2021.
>>> http://bit.ly/ee-diaspora
Official U.S. State Recognition of the Baltic States of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
President Bush announces the official state recognition of the Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia in a press conference at his vacation home in ...
Alar Karis elected President of Estonia
Alar Karis will become Estonia's next head of state after being elected president in the Riigikogu on Tuesday during the second round of voting. Karis received 72 votes, passing the 68 votes needed to get elected.
American travel magazine lists Tallinn among 50 most beautiful cities in the world
The American travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, has listed the Estonian capital, Tallinn, among 50 most beautiful cities in the world.
How well would you say that you know Estonian culture? What about Estonian history? 👀
Take this quiz and see how much you really know about Estonia. The main prize is a trip to Estonia for 2, starting from a European destination
https://www.visitestonia.com/en/campaigns/summer-quiz-2021#/
On 23 August 1989, approximately two million people from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania joined hands, forming a human chain from Tallinn through Riga to Vilnius, spanning 675 kilometres, or 420 miles; it was a peaceful protest against the illegal Soviet occupation and also one of the earliest and longest unbroken human chains in history.
https://estonianworld.com/life/gallery-the-baltic-way-in-pictures/?fbclid=IwAR12y3-9ry1RqwG7znI2XMeLBJAsVnEcUHWD6Dxnn-ftybWwma73NQ4uHJM
On 23 August 1989, approximately two million people from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania joined hands, forming a human chain from Tallinn through Riga to Vilnius, spanning 675 kilometres, or 420 miles; it was a peaceful protest against the illegal Soviet occupation and also one of the earliest and lon...
🎵 🇪🇪 Register and sing along with Estonians in Estonia and around the world in celebration and commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Estonia. https://30aastat.ee/oolaulupidu/
Eesti Vabariigi iseseisvuse taastamine 30 aastat. Tähistame ja meenutame, kuidas see kõik teoks sai. Palju õnne, Eesti!
Today we celebrate 30 years from restoring our independence.
The Republic of Estonia was born in 1918, but was occupied during the Second World War. The Soviet occupation lasted until 1991.
However, the Estonian foreign service continued to work in exile as the Estonian representations in London and New York were never closed.
Watch the short story of 🇪🇪 and how the spirit of independence was never lost.
🇺🇸 Journalist Gordon F. Sander found himself to be in Tallinn on August 20, 1991—the day 🇪🇪 restored its independence. Over the next three decades, he returned many times, wrote a lot of articles and besides Tallinn, he visited Narva, Paldiski and Tartu.
This summer we asked Mr. Sander to look back at his trip 30 years ago, reflect and revisit the places he had been to in the 1990s.
„Estonia reborn“ is his essay about Estonia and how the country has changed, developed and soared during three decades of independence.
🔵⚫️⚪️
Link to his essay: 👉https://mfaestonia.medium.com/estonia-reborn-8009045c63d8
📸by Gordon Sander. - Paldiski 1996
🇺🇸 Journalist Gordon F. Sander found himself to be in Tallinn on August 20, 1991—the day 🇪🇪 restored its independence. Over the next three decades, he returned many times, wrote a lot of articles and besides Tallinn, he visited Narva, Paldiski and Tartu.
This summer we asked Mr. Sander to look back at his trip 30 years ago, reflect and revisit the places he had been to in the 1990s.
„Estonia reborn“ is his essay about Estonia and how the country has changed, developed and soared during three decades of independence.
🔵⚫️⚪️
Link to his essay: 👉https://mfaestonia.medium.com/estonia-reborn-8009045c63d8
📸by Gordon Sander. - Paldiski 1996
On 20 August 1991, 30 years ago, we restored our independence and started building our (e)-state from scratch.
To celebrate with us, test your knowledge about our small but fierce country and culture:
http://bit.ly/3k7aKvx
On 20 August 1991, 30 years ago, we restored our independence and started building our (e)-state from scratch.
To celebrate with us, test your knowledge about our small but fierce country and culture:
http://bit.ly/3k7aKvx
Täna möödub 81 aastat Wellesi deklaratsioonist allkirjastamisest.
Tahame tänada meie Ameerika liitlasi Nõukogude okupatsiooni aastakümnete pikkuse mittetunnustamise ning jätkuva toetuse eest meie iseseisvumise kindlustamisel.
Wellesi deklaratsiooni põhimõtted on ajakohased tänapäevalgi.
Riiklik iseseisvus ja territoriaalne terviklikkus on miski, mis pole tänini iseenesest mõistetav.
Täna möödub 81 aastat Wellesi deklaratsioonist allkirjastamisest.
Tahame tänada meie Ameerika liitlasi Nõukogude okupatsiooni aastakümnete pikkuse mittetunnustamise ning jätkuva toetuse eest meie iseseisvumise kindlustamisel.
Wellesi deklaratsiooni põhimõtted on ajakohased tänapäevalgi.
Riiklik iseseisvus ja territoriaalne terviklikkus on miski, mis pole tänini iseenesest mõistetav.
