Secretary Pompeo
released the State Department’s report detailing the magnitude of the Iranian regime’s destructive behavior at home and abroad. The report covers Iran’s support for terrorism, its missile program, illicit financial activities, threats to maritime security and cybersecurity, human rights abuses, as well as environmental exploitation.
Download the report» Confronting Iran: The Trump Administration’s Strategy» . (pdf – 4,42 MB)
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 19 October, 2018 | Topics:
News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Regions, Reports, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary Pompeo
released the State Department’s report detailing the magnitude of the Iranian regime’s destructive behavior at home and abroad. The report covers Iran’s support for terrorism, its missile program, illicit financial activities, threats to maritime security and cybersecurity, human rights abuses, as well as environmental exploitation.
Download the report» Confronting Iran: The Trump Administration’s Strategy» .
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 19 October, 2018 | Topics:
Key Documents, News, Official Reports, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Regions, Reports, U.S. Secretary of State
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 25, 2018 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP TO THE 73RD SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY United Nations Headquarters New York, New York 10:38 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Madam President, Mr. Secretary-General, world leaders, ambassadors, and distinguished delegates: One year ago, I stood ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 26 September, 2018 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Regions, Speeches
September 17, 2018 The U.S. Embassy in Tallinn and Riigikogu are pleased to announce the opening of an exhibit titled, “Celebrating the Centennials of Baltic Independence and U.S.-Baltic Relations” in the Riigikogu vestibule on Tuesday, September 18th at 1:30pm. Remarks will be delivered by members of the Riigikogu as well as U.S. Charge d’Affaires Ambassador Clifford ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 17 September, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Estonia 100
September 4, 2018 The American Chamber of Commerce Estonia (AmCham Estonia), U.S. Embassy Tallinn, and the Baltic American Freedom Foundation (BAFF) are pleased to announce the launch of the second annual Transatlantic Business Awards program. Dedicated to strengthening transatlantic economic ties and acknowledging outstanding and innovative achievements by Estonian-based companies and individuals in the U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 4 September, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Remarks A. Wess Mitchell Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Senate Foreign Relations Committee Washington, DC August 21, 2018 As delivered Chairman Corker, Ranking Member Menendez, thank you for inviting me to testify today. If you’ll indulge me, I want to start with a piece of welcome news, it’s unrelated to this morning’s testimony. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 22 August, 2018 | Topics:
News, Political Affairs, Regions, Speeches
For Immediate Release REMARKS July 25, 2018 Opening Remarks by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee July 25, 2018 Washington, D.C. SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, Chairman Corker, Ranking Member Menendez, and distinguished members. Thank you for the opportunity to be with you today. During my confirmation hearing you asked ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 27 July, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Policy, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that an American Navy ship – the USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL (DDG 81) – pulled into Muuga harbor on July 23. Routine port calls such as these strengthen the relationship between Estonia and the U.S. and help to maintain a safe and secure maritime environment. This port visit also ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 24 July, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
July 16, 2018 Presidential Palace Helsinki, Finland 5:10 P.M. EEST PRESIDENT PUTIN: (As interpreted.) Distinguished Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen: Negotiations with the President of the United States Donald Trump took place in a frank and businesslike atmosphere. I think we can call it a success and a very fruitful round of negotiations. We ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 17 July, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Regions, Speeches
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
July 12, 2018 NATO Headquarters Brussels, Belgium 12:21 P.M. CEST THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much, everybody. Appreciate it. We’ve had a very amazing two-day period in Brussels. And we really accomplished a lot, with respect to NATO. For years, Presidents have been coming to these meetings and talked about the expense — ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 13 July, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Regions, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Michael R. Pompeo
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 11, 2018 Chief of Mission Residence Brussels, Belgium 9:13 A.M. CEST PRESIDENT TRUMP: Good morning, everybody. Good morning to the media — the legitimate media and the fake-news media. Good morning to them. A lot of good people here. Surprising. Q ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 12 July, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases, Regions
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Photo: U.S. Embassy Guests, friends, it’s an honour, a privilege, and a joy to be able to welcome you to the U.S. Embassy’s celebration of American independence. I’d like to start by thanking the sponsors of this event. Without their co-operation and support it wouldn’t have been possible. Their names are all on the signboard ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 5 July, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Dean Acheson Auditorium Washington, DC June 28, 2018 MS JOHNSTONE: Hello, and welcome to the Department of State. My name is Kari Johnstone and I’m the acting director for the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. Thank you all for joining us today to mark the release ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 29 June, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Official Reports, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Remarks A. Wess Mitchell Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Bucharest University June 18, 2018 Thank you for that very kind introduction Rector Dumitru. I was just saying a moment ago to the Rector that I spoke at this university here a few years ago and the crowd then was a lot smaller ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 19 June, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Regions
Joint Statement of President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at the Singapore Summit June 12, 2018 President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 12 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases, Regions
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Anchoring the Western Alliance Good morning everyone. I’d like to thank Heritage Foundation for inviting me to speak today. I have followed Heritage’s research for years and appreciate the work that its scholars do in bringing original ideas to the policy debate. I especially want to acknowledge James Carafano, Luke Coffey and the rest of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 7 June, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Regions, Speeches
Remarks Mike Pompeo Secretary of State The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC May 21, 2018 MS JAMES: Good morning. (Applause.) Welcome to the Heritage Foundation. My name is Kay James and I have the honor of being the president here. It is a pleasure and honor to welcome our distinguished guest, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, back ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 22 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Political Affairs, Regions, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
The White House Fact Sheets May 17, 2018 “In the nearly seven decades since Harry Truman spoke those words, the NATO Alliance has been the bulwark of international peace and security.” President Donald J. Trump A LASTING COMMITMENT: President Trump is continuing the legacy of transatlantic unity and is working with the North American Treaty Organization ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 21 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 15, 2018 With the rising of tonight’s moon, I send my greetings and best wishes to all Muslims observing Ramadan in the United States and around the world. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Quran to the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 16 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 14, 2018 Today I am proud to celebrate the opening of the United States Embassy to Israel in Jerusalem. This significant event fulfills a promise made by President Trump. As he proclaimed on December 6, 2017, “Seventy years ago, the United States, under President Truman, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 15 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 9, 2018 On Europe Day, we send our congratulations to the citizens of the European Union. The United States recognizes the EU as one of our closest partners on our most important objectives abroad. For decades, the EU has collaborated with the U.S. on a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 10 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases, Regions, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo
