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Helena-Reet: Again off to Morocco next week with my colleagues!

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NordenBladet – In the year 2017/2018 I intend to look deeply into further developing the Ohmygossip.fi web page and launch some rearrangements. As I have said before, the OHMYGOSSIP portals have joined the Scandinavian media affiliated group and within the coming year we will convey all the Ohmygossip pages under NordenBladet. I would like to recruit more wonderful bloggers (drop me an e-mail, should you wish to join us!) and leave the topics about society and politics for the NordenBladet.fi site. The layout scheme for our Estonian web magazines is largely settled and the same is awaiting to be performed with the Finnish and Swedish portals.

Since the homes of our co-authors, translators, board partners etc are scattered all over Scandinavia the accordingly we hold meetings infrequently. And the best solution for that would be a travel outing – be it in Estonia, in Finland, Sweden or faraway. As a rule, I plan one on one meetings with companions in a hotel or in a restaurant, this has so far been most efficient. My bold dream is of course to open up separate offices in Estonia, Finland and Sweden one fine day, however, at this point of time it is financially unavailable and neither is it currently reasonable. Also I have in mind the future trend of arranging regular travel meetings that various Norden Bladet editing team members might partake. At the moment I am further encouraging our cooperation with tourism ministries and tourism bureaus in Morocco and Israel – these are very pleasant people and very professionally minded. This far it has been a very healthily progressing cooperation and I am hoping to expand our common enterprises.

NordenBladet is a multifaceted platform and in addition to the routine output regarding daily news, politics, health topics and home columns it pays remarkable attention to tourism issues. The Scandinavians like to travel and therefore people constantly seek to find travel stories and tourism related information from our multilingual portals. Also, people are keen on the entertainment section and the opinion and reviews from blog writers that can be found on Ohmygossip sites under NordenBladet are highly valued.

Last year I have taken various team members and business partners to several trips to Morocco (Agadir) and the journeys have been very splendid. Joining me to the same Agadir business visit was Ohmygossip.ee co-author and Ohmygossip Couture long time model Marianna Link and Ohmygossip.fi blog writer Tuija Järvinen. I very much hoped that our Finnish to Estonian route translater and co-author Marju Rõmmel would join us but she was bound to staying at home with her baby son. Then again I mysel couldn’t attend the second trip, but I sent a delegation of three business partners. This year’s travel to Morocco is within the framework of Ohmygossip.fi and accompanying me I have a crew consisting of Ohmygossip.fi blogger Tuija as previously, then Ohmygosspi.fi Estonian to Finnish route translator Risto and then also Estella Elisheva, who is in charge of OHMYGOSSIPteen development. The plan was to have with us Ohmygossip.fi blogger Pia Sarkkinen, but other professional obligations prevented her from joining.

We will be travelling to Morocco (Marrakech) via Helsinki and Stockholm, and on our way back we will test the Norwegian direct flight Marrakech (RAK) – Helsinki (HEL).

However, the Morocco travel itself will be depicted closely in the next post!

Read about last year’s Morocco travel from HERE, HERE and HERE

Hereby a few photos taken by me of OHMYGOSSIP co-authors Marianna and Tuija on our previous journey ?











Helena-Reet: My secret garden – Good vibes only!

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NordenBladet – I have made up my mind about distancing myself as much as possible from all that has negative impact and the best way to achieve that is being closer to G-d. The more we manage to melt into the rest of nature to be as one the further away we reach from the pointless noise surrounding us in daily life. It often happens that also the nearest and dearest tend to hurt us and on those occasions we need all the extra energy it takes to handle it. As for me, I derive energy from nature!

Lucky enough, I have got my own „secret garden”, and actually it is not quite so secret – however when glanced at with a different pair of eyes, plenty of mystery will unfold. Through various twists the previous year has added quite some esoteric aspects to my life as well as it has included contacts with extraterrestrial forces. For example, as incredible as it may seem, last summer while visiting Viljandi with my sister we stubled upon an actual spook (read more about it from previous blog posts HERE, HERE and HERE) and from then on we have witnessed many evident predictive signs. Actually, prophecies and clairvoyance are not an unknown phenomenon in our family – many ancestors have been veritable sorcerers and with profound knowledge about herbs, helping many find their true path – with the employment of herbs, lunar phases, and overall wisdom – and have helped wipe away love worries, financial concerns and health problems. I know, this tale may sound like regular crap from any Chatterbox in the light of all those TV shows about witcraft, but you can’t beat actual facts. Well, does this somehow scare me? I would say, definitely! I have always been rather sceptical about stuff like that, yet the further down the road the more I recognize that it is important to trust the inner feeling, take into account the signs and not ignore mental images.