World's greatest places 2021 - Tallinn, #Estonia #EstoniaIsOpen
https://time.com/collection/worlds-greatest-places-2021/6079317/tallinn-estonia/?fbclid=IwAR1k-0G3dLXBmjh7kJIiYMeWkMaPdVVVuMDbxBezWhdYZiVciLEHBFByJJc
Find out why Tallinn, Estonia is on TIME’s 2021 list of the World's Greatest Places
Happy #FourthofJuly 🇺🇸 to our close friend and ally! Estonia celebrates with you! 🇪🇪
Happy #FourthofJuly 🇺🇸 to our close friend and ally! Estonia celebrates with you! 🇪🇪
On 23 and 24 June, Estonia celebrates several holidays: the Midsummer’s Day with Midsummer’s Eve along with Victory Day, which marks Estonia’s victory in the Battle of Võnnu during the Estonian War of Independence in 1919.
Midsummer’s Eve is the shortest and lightest night of the year. The sight of the sun not setting creates an almost magical ambiance, which has inspired many authors and artists: in 1840, Friedrich Robert Faehlmann (1798-1850) published his mythical folk tale Dawn and Dusk (“Koit ja Hämarik”). It is essentially a love story between Dawn (a young man) and Dusk (a young woman) who meet during the shortest night of the summer and fall in love. However, since they have important duties year-round – Dusk brings the sun to sleep and Dawn carries it to the sky – they only get to meet on Midsummer’s Eve.
You can read more about Estonian traditions and the importance of this holiday from Estonian World: https://estonianworld.com/life/why-do-estonians-celebrate-midsummer-on-23-june/
Photo: Iiris Kivisalu / Visit Estonia
On 23 and 24 June, Estonia celebrates several holidays: the Midsummer’s Day with Midsummer’s Eve along with Victory Day, which marks Estonia’s victory in the Battle of Võnnu during the Estonian War of Independence in 1919.
Midsummer’s Eve is the shortest and lightest night of the year. The sight of the sun not setting creates an almost magical ambiance, which has inspired many authors and artists: in 1840, Friedrich Robert Faehlmann (1798-1850) published his mythical folk tale Dawn and Dusk (“Koit ja Hämarik”). It is essentially a love story between Dawn (a young man) and Dusk (a young woman) who meet during the shortest night of the summer and fall in love. However, since they have important duties year-round – Dusk brings the sun to sleep and Dawn carries it to the sky – they only get to meet on Midsummer’s Eve.
You can read more about Estonian traditions and the importance of this holiday from Estonian World: https://estonianworld.com/life/why-do-estonians-celebrate-midsummer-on-23-june/
Photo: Iiris Kivisalu / Visit Estonia
Estonian Embassy in Washington updated their phone number.
TRAVEL UPDATE
Estonia is Open for US Travelers
Starting June 21, travelers from the US to Estonia:
✔️Vaccinated travelers need a proof of vaccination. No test, no quarantine.
✔️Non-vaccinated travelers need to fill out a border crossing form. No quarantine nor compelling motive.
Read more here: 👉 https://vm.ee/en/information-countries-and-self-isolation-requirements-passengers
TRAVEL UPDATE
Estonia is Open for US Travelers
Starting June 21, travelers from the US to Estonia:
✔️Vaccinated travelers need a proof of vaccination. No test, no quarantine.
✔️Non-vaccinated travelers need to fill out a border crossing form. No quarantine nor compelling motive.
Read more here: 👉 https://vm.ee/en/information-countries-and-self-isolation-requirements-passengers
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We are sending our most heartfelt wishes to Estonian composer Arvo Pärt who is celebrating his 85th birthday today. Pärt’s work has significantly changed the way we understand the nature of music. In 1976, he created a unique musical language called tintinnabuli, which has touched many people and has greatly influenced contemporary music. Pärt’s oeuvre is rich and versatile, including many large-scale compositions for choir and orchestra, four symphonies and works for soloists and orchestra, as well as numerous choral pieces, chamber music and organ music. The majority of his works are based on liturgical texts and prayers. According to the classical music database Bachtrack, between 2012 and 2018 Pärt was the world’s most performed contemporary composer. He has also created music for many films. Listen to Pärt performing one of his most beloved film music compositions, Ukuaru Waltz. Video credit: Arvo Pärt Centre #ArvoPärt85
We have moved to a temporary location! This morning we lowered the flags on our beloved Embassy building on Massachusetts Avenue and said goodbye for the next couple of years until the Embassy is being fully renovated. Until then, you’ll find us at 1990 K St NW, 20006. The Consular Section is open by appointment only, please e-mail us at [email protected].
