Daily News from Scandinavia

The Baltic Assembly discusses security issues

NordenBladet — Today and tomorrow, members of the Estonian Delegation to the Baltic Assembly (BA) and the National Defence Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament...

Norway, Sweden and Finland to reduce wolf population

NordenBladet — Scandinavian countries Norway, Sweden and Finland are joining forces this winter to reduce the population of wolves through culling. In turn, conservation...

One in four eligible voters voted in advance in county elections

NordenBladet — According to preliminary data, more than 1 035 745 votes were cast in advance in the 2022 county elections. This means...

Government decides on updates to COVID-19 strategy, continuation of restrictions and use of COVID-19...

NordenBladet — On Tuesday 18 January, the Government held an extensive discussion on the need to update the COVID-19 strategy in response to...

The Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces visited Estonia

NordenBladet — The Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces, General Timo Kivinen, visited Estonia on 18 January 2022. The visit was be hosted by Estonia’s...

The Riigikogu discussed the heating problems relating to private houses

NordenBladet — At its today’s sitting, the Riigikogu heard replies to two interpellations. The Minister of the Environment Erki Savisaar replied to the interpellation concerning...

The Riigikogu adopted a statement in support of the territorial integrity of Ukraine

NordenBladet — The Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) adopted a statement in support of the territorial integrity of Ukraine, initiated by 28 members of the...

Renewable energy use exceeds use of fossil energy, and biogas included in the distribution...

NordenBladet — In 2020, the use of renewable energy in total energy consumption surpassed the use of fossil energy. The rapid increase in...

Mari Kokko appointed Special Adviser to Minister of Economic Affairs

NordenBladet — Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä has appointed Mari Kokko as his Special Adviser. She will assist the Minister especially in...

Norway: King Harald marks anniversary of his accession to Norway’s throne

NordenBladet - On this day, 17 January, it is exactly 31 years since King Olav V died and his son took over as Norway’s...