The 2024 U.S. presidential elections are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Registering to vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! If you are a U.S. citizen living abroad, make sure to register early and request your absentee ballots. Follow a few simple steps to …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 13 November, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, embassy, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
November 7, 2023 U.S. Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Research (INR) Brett M. Holmgren will travel to Tallinn, Estonia, from November 7-8, 2023, to meet with senior intelligence, security, and diplomatic counterparts. The visit underscores the importance of the bilateral relationship and aims to exchange views and deepen intelligence and security cooperation on topics of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 8 November, 2023 | Topics: embassy, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
November 3, 2023 The U.S. Embassy in Estonia announced today grant awards to three Estonian NGOs to help provide vital humanitarian assistance and services to Ukrainian refugees residing in Estonia, augmenting prior assistance provided via international organizations. The three awards total more than one million dollars in U.S. support and will supply crucial medical services …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 3 November, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Events, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
October 26, 2023 U.S. Ambassador to Estonia George P. Kent visited the Lepatriinu Kindergarten in Rummu on October 25, 2023, to demonstrate continued support for the partnership established through the Humanitarian Assistance program of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the U.S. European Command (EUCOM). Through the Humanitarian Assistance program, in cooperation with local …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 26 October, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Issues, embassy, Events, Government Offices, News, Success Stories, U.S. & Estonia
October 25, 2023 U.S. Navy divers joined members of the Estonian Rescue Board (ERB) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team in a field training exercise at Rummu Quarry on October 25. Continuing an effort ongoing since 2019, the exercise sought to build ERB diving skill competencies needed to respond to underwater explosive remnants of war, focusing on …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 25 October, 2023 | Topics: embassy, Events, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
Oct. 20, 2023 The Department of Defense today announced entering into a bilateral, non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA) with the Republic of Estonia. The arrangement will enable both the U.S. and Estonia to acquire the industrial resources they need to quickly meet defense requirements, resolve unanticipated disruptions that challenge defense capabilities, and promote supply …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 24 October, 2023 | Topics: embassy, Government Offices, News, Political Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
October 16, 2023 Aitäh, Minister Pevkur. I recall six months ago in March, when you arrived here in Vǒru, the snow was deep, and the temperatures 14F high. I am honored to join today’s ceremony, which recognizes your service and contributions to our collective defense as NATO allies. Some of you may know that I …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 17 October, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Issues, embassy, Events, Key Officials, News, Speeches, Success Stories, U.S. & Estonia
As a personal safety best practice for you and your family, U.S. citizens in Estonia are reminded to avoid protests and demonstrations. Events intended to be peaceful can quickly escalate and turn confrontational. SECURITY REMINDERS: All U.S. citizens should avoid protests and demonstrations. Distance yourself from large crowds. Do not walk through a crowd just to get to your destination. Keep …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 17 October, 2023 | Topics: Alert, embassy, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
October 16, 2023 Tere hommikust! It is my pleasure to celebrate the work and renovation completed at the kindergarten in Võru. I first visited here in July, while work was ongoing. I am honored to return to represent the United States at this important occasion. Thanks to U.S. Department of Defense funds, we have been …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 16 October, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Economic Affairs, embassy, Events, News, Speeches, U.S. & Estonia
October 16, 2023 On October 16, 2023, the United States Embassy will celebrate the completion of the renovation of the “Päkapikk” kindergarten in Võru. The United States Department of Defense and the United States European Command’s Humanitarian Assistance program funded the renovations, which cost over a half-million US dollars. The U.S. Embassy in Tallinn administered …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 16 October, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, Success Stories, U.S. & Estonia
September 25, 2023 U.S. NASA Astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann will visit Estonia this week. During her trip, she will give lectures to students, meet with Estonian government representatives, and learn about Estonia’s space and science programs from businesses and entrepreneurs. Astronaut Mann will visit Hiiumaa, Tartu, and Tallinn. Astronaut Mann is the first indigenous woman …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 25 September, 2023 | Topics: embassy, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
September 20, 2023 Good afternoon, President Soomere, distinguished panelists, Members of the Academy, and guests. It is truly wonderful to be in this architectural gem of a building, designed by Martin Gropius, the uncle of famed German-American architect Walter Gropius, who started the Bauhaus movement and ended up in my family’s town of Boston. I …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 20 September, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, embassy, Events, Key Officials, News, Speeches, U.S. & Estonia
