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Back to homepageChairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Enn Eesmaa is meeting his Nordic and Baltic counterparts in Sweden
NordenBladet â The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Enn Eesmaa is taking part in the meeting of the chairmen of the foreign affairs committees of the Nordic Countries and Baltic States (NB 8) in Stockholm. Their discussions will focus
Read MoreYesterday an honorary Estonian consulate was reopened in Bordeaux, France
NordenBladet – On Friday an honorary Estonian consulate was reopened in Bordeaux, France to enable better business links with the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Jacques de Galzain has became Estonia’s new honorary consul in Bordeaux, France. Andre Pung, the Director of
Read MoreNATO PA Estonian delegation attends the Annual Session in London
NordenBladet â Members of the Estonian Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (PA) Ants Laaneots, Leo Kunnas and Sven Sester attend the Annual Session of the NATO PA in London. Member of the delegation Ants Laaneots said that he intended
Read MoreEstonia: The Riigikogu discussed pensions as a matter of significant national importance
NordenBladet â The matter of significant national importance âThe Future of Pension â Who Will Provide for the Elderly?â, initiated by the Social Democratic Party Faction, was deliberated at the Riigikogu today. Presentations were made by the Head of the
Read MoreEstonia: The Bill concerning space sector development passed the first reading in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet â At todayâs sitting of the Riigikogu, the Bill on Estoniaâs membership of the European Space Agency that would allow a larger amount to be allocated to projects targeted at Estonia passed the first reading. The Bill on the
Read MoreNew Estonian ambassador to Sweden presented credentials to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
NordenBladet – Estonia’s new ambassador to Sweden, Margus Kolga, presented his credentials to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden on Thursday. The King and ambassador confirmed the good relations between the two countries and discussed Swedish-Estonian history. Kolga thanked the
Read MoreEstonia: The Economic Affairs Committee was given an overview of the situation in Nordica
NordenBladet â The leaders of the Estonian national airline Nordica gave the Economic Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) an overview of the situation and plans of the company, and the developments in the global aviation. Chairman of
Read MoreEstonia: Bills regulating seafarersâ employment passed the first reading in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet â At todayâs plenary sitting, the Riigikogu concluded the first reading of two Bills that will ensure additional protection to people who work on ships. The Bill on Amendments to the Seafarers Employment Act and the Maritime Safety Act
Read MoreEstonia: The Riigikogu discussed research and development funding
NordenBladet â At todayâs sitting of the Riigikogu, the Bill on Amendments to the Organisation of Research and Development Act (33 SE), initiated by the Social Democratic Party Faction, passed the first reading. It is intended to ensure stable funding
Read MoreDenmark: Patricia Bbaale Bandak wins Nordic Talents 2019!
NordenBladet – The Nordic Talents Pitch Prize went to Patricia Bbaale Bandak, from The National Film School of Denmark, who pitched her documentary film project Better I go suffer. BETTER I GO SUFFER My motherâs brutal murder has affected my
Read MoreSweden: Nordic Festival Best of Norden celebrates Nordic culture the 28th-29th of October
NordenBladet – At the festival Best of Norden, that celebrates Nordic culture and the Nordic Councils Prizes, the nominated films will be screened with english subtitles. A unique chance to see the very best nordic films of today on the
Read MoreEstonia: President of the Riigikogu discussed challenges of climate neutrality with President of Hungary
NordenBladet â President of the Riigikogu Henn PĂ”lluaas and President of Hungary JĂĄnos Ăder met in Budapest to discuss challenges that achieving climate neutrality would set for energy security. PĂ”lluaas said that Estonia decided this week to join the European
Read MoreEstonia: Jufereva-Skuratovski spoke about the report on labour migration at PACE Plenary Session
NordenBladet â Head of the Estonian Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), member of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski delivered a speech on labour migration from Eastern Europe and its impact on behalf
Read MoreVIDEO: PÔlluaas and Kövér emphasised the importance of cooperation between parliaments
NordenBladet â President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Henn PĂ”lluaas met with Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary LĂĄszlĂł KövĂ©r in Budapest today. The Speakers found that Estonia and Hungary could deepen their cooperation at the level of
Read MoreEstonia: Seminar on using AI to support the work of the parliament is held in Tallinn
NordenBladet â Today and tomorrow, the IT experts from the parliaments of Europe meet in Tallinn, Estonia, to discuss how artificial intelligence can be used to support the work in the parliament. Administrative Director of the Chancellery of the Riigikogu
Read MoreEstonia: President of the Riigikogu is on an official visit to Hungary
NordenBladet â This week, President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Henn PĂ”lluaas is on a visit to Budapest at the invitation of the Speaker of the Parliament of Hungary. The purpose of the visit is to promote bilateral relations
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