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Pentus-Rosimannus is debating climate policy in Madrid with Frans Timmermans
NordenBladet â Member of the European Union Affairs Committee Keit Pentus-Rosimannus is taking part in a high-level climate policy panel in Madrid, where she will present options for introducing Estoniaâs technological solutions for the benefit of achieving climate neutrality, and
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EXHAUSTIVE OVERVIEW: who were the ancient Scandinavian origin Vikings and when was the time of the Vikings?
NordenBladet – The Vikings were ancient Scandinavian origin seafarers whose characteristic culture flourished around the 8th until the 11th century (the so called Viking Era). The name “Viking” apparently stems from ancient Nordic word vik that stands for gulf; viking
Read MoreEstonia: The Riigikogu passed the Act concerning the reimbursement of the labour costs of medical residents
NordenBladet â At todayâs sitting, the Riigikogu passed the Act under which the legal bases for the reimbursement of the labour costs of medical residents from the budget of the Estonian Health Insurance Fund will be created from 2020. The
Read MoreEstonia: Foreign Affairs Committee discussed international politics with Finnish colleagues
NordenBladet â At the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) with the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Finnish Parliament Eduskunta, the discussion focused on the regional and global political situation. Chairman of the Foreign
Read MoreEstonia: The Riigikogu gets an overview of the implementing of EU policies
NordenBladet â During the discussion at the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia), which starts today at 10, Prime Minister of Estonia JĂŒri Ratas will give an overview of the activities of the Government in implementing of the European Union policies. Chairperson
Read MoreEstonian delegation participates in the NATO PA Transatlantic Parliamentary Forum
NordenBladet â The Estonian Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly participates in the NATO PA Transatlantic Parliamentary Forum in Washington this week. Head of the Estonian Delegation, member of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Oudekki Loone said that practically all
Read MoreEstonia: The Bill concerning the rates of the state fees relating to foreign missions passed the second reading in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet â The Bill that will amend the rates of the state fees for acts performed in foreign missions and will establish new state fees for acts which as yet are not subject to a fee passed the second reading
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Norwayâs financial authority (Finanstilsynet): Household debt continues to rise
NordenBladet – Norwayâs financial authority (Finanstilsynet) is worried about new figures showing how Norwegiansâ household debt remains high and keeps rising. The most vulnerable are both young first-time home buyers with large mortgages and senior citizens whoâve borrowed against their
Read MoreNorway: Norwegian sells its Argentine subsidiary to JetSMART
NordenBladet – The airline Norwegian is selliing its Argentine subsidiary to JetSMART, according to a press release from the company. âThis is an important step in order to be profitable again, writes acting CEO and CFO Geir Karlsen of Norwegian.
Read MoreEuropean Environment Agency (EEA): The EU and Norway are missing environmental targets
NordenBladet – Europe will achieve only a small proportion of its environmental targets for 2020, the EUâs European Environment Agency (EEA) states. In a new report, the EEA reviews the status of targets set by EU member states and other
Read MoreNorway: Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed will not be interviewed when he comes to Norway to receive the Nobel Peace Prize
NordenBladet –Â This yearâs Peace Prize* winner will not meet the press in Oslo. âThe traditional press conference with the Nobel Prize winner has been removed from the program this year. With few exceptions, this has not happened since the
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In Focus: Iceland and the Arctic
NordenBladet – There are a few different definitions of what constitutes the Arctic, but it can essentially be defined as the area surrounding the North Pole. This northernmost part of the planet is home to about 4 million people, about
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Food of Iceland: What is LaufabrauĂ° and how to make it? + Recipe and VIDEOS!
NordenBladet – LaufabrauĂ° (Icelandic pronunciation: â[ËlĂžËivaprĆiΞ], “leaf bread”; sometimes also called “snowflake bread” in English) is a traditional kind of Icelandic bread that is most often eaten in the Christmas season. Originating from northern Iceland but now eaten throughout the
Read MoreIceland: Proposal to build new domestic airport in Hvassahraun
NordenBladet – This weekend, the city of ReykjavĂk and the Icelandic government signed a contract that will begin an investigation into potentially opening a new domestic airport in Hvassahraun. According to RĂV, each party will invest 100 million ISK to
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StockholmÂŽs museums: The Viking Museum – tourist info, guides, pictures
NordenBladet – For those, who are interested in Norse mythology and wish to experience the Viking age, I recommend to visit The Viking Museum in DjurgĂ„rdsvĂ€gen 48, 115 21 Stockholm. In the exhibition, several guided tours are held daily in
Read MoreFinland: Mairéad McGuinness: We need parliamentary cooperation now more than ever
NordenBladet – Ms MaireĂĄd McGuinness, the First Vice-President of the European Parliament, participated in the plenary meeting of COSAC in Helsinki on 1 – 3 December. McGuinness appreciated the dialogue in the conference: “People were getting involved, lots of questions,
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