But now back to the garden… I am keen on those semi-set half wild gardens, those like my very own. The more you invest your time in the trees and bushes and the more you talk to them, the more the garden opens up in return. It is a very pleasant feeling! I am fond of how in earlier times people grew everything they ever needed – the less of all that industrial production the better. As for me, I also grow plenty myself – especially the beverages (for example various herbal teas and apple juice for winter). I dry up several plants and herbs with numerous beneficial (therapeutial) effects. Should you be interested to learn more about that, then HERE I have compiled a brief practical compendium about easily available plants with significant effect.

I have also observed that I am really in to taking pictures of nature. Here you can find a gallery of a few recent photos that really make me sigh: Life is beautiful, make sure you notice that! The Almighty has provided us with so much to be joyous about!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ0TO-FFeTM/?taken-by=helenareetennet

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ0VsdOlMY5/?taken-by=helenareetennet

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https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ1Be-yF1TX/?taken-by=helenareetennet

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State Secretary Marit Berger Røsland has been appointed Minister of EEA and EU Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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NordenBladet – In a session of the Council of State 20 October, the King has made changes in the Norwegian Government. State Secretary Marit Berger Røsland has been appointed Minister of EEA and EU Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Marit Berger Røsland’s work experience includes:
2016 – State Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2015 – 2016 State Secretary in the Ministry of Justice and Public Security
2014 – 2015 State Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister
2006 – 2014 Lawyer, Wiersholm.
2010 Deputy Judge, Oslo District Court
2003 – 2005 Political Adviser in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2000 – 2001 Political Secretary, Mayor of Oslo

Political appointments
2003-2007 Member, Oslo City Council
2000-2002 Deputy Chair, Young Conservatives
1997–2000 Member, Akershus County Council

Marit Berger Røsland holds a Master’s degree in law from the University of Oslo (2006).

Read more: Regjeringen.no
Source: Norway.no

Ine Eriksen Søreide has been appointed as new Minister of Foreign Affairs

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NordenBladet – In a session of the Council of State of 20 October, the King has made changes in the Norwegian Government. Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide has been appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs. he is the first woman to hold this position.

Political background

Eriksen Søreide represents The Conservative Party (Høyre), and is elected to parliament from the constituency of Oslo.

Her parliamentary experience includes:

2009-2013 Chair, Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, and Chair, Enlarged Foreign Affairs Committee
2009-2013 Head of the Delegation for Relations with the European Parliament, and Head of the European Consultative Committee
2005-2009 Chair, Standing Committee on Education, Research and Church Affairs
2001-2005 Member, Standing Committee on Education, Research and Church Affairs

Eriksen Søreide holds a Graduate degree in Law (Cand. jur.) from The University of Tromsø (2007).

Read more: Regjeringen.no
Source: Norway.no

Presidents of European Supreme Judicial Courts to Convene in Estonia

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NordenBladet — On Thursday and Friday, Tallinn will host a meeting of the Presidents of the Supreme Judicial Courts of the European Union Member States. The central focus will be on ensuring the separation of powers.

The Presidents of the European Supreme Judicial Courts will convene in Estonia for the first time. The meeting will be chaired by Priit Pikamäe, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, who was elected in October last year to serve as Chairman of the Network of the Presidents of the Supreme Judicial Courts of the European Union.

According to Priit Pikamäe, the independence of the administration of justice and the substantive achievement of the separation of powers have become increasingly topical issues in Europe: “I am referring to the developments in Poland but also before that in Turkey, where the coup d’état was followed by the wholesale arrest of judges. Also in Hungary, the politically motivated judicial reform resulted in many judges losing their offices. This shows that the independence of the judiciary is not an undisputed fact, even in 21st century Europe.”

“Ensuring the independence of the judiciary is a decision to be made by the legislators, and is thus an important part of the political culture. The influence on the activities of the courts through public political reforms is only one aspect of this, as a much more insidious tendency is the influence on the activities of the Supreme Courts through financing decisions,” Pikamäe said.

During the meeting in Tallinn, the presidents will discuss the conditions which must be fulfilled in order to ensure the independence and autonomy of the judiciary as a separate branch of power. Similarly, the exchanges of mutual knowledge and experience will involve questions on whether, and to what extent, the other national institutions should control the actions of the Supreme Court, and what role the presidents of the courts should play in relation to the judicial reforms. One of the goals of the meeting is to develop uniform standards for the definition and understanding of the independence of the judiciary.

The meeting will be attended by the Presidents of the Supreme Courts of Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Croatia, Finland, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, Sweden, Germany, France, Latvia, Montenegro, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Slovakia, Albania and Estonia.