May 8, 2018 James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:37 P.M. EDT AMBASSADOR BOLTON: Well, I don’t really have much to add to the President’s speech. I think the decision is very clear. I think it’s a firm statement of American resolve to prevent not only Iran from getting nuclear weapons, but a ballistic missile ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 9 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
May 8, 2018 Diplomatic Reception Room 2:13 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans: Today, I want to update the world on our efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The Iranian regime is the leading state sponsor of terror. It exports dangerous missiles, fuels conflicts across the Middle East, and supports terrorist ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 9 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Political Affairs, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Secretary of State Mike Pompeo At Swearing-in Ceremony May 2, 2018 Ben Franklin Room Washington, D.C. SECRETARY POMPEO: This is truly humbling. Thank you very much, Mr. President, for those kind words. Thank you, Mr. Vice President, for being here today to honor me ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 3 May, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Press Releases
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 2, 2018 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP AT SWEARING-IN CEREMONY OF MIKE POMPEO AS SECRETARY OF STATE State Department Washington, D.C. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. I must say, that’s more spirit that I’ve heard from the State Department in a long time — many years. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 3 May, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Speeches
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Remarks Mike Pompeo Secretary of State NATO Headquarters Brussels, Belgium April 27, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s truly been an honor to be here in Brussels today. I received a very warm welcome from my counterparts. It’s never good to be late on your first day of work, and so after being sworn in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 3 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Political Affairs
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2018 Statement from the President on the Confirmation of Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State I am pleased with the Senate’s confirmation of Mike Pompeo to serve as our country’s top diplomat. Having a patriot of Mike’s immense talent, energy, and intellect ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 27 April, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC April 24, 2018 The coming days represent a historic moment for the people of Armenia and its elected leaders, as they embark on the process of forming a new government. We urge all sides to engage constructively, within the legal framework of the Armenian constitution, to ensure ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 25 April, 2018 | Topics:
News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
G7 FOREIGN MINISTERS’ COMMUNIQUÉ April 23, 2018 We, the foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, gathered in Toronto on April 22 and 23, 2018, to exchange views and coordinate action with respect to building a more peaceful ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 25 April, 2018 | Topics:
News, Official Reports, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Regions
Visitor laptops and larger personal electronic devices, such as iPads, etc., are not permitted in the U.S. Embassy. The U.S. Embassy is unable to provide storage for such devices either, so please refrain from bringing them with you.
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 12 April, 2018 | Topics:
embassy, News
Visitor laptops and larger personal electronic devices, such as iPads, etc., are not permitted in the U.S. Embassy. The U.S. Embassy is unable to provide storage for such devices either, so please refrain from bringing them with you.
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 12 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Issued on: April 3, 2018 East Room 1:49 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you. Today, I’m honored to host the President of Estonia, the President of Latvia, and the President of Lithuania at the U.S.-Baltic Centennial Summit. Thank you all for traveling to the White House for these really important discussions. We’ve just spent a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 5 April, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Featured Event, News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Estonia 100
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2018 A Declaration to Celebrate 100 Years of Independence of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and Renewed Partnership The United States of America, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Latvia, and the Republic of Lithuania, Commemorating the centennial anniversary of independence of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 4 April, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Estonia 100
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2018 “We are very protective of [the Baltic] region… We have great friends there.” – President Donald J. Trump BOOSTING DEFENSE AND SECURITY COOPERATION: President Donald J. Trump supports strengthening efforts to enhance the defense and security of our Baltic NATO Allies. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 4 April, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Estonia 100
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 3, 2018 Cabinet Room 12:12 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Okay, thank you very much. Today, it’s my pleasure to congratulate Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their independence. That’s really quite a great achievement, and congratulations. And I’m honored to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 4 April, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event, News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases, Speeches
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Estonia 100
U.S. Department Of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Statement By Heather Nauert, Spokesperson March 26, 2018 On March 4, Russia used a military-grade nerve agent to attempt to murder a British citizen and his daughter in Salisbury. This attack on our Ally the United Kingdom put countless innocent lives at risk and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 27 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
Issued on: March 26, 2018 Today President Donald J. Trump ordered the expulsion of dozens of Russian intelligence officers from the United States and the closure of the Russian consulate in Seattle due to its proximity to one of our submarine bases and Boeing. The United States takes this action in conjunction with our NATO allies ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 27 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
March 21, 2018 On March 26-30, internationally renowned U.S. cellist Ian Maksin will perform with concerts in Estonia. Free concerts in five Estonian cities will feature classical music, works by Estonian, Russian, and American composers, as well as widely familiar pop-music. Ian Maksin has been described as one of the most versatile, talented, and innovative musicians ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Art & Culture, embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
| Tags: Music
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC March 14, 2018 Four years ago this week, Russia held an illegitimate, fabricated “referendum” in Ukraine in a futile attempt to legitimize its purported annexation of Ukrainian territory. Crimean residents were compelled to vote under scrutiny by heavily armed Russian troops. Russia’s claim that Ukrainians made a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 15 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
| Tags: Russia, Ukraine
March 14, 2018 Press release: Women’s Leadership Development Workshop for HIV/AIDS Community Activists in Estonia and Russia to be Held in Narva, Estonia A Women’s Leadership Development Workshop designed specifically for HIV/AIDS community leaders and activists is taking place March 15-16 at the American Space in Narva. The workshop is organized by the U.S. Embassy ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 14 March, 2018 | Topics:
American Spaces, Events, News, Press Releases
| Tags: HIV/AIDS, U.S. Embassy
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release March 12, 2018 Attributing Responsibility for the Nerve Agent Attack in the U.K. The United States was in touch with our Allies in the United Kingdom ahead of today’s announcement, including in a call between Secretary Tillerson and Foreign Secretary Johnson this morning. We ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 14 March, 2018 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC March 8, 2018 As we commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8th, the United States renews our steadfast commitment to addressing inequalities between women and men at home and abroad and reaffirms the importance of advancing the status of women and girls globally. We will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 8 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Gender Issues, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
March 7, 2018 Press release: Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingslea meets with Estonian Counterparts on Countering Threats to the International Financial System On March 6 and 7, Department of the Treasury’s Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Marshall Billingslea met with his Estonian government and private sector counterparts regarding the continued threats to the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 7 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 6, 2018 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Tillerson engaged his counterparts from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in a productive discussion Monday. The four NATO Allies agreed to deepen their cooperation to combat Russia’s disinformation efforts and malicious cyber activity. They discussed strategies to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 7 March, 2018 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Government Offices, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” by Howard Hawks (1953, 91 minutes). Monday, March 5, at 5:00 PM at Narva Central Library (Malmi 8). Lorelei (Marilyn Monroe) and Dorothy (Jane Russell) are just “Two Little Girls from Little Rock,” lounge singers on a transatlantic cruise, working their way to Paris, and enjoying the company of any eligible men they might meet along the way, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 1 March, 2018 | Topics:
American Spaces, Events, News, Press Releases
Tuesday, March 6, at 5:00 PM at Narva Central Library (Malmi 8). MELE MURALS (2016) Filmmaker: Tadashi Nakamura Running time: 64 minutes Trailer:
https://vimeo.com/155597960 Mele Murals is a documentary on the transformative power of modern graffiti art and ancient Hawaiian culture for a new generation of Native Hawaiians. At the center of the story are two renowned ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 1 March, 2018 | Topics:
American Spaces, Culture, Events, News, Press Releases
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2018 President Donald J. Trump will welcome President Kersti Kaljulaid of Estonia, President Raimonds Vejonis of Latvia, and President Dalia Grybauskaite of Lithuania to the White House on April 3, 2018. President Trump and the three Baltic heads of state will celebrate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 26 February, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event, News, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Estonia 100
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC February 23, 2018 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I wish to congratulate Estonia and its people on the commemoration of the centennial anniversary of your declaration of independence. Estonia is a vital ally of the United States and our ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 23 February, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event
| Tags: Estonia 100
Representatives Elise Stefanik and Anthony Brown from the U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee visited Estonia to meet with Estonian officials and observe U.S.-Estonian military cooperation first hand. They also stopped by the Embassy to wish Estonia a happy birthday. Watch the video!
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 22 February, 2018 | Topics:
Featured Event
| Tags: Estonia 100
Ambassador James D. Melville Jr. Congratulates Estonia on Centennial Head Eesti inimesed! On a February evening 100 years ago, likely cold and crisp just like today, the Manifesto to the People of Estonia was read aloud in Pärnu. The following day, February 24, the text was printed and distributed in Tallinn and beyond. Contained in that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 21 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Featured Event, News
| Tags: Estonia 100
The White House Office of the Press Secretary February 15, 2018 Diplomatic Room 11:22 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans, today I speak to a nation in grief. Yesterday, a school filled with innocent children and caring teachers became the scene of terrible violence, hatred, and evil. Around 2:30 yesterday afternoon, police responded to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 16 February, 2018 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2018 HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN PARKLAND, FLORIDA – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Our Nation grieves with those who have lost loved ones in the shooting at ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 15 February, 2018 | Topics:
News, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Remarks as prepared for delivery TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow Americans: Less than 1 year has passed since I first stood at this podium, in this majestic chamber, to speak on behalf of the American ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 31 January, 2018 | Topics:
Government Offices, News, President of the United States, Speeches
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
AP Photo Today we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the U.S.-Baltic Charter. Signed by the presidents of the United States, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in 1998, it has been a cornerstone of relations between the U.S. and the Baltic region ever since. Enshrined in the charter in 1998, these words ring just as true today: The United ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 16 January, 2018 | Topics:
Events, History, News, Political Affairs
Interview Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC January 5, 2018 QUESTION: Secretary Tillerson, thanks so much for joining us, and Happy New Year. SECRETARY TILLERSON: Happy New Year to you and to all the Americans out there as well. It’s a pleasure. QUESTION: Let’s start with North Korea. There was big news last ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 8 January, 2018 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Government Offices, News, Political Affairs, Regions
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
The Secretary’s op-ed, reposted below, was featured in the December, 27, 2017 issue of the New York Times. By Rex Tillerson 12/27/2017 WASHINGTON — Over the past year, the United States has faced immense challenges in its dealings with North Korea, China and Russia, and in its efforts to defeat international terrorism. But Americans should be encouraged ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 29 December, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Political Affairs, Regions
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Washington, D.C. December 18, 2017 2:03 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you. Please. I want to thank Vice President Pence, along with the many members of my Cabinet here with us today. I also want to thank all of the dedicated professionals — military, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 19 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Speeches
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Remarks Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State The 2017 Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Forum Washington, DC December 12, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Well, thank you so much, Stephen, for that warm welcome. And we’ve known each other for a long time as well, and in my old life would often share perspectives on what I was seeing around ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 14 December, 2017 | Topics:
Europe & Eurasia, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Political Affairs