September 20, 2023 The U.S. Maryland National Guard and Estonia celebrate thirty years of State Partnership this year. During Baltic Blitz, a cyber exercise with Airmen from the Maryland Air National Guard and Estonian Defense Forces, senior leaders from both sides participated in a commemorative ceremony on September 19th at Ämari Air Base. The partnership …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 20 September, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, Government Offices, Human Rights, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
September 19, 2023 General Herem, Major General Ühtegi, Colonel Collins, esteemed guests. Tere Päevast. I am pleased to be here today with you to help celebrate 30 years of partnership between Maryland and Estonia. In many ways, this was a perfect match, going back centuries to early names – both “lands of Mary”: Terra Mariana …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 19 September, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, History, News, Political Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Estonia
September 14, 2023 The Embassy of the United States of America will open an educational outdoor exhibition “Pollination Investigation” on the green area between Ehte and Kolde streets in Tallinn on Friday, September 15 at 1 p.m. as part of the Tallinn European Green Capital project “The Pollinators Highway.” “I can’t think of a better …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 14 September, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Education, embassy, Environment, Events, News, Press Releases
Eesti Päevaleht So to start somewhere, tell us about these two conferences this week centered on governance and on cyber – what are the main areas of common interest in these areas? Ambassador Kent Well, I think, as you say, those are two topics that both of our countries care about deeply. We have the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 14 September, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Featured Event, Key Officials, Political Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Estonia
Tetiana Fedosiuk September 8, 2023 This article was written for ICDS Diplomaatia magazine . Views expressed in ICDS publications are those of the author(s). It is not for the U.S. or other outsiders to define what constitutes a victory for Ukraine or the end of the war for Ukraine. The terms will be set by Ukraine, finds US …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 13 September, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
Administrator Samantha Power at 2023 Open Government Partnership Global Summit’s Closing Plenary | Europe and Eurasia | Speech | U.S. Agency for International Development (usaid.gov) Thursday, September 7, 2023 Tallinn, Estonia Remarks ADMINISTRATOR SAMANTHA POWER: How exciting. Thank you so much. It is great to be here, and I’m so honored to be a part of a dream team panel to wind down this incredibly important gathering. Thanks to Annabel [Cruz] and Taimar [Peterkop] for all of their work pulling …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 8 September, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, embassy, Events, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
Administrator Samantha Power at the 2023 Open Government Partnership Global Summit Event: State in a Smartphone – The Future of Digital Government Thursday, September 7, 2023 Tallinn, Estonia ADMINISTRATOR SAMANTHA POWER: Hello, everyone. It is great to be here, just off a plane. And I know I’ve missed some really rich discussions the last few days but we’ve had USAID, and U.S. government officials, and civil society colleagues giving us live rolling updates and it sounds like it’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 8 September, 2023 | Topics: Economic Issues, embassy, Events, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Estonia, U.S. Agencies
REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE PRE-RECORDED TALLINN, ESTONIA SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 Secretary Antony J. Blinken Video Remarks at the Open Government Partnership Summit SECRETARY BLINKEN: Hello, everyone. I’m glad to join this year’s Open Government Partnership Summit. I’m grateful to everyone who made this event possible: our host and OGP steering committee co-chair, the Government of Estonia, and our CEO Sanjay Pradhan. Twelve years ago, eight …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 8 September, 2023 | Topics: embassy, Events, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Estonia
September 7, 2023 U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Robin Carnahan visited Estonia from September 4 to 7 to jointly lead the U.S. Delegation to the 8th Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit and to participate in the Tallinn Digital Summit (TDS). She also participated in several bilateral and multilateral meetings. “We believe that open …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 7 September, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Economic Issues, embassy, Events, Key Officials, News, Policy, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia, U.S. Agencies
By U.S. Ambassador George P. Kent The opinion article was published in Postimees on August 10, 2023. Russia has dealt another blow to the world’s most vulnerable. Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI) and targeting of Ukrainian grain intended for global markets will place countless lives at risk. Russia is weaponizing food …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 10 August, 2023 | Topics: Agriculture, Ambassador, Economic Issues, embassy, Human Rights, News, Political Affairs, Regions, U.S. & Estonia
August 7, 2023 U.S. Ambassador to Estonia George P. Kent joined Estonian Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas and GLOBE Director Tony Murphy in Tartu to open the GLOBE Estonia Learning Expedition 2023, an environmental study program run in cooperation with U.S. space research center NASA. During the four-day Expedition, 150 students and teachers …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 7 August, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, embassy, Environment, Events, News, Our Ocean, Press Releases, Regions, Science & Tech, U.S. & Estonia