Source: Riigikohus.ee
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The late Yves Saint Laurent hailed a ‘wonderful archivist’

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OHMYGOSSIP — The late Yves Saint Laurent has been hailed a “wonderful archivist”. The French fashion designer – who set up his eponymous label in 1961 – tragically passed way almost 10 years ago in 2008 and a museum named Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakesh, which will include over 200 pieces of his work from his career, is set to open this week in memory of the star.

And the secretary general of the Foundation Yves Saint Laurent, Quito Fierro, believes the creative mastermind’s work was always meant to be put on display because Yves was great at “preserving” all of his “designs, sketches and samples” throughout his career.

Speaking to the Metro newspaper about the upcoming site, which will open on Thursday (19.10.17) in Rue Yves Saint Lauren in Marrakesh, Quito said: “Saint Laurent was a wonderful archivist, preserving all designs and sketches and samples.”

The late businessman first visited Marrakesh in 1966, and it is believed his time in the Moroccan city “immediately influenced” his creations because of the “local craftsmanship”, the warm colours, as well as the “traditional Moroccan fashion”.

Speaking about Yves’ inspiration, Quito said: “He was immediately influenced by the local fashion, the local craftsmanship, colours and the traditional Moroccan fashion.
“Every collection he did was designed and sketched in his house while he was staying here.”

The museum, as well as the garden surrounding the venue, is not solely based on Morocco but is a medley of both “Moroccan and European spirit”. Speaking about the latest project devoted to the fashion icon, Quito said: “The garden is a mix of Moroccan and European spirit. So really, the museum is an exploration of Morocco and Marrakesh in his work.”


Photo: YSL memorial in Marrakech, Morocco (OHMYGOSSIP/Helena-Reet Ennet)
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Swedish Business Awards 2017 – winners announced

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NordenBladet —  We are pleased to announce this year’s winners and thank everyone who participated in the Swedish Business Awards Estonia and helped to make it a success. Incap Electronics is the biggest manufacturer of electronic equipment in Saaremaa. The company has operated in Kuresaare since 2000 and employs over 80 people.

Incap Electronics has demonstrated true commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices with regards to lean manufacturing, commitment to local education system and community development. The winner of the Sustainable Growth Award is an inspiring example to all of the companies in Estonia with its never-give-up attitude and community engagement initiatives.

Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award | Kristel Kruustük, CEO and Founder of Testlio
Kristel Kruustük is the founder and CEO of the international IT company Testlio. Kristel’s journey towards becoming an entrepreneur started with her passion to improve the working conditions and environment of software testers. This is how Testlio started in 2012, and over 5 years, it has developed into a global network of testers and a platform offering software testing as a service.

By finding a growing niche market, this young entrepreneur has become a respected player on a global scale. She is an inspiring role model for hundreds of women who wish to work with technology and dream of becoming entrepreneurs.

Technological Innovation Award | Protex Balti
Protex Balti is a leading provider of advanced textile solutions to the Scandinavian market. The company is a subsidiary of Protex (Norway) and currently employs 230 people in Tallinn and Pärnu.

Protex Balti has shown great care for contributing to a safer working environment. The company has successfully brought together scientific approach and industry needs in designing practical and innovative products.

Source: SwedenAbroad.com
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Nordic culture week in Ida-Viru county 2017

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NordenBladet —  Being held from 9-15 October, Nordic Culture Week invites everyone to discover Nordic culture and society! The week will add more than 20 events to the cultural calendar of Narva and Ida-Viru County this autumn, from great jazz concerts to a fun family sports day and from educational exhibitions, lectures and seminars to the latest movies and art events.

All of the Nordic authors taking part in the week of culture are relevant to the here and now. The topics and themes of the exhibitions, seminars and lectures and important to Estonia and the Nordic countries today. All of the films being screened are new. This is modern Nordic culture and society. Everyone will find an exciting event to attend.

Nordic Culture Week is an almost festival-sized event that is being held for the third time. It has grown bigger and bigger every year, and to our delight has attracted new cooperation partners – a great sign that Nordic culture and values speak to the people of Ida-Viru County.

In cooperation with Narva Jazz Club, we are pleased to present performances by musicians belonging to the elite of modern Swedish jazz, Ola Bengtsson and Erik Söderlind, and invite you to listen to the exciting joint performance by Mika Kallio (drummer) and Satu Rinnetmäki (dance) at Jazz Time Club in Sillamäe. The Narva Art Residency is where you can see the photo exhibition ‘Moments’, which was born in and then travelled around the Nordic countries and in which one of the participants is Sillamäe photographer Karel Kravik. Norwegian artists Ellen Suhkre and Hans Hansen, who are doing their residency in Narva on the invitation of Tallinn Photomonth, invite everyone to take a look at their art and have a chat at the same venue. In addition to these two events, around 10 exhibitions showcasing Norwegian society, culture and history will also be open in Narva, Kohtla-Järve and Illuka.

