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Queen Silvia of Sweden and Germany’s First Lady Elke Büdenbender unite to fight abuse of children

NordenBladet – Queen Silvia of Sweden had had a telephone meeting with the First Lady of Germany to discuss the opening of Germany’s third “Children’s Home”, set up to support and protect young people who have been subjected to sexual

Denmark: Crown Prince Frederik’s emotional visit to Syrian refugee camp

NordenBladet – Crown Prince Frederik paid an emotional visit to the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan last week, visiting with Save the Children Denmark to mark the organisation’s 75th anniversary. The Zaatari refugee camp is just east of the Jordanian

Sweden: Her Royal Highness Princess Adrienne Josephine Alice of Sweden, Duchess of Blekinge turns two

NordenBladet – Sweden’s youngest royal is celebrating her second birthday today with her family in Miami, Florida, where the family resides. To celebrate, Princess Madeleine posted a beautiful photo of her youngest child on Instagram. In her post, she said,

Norway: Norwegian Royal Family family cancels event due to coronavirus

NordenBladet – Due to the coronavirus, the Norwegian Royal Family has cancelled its participation at the Holmenkollen Ski Festival this weekend, the Royal Court said in a press release on Friday afternoon. The full release stated the following: “Unfortunately, the

Sweden: Princess Estelle’s school cancels classes after student diagnosed with coronavirus

NordenBladet – Princess Estelle of Sweden’s school has cancelled classes today (06.March) after a student at the elementary school tested positive for the coronavirus last night. The school says they are gathering more information on what to do from Infectious

Norway: Solar panels may be permanently installed on the roof of the Royal Palace in Oslo

Norway – King Harald and Queen Sonja are currently in Jordan on a state visit. One of the things they are doing there is promoting Norwegian solar panel technology. At the same time they are considering installing full solar panels

Sweden: Swedish Royal Family cancels engagement due to coronavirus outbreak

NordenBladet – The Swedish Royal Family has cancelled a grand reception dinner due to the coronavirus outbreak. The dinner was due to take place on Wednesday evening, with 150 guests in attendance. A statement from the Royal Court read: “For

Denmark: Princess Marie meets climate activist Vanessa Nakate as she ends trip to Uganda as Patron of DanChurchAid + PHOTOS!

NordenBladet – On 29 February, Princess Marie met with young climate activist, Vanessa Nakate during her humanitarian trip to Uganda as Patron of DanChurchAid. Vanessa Nakate called out the Associated Press when she was cropped out of a photo with

World Economic Forum, Davos 2020: Yuval Noah Harari: How to Survive the 21st Century – The rise of the useless class

NordenBladet – Prof. Yuval Noah Harari (43) takes to the Congress Hall stage at the World Economic Forum annual meeting to speak about how nuclear war, ecological collapse and technological disruption pose an existential threat to human civilization. Directly after,

Sweden: Crown Princess Victoria attends People and Culture convention in Eskilstuna

NordenBladet – On 5 February, Crown Princess Victoria attended the People and Culture Convention in Eskilstuna. The People and Culture Convention is organised for the public and private sectors, media, associations, academia and citizens with the aim of highlighting the

Norway: King Harald on his health: ”better and better”

NordenBladet – On Tuesday, His Majesty presented the National Association for Public Health Research Prizes for 2020. Ulrik Wisløff received the National Association for Public Health’s Heart Research Award today. This year’s winners of the Dementia Research Award was Anders

Denmark: Crown Prince Frederik accepts new patronage. His Royal Highness has agreed to become patron of HCØ2020

NordenBladet – Crown Prince Frederik* of Denmark has accepted a new patronage. His Royal Highness has agreed to become patron of HCØ2020**, the Danish nationwide celebration of the 200th anniversary of the discovery of electromagnetism, according to the Danish Royal

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II joined by her younger sister Princess Benedikte for a special anniversary

NordenBladet – Denmark’s Queen, Margrethe II*, was accompanied by her younger sister, Princess Benedikte**, as she oversaw the beginning of commemorations of a major anniversary for their country. The two royals attended a special concert marking the centenary of the

Denmark: Danish royals attend first New Year reception of 2020 + VIDEO!

