Maryland Expands Ties with Estonia
By Karl Altau (published in Vaba Eesti Sõna/Estonian Free Word on September 15, 2022) In August, a delegation of 15 representatives from...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Aug 14, 2019
- 2 min
Maryland Reaffirms Cooperative Agreement with Estonia: Partnership Maintains Commitment to Security
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today joined Ambassador Jonatan Vseviov of Estonia to enact a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Apr 15, 2019
- 1 min
Maryland National Guard Unity Day
On Friday April 12th, 2019 the Maryland National Guard hosted its 14th Annual Unity Day in Baltimore, Maryland. The historical 5th...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Apr 2, 2019
- 2 min
"Kabujalake" Folk Dance Group from Paide, Estonia visits Maryland
Planning is underway for various exchange activities in 2019. The “Kabujalake” Folk Dance Group, a group of eight Estonian young men and...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Jan 11, 2019
- 2 min
Command Sgt. Maj. honored for Estonia/ Westminster connection
*Note: This article was written by Catalina Righter and published in the Carroll County Times on Oct 8, 2018. On Sept. 30, Paide,...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Jun 6, 2018
- 1 min
Paide civic leaders visit sister city of Westminster, MD
This past May, Paide Mayor Pritt Värk along with City Architect Marje-Ly Rebas and Chairman Aivar Tubli visited Paide's sister city of...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Jun 6, 2018
- 5 min
Two Mary's Lands separated by an ocean. The State of Maryland is e-Estonia' best friend in the U.S.A
*Note: This article was originally published in "Eesti Päevaleht" on April 10th, 2018, written by Mihkel Tamm. Below is an English...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Aug 8, 2017
- 1 min
Estonian, Maryland National Guard cyber exercise begins
Baltic Jungle, a joint cyber defense exercise of the Estonian Defence Forces and the Maryland Army National Guard, kicked off at Ämari...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- May 26, 2017
- 5 min
Narva, Estonia mayor and deputy mayor visit sister city of Bel Air
By David Anderson The Aegis May 26, 2017 8:32 a.m. ET Narva, Estonia, Mayor Tarmo Tammiste, third from left, and Deputy Mayor Vjatseslav...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Apr 30, 2017
- 3 min
Estonia Leads the Way in NATO's Cyberdefense - Baltic country's response to 2007 cyberattacks has pu
By Thomas Grove The Wall Street Journal April 30, 2017 7:00 a.m. ET TALLINN, Estonia—A hotel conference room in the Baltic republic of...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Nov 30, 2016
- 4 min
Former Maryland National Guard head James F. Fretterd dies at 86
Retired Lt. Gen. James F. Fretterd, who headed the Maryland National Guard for 16 years, has died. (© Lisa Egeli (oil, 34x40)) By Carrie...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Nov 29, 2016
- 2 min
A Tale of Two Marylands - Why Most of Estonia's Sister Cities are in Maryland
Estonia currently has three sister city partnerships and two county-state partnerships in the U.S. With the exception of...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Aug 10, 2016
- 2 min
Singing for Their Supper - World Artists make themselves at home in Annapolis
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Bay Weekly By Robyn Bell Made up of 30 high school students ages 15 to 19, the world-renowned Estonian...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Mar 24, 2016
- 1 min
Maryland Sister States Program hosts annual Legislative Reception in Annapolis, MD
On March 23, 2016, the Maryland Sister States Program hosted its annual Legislative Reception in conjunction with the Office of the...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Nov 17, 2015
- 1 min
The Maryland Military Department and the Estonian War Museum signed Memorandum of Understanding Nove
Maj. Gen. Linda L. Singh, the adjutant general of Maryland, hosted a ceremony for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Sep 29, 2015
- 2 min
Maryland Air National Guard in Estonia
Maryland Air National Guard in Estonia By Tech. Sgt. Christopher Schepers 175th Wing Public Affairs Posted 6/9/2015 6/9/2015 - AMARI AIR...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Sep 29, 2015
- 1 min
Bel Air officials proclaim June 4 'Narva Days' in recognition of sister city's festival
Bel Air officials proclaim June 4 'Narva Days' in recognition of sister city's festival By Staff report The Aegis Posted 6/3/2015 Town of...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Sep 29, 2015
- 1 min
Estonian Knowledge
Estonian Knowledge by Tech. Sgt. David Speicher 175th Wing Public Affairs 3/6/2015 BALTIMORE -- Over a hundred Airmen packed a room to...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Sep 29, 2015
- 2 min
Bel Air signs agreement with first sister city - Narva, Estonia
Bel Air signs agreement with first sister city - Narva, Estonia By Bryna Zumer The Baltimore Sun Posted 4/3/2014 Bel Air residents, say...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Sep 29, 2015
- 1 min
New U.S. Ambassador to Estonia James Melville meets with JBANC and Estonian-American representatives
New U.S. Ambassador to Estonia James Melville meets with JBANC and Estonian-American representatives Sep 21, 2015 By Karl Altau The new...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Sep 29, 2015
- 1 min
Cumberland, MD Now Has Sister City In Estonia
Md.’s Cumberland Now Has Sister City In Estonia By Associated Press Posted 6/21/2013 CUMBERLAND, Md. (AP) — Cumberland now has a sister...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Jul 24, 2015
- 3 min
SU Creates New Cybersecurity Program with Estonian Campuses
SU Creates New Cybersecurity Program with Estonian Campuses Salisbury University Posted 11/9/2012 SALISBURY, MD---The cybersecurity...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Jun 27, 2014
- 2 min
Cumberland celebrates Maryland-Estonia Sister City program success
Cumberland celebrates Maryland-Estonia Sister City program success By Karl Altau Posted 6/27/2014 (Washington, DC) – On June 19, the City...
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jbanc@jbanc.org
- Dec 8, 2012
- 2 min
An Estonian Connection to Cyber-Security. By The Henson News, Winter 2012 Edition.
Salisbury’s sister city in the Baltic region may soon bring SU students worldclass opportunities in the study of cyber-security. SU...
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