Ambassador Kent Remarks for U.S. Independence Day 2023 July 3, 2023 As Prepared. Tere päevast! Ministers, friends, and colleagues, welcome to this Independence Day celebration. It has been five years since a U.S. Ambassador hosted this event here at the Residence. Thank you all for coming today to celebrate with us. We gather to celebrate …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 3 July, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Events, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Estonia
June 28, 2023 A delegation of three U.S Congressional leaders from the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security is visiting Estonia from June 27-29 to reinforce the cybersecurity partnership between the United States and Estonia. During their visit to Tallinn, the delegation will discuss cyber cooperation with Estonian Ambassador-at-Large for Digital Affairs Nele Leosk, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 28 June, 2023 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, embassy, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
June 20, 2023 U.S. Ambassador to Estonia George P. Kent and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary for Administrative Affairs Olavi Seisonen signed an agreement today, officially marking the U.S. Government’s purchase of land between Suur-Ameerika and Väike-Ameerika streets for the construction of a new U.S. embassy. In a ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 20 June, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, Key Documents, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
Today, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated Estonia on the passage of legislation to legalize marriage equality. “Congratulations to the people and government of Estonia on the passage of marriage equality legislation and the recognition of same-sex families. In this historic moment, the United States is proud to stand …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 20 June, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Gender Issues, Human Rights, News
ESTONIA (Tier 1) The Government of Estonia fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. The government continued to demonstrate serious and sustained efforts during the reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its anti-trafficking capacity; therefore Estonia remained on Tier 1. These efforts included convicting more traffickers; issuing sentences …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 15 June, 2023 | Topics: embassy, Gender Issues, Human Rights, News, Official Reports, Regions, Reports, U.S. Secretary of State
U.S. Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel Fick’s Visit to Estonia Highlights Strong Bilateral Partnership June 1, 2023 United States Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick visited Estonia on June 1 to discuss U.S.-Estonia bilateral cyber cooperation. While in Tallinn, Ambassador Fick met with Estonian Ministry of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 1 June, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
We celebrate Baltic Pride 2023 in Tallinn and declare that we unambiguously support full equality. We support efforts to safeguard and promote the human rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex persons and to raise public awareness of issues affecting LGBTQI+ persons globally. Human rights are for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation and …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 1 June, 2023 | Topics: embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Gender Issues, Government Offices, Human Rights, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs
June 1, 2023 United States Acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden visited Tallinn, May 29-June 1, to discuss international cooperation on cyber issues with Estonian government officials and to participate in the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of Excellence’s (CCDCOE) CyCon conference. During her visit, Acting National Cyber Director Walden met with Estonian Ambassador-at-Large for …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 1 June, 2023 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, embassy, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, U.S. & Estonia, U.S. Agencies
May 18, 2023 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance, and Training (OPDAT), in conjunction with U.S. Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), conducted a five-day workshop on Financial Investigative Techniques, designed to enhance the skills and expertise of prosecutors, financial investigators, and FIU analysts by equipping them with the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 18 May, 2023 | Topics: Economic Issues, embassy, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia, U.S. Agencies
May 16, 2023 Representatives of the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) presented awards to members of the Estonian Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO), Tax and Customs Board, and Internal Security Service (KAPO) in Tallinn, Estonia on May 15, 2023, for their work and assistance in three separate cases involving individuals alleged to have …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 16 May, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
May 14, 2023 “We proudly welcome the deployment of additional U.S. servicemembers to Estonia. Following on the initial deployments last year, this increase in troop posture is a continuation of the commitment President Biden made at the Madrid Summit to enhance rotational deployments in the Baltic region. Without a doubt, these additional U.S. forces bolster …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 14 May, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, News, Notification, Policy, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
April 17, 2023 The United States Army is moving equipment through Estonia this week in preparation for Exercise Arrow 23, conducted with NATO’s newest member state, Finland. The U.S. Army’s 1-8 Cavalry Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team will conduct operations to send equipment through Estonia and then by ferry through Tallinn’s ports to Helsinki. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 17 April, 2023 | Topics: embassy, Europe & Eurasia, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