Nordic Culture Week grew out of Nordic Film Week in 2015. The exciting film programme – showcasing the latest Nordic films, from thrillers to comedies, with something for people of all ages – will once again take place in cinemas in Narva and Jõhvi. The end of the cultural week will offer a great opportunity to exercise with your family and get to know and compete in various sports at Nordic Sports Day.

Nordic Culture Week is being held on the initiative of the Estonian office of the Nordic Council of Ministers and in cooperation with its partners: the Nordic embassies in Estonia, the Finnish Institute, Nordic House on the Åland Islands, Narva College of the University of Tartu, Tallinn Photomonth, Narva Jazz Club, Sillamäe Jazz Club, the Narva Art Residency of the Estonian Academy of Arts, VitaTiim and Vestifex.

Source: SwedenAbroad.com
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Court competition invites students to administer justice

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NordenBladet — From today until 10 November, students in Grades 9 to 12 will have the chance to take on the role of a Justice Administrator and to solve cases like those that judges must address on a daily basis.

The participants in the competition will have three cases to choose from – they will be presented with examples of criminal, civil and administrative law. Among other matters, the students can provide solutions to questions such as: “Whether and to what extent should a person adopt the local customs and traditions when they move to Estonia?” and “When should citizens be allowed to deviate from traffic regulations?”

“On the one hand, the results of the court competition will give the judiciary an idea of how the youth of today perceive and understand the process of the administration of justice and the court’s role in this. On the other hand, it will create an opportunity for the participants to test themselves and feel what it is like to be placed in the role of a judge, who has the obligation and the responsibility to decide who is right,” said Nele Parrest, Justice of the Supreme Court and Chairwoman of the Jury in this year’s court competition. “It would be particularly nice if some of the participants came to realise that this is the work they want to do in the future,” she added.

The case must be solved in a similar manner as it is done in court: the arguments of both sides are first presented, followed by the decision and reasoning of the judge. There is also another option – the case may be solved in a creative form, such as through the use of an essay, poem, drawing, video, etc. In either case, it is important that the solution is derived from the sense of justice and the value judgments of the participants. The Supreme Court expects to receive the solutions of the cases by 10 November. For more information about the terms and conditions of the competition, click here (in Estonian).

The three students with the best entries from each age group and their supervisors, as well as the students nominated in the creative category and their supervisors, will be invited to visit Tartu on 12 January 2018, where they will receive an award from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. This year’s competition is dedicated to the 98th Anniversary of the Supreme Court and will take place for the thirteenth time; while entries will be submitted in the creative category for the fourth year. The competition forms a part of Administration of Justice Week.

Source: Riigikohus.ee
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Helena-Reet: Can this be my WILDEST dream?

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NordenBladet – I quite frequently browse real estate advertisements and recently stumbled on an ad that a tiny cottage without electricity and proper access by road, located even far away from any small town, is for sale… The price was many times higher than its market price would be, and during winter there is literally nothing to do there… Yet just imagine, if exactly that occasion is not wonderful?! I am in love – blindly in love. Since this „wow” emotion often takes over, then I intend to wait a bit before taking any steps, and still I wish to share this pleasant feeling with you!

Yes, I am aware of being utterly emotional – new ideas, situations and challenges easily ignite me – and still I cannot hold myself back when seeing such a miracle! Had I no children to be taken to school and classes, then probably I would not hesitate a second. For quite a while I have not witnessed such a picturesque view – the nature, forests, wild environment. It takes my breath away… and yet to some extent it is dreadful. As for myself, I am fearful. When home alone, I light up all rooms and an hour before bed time I devote myself to prayers. When I am alone I get scared of the darkness, however I would be happy to be released from that fear – I would like to face my fears. I would love the untouched and wild nature, unimpaired by human hand – precisely like you can see on these pictures. I would not need a television set, electricity, fridge or other urban amenities – it is actually the simplicity that I like, although I might at times perhaps leave the opposite impression. Sometimes it may also happen that I haven’t got a clue what it is exactly that I want, yet these sights make me wanna dive into the thick woods and isolation. For sure, there would be plenty of bears, snakes, wolves and what would be considered daily inconveniences… however there would definitely be a magic key to cure the souls worn out and weary from the urban life. Seeing that spot I felt as if being exposed to a take from Jaan Tätte script based motion picture „Meeletu” (Mindless), where man of wealth, the businessman (Rain Simmul) that seems to have anything at all necessary for his life, cannot endure the world he has established for himself and thus moves to the countryside to be a hermit and search for his place in this life.

I AM SEARCHING FOR WHO I AM, WHAT IS MY PLACE IN LIFE, AND I RAMBLE! More and more frequently I find myself thinking what has been and what will be.



 

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