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 06, 2017 Diplomatic Reception Room 1:07 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. When I came into office, I promised to look at the world’s challenges with open eyes and very fresh thinking. We cannot solve our problems by making the same failed assumptions ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, Official Reports, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Remarks Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State European Union High Representative Federica Mogherini Brussels, Belgium December 5, 2017 MODERATOR: (In progress) ladies and gentlemen, and welcome. High Representative Vice President Federica Mogherini and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson just had a bilateral meeting and will deliver press statements to update you on their discussions.High Representative, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 6 December, 2017 | Topics:
Europe & Eurasia, Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Political Affairs
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
For Immediate Release State Department Office of Press Relations STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON November 28, 2017 Russia’s Restrictive Media-Focused Legislation New Russian legislation that allows the Ministry of Justice to label media outlets as “foreign agents” and to monitor or block certain internet activity presents yet another threat to free media in Russia. Freedom ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 29 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
Remarks Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Jane Harman, President and CEO of the Wilson Center The Wilson Center Washington, DC November 28, 2017 MS HARMAN: Good morning. I’m Jane Harman, president and CEO of the Wilson Center. Happy to be talking to a packed crowd and to welcome Secretary Rex Tillerson back to the Wilson ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 29 November, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Political Affairs, Speeches
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate ReleaseNovember 17, 2017 THANKSGIVING DAY, 2017 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On Thanksgiving Day, as we have for nearly four centuries, Americans give thanks to Almighty God for our abundant blessings. We ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 22 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2018. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 20 November, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate ReleaseNovember 15, 2017 Diplomatic Reception Room 3:35 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Last night, I returned from a historic 12-day trip to Asia. This journey took us to five nations to meet with dozens of foreign leaders, participate in three formal state ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 16 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Press Releases, South & Central Asia
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE November 11, 2017 President Trump and President Putin today, meeting on the margins of the APEC conference in Da Nang, Vietnam, confirmed their determination to defeat ISIS in Syria. They expressed their satisfaction with successful U.S.-Russia enhanced de-confliction efforts between U.S. and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 14 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Press Releases, South & Central Asia
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Swearing-in Ceremony Remarks A. Wess Mitchell Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Benjamin Franklin Room Washington, DC November 2, 2017 Thank you for those kind words, Secretary Tillerson—I’m grateful for the confidence that you and President Trump have placed in me to lead the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. Let me also ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 13 November, 2017 | Topics:
Europe & Eurasia, Events, News, Political Affairs, Speeches
November 3, 2017 Today in Tallinn at the 2017 Transatlantic Business Awards, Testlio was named the inaugural Transatlantic Company of the Year award for its success bringing innovative software testing solutions to the competitive U.S. market. The Harry and Reba Huge Foundation was selected as Transatlantic Promoter of the Year in recognizing of its achievement in advancing entrepreneurship and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 3 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
November 6 at 3:00 PM Narva Central Library American Space The U.S. Embassy will host an “Ask the Consul” event in Narva open to the public for citizens to meet the American Consul and ask relevant questions. The event will be held in Russian. On November 6, at 3:00 PM in the American Space at ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 31 October, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Consular Affairs, embassy, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, Visas
Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute June–July 2018 Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Deadline for submitting the Application Form is February 9, 2018 The four-week Benjamin Franklin Summer Institute enables 16-18 year old secondary school or gymnasium students (born between June 22, 1999 and June 22, 2002) to participate in intensive activities ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 18 October, 2017 | Topics:
Education, English Language Learning, News, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Estonia
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 02, 2017 Diplomatic Room 10:50 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans, we are joined together today in sadness, shock, and grief. Last night, a gunman opened fire on a large crowd at a country music concert in Las Vegas, Nevada. He brutally ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 3 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Speeches
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
DV-2019 Program: Online Registration The current registration period for DV-2019 is being extended because of technical issues, and all enrollments made prior to October 18, 2017 will need to be resubmitted. The new entry period for DV-2019 opened for electronic entries at noon, Eastern Daylight Time, Wednesday, October 18, 2017, and closes at noon, Eastern ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 2 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, Visas
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This travel alert expires on November 30, 2017. Recent, widely reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 1 September, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
August 31, 2017 The American Chamber of Commerce Estonia (AmCham Estonia), U.S. Embassy Tallinn, and the Baltic American Freedom Foundation (BAFF) are pleased to announce the launch of a new program, dedicated to strengthening transatlantic economic ties and acknowledging outstanding and innovative achievements by Estonian-based companies and individuals in the U.S. market – Transatlantic Business ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 31 August, 2017 | Topics:
Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Press Releases
Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC August 15, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Morning, all. We are releasing today the
2016 International Religious Freedom Report. This report is a requirement pursuant to the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 – legislation that upholds religious freedom as a core American value under the Constitution’s First Amendment, as well as ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 22 August, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Official Reports
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2017 STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT Today, I have signed into law H.R. 3364, the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.” While I favor tough measures to punish and deter aggressive and destabilizing behavior by Iran, North Korea, and Russia, this legislation is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 3 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Policy, President of the United States, Speeches
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2017 Statement by President Donald J. Trump on Signing the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act” Today, I signed into law the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act,” which enacts new sanctions on Iran, North Korea, and Russia. I favor tough measures ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 3 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Policy, President of the United States, Speeches
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
President Kaljulaid, President Vejonis, President Grybauskaitė, General Terras, Colonel Ridland, Members of the armed forces of the United States of America, Members of the armed forces of Estonia, the United Kingdom and France, it is my great honor to be here at the Defense Forces Headquarters of the great nation of Estonia.
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 31 July, 2017 | Topics:
Europe & Eurasia, Events, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Estonia, Vice President of the United States
| Tags: Mike Pence
President Kaljulaid, thank you for your warm welcome and the hospitality you have shown to me and my family. And to you, to President Vējonis, and, to President Grybauskaitė, it is an honor to be with you today with the leaders of the Baltic States.
