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44 COMMON QUESTIONS with answers about Finland

NordenBladet – What are the traditions of Finland?, Where does Santa live Finland?, Where in Finland can you see the Northern Lights?, Is Finland a Scandinavian country?, What is the average temperature in Finland?, How many saunas are in Finland?

Parliamentary Ombudsman