On the occasion of World Health Day, we would like to show our appreciation to health care workers all around the world who dedicate their lives to saving others 🙏. Here’s a message from Ambassador Vseviov #WorldHealthDay
„Grandma told me to pack my suitcase and said that she would put me on a ship headed for Sweden. My father had already gone there. I was confused and sad. Grandma herself did not come with me. She said she was too old. On 22 September, my grandmother and I stepped through our front door and went to the harbour. The same day, the Red Army invaded Tallinn. I cannot imagine how my grandmother must have felt when I boarded the ship. I never saw her again.” Ilon, a 14-year-old student at the time In the late summer and autumn of 1944, at the turning point of the Second World War, when the Red Army was advancing, around 75 000-80 000 people fled from Estonia, and a total of nearly 300 000 people left the Baltic States. This year marks the 75th anniversary of those events. In their adopted countries, Estonians formed various organisations of expatriate Estonians that focused on preserving Estonian culture and fighting for the restoration of Estonia’s independence in cooperation with Estonian diplomats who had remained in the West. In remembrance of the mass exodus of Estonians to the West during the Second World War, we honour the states, communities and individuals who welcomed and helped Estonians and their families. We would like to thank Estonians abroad who have carried Estonia and its freedom in their hearts. More information: https://vm.ee/en/75-years-great-refugee-flight-west
Ambassador Jonatan Vseviov speaking at the #BalticWay30 commemoration at the U.S. Capitol on the 23rd of August. A huge thank you to all participants who braved the weather and joined us in this historic event. Special thanks to all the volunteers who had to stand in the rain for hours. Video courtesy of European Union in the United States
Wana Wõromaa Wunkorkestri is in Annapolis, MD today! Come and join us at the First Sunday Arts Festival! The musicians will perform next week also in Cumberland, Oakland, Frostburg and Salisbury!
Have you already visited our Embassy during EU Open House? Come and enjoy Mari Kalkun perform, Pillerkaar - Washington, DC dance Estonian traditional dances and learn a lot of new things about Estonia! Open until 4PM!
Today, Estonia celebrates 15 years of membership of the European Union. Former Estonian President Lennart Meri, one of the great figures behind Estonia joining the EU soon after the restoration of independence, once said: „Europe is not geography. Europe is a unity of principles and an allegiance to principles.“ In those 15 years, the EU has become an integral part of Estonia’s economy and everyday life. We can freely move in Europe, study in and experience different countries, trade goods easily with other member states. But this is also founded on the values we share – our belief in democracy, freedom, human rights and the rule of law – and the understanding that it is better to be together than alone. To mark the occasion, we dug out from our archives a copy of the Accession Treaty, which entered into force on 1 May 2004. Pretty impressive, right? It is the result of many years of hard work and negotiations to ensure as smooth a transition as possible, containing dedicated sections for all ten countries who joined at the same time: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Poland, Hungary, Malta and Cyprus.
Happy birthday, dear neighbour Latvia!!! 🇪🇪🇱🇻💯🎂!
Little Red Riding Hood, a wolf and a grandmother. We enjoyed the show very much! Don’t forget to go to see ‘Põlenud mägi’, the other performance Vanemuine does in Washington DC!
This how we are celebrating #BalticCentennialMidsummer on Dupont Circle with Embassy of Latvia in Washington, D.C. and Lietuvos ambasada Vašingtone / Embassy of Lithuania in Washington, D.C.. Come and have a look!
Having fun at #EUOpenHouse! Come and see Pillerkaar - Washington, DC perform!
Our Embassy now has a Estonia 100 banner! Look how it was installed today and come tomorrow to have a look during #EUOpenHouse!
Today President Kersti Kaljulaid visited the Michel Sittow exhibition at the National Gallery. Michel Sittow. Eesti maalikunstnik Euroopa õukondades
Today Aleksander Einseln, Estonian general and first Commander of Estonian Defense Forces since regaining independence and Colonel of US Army who participated in Vietnam and Korea Wars was laid to rest at Arlington Cemetery. He will never be forgotten. Puhka rahus!
Today we celebrated Estonia 100 in Washington. Our reception started with a flash mob from very talented The Thirteen. Thank you, our supporters Milrem Robotics, Defendec, Cybernetica and Datel for making it possible!
Happy holidays! All the best wishes for the holiday season! ❄️ 🎄 🎅
Today we enjoyed the Final Performance by our Embassy Adoption parter class: 5th graders from Miner Elementary. Thank you, Miss Hicks and all the children for the wonderful experience. It was a joy to be partnered with you!
Today we have EU Open House! Folk dancers are performing, we had a children's choir sing and there are plenty of other activities!
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir performed today in Richmond to full house and received standing ovations. Here is a fragment from 'Curse Upon Iron' by Veljo Tormis. Our Deputy Chief of Mission Marki Tihhonova-Kreek had a chance to thank the Choir after the concert for the wonderful experience.
On the occasion of International Day of Music Estonian violinist Mari-Liis Uibo gave two concerts in Annapolis: one at the State House and the other at Ginger Cove retirement home. #muusikapaev
Foreign Minister Marina Kaljurand's video message to Estonian expatriates on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence of Estonia. Happy re-independence day!
We had the pleasure of hosting the Youth Choir of Tallinn Music High School today. Thank you for your lovely musical gift-- Pärt Uusberg's "Music". Big thank you also to World Artist Experiencesfor organizing!
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