March 29, 2023 U.S. Ambassador George P. Kent gave opening remarks at the March 29 Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Conference in Tallinn, where he stressed the importance of strong sanctions enforcement and ratcheting up pressure to cut off revenues supporting Russia’s war machine and protect international financial systems. “The Estonian Financial Intelligence Unit is making …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 29 March, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, embassy, Events, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
NOTE: The 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices were released on March 20, 2023. The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices – the Human Rights Reports – cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements. The U.S. Department …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 21 March, 2023 | Topics: embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Gender Issues, Human Rights, Key Documents, News, Official Reports, Reports
February 28, 2023 U.S. Ambassador to Estonia George P. Kent and Brigadier General Brad Nicholson, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command, visited the Tapa Base today to meet with U.S. forces stationed there, as well as members of the Estonian Defense Forces and NATO Battle Group. During their visit, Ambassador Kent and …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 28 February, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
Antony J. Blinken United States Secretary of State February 24, 2023 On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Estonia as you celebrate your independence on February 24. For more than 100 years, the close partnership and alliance between the United States and Estonia has been grounded in our …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 24 February, 2023 | Topics: embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Events, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia, U.S. Secretary of State
February 16, 2023 Good afternoon, everyone. Minister Pevkur, thanks for hosting me in this beautiful city. It’s my first visit to Tallinn as Secretary of Defense, and I’m grateful for your warm welcome – especially in the February weather. I was delighted to be able to host you in Washington last year, and I’m very …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 17 February, 2023 | Topics: embassy, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Estonia
February 16, 2023 United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III arrived to Estonia today to meet with Estonian leaders, including Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur. During his meetings in Tallinn, Secretary Austin reaffirmed the strong security partnership between the United …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 16 February, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Events, Featured Event, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
We want to hear from you! The U.S. Embassy in Tallinn invites U.S. citizens in Estonia to a Town Hall to meet our new Ambassador-designate George P. Kent . The Town Hall will be held at the U.S. Embassy in Tallinn on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Due to space limitations only the first forty U.S. citizens …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 15 February, 2023 | Topics: Alert, Ambassador, embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
February 13, 2023 Today, the U.S. Secret Service, in partnership with the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences and Baltic regional law enforcement authorities, opened a new cyber training program. The Baltic Computer Forensics Training Program (CFTP) will bring together law enforcement officers from around the Baltic region to develop new techniques to investigate and prosecute …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 13 February, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Events, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
January 30, 2023 George P. Kent, the United States Ambassador Designate to the Republic of Estonia, arrived on Friday and has begun his work at the U.S. Embassy in Tallinn. Today, after presenting his credentials to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for processing, Ambassador Designate Kent met with Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu. During the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 30 January, 2023 | Topics: Ambassador, embassy, Government Offices, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
January 14, 2023 Press Release: USS Roosevelt Arrives to Tallinn The U.S. Embassy is pleased to welcome the U.S. Navy ship – the USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) – to Tallinn harbor. The ship is in Tallinn for a routine port visit, refueling and resupplying, while also providing its sailors with an opportunity to visit the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 14 January, 2023 | Topics: embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Events, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
January 6, 2023 Major General Stephen Maranian, Commanding General of the United States Army Europe-Africa’s 56th Artillery Command, participated in a ceremony at the Tapa military base on Friday to highlight United States support for Estonia’s recent procurement of HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems. Major General Maranian was joined during the ceremony by Estonian Minister of …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 6 January, 2023 | Topics: embassy, Events, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
Call for Proposals: Complementary Response Small Grants Program (CRSGP) FY 2023 U.S. Embassy Tallinn in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs is pleased to welcome proposals for the Complementary Response Small Grants Program (CRSGP) from potential partners working to assist Ukrainian refugees in Estonia. This support is meant …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 4 January, 2023 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, embassy, News, Political Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
