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Back to homepageThe speakers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania send their greetings on the 35th anniversary of the Baltic Way
NordenBladet — Lauri Hussar The President of the Riigikogu The Baltic Way is the pre-eminent landmark in the cooperation between Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. It is a mark that defines our values and our aspirations. The Baltic Way also spelled
Read MoreHussar is meeting his Nordic and Baltic colleagues in Latvia
NordenBladet — The Speakers talk about offering the broadest possible support to Ukraine, including in the accession process to the European Union. In light of the ongoing Russian aggression, the Speakers discuss imposing and strengthening sanctions, enhancing defence and deterrence
Read MoreA new rotation of instructors from the Estonian Defence Forces and the Estonian Defence League began training Ukrainians in the United Kingdom.
NordenBladet —This week, the fourth rotation of instructors from the Estonian Defence Forces and the Estonian Defence League, who will support the training of Ukrainian Armed Forces in the United Kingdom, started as part of the Interflex training mission. “Ukraine’s
Read MoreThe 33rd anniversary of restoration of independence of the Republic of Estonia was celebrated at Toompea
NordenBladet — At the beginning of the meeting, President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Lauri Hussar and Prime Minister Kristen Michal delivered the welcoming addresses to the August 20th Club. Member of the August 20 Club Enn Tupp gave the keynote
Read MoreThe Tall Hermann Tower will be open to visitors on 20Â August
NordenBladet — The Tall Hermann Tower will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The entrance to the tower is from the Governor’s Garden. In order to ensure smooth entrance, visitors will be distributed free tickets showing their time
Read MoreEstonia handed over the presidency of Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers to the Nordic countries.
NordenBladet —Estonian reserve officers handed over the leadership of the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers (CIOR) to the reservists of the Nordic countries at the organizations Summer Congress 2024 closing ceremony. “Our national defence is based on reserve units with
Read MoreChairs of Foreign Affairs Committees: The voices of the Venezuelan people cannot be silenced by fraud
NordenBladet — The Chairs referred to the available evidence and statements from independent electoral observers to declare in their statement that they did not recognise the National Electoral Council’s (CNE) fraudulent declaration that Nicolás Maduro had won the re-election. “We
Read MoreNew Deputy Commander of Estonian Defence Forces is Major General Rauno Sirk
NordenBladet —As of August 1, 2024, Major General Rauno Sirk assumed the position of Deputy Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF). „Both the Estonian Defence Forces and national defence in general have been dynamic in recent times and we
Read MoreMajor General Indrek Sirel is the new commander of the Estonian Division
NordenBladet —As of August 1, 2024, Major General Indrek Sirel of the Estonian Defence Forces assumed the command of the Estonian Division. „I appreciate what my predecessor Major General Veiko-Vello Palm has achieved and I will continue developing the Estonian
Read MoreThe Riigikogu passed the updated Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Income Tax Act
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu first passed the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 UA), initiated by the Government, on 12 June. The President of the Republic refused to promulgate the Act on 25 June on account of its provisions violating the
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