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NEWLY LAUNCHED STUDY: Coronavirus spreads further than authorities claim, virus STAYS IN THE AIR for 30 minutes
NordenBladet – Authorities recommend people to keep a distance of 1â2 meters to avoid catching the virus, but according to a recent study, the virus can infect people as far as 4.5 meters. The virus also remains viable in the
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STUDY: Sleeping with your DOG in bed ensures better sleep
NordenBladet – Have you heard the saying that dogs don’t belong in bed? A recent Mayo Clinic study shows quite the opposite: sleeping with your dog is good for you. The purpose of the study was to determine whether the
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Recipe: HOMEMADE onion solyanka with three meats
NordenBladet – Solyanka is a Russian national dish that is very popular in Estonia as well. I make solyanka from different meats, but solyanka is also very tasty when prepared with chicken, fish or mushrooms. The best soup is made
Read MoreForeign Affairs Committeeâs statement in support of the unity of the EU and NATO
NordenBladet â Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) adopted a statement in support of the unity of the European Union and NATO and the solidarity between the Member States. âUnity of the European Union
Read MoreThe Riigikogu heard the political statement by the Prime Minister in connection with the supplementary budget
NordenBladet â At todayâs plenary sitting of the Riigikogu, Prime Minister JĂŒri Ratas made a political statement in connection with the Bill on the supplementary budget for 2020. Prime Minister JĂŒri Ratas said that the size of the proposed supplementary
Read MoreEstonia: PÔlluaas, Seeder and Kallas continue as members of the Board of the Riigikogu
NordenBladet â Henn PĂ”lluaas was elected as the President of the Riigikogu, and Helir-Valdor Seeder and Siim Kallas were elected as Vice-Presidents. Chairman of the Social Democratic Party Faction Indrek Saar nominated Ivari Padar as a candidate for the President
Read MoreEstonia: The Riigikogu decided to hold the election of the Board on Wednesday
NordenBladet â The Riigikogu approved its agenda for this working week and decided to change its working schedule so that sittings will be held on Monday and Wednesday, and Question Time will take place on Wednesday. Under the Riigikogu Rules
Read MoreEstonia: Foreign Affairs Committee: Overcoming the crisis requires solidarity and readiness to learn from experience
NordenBladet â Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Enn Eesmaa sent an appeal on behalf of the Committee to the foreign affairs committees of the national parliaments of the European Union member states, calling
Read MoreEstonia: European Union Affairs Committee thinks the European Commission should lead the crisis resolution
NordenBladet â On behalf of the European Union Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia), Chair of the Committee Anneli Ott sent an appeal to President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, recommending the European Commission to
Read MoreEstonia: Constitutional Committee: Rules of procedure allow holding committee sittings in teleworking format
NordenBladet â Today, the Constitutional Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) discussed holding the sittings of the committees of the Riigikogu in the form of teleworking during the emergency situation. The Committee decided by consensus that the Riigikogu Rules
Read MoreEstonia: The Riigikogu will reorganise its work to prevent the spread of coronavirus
NordenBladet â Today, the Council of Elders of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) decided to reorganise the work of the Riigikogu in connection with the emergency situation declared by the Government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. At the
Read MoreEstonia: Prime Minister gave the Riigikogu an overview of the situation due to the spread of coronavirus
NordenBladet â At todayâs plenary sitting, Prime Minister JĂŒri Ratas made a political statement before the Riigikogu on the situation due to the spread of coronavirus. âTaking into account the global epidemiological situation and the spread of coronavirus in Europe,
Read MoreEstonia: The Riigikogu passed an Act that simplifies the transfer of shares of private limited companies
NordenBladet â At todayâs sitting, the Riigikogu passed an Act that simplifies the transfer of shares of private limited companies and eliminates unnecessary restrictions and formal requirements. Under the Act on Amendments to the Commercial Code (transfer of share) (148 SE,
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Thirteen nominees for the 2020 Nordic Council Literature Prize
NordenBladet – Thirteen Nordic novels, short stories, and poetry collections have been nominated for the 2020 Nordic Council Literature Prize. The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony for the Nordic Council prizes in Reykjavik this autumn. The following
Read MoreNordic Council supports democratic forces in Poland
NordenBladet – Democracy, human rights, and security were on the agenda when the Nordic Council visited the Polish senate on 9 and 10 March. The Nordic Council was invited by Marshal of the Senate and member of the opposition Tomasz
Read MoreEstonia: Prime Minister replied to an interpellation concerning Rail Baltic
NordenBladet â Members of the Riigikogu Ivari Padar, Katri Raik, Helmen KĂŒtt, Riina Sikkut, Indrek Saar, Jevgeni Ossinovski, Kalvi KĂ”va, Jaak Juske, Lauri LÀÀnemets and Raimond Kaljulaid submitted an interpellation concerning the establishment of the rail link Rail Baltic (No.
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