George P. Kent was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on December 13th to become the next United States Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia. We look forward to working with the Ambassador Designate as he proceeds through the next steps in the ambassadorial process. Gabrielle Cowan remains the Chargé d’Affaires of U.S. Embassy Tallinn until …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 14 December, 2022 | Topics: Ambassador, Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
December 13, 2022 On December 6 and 7, the Estonian Ministry of Interior and the U.S. Department of State co-hosted the “Sub-Regional CBRN Response & Assistance Workshop (SR2 Estonia)”. The training brought together representatives from Estonian ministries involved in internal security, defense, civil protection, health, environmental protection and international affairs with officials from the United …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 13 December, 2022 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, embassy, Events, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
Updated: December 9, 2022 The U.S. Embassy in Tallinn welcomes the decision made by the Tallinn City Council on December 7 to initiate the detail planning process for the new U.S. embassy at the Suur-Ameerika/Väike-Ameerika site. The Embassy and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), along with its local contractor …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 12 December, 2022 | Topics: embassy, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia | Tags: New Embassy Compound
December 8, 2022 “As part of our ongoing commitment to our Baltic Allies, the U.S. will deploy a HIMARS platoon and an infantry company to Estonia in the coming weeks. At the Madrid Summit, President Biden committed to enhanced rotational deployments and a heel-to-toe presence in the Baltic region. These forces are part of that …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 8 December, 2022 | Topics: embassy, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
December 2, 2022 On Thursday, December 1, 2022, U.S. Brigadier General Clinton K. Murray, Commanding General for U.S. Army Medical Readiness Command, Europe, Defense Health Agency Region-Europe, and Command Surgeon for U.S. Army Europe-Africa, met with Estonian President Alar Karis at the 29th Multinational Military Medical Exchange (MMME) and 15th War & Disaster Medicine Conference …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 2 December, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Events, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
December 1, 2022 United States Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr. visited Estonia today. While in Tallinn, the Assistant Attorney General met with Estonian Prosecutor General Andres Parmas and Estonian Ministry of Interior Undersecretary of Internal Security Veiko Kommusaar. “Estonia is an outstanding partner and ally. I have enjoyed visiting Tallinn …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 1 December, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
Absentee Voting Week is October 1-8, 2022 Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2022 are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 26 September, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
On September 23, Estonian Prime Minister Kallas highlighted the potential for future power outages in Estonia. U.S. citizens in Estonia should take basic precautions to prepare for possible power outages as part of overall crisis preparedness. Actions to Take: Review your personal security plans. Familiarize yourself with the State Department’s Crisis Preparedness information. Familiarize yourself with the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 26 September, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
August 24, 2022 Today marks the 31st anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, but also six months since the Russian government’s unprovoked, full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As we mark this day, we honor the resolve of the Ukrainian people, their strong desire to remain independent, and their courage and strength to defend freedom and democracy. We renew …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 24 August, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Human Rights, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases
On July 28, 2022, the United States celebrated the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and State Department Spokesperson Ned Price marked the anniversary with statements. I am pleased today to announce that we are marking the 100th anniversary of unbroken diplomatic relations between the …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 29 July, 2022 | Topics: embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Featured Event, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia, U.S. Secretary of State
July 28, 2022 Today, on the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Estonia and the United States, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Gabrielle Cowan met with Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu to highlight the strength of the U.S.-Estonian relationship and to discuss our shared priorities, including continued support for Ukraine. The United States of America officially …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 28 July, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Events, Featured Event, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
June 16, 2022 U.S. Chief of Mission Residence, Tallinn Good afternoon and welcome to our annual celebration. It’s great to be able to celebrate our Independence Day like this for the first time since 2019. The first thing I think I need to address is why are we celebrating July 4th on June 16th? That’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 27 June, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Economic Affairs, embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Events, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & Estonia
May 27, 2022 The United States Embassy in Estonia and the Estonian Ministry of the Interior co-hosted technical experts from both countries to discuss the national security risks associated with soliciting services and technology from untrusted vendors. Experts from the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 27 May, 2022 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Economic Issues, embassy, Environment, Events, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Science & Tech, U.S. & Estonia