NordenBladet – The Danish Royal Family has attended their first reception of 2020. Queen Margrethe was joined by Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim, Princess Marie, and Princess Benedikte at Christian VII’s Palace in the Amalienborg Palace complex

Denmark: Crown Prince Family of Denmark sends Christmas greetings

NordenBladet – The Crown Prince Family of Denmark have sent their Christmas greetings to the Danish people through a new photo and video released by the Royal House. In the video, Crown Prince Frederik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Christian, Princess

Norway’s financial authority (Finanstilsynet): Household debt continues to rise

NordenBladet – Norway’s financial authority (Finanstilsynet) is worried about new figures showing how Norwegians’ household debt remains high and keeps rising. The most vulnerable are both young first-time home buyers with large mortgages and senior citizens who’ve borrowed against their

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The Riigikogu was given overview of the work of the Financial Supervision Authority
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Foreign Affairs Committee supported preparation of Asian strategy for Estonia
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FOLLOWING the coronavirus lockdowns across Europe: Danish royal castles and museums set to reopen this week
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Estonia: Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee meets with his Nordic and Baltic colleagues
May 25, 2020
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Estonia: The Riigikogu legalised holding plenary sittings by remote attendance
May 20, 2020
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Estonia: National Defence Committee discussed implementation of National Security Concept in national defence
May 19, 2020
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Estonia: Agenda, 18–21 May 2020 of the 3rd Session of the Riigikogu Plenary Assembly
May 18, 2020
NordenBladet — Agenda for the 15th Working Week (18 May 2020–21 May 2020) of the 3rd Session of the Riigikogu Plenary Assembly Monday, 18 May …
Estonia: The Riigikogu passed the Act supporting conduct of military intelligence
May 15, 2020
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Estonia: Foreign Affairs Committee supported the Foreign Policy Development Plan 2030
May 14, 2020
NordenBladet — At its video sitting today, the Foreign Affairs Committee approved the Foreign Policy Development Plan 2030 by a majority vote, and presented its …
Estonia: Pentus-Rosimannus became member of NATO Innovation Advisory Board
May 14, 2020
NordenBladet — Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Keit Pentus-Rosimannus has been appointed a member of the Innovation Advisory …
Estonia: A Bill on emergency passed the second reading in the Riigikogu
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Estonia: Riigikogu amended the Electronic Communications Act
May 12, 2020
NordenBladet — Today, the Riigikogu passed an Act that would authorise the Government to introduce the obligation to provide information about the technology used in …
Baltic parliaments condemn falsification of history on the anniversary of the end of WW II
May 8, 2020
NordenBladet — In their statements to commemorate the end of World War II, the Parliaments of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania call on citizens and societies …
Estonia: National Defence Committee received an overview of the business continuity of communication networks and cross-use of infrastructure
May 7, 2020
NordenBladet — At its meeting today, the National Defence Committee heard about the business continuity of communication networks and cross-use of infrastructure as well as …
Estonia: Bill supporting joint income tax returns of spouses passed the first reading
May 5, 2020
NordenBladet — The Bill that would again allow spouses to submit a joint tax return passed its first reading in the Riigikogu today. The Bill …
Estonia: Minister of Foreign Affairs gave Foreign Affairs Committee an overview of crisis exit action plan
May 4, 2020
NordenBladet — At the video sitting of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) today, Minister of Foreign Affairs Urmas Reinsalu gave …
Estonia: Foreign Affairs Committee was satisfied that Estonia is ready for UN Security Council Presidency
May 1, 2020
NordenBladet — During the video conference today, the Foreign Affairs Committee received assurance that Estonia is well prepared for our UN Security Council Presidency which …
Estonia: The Riigikogu ratified agreement on Baltic air surveillance cooperation
April 24, 2020
NordenBladet — At today’s sitting, the Riigikogu approved the Act which ratified the agreement between the Governments of the three Baltic countries on the configuration …
Estonia: The Bill enabling the Riigikogu to telework passed first reading
April 24, 2020
NordenBladet — The Bill that enables the Riigikogu to conduct sittings by remote attendance, so that the members of the Riigikogu and other persons participating …
Estonia: The Riigikogu passed an Act relating to the implementation of the emergency situation
April 22, 2020
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Estonia: Põlluaas stressed the need for cooperation in abolishing of restrictions to his Nordic and Baltic colleagues
April 16, 2020
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Estonia: Two Bills passed the second reading in the Riigikogu
April 16, 2020
NordenBladet — The Bills on amendments to the Electronic Communications Act and on amendments to the Rescue Act and the Weapons Act passed the second …
Estonia: The Riigikogu passed a Resolution on the use of the Stabilisation Reserve Fund
April 15, 2020
NordenBladet — At today’s plenary sitting, the Riigikogu passed the Resolution under which the funds of the Stabilisation Reserve Fund can be used in the …
Estonia: Constitutional Committee initiated a Bill on allowing teleworking at plenary sittings
April 13, 2020
NordenBladet — At its today’s sitting, the Constitutional Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) decided to submit a Bill amending the Riigikogu Rules of …

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