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Back to homepageEuropean Union Affairs Committee discusses facilitating the development of AI for small businesses at public sitting
NordenBladet — Chair of the European Union Affairs Committee Liisa Pakosta said that the Committee planned to discuss how to support Europe’s competitiveness in the field of artificial intelligence, and how to give Estonian small enterprises and start-ups that develop
Read MoreThe Chairmen of Baltic Foreign Affairs Committees emphasise the importance of supporting Ukraine at a joint visit to Los Angeles
NordenBladet — On Friday, Mihkelson and the Chairman of the Latvian Foreign Affairs Committee Rihards Kols will meet with Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles Erin Bromaghim, visit the University of Southern California, and take part in two panel discussions to
Read MoreMadis Kallas becomes a member of the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — There are changes in the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) related to the election of Jevgeni Ossinovski as the Mayor of Tallinn and the release of Madis Kallas from his duties of a member of the Government. The Board
Read MoreThe Riigikogu Open House Day is dedicated to the Cultural Diversity Year
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu Open House Day will begin with a musical greeting by the Pipe Band of the Defence League Sakala Unit on the balcony of Toompea Castle. President of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar will welcome the guests. Throughout
Read MoreHussar discussed online voting and digital cooperation with Prime Minister of Andorra
NordenBladet — Hussar said that Andorra’s interest in Estonia’s digital solutions was welcome. At the meeting, the e-services offered in Estonia as well as online voting, which has been in use for almost 20 years, and where it is also
Read MoreEuropean Union Affairs Committee: Transporting animals during cold weather must not be prohibited
NordenBladet — It was pointed out at the sitting of the Committee that amending the regulation would mainly have an impact on our farmers who transport farm animals out of the country. Due to Estonia’s location, the requirements provided for
Read MoreThe Riigikogu discussed issues relating to the situation in traffic
NordenBladet — Minister of Climate Kristen Michal replied to the interpellation concerning the situation in traffic in Estonia (No. 593), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Rain Epler, Helle-Moonika Helme and Rene Kokk. The interpellators wished to know what the
Read MoreChairs of Baltic Foreign Affairs Committees condemn Iran’s attacks against Israel
NordenBladet — The Chairs of Foreign Affairs Committees say in their statement that yesterday morning Iran, along with its proxies operating from Yemen, Syria, and Iraq, executed an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel, and point out that these acts constitute
Read MoreThe Estonia-Israel Parliamentary Friendship Group condemns Iran’s aggression act against Israel
NordenBladet — On Sunday morning, Iran, together with its assistants operating from Yemen, Syria and Iraq, attacked the territory of the State of Israel with missiles and drones in an unprecedented manner. These attacks represent the most brutal violation of
Read MoreIssues relating to support to families with many children were discussed in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — Minister of Social Protection Signe Riisalo replied to the interpellation concerning the need to support families with many children (No. 339), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Varro Vooglaid and Anti Poolamets. The interpellators pointed out that supporting
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