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Back to homepageEuropean Union Affairs Committee discussed Estoniaâs carbon neutrality
NordenBladet â The European Union Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) started a series of parliamentary hearings in order to prepare a resolution with which Estonia will participate in the European Union negotiations on 2050 climate targets. âThe
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13-year-old Estonian violinist Estella Elisheva about concerts in Japan: Now is time to start writing also my own music
NordenBladet – 13-year-old Estonian Jewish School girl, having learned the violin for six years in Saku Music School, now begins to see the fruit of the work done so far. Being nominated the best violinist in her age group in
Read MoreEstonia: Expression of no confidence in Prime Minister JĂŒri Ratas was not supported
NordenBladet â At todayâs extraordinary sitting, the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) discussed the motion of no confidence in Prime Minister JĂŒri Ratas, which was submitted by 44 members of the Riigikogu. The motion of no confidence was not supported. 40
Read MoreEstonia: Foreign Affairs Committee was given an overview of the draft foreign policy development plan until 2030
NordenBladet â The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) held its sitting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. They were given an overview of the draft of âForeign Policy Development Plan 2030â, which will be discussed
Read MoreEstonia: President of the Riigikogu and Vice-President of India discussed closer cooperation
NordenBladet â President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Henn PĂ”lluaas met with Vice-President of India Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu today. They discussed e-governance and intensifying of bilateral parliamentary cooperation. âThe excellent relations between Estonia and India have become closer in
Read MorePÔlluaas: Decision made 28 years ago shows commitment to Estonia
NordenBladet â The August 20 Club held its traditional festive meeting in the White Hall of Toompea Castle today. President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Henn PĂ”lluaas and Prime Minister JĂŒri Ratas spoke at the meeting. PĂ”lluaas emphasised in
Read MoreEstonia: PÔlluaas and Levits considered it important to cooperate in protecting the common interests
NordenBladet â At the meeting of the President of the Riigikogu Henn PĂ”lluaas and the President of Latvia Egils Levits, the mutual relations between the two countries as well as cooperation within the framework of the European Union were discussed.
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Explore Estonian Culture
NordenBladet – Estonia has a rich cultural heritage of folk song and dance, colourful handicrafts, wooden saunas and rustic food. Experience the traditional and modern sides of Estonian culture first hand at these markets, workshops, museums and festivals. Historical traditions
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Welcome to the Estonian Song and Dance Celebration 2019!
NordenBladet – In 2019 Estonia will festively celebrate the 150th anniversary of the song celebration â the first song celebration was held in Estonia in 1869. This summer the song celebration will take place for the 27th time and dance
Read MoreEstonia: Mihkelson: Mental hygiene helps handle propaganda
NordenBladet – Deputy Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Marko Mihkelson believes that having strong mental hygiene is the best way for handling propaganda both at the level of the individual and the society.
Read MoreEstonia: Members of the Riigikogu discuss the problem of Russia at PACE Plenary Session
NordenBladet â Members of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Eerik-Niiles Kross, Indrek Saar and Raivo Tamm participate in the Summer Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Strasbourg this week. Key items on the agenda
Read MoreEstonia: EUAC is in Romania to discuss foreign trade and innovation with their counterparts
NordenBladet â Members of the European Union Affairs Committee (EUAC) are taking part in the Plenary Meeting of the Conference of Parliamentary Committees for Union Affairs of Parliaments of the European Union (COSAC) in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. The
Read MoreEstonia: Laneman is taking part in a security forum on fight against terrorism
NordenBladet â The Chairman of the Security Authorities Surveillance Committee Alar Laneman is taking part in the Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum, which focuses on the fight against terrorism. The Chairman of the Select Committee expects the forum to examine the situation
Read MoreEstonia: European Union Affairs Committee expects explanations from the Minister of Finance on contravening the Riigikogu mandate
NordenBladet â The European Union Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) decided to invite Minister of Finance Mart Helme to give explanations to the Committee about the meeting of the Eurogroup in inclusive format, where the positions of
Read MoreEstonia: President of the Riigikogu and President of Croatia acknowledged common values
NordenBladet â President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Henn PĂ”lluaas and President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-KitaroviÄ acknowledged at their meeting today that Estonia and Croatia were close by their common values and world view, and stood for the rules-based
Read MoreEstonia: PÔlluaas and Haavisto value the cooperation between Estonia and Finland
NordenBladet â At the meeting of President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Henn PĂ”lluaas and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland Pekka Haavisto, the internal political situation in both countries after parliamentary elections, and the issues relating to the
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