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Back to homepageThe Riigikogu discussed the situation of the Estonian economy
NordenBladet — Member of Isamaa Parliamentary Group Urmas Reinsalu said that, besides national security, the Estonian economy was a top priority. He called on drawing up and concluding an economic growth agreement with business organisations. “In an uncertain time, cooperation
Read MoreStatement of the Estonia-Israel Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — „The Estonia-Israel Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) strongly and unequivocally condemns the terrorist attacks against the State of Israel and its people. We express our deepest condolences to the close ones of all victims,
Read MoreEstonian and Finnish defence committees: capability of defence industries has to be increased significantly
NordenBladet — Chairman of the National Defence Committee Kalev Stoicescu said that Finland’s accession to NATO had provided the opportunity to have closer defence cooperation and to strengthen the deterrence and defence posture in the whole Baltic Sea region. In
Read MoreIn her annual overview, the Chancellor of Justice focused on each person in Estonia
NordenBladet — According to the Chancellor of Justice, during a year, her agency can see all aspects of the life in Estonia in complaints. “People can write to us as they can and describe their problem. No legal aid is
Read MoreParseltongue will echo across Estonia
NordenBladet —This week the exercise “Ussisõnad” (Parseltongue) got underway in Estonia, during which nearly 10,000 reservists from the territorial defence units will refresh their individual basic military knowledge and skills. Additionally, maneuvers will be conducted at the platoon and company
Read MoreThe United States strategic bombers conducted training in Estonian airspace
NordenBladet —On Wednesday, a United States Air Force B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers made an overflight of Estonia as a part of exercise. The aircraft were accompanied by several British, French and Romanian jets. The United States conducts similar exercises regularly
Read MoreEstonian Defense Forces joined the “Walking Blood Bank” programme in Iraq
NordenBladet —Estonian Defense Forces unit Estcoy-18, on deployment in Iraq, have joined the Walking Blood Bank, a medical program of the United States Armed Forces that has saved many lives over decades. Estonia became the first allied nation to join,
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Estonia Implements Tax reforms despite opposition: Income Tax Increases and Tax Break Eliminations
NordenBladet – In a late-night session, the Riigikogu, Estonia’s parliament, passed a law tied to a vote of confidence in the government, leading to significant tax reforms. The legislation received support from 58 members, while 33 opposed it. Effective from
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Estonia’s Ăślemiste City launched a new technology testing environment unique in the Nordics
NordenBladet – A cutting-edge testing facility has recently been launched in the Ăślemiste City business area of Tallinn, offering an exceptional environment for the Baltic and Nordic regions to experiment with and assess the effectiveness of emerging technologies. This state-of-the-art
Read MoreThe European Union Affairs Committee: Estonia must be able to decide for itself on mining
NordenBladet — Chair of the European Union Affairs Committee Liisa Pakosta underlined that Estonia already was the largest producer in the EU of rare earths and several critical raw materials. “We mine, and mining is part of our prosperity. As
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