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 31 July, 2017 | Topics:
Europe & Eurasia, Events, News, Policy, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Estonia, Vice President of the United States
| Tags: Mike Pence, remarks
On June 27, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson released the 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report. “Human trafficking is one of the most tragic human rights issues of our time. It splinters families, distorts global markets, undermines the rule of law, and spurs other transnational criminal activity. It threatens public safety and national security. “But ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 10 July, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, Official Reports, Reports, Speeches
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
On the occasion of Baltic Pride 2017, taking place in Tallinn from the 6th to the 9th of July, we express our support for efforts to enhance the promotion and protection of the human rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex persons and to raise public awareness of the issues affecting the LGBTI communities ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 6 July, 2017 | Topics:
embassy, Events
Ministers, fellow ambassadors, your Excellencies, dear friends and guests – welcome! Tere tulemast, sõbrad! First, I’d like to start by thanking all of our sponsors! Without your generosity and support, this event would not be possible. I’d like to thank Omar Torrez and his wonderful band, for providing such great entertainment! And thank you, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 5 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, Speeches, U.S. & Estonia
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release June 5, 2017 REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT MIKE PENCE TO THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AWARDS The Ritz Carlton D.C. 8:35 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, all. Thank you, Ambassador Gray, for that kind introduction. It truly is an honor to be ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 7 June, 2017 | Topics:
Political Affairs, Speeches, Vice President of the United States
| Tags: Mike Pence
The U.S. Embassy in Tallinn informs U.S. citizens of a protest scheduled for May 17th in Tallinn. The event is expected to take place at Lossi Plats 1a, in front of the Parliament Building, on Wednesday, May 17 from 12:00 – 15:00. The group will be demonstrating with the stated purpose of protesting against Rail ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 16 May, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This Travel Alert expires on September 1, 2017. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the ability to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 10 May, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Embassy in Tallinn informs U.S. citizens of events scheduled for April 26th in Tallinn in memory of the 10th anniversary of the 2007 relocation of the
Bronze Soldier of Tallinn , the Soviet World War II memorial. Schedule of Events: 1900-1930: Public gathering at Tõnismäe park 1930-2000: March/movement to Sakala 20/Tatari 9, where an individual was killed ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 26 April, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
April 25, 2017 – Two F-35A Lightning II aircraft and approximately 20 supporting Airmen arrived today at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. The F-35As are participating in their first-ever training deployment to Europe. The aircraft and total force Airmen and are from the 34th Fighter Squadron, 388th Fighter Wing, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 25 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
April 18, 2017 Thank you, Piret. It’s a pleasure to join you today and see so many Estonian businesses interested in doing business with the United States. With an annual GDP of 18 trillion dollars and a population of over 325 million, the United States is one of the world’s most dynamic economy and a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 18 April, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., News, Speeches
U.S. Army in Europe Dixieband is an energetic group of musicians that performs Dixieland jazz and has the audience feeling like they are on Bourbon Street in downtown New Orleans. On April 22 at 12:15, the Dixieband will perform on the show arena at Tartu Country Fair and on April 23 at 11 the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 12 April, 2017 | Topics:
Culture, Events, U.S. & Estonia
| Tags: Events, Music
In honor of Estonian Veterans Day, all music lovers are invited to a free concert of the United States Army Europe Band on April 23 at 16:00 in Narva Geneva Center. In honor of Estonian Veterans Day, all music lovers are invited to a free concert of the United States Army Europe Band on April ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 11 April, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Culture, Press Releases
From March 30-31, 2017, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with the U.S. National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) conducted the second technical workshop on cybersecurity for Black Sea electric utility regulators in Tallinn, Estonia. The workshop was hosted by the Estonian Competition Authority, in coordination with the U.S. Embassy ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 5 April, 2017 | Topics:
Commercial Affairs, Economic Issues, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 21 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
14 March 2017 It’s an honor to be here with our host your Commander of Defense Force General Riho Terras. We are good friends, we have developed a great friendship and relationship since I came into the job. Thank you for a great visit. We truly appreciate the strong Alliance between our countries and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 15 March, 2017 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Speeches
March 13, 2017 Thank you Ambassador Danler for hosting us all at this truly special event. It’s my honor to join you this afternoon as we celebrate your trip to the Special Olympics. Dear athletes, mentors, coaches, family members and supporters, we are here today because a courageous American woman, and former U.S. State Department ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 14 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Speeches
| Tags: Special Olympics
Ambassador Melville and Minister of the Environment Marko Pomerants launched an interactive exhibit on plastics pollution on March 7 at the
Energy Discovery Centre . The exhibit will raise awareness about plastics pollution, describe the impact of micro-plastics on the ocean environment, and provide examples of simple actions individuals can take at home to prevent plastic from ending ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 9 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Environment, Events, Our Ocean
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON February 22, 2017 On the Occasion of Estonia’s National Day On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I congratulate the people of Estonia on the 99th anniversary of the founding of your republic. Your achievements in advancing democratic values, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 23 February, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Estonia
| Tags: Rex Tillerson
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release February 18, 2017 The Munich Security Conference Munich, Germany THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Ambassador Ischinger. Chancellor Merkel, Secretary General, distinguished colleagues, and honored guests, I bring greetings on behalf of the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump. In my still new ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 21 February, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches, Vice President of the United States
| Tags: Mike Pence, Security, Speeches
REMARKS OF PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP – AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY INAUGURAL ADDRESS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. As Prepared for Delivery – Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 23 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, President of the United States, Speeches
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
January 17, 2017 Tallinn, Estonia It’s a real honor and pleasure to be here this morning. First of all, I’d like to compliment you and the excellent team of colleagues you have at the ministry for the way we were able to work together in finalizing this next step in our defense cooperation. Today’s signing ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 17 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Political Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Estonia
December 15, 2016, Tapa, Estonia Ambassador Bubbear, Major General Gronski, Brigadier General Sirel, honorable guests and friends, it is a pleasure to be with you this afternoon to officially mark the completion of infrastructure improvements overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Through the hard work of the many men and women, Estonians and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 4 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Estonia
| Tags: Ambassador Speeches, U.S. & Estonia
A delegation of U.S. Senators led by Senator John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, will visit Estonia December 27- 28. The delegation will include Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). The delegation will meet President Kersti Kaljulaid, Prime Minister Jüri Ratas and other officials to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 22 December, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
| Tags: Press Release
U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia November 23, 2016 The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets. This Travel Alert expires on February 20, 2017. Credible information indicates the Islamic State of Iraq ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 25 November, 2016 | Topics:
Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: U.S. Citizens
Estonian American National Council November 5, San Francisco ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 7 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador
| Tags: Ambassador, Ambassador Speeches
Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are:
Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions.
