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Back to homepageEstonian Defense Forces instructors are heading to the UK to train Ukrainian Armed Forces
NordenBladet —As part of the Interflex training mission, Estonian Defense Forces will send up to 30 instructors to the United Kingdom to contribute to the basic military training of new recruits of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. „Ukraine has been fighting
Read MoreChairmen of Foreign Affairs Committees made a joint statement on Russia’s presidential elections
NordenBladet — The Chairmen of Foreign Affairs Committees state that nearly a decade has elapsed since the unlawful seizure of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia, and we are currently two years into Russia’s full-scale and vicious onslaught against Ukraine “Amid
Read MoreTwo Bills passed the first reading
NordenBladet — The Bill on Amendments to the Electronic Communications Act and the Nature Conservation Act (392 SE), initiated by the National Defence Committee, passed the first reading. Its aim is to amend the legislation so that a danger area-based danger
Read MoreEstonian reservists honed their skills in Latvia
NordenBladet —Estonian Defence Force reservists and active-duty personnel participated in the nearly week-long Crystal Arrow 24 exercise in Latvia. The Estonian contingent was composed of reservists from the Cyber Command’s Strategic Communication Centre. This marks a unique occasion where an
Read MoreThe Auditor General replied to an interpellation concerning the funding of cultural construction works
NordenBladet — Auditor General Janar Holm replied to the interpellation concerning the funding of cultural construction works of national importance (No. 600), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Priit Sibul, Tõnis Mölder, Mart Maastik, Helir-Valdor Seeder, Urmas Reinsalu and Riina
Read MoreThe European Union Affairs Committee discusses the EU’s new defence industry strategy at a public sitting
NordenBladet — Chair of the European Union Affairs Committee Liisa Pakosta said that Estonia had had a critical role in nudging other Member States and the Commission to give the necessary attention and support to defence industry. Pakosta pointed out
Read MoreHussar 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
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