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Back to homepageHussar congratulated Sweden on its NATO accession
NordenBladet — In his letter, Hussar expressed his conviction that Sweden’s accession would further strengthen the bonds of friendship and partnership between Estonia and Sweden, from here on also through our collaborative efforts within NATO. “In these challenging times, marked
Read MoreHussar Armeenia Hussar to Armenian Speaker: We support deepening the EU-Armenia relationsspiikrile: toetame tihedamaid suhteid Armeenia ja Euroopa Liidu vahel
NordenBladet — Hussar pointed out that the relations between Estonia and Armenia were excellent. “Democracy and freedom are our common values, and we will do all we can to support Armenia in its efforts to uphold democracy and to deepen
Read MoreThe commanders of the navies of the Baltic Sea countries met in Estonia
NordenBladet —This week, 4-6. of March, Baltic Commanders Conference 2024 was held in Vihula, the main topic of which was the question of ensuring the security of the critical underwater infrastructure of the Baltic Sea region. “The purpose of the
Read MoreSpeaker of the Parliament of Armenia Alen Simonyan visits Estonia
NordenBladet — On Thursday, Simonyan will meet with Hussar, as well as Chairman of the Estonia-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group Mati Raidma and other members of the group, and on Friday, he will have a meeting with Chair of the European
Read MoreHussar and Fergus: Ukraine’s fight against Russia in the ongoing war of aggression is also our fight
NordenBladet — Hussar said at the meeting that the situation on the front was very tense at the moment and Ukraine needed urgent help to fight Russia. “Ukraine needs decisions from the allies. They need more weapons and more ammunition,
Read MoreMihkelson and Stoicescu expressed appreciation to NATO for strengthening collective defence
NordenBladet — Stoicescu said that the meetings with NATO Assistant Secretary General for Intelligence and Security Scott Bray and NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy and Planning Angus Lapsley had given reassurance that the Alliance had learned the right
Read MoreSpeaker of the House of Commons of Canada Greg Fergus visits Estonia
NordenBladet — Fergus, who is in Estonia for the first time, will meet with Hussar, who visited Canada together with other Baltic Speakers at the end of January and invited him to visit Estonia. Fergus will also have meetings with
Read MoreEstonian Division takes part in Austere Challenge 24 (AC24), a staff exercise led by US European Command beginning today
NordenBladet —AC24 command post exercise (CPX) is a joint and combined series of operations, in response to an ongoing theater crisis, intended to strengthen the strategic partnerships between the U.S., NATO, Allies, and key partners. The primary training audience of
Read MoreMihkelson and Stoicescu discuss supporting Ukraine and EU enlargement with EU counterparts
NordenBladet — During the two-day conference held in Bruges, Belgium, the supporting of Ukraine in the fight against Russia that is continuing war of aggression as well as the ongoing enlargement of the EU are discussed. The priorities of the
Read MoreThe European Union Affairs Committee discusses new requirements for treatment of end-of-life vehicles at a public sitting
NordenBladet — Chair of the European Union Affairs Committee Liisa Pakosta thinks that as many materials from scrapped vehicles as possible should be recycled. “The number of cars is growing, and huge amount of materials with a large environmental impact
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