U.S. Citizen Services – ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 6 October, 2016 | Topics:
embassy
| Tags: U.S. Embassy
The U.S. Embassy in Tallinn informs U.S. citizens of a planned demonstration scheduled for Saturday, September 10, 2016, from 11:30 to 14:00 in the Old Town Area. The stated purpose is to protest the NATO presence in Europe. Embassy personnel have been advised to avoid the area during the demonstration and remain cognizant that the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 10 September, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
August 8, 0930 at the e-Estonia Showroom Esteemed colleagues, I am pleased to welcome you to this e-Government Regional Seminar today. You have traveled long distances to learn from the Estonian e-government model, and I am certain that your time in Tallinn will be well spent. It is my pleasure to welcome you on behalf ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 8 August, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Tere armas GLOBE pere! I’m so excited to be with you at this important event for the GLOBE family. This year is very special because GLOBE Estonia is celebrating its 20th anniversary. And Estonia has the honor of being one of the first countries to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 8 August, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
The U.S. Embassy in Tallinn informs U.S. citizens of a reported bomb threat of unknown credibility affecting Tallinn Airport. Police and airport security have made the appropriate responses, however the threat is ongoing. Media reported, and police confirmed, that an English speaker claiming to be a member of Daesh (the Arabic language acronym for the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 26 July, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Tere õhtust! Tere tulemast sõbrad! Aitäh tulemast Ameerika Iseseisvuspäeva tähistamisele! Good evening, friends. President of Parliament Eiki Nestor, Prime Minister Rõivas, President Rüütel, ministers, fellow ambassadors, your excellencies, dear friends and guests, welcome to our Independence Day celebration! I’d first like to thank our generous sponsors for their contributions and assistance with the event tonight. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 4 July, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide Americans travelling abroad with information about relevant events, we are alerting U.S. citizens to the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe, targeting major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centers and transportation. The large number of tourists visiting Europe in the summer months will present ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 2 July, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will host a webinar “Foreign Earned Income for U.S. Overseas Taxpayers” on 29 June 2016, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT. (9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Estonian time). To register and attend this webinar, use the Foreign Earned Income for U.S. Overseas Taxpayers webinar link available at:
www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/445/15416 . Attendees should log in 10 minutes ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 29 June, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Embassy Tallinn is happy to announce that Maarika Susi, a Garage48 Board Member and Inside Sales Team Lead at Pipedrive, will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will take place June 22-24, 2016 in Palo Alto, California. She will be joining more than 700 entrepreneurs from around the world along with investors, speakers, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 16 June, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will host a webinar on “Overseas Filing for U.S. Taxpayers” on 25 May 2016, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT (8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Estonian time). To register and attend this webinar, use the Overseas Filing for U.S. Taxpayers webinar link. Attendees should log in 10 minutes prior ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 25 May, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Ambassador James D. Melville, Jr. Ministry of Economy Thank you, Minister. It’s an honor to be here this morning. I’d like to applaud your efforts to hold a constructive dialogue with the business community on a topic that elicits a range of strong emotions. The migration crisis in Europe and the attacks in Paris and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 17 May, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
The U.S. Embassy in Tallinn informs U.S. citizens of planned demonstrations throughout Estonia scheduled for Monday 9 May to mark Victory Day. Embassy personnel have been advised to avoid these areas during the demonstrations, and to remain cognizant that the security situation can change rapidly in these scenarios. Even demonstrations or gatherings intended to be peaceful ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 9 May, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Today, the United States observes the 46th annual Earth Day. The official theme for this year is “Trees for the Earth.” The Earth Day Network has set an ambitious goal to plant 7.8 billion trees before Earth Day’s 50th anniversary in 2020. Embassy staff and family members, U.S. soldiers currently training in Tapa, together with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 22 April, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Ambassador James D. Melville, Jr. Remarks at Interdisciplinary Seminar Solaris Theater Thank you, Professor Nazarenko. You have been a good friend to the U.S. Embassy community for many years, and we are grateful for this collaboration. I would like to present you with this certificate of appreciation in recognition of your support. I look forward ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 15 April, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Ambassador James Melville Tallinn University It is a real pleasure to join all of you today. I’d like to thank you, Mr. Kapanadze and everyone from Tegusad Eesti Noored who helped organize this event. I’d also like to welcome the foreign delegates to Estonia. It’s a pleasure to see so many young people from all ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 8 April, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
E-Estonia Showroom Thank you, Andrus. It’s a real pleasure to join all of you today. When I first arrived in Estonia, I heard that the Amcham here was a top quality organization. Well, after listening to the report of your activities last year alone, I’m really impressed. I think you could give AmCham Germany a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 7 April, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that General Philip M. Breedlove, Commander, U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe received the Order of the Cross of the Eagle, 1st Class from President Toomas Hendrik Ilves. In receiving the award, Gen. Breedlove thanked President Ilves, the Estonian Military and the people of Estonia. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 29 March, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to potential risks of travel to and throughout Europe following several terrorist attacks, including the March 22 attacks in Brussels claimed by ISIL. Terrorist groups continue to plan near-term attacks throughout Europe, targeting sporting events, tourist sites, restaurants, and transportation. This Travel Alert expires on June 20, 2016. U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 23 March, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Estonian military received a second tranche of anti-tank missiles on March 20. The $33 million purchase of Javelins was funded with U.S. European Reassurance Initiative funds. The U.S.-produced Javelin missile can defeat any tank in the world and is the standard system used by the U.S. Army. Working together to acquire this important defensive ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 20 March, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Coming all the way from Houston, TX, the Soul Street Dance Company will bring four amazing break dancers and a DJ to Estonia, performing in Tartu, Tallinn and Kohtla-Järve, visiting schools and hosting workshops and lessons for young Estonian break dancers in different Estonian cities. Soul Street Dance combines impressive athletics with show stopping stage ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 17 March, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
U.S. Soldiers from Iron Troop spoke to kids at Maidla School about their work in the U.S. Army, while learning about Estonia and Estonian culture from the school kids and faculty. The visit by 10 U.S. Soldiers kicked off an America Week being held at the school. As four soldiers grabbed their gear, a group ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 15 February, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
The United States of America has long been an advocate for countries to tackle the tough issue of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is the largest commitment by any nation to combat a single disease. Through PEPFAR, the U.S. government works with vulnerable, developing nations on a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 11 February, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
On Tuesday, February 9, eight soldiers from Iron Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry got to experience some Estonian culture when they visited Vasta School to celebrate Vastlapäev with the school’s kids. U.S. Soldiers spoke about the work they are doing in Estonia and showed students some their military equipment. Students jumped at the chance to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 9 February, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Remarks by Ambassador James D. Melville, Jr. Foreign Policy Institute, Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tere! Suur aitah, et teie olete siin! Hello and thank you all for coming. Dr. Mälksoo, colleagues and new friends, it’s a great honor for me to give my first foreign policy remarks as U.S. Ambassador to Estonia at the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 1 February, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 28 January, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The best in innovation and entrepreneurial cooperation between Estonians and Americans was celebrated today, with TransferWise taking home the prize for the 2016 Estonian American Innovation Award. Teleport received the Most Innovative Newcomer Award and Garage48 received the Facebook Creativity Recognition Award. “These awards are a great way to honor the innovative spirit that connects ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 27 January, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
The American Chamber of Commerce Estonia (AmCham Estonia), the Baltic American Freedom Foundation (BAFF), and the U.S. Embassy in Tallinn, Estonia will announce the winner of the 2016 Estonian American Innovation Award at a ceremony on January 27, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Mektory Center. The award honors innovation and creative cooperation between Estonia and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 25 January, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
A small group of U.S. Air Force Airmen spent part of the day visiting kids at Tallinn’s Children Hospital on Wednesday. The five Airmen, who are in Estonia with the 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS), talked to kids about their jobs which covered everything from prepping pilots about the type of weather to expect to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 30 December, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
New ambassador of the United States in Estonia: Let’s keep cooperation with Russia in Syria strictly apart from the issue of Ukraine Raimo Poom, Head of Foreign News James D. Melville confirms that Estonia shares the values held by the United States. “We do not accept racism or xenophobia; we respect people and diversity – ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 18 December, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Ameerika Ühendriikide suursaadik James D. Melville Jr. andis president Toomas Hendrik Ilvesele üle oma volikirjad 8. detsembril 2015.a.