May 14, 2022 Four senior United States Government officials are visiting Tallinn this week to meet with Estonian government officials and participate in engagements with civil society. The officials are: Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander, Permanent Representative to the OSCE Ambassador Michael Carpenter, and …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 16 May, 2022 | Topics: Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Issues, embassy, Events, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
April 19, 2022 On April 19, the United States Embassy in Tallinn begins its “100 Days to 100 Years” campaign to celebrate the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Estonia. Over the next 100 days, leading up to the official anniversary on July 28th, the U.S. Embassy will be celebrating many …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 20 April, 2022 | Topics: Economic Issues, embassy, Events, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
January 24, 2022 The United States and Estonia have agreed to cooperate under the U.S. Department of State’s Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program. FIRST is a capacity-building program designed to deepen strategic ties, support energy innovation, and advance technical collaboration with partner nations on secure and safe nuclear energy infrastructure. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 24 January, 2022 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
21 June 2021 The United States Embassy in Tallinn is proud to announce a series of concerts featuring members of the United States Army Europe and Africa Band and Singers. The group, called the Soldiers’ Chorus, will feature 15 musicians and singers performing a diverse program, ranging from jazz to rock and current …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 21 June, 2021 | Topics: Culture, embassy, Events, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
January 15, 2021 Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 19 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, embassy, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Press Releases
Wednesday, June 26 The U.S. European Command (EUCOM) Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Program donated diving equipment to the Estonian Rescue Board and conducted a series of diver trainings throughout June 2019. U.S. Navy Divers from the Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU) were deployed June 2-16 as part of the EUCOM HMA Program to complete a …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 27 June, 2019 | Topics: embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Estonia
By Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Horst April 4, 2019 The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is the most successful alliance in history. Over the past 70 years, NATO has helped to create the most secure, stable, and prosperous period in its members’ history. From deterring the Soviet Union during the Cold War to countering the hybrid …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 4 April, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, embassy, Europe & Eurasia, News, Policy, Political Affairs, U.S. & Estonia
Press Release February 21, 2019 U.S. Rear Adm. Stephen Evans, Commander, Carrier Strike Group 2, traveled through the Baltic region February 19-21 and met with key leaders in Estonia, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to NATO and the importance of strengthening interoperability with allies and partners at all levels. “We train together to enhance our …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 21 February, 2019 | Topics: embassy, News, Press Releases
February 15, 2019 On Friday, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Horst visited the NATO Winter Camp training event at the Tapa Army Base in Tapa, Estonia. The exercise, which brings together over 1,000 service members from the Estonian Defense Forces’ (EDF) Scouts Battalion, NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) battlegroup, the Estonian Defense League, the Maryland National …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 15 February, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, embassy, News, Press Releases
Op-Ed by Chargé d’Affaires Elizabeth Horst Published in daily newspaper Postimees February 6, 2019 The United States counts Estonia among our closest partners and friends. We proudly recognized your re-independence in 1991 and stood with you in Freedom Square in February of last year to celebrate your centennial. Representatives from the highest levels of the U.S. …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 6 February, 2019 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, embassy, News, Political Affairs
Embassy Tallinn is OPEN for Visa and Passport appointments. The Federal Government of the United States of America is currently in a Lapse of Appropriations period starting Saturday, December 22, 2018. Passport and visas services, and emergency services for U.S. citizens, will continue at the U.S. Embassy Tallinn during the U.S. government shutdown. We will not be …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 27 December, 2018 | Topics: embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: ACS, Visas
December 7, 2018 Location: Tallinn, Estonia, Freedom Square (Vabaduse väljak) Event: A demonstration against the U.N. Global Compact for Migration is scheduled to take place in Freedom Square on Sunday December 9 at 2:00 p.m. This demonstration is expected to be peaceful, however even demonstrations or gatherings intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 7 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
December 7, 2018 Location: Estonia, countrywide Event: During the holiday season, security measures in Estonia remain heightened due to ongoing global threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, …
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By U.S. Embassy Tallinn | 7 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
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
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
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
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
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