European Countries take a step back on Transgender Rights
NordenBladet - Several European countries that previously supported transgender rights are quietly rolling back on their policies. This change is coming at a time...
Iceland: Volcanic activity spotted at Reykjanes Peninsula
NordenBladet — A series of earthquakes starting from Friday 10th February has prompted the discussion about possible volcanic activity at the Reykjanes Peninsula in...
Riigikogu deliberated changing tax policy as a matter of significant national importance
NordenBladet — Presentations were made by Member of the Riigikogu, former Minister of Finance and Director General of the Tax Board Aivar Sõerd, entrepreneur...
94 members of the Riigikogu submitted draft Statement in support of Ukrainian people
NordenBladet — According to the draft Statement, the Riigikogu condemns the Russian Federation’s ongoing military aggression and expresses deep sympathy to the Ukrainian people...
The Riigikogu received an overview of the implementation of the fundamentals of criminal policy
NordenBladet — Report by Minister of the Minister of Justice Lea Danilson-Järg on the implementation of “The Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030” outlined...
Foreign policy debate as a matter of significant national importance in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — In his report, the Chairman of the Committee will give an overview of the foreign policy activities of the Riigikogu during the...
Sutt: Vladimir Kara-Murza and other political prisoners in Russia must be freed
NordenBladet — Sutt said that, at the meeting, the members of the Foreign Affairs Committee confirmed their support to the democratic movement and to...
The Riigikogu re-appointed Janar Holm Auditor General
NordenBladet — Holm assumed the office of Auditor General on 9 April 2018 and his powers last until 8 April 2023. Last December, President...
The Riigikogu discussed the updated national security concept
NordenBladet — According to the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Approval of “The National Security Concept of Estonia”” (775 OE), submitted by the Government,...
Sweden: Riksbank to increase policy rate by half a percentage point
NordenBladet — Reuters has predicted that Riksbank in Sweden, the country’s central bank, is very likely to hike its policy rate by half a...