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Back to homepageEcosummit 2020 Berlin 6-7 May at Radialsystem
NordenBladet – Ecosummit Berlin 2020 takes place on 6-7 May 2020 at Radialsystem, Holzmarktstr. 33, 10243 Berlin, the best conference location in the world. Check out our sponsors and speakers, get your tickets and join us. Let’s automate sustainability in
Read MoreEstonia: The Riigikogu passed the Act facilitating investment into Singapore
NordenBladet — The investment protection agreement between the European Union and Singapore, passed in the Riigikogu today, aims to improve the investment climate between the EU and Singapore. According to the explanatory memorandum, the agreement benefits European investors, ensuring the
Read MoreEuropean Commission steps up protection of European intellectual property in global markets
NordenBladet – The European Commission published 09.01.2020 the latest report on protection and enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in third countries. While developments have taken place since the publication of the previous report, concerns persist and a number of
Read MoreEstonia: Bill amending the Citizenship Act passed the second reading in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — A Bill passed the second reading in the Riigikogu. It will create the possibility to apply for citizenship under a simplified procedure for minors who were born in Estonia and whose parents or grandparents have resided here before
Read MoreFinancing the green transition: The European Green Deal Investment Plan and Just Transition Mechanism
NordenBladet – The European Union is committed to becoming the first climate-neutral bloc in the world by 2050. This requires significant investment from both the EU and the national public sector, as well as the private sector. The European Green
Read MoreEuropean Commission presents first reflections on building a strong social Europe for just transitions
NordenBladet – The Commission today presents a Communication on building a strong social Europe for just transitions. It sets out how social policy will help deliver on the challenges and opportunities of today, proposing action at EU level for the
Read MoreEstonia: Foreign Affairs Committee discussed principles of foreign relations with the President of the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — At its today’s sitting, the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) heard the overview on foreign relations by the President of the Riigikogu, and recommended him to keep his personal opinion and his party’s position
Read MoreEstonia: Port of Tallinn (Tallinna Sadam) 2019 cargo volumes totaled 19.9 million tons, down 3.3 percent on year
NordenBladet – In 2019, the annual cargo volumes of listed Estonian port operator Port of Tallinn (Tallinna Sadam) totaled 19.9 million tons, down 3.3 percent on year, while the number of passengers served increased by 0.2 percent on year to
Read MoreEstonia: State Forest Management Centre (RMK) sold altogether 610,000 cubic meters of firewood worth €18.5 million in 2019
NordenBladet – Last year, the State Forest Management Centre (RMK) sold altogether 610,000 cubic meters of firewood worth €18.5 million. Compared with 2018, the amount of firewood sold increased 7.9 percent, or by 45,000 cubic meters. The monetary value thereof,
Read MoreEstonia votes on UN Security Council (UNSC) for first time
NordenBladet – The reauthorization of a cross-border aid mechanism for Syria was put to a vote on Friday ahead of its expiration at midnight, marking the first time that Estonia voted as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council
Read MoreForeign Affairs Committee: Estonia supports resolution of the Iraq conflict on the basis of international law
NordenBladet — The extraordinary sitting of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) today focused on the situation in Iraq and the possibilities for relieving tensions in the region. The Committee was given an overview of Estonia’s
Read MoreEstonia: HennPõlluaas: We owe our sovereignty to those who fought and fell in the War of Independence
NordenBladet — Speaking today in Nõmme Rahu (Peace) Church to commemorate the War of Independence Armistice Day and the War of Independence Veterans Day, the President of the Riigikogu Henn Põlluaas said that we still needed the courage, bravery and
Read MoreNorway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg praises the Norwegian royals in her New Year’s speech
NordenBladet – On the first day of the New Year, it is a tradition that Norway’s Prime Minister gives a New Year’s speech. This happens exactly one day following the speech of His Majesty King Harald. Both the King and
Read MoreSweden: Microsoft Tech Summit Stockholm (05 – 06 May 2020)
NordenBladet – Microsoft Tech Summit Stockholm provide the attendees with opportunities to learn new ways to code, optimize their cloud infrastructure, and modernize their organization with deep technical training. It is the platform where developers and tech professionals continue learning
Read MoreSweden: The Solar Future Nordics (01 Apr 2020)
NordenBladet – The Solar Future Nordics is the first regional conference fully dedicated to solar energy* in the Nordic region and it features a unique set-up, in which the regional authorities, as well as both local and international associations, institutions,
Read MoreEstonia: New Year Address of the President of the Riigikogu Henn Põlluaas on Estonian Television
NordenBladet — People of Estonia! The wonderful holidays are over and it is the New Year. We have stepped into the second decade of the third millennium. Last year was crammed full of significant events. As the President of the
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