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 8 December, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and targeting both ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 24 November, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
On Friday, November 20, ten members of the 74th “Thunder” Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) from Moody Air Force Base visited Lasnamäe Gümnaasium to play some American football and talk about the importance of sports in their life. High school students asked a variety of questions to the airmen, starting from their work and experiences in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 20 November, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris on November 13, the U.S. Embassy in Tallinn reminds U.S. citizens in Estonia to review the
Worldwide Caution , which provides information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world, including Europe. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those affiliated ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 16 November, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Arun Majumdar was in Estonia this week and met with representatives from the scientific and academic communities to discuss energy efficiency, as well as ways to advance scientific research collaboration between the United States and Estonia. Dr. Majumdar, who is the Jay Precourt Professor at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 12 November, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy, the American Chamber of Commerce Estonia (AmCham Estonia) and the Baltic American Freedom Foundation (BAFF) announce the opening of the 2016 American Innovation Award competition to honor the innovative spirit and U.S-Estonian collaboration. The award, established in 2011, recognizes the best and brightest when it comes to innovation and all that it ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 1 October, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Online registration for the DV-2017 Program begins on October 1, 2015 and concluds on November 3, 2015. See the Diversity Visa Instructions for DV-2017
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 1 October, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release PRESS CALL BY BEN RHODES, DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS; STEVE POMPER, NSC SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR MULTILATERAL AFFAIRS; AND CELESTE WALLANDER, NSC SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR RUSSIA ON THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY Via Telephone 5:06 P.M. EDT MR. PRICE: Good afternoon, everybody. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 24 September, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Tallinn informs U.S. citizens residing in or traveling through Europe that travel may be delayed or disrupted across the region, including via land borders. We urge U.S. citizen travelers to carry a valid passport and visa or residency card, if applicable, at all times. Please monitor local media reports for up-to-date ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 23 September, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Airmen and Marines and Estonian Defense Forces soldiers got to have some fun on the athletic field with Estonian youth during a NATO Sports Day event on Friday. Joined by members of the British and U.S. embassies, the military representing some of the current NATO forces present in Estonia, put the kids through their ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 18 September, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Hiiumaa Hospital will have another way to transport patients from the island to the mainland for treatment thanks to the U.S. Department of Defense’s Excess Property program. U.S. Ambassador to Estonia Jeffrey Levine and Lieutenant Colonel William NcNicol, chief of the Office of Defense Cooperation, delivered a 2005 Mercedes Sprinter ambulance to the hospital on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 31 August, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
A delegation of U.S. Senators lead by Senator John McCain will visit Estonia from August 20 to August 21 to meet with Estonian government leaders. The delegation will include Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Senator John Barrasso (R-WY). This visit is part of a larger regional trip, which will also include ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 19 August, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC July 22, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I join Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Welles Declaration, which condemned the forced annexation of these brave nations by the Soviet Union in 1940. We remember this declaration, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 22 July, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Joint Release Embassy of the U.S. and Estonian Defense League Update: Due to weather conditions, today’s jump has been rescheduled for Thursday, 23 July, from 8am-12pm. U.S. paratroopers currently training in Estonia and members of the Estonian Defense League will conduct a parachute jump exercise from Black Hawk UH60 helicopters on 22 July 2015 at Nurmsi Airfield. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 16 July, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Watch the video here. The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release **Please see below for a correction, marked with an asterisk. THE PRESIDENT: Today, after two years of negotiations, the United States, together with our international partners, has achieved something that decades of animosity has not — a comprehensive, long-term deal with Iran that will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 15 July, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Joint Press Conference with Secretary Carter, Lithuanian Minister of Defense Oleskas, Latvian State Secretary of Defense Sarts and Estonian Minister of Defense Mikser in Tallinn, Estonia DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF STRATCOM ARTUR JUGASTE: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the press conference. Sorry to keep you waiting. I am Artur Jugaste, deputy head of stratcom at the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 23 June, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
UPDATE (June 26): Systems issues that have affected the Department of State’s ability to issue visas are being resolved; all applicants can schedule appointments as normal. * * * * * The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is currently experiencing technical problems with its visa systems. This issue is not specific to any ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 12 June, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
It was a beautiful day in Narva on Saturday June 6, drawing out large crowds for the 7th Annual Soap Box Derby. The derby is an American tradition that has become a staple of the annual Narva City Days, which has helped foster greater cooperation between the U.S. Embassy in Estonia and the City of Narva, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 9 June, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
The Adjutant General of the Maryland National Guard, Major General Linda Singh, had a productive and informative visit to Estonia this week. She met with a number of Estonian officials, including Defense Minister Sven Mikser, Interior Minister Hanno Pevkur, and Commodore Igor Schvede, Chief of Staff of the Headquarters of the EDF). After her meeting ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 3 June, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Members of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) had a busy day in Estonia, participating in a number of community outreach activities Monday. The crew of the USS VICKSBURG (CG-69) led a group of 11 students from Maardu Gϋmnaasium on a tour of the ship. The students learned about the capabilities of the guided missile ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 1 June, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Narva Central Library American Corner and U.S. Embassy Tallinn Invite you to a FREE screening of „The Lego Movie” (Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, 2014) June 1 at 5:00 PM Narva Central Library, Malmi 8, Narva. The movie screens in English with Russian subtitles.
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 26 May, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is a call to action, a plea to stand with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex communities (LGBTI) across the world and reaffirm our commitment to the equality and dignity of all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 16 May, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
The White House announced on May 6 that President Obama intends to nominate James Desmond Melville, Jr. as the next U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia. James Desmond Melville, Jr., a career member of the Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, is the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, Germany, a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 7 May, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
U.S. Navy music band Flagship will give a FREE concert at Kohtla-Järve Spordikeskus (Ahtme mnt 61) on May 5 at 6:00 PM. Flagship, a component of the U.S Naval Forces Europe Band, is a high energy popular music ensemble that specializes in Current Top-40s Hits, Classic and Modern Rock, Funk, Soul, R&B and Country music ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 30 April, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson Washington, DC On this one year anniversary of the sham “referendum” in Crimea, held in clear violation of Ukrainian law and the Ukrainian constitution, the United States reiterates its condemnation of a vote that was not voluntary, transparent, or democratic. We do not, nor will we, recognize Russia’s attempted ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 16 March, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Estonia as you celebrate 97 years since the founding of your republic. President Obama’s historic visit to your country last year was a visible demonstration of the ties ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 23 February, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC The United States welcomes the news that the OSCE-led Trilateral Contact Group, supported by Chancellor Merkel and Presidents Hollande, Poroshenko, and Putin, reached agreement on a cease-fire and heavy weapons withdrawal in eastern Ukraine, and on the implementation of the September Minsk agreements. We particularly commend ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 12 February, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution to provide information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those affiliated with terrorist entities, copycats, or individual perpetrators, serve as a reminder that U.S. citizens need to maintain a high ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 6 February, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Press Availability John Kerry Secretary of State Cabinet of Ministers Kyiv, Ukraine February 5, 2015 PRIME MINISTER YATSENYUK: Mr. Secretary, it’s a great, great pleasure to see you in Kyiv. I want to be very clear saying the United States of America is one of the strongest allies of Ukraine, and we truly appreciate your ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 5 February, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Bankova Kyiv, Ukraine February 5, 2015 PRESIDENT POROSHENKO: Mr. Secretary, we are very pleased to welcome you, as the United States Secretary of State. SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you. PRESIDENT POROSHENKO: It’s almost one year passed since your last visit in Kyiv and I still remember the very crucial and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 5 February, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
In the competitive competition looking for the best and brightest in innovative thinking and cooperation between Estonians and Americans, Planet OS Inc. took home the 2015 Estonian American Innovation Award, at a ceremony that featured Estonian Prime Minister Taavi Rõivas, U.S. Ambassador to Estonia Jeffrey Levine, and President of the American Chamber of Commerce Estonia ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 22 January, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
The American Chamber of Commerce Estonia (AmCham Estonia), the Baltic American Freedom Foundation (BAFF), and the U.S. Embassy in Tallinn, Estonia will announce the finalists and recipients of the 2015 Estonian American Innovation Award on January 22, 2015 at Mektory Center. Prime Minister Taavi Rõivas will open the award ceremony, which honors the innovative initiative ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 20 January, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 3, 2014 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRESIDENT ILVES OF ESTONIA IN JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE Bank of Estonia Tallinn, Estonia 11:59 A.M. EEST PRESIDENT ILVES: Good morning. To begin with, I’d like to welcome President Obama to Estonia. It is a genuine ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 3 September, 2014 | Topics:
Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Political Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
| Tags: Barack Obama, POTUS Visit, U.S. and Estonia
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2014 Fact Sheet: The United States and Lithuania – NATO Allies and Global Partners President Obama, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė, and Latvian President Andris Bērziņš participated in a joint meeting hosted by Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves in Tallinn on September 3. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 3 September, 2014 | Topics:
Featured Event
| Tags: POTUS Visit
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2014 FACT SHEET: The United States and Latvia – NATO Allies and Global Partners President Obama, Latvian President Andris Bērziņš, and Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė participated in a joint meeting hosted by Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves in Tallinn on September 3. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 3 September, 2014 | Topics:
Featured Event
| Tags: POTUS Visit
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 3, 2014 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA TO THE PEOPLE OF ESTONIA Nordea Concert Hall Tallinn, Estonia 4:00 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Hello, Estonia! TereEesti! Thank you, Oskar, for your wonderful introduction and for representing the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 3 September, 2014 | Topics:
Featured Event
| Tags: POTUS Visit
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 3, 2014 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA, PRESIDENT ILVES OF ESTONIA, PRESIDENT GRYBAUSKAITĖ OF LITHUANIA, AND PRESIDENT BĒRZIŅŠ OF LATVIA IN MULTILATERAL MEETING WITH LEADERS OF BALTIC STATES 3:22 P.M. EEST PRESIDENT ILVES: Let me just say that it has been a genuine honor ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 3 September, 2014 | Topics:
Featured Event
| Tags: POTUS Visit
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 3, 2014 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRIME MINISTER RÕIVAS OF ESTONIA TO U.S. AND ESTONIAN SERVICEMEMBERS Tallinn Airport Hangar Tallinn, Estonia 4:48 P.M. EEST PRIME MINISTER RÕIVAS: Mr. President; Commander of the Estonian defense forces; company of the U.S. “Sky ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 3 September, 2014 | Topics:
Featured Event
| Tags: POTUS Visit
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2014 Fact Sheet: U.S. Support and Reassurance Initiatives for the Baltics and Central Europe For more than two decades, the United States has worked together with its Baltic and Central European Allies to advance our common defense and security goals in support ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 3 September, 2014 | Topics:
Featured Event
| Tags: POTUS Visit
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2014 Fact Sheet: The United States and Estonia – NATO Allies and Global Partners President Obama met with Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves and Estonian Prime Minister Tavi Roivas in Tallinn, Estonia on September 3. The visit reinforced the close ties ...
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 3 September, 2014 | Topics:
Featured Event
| Tags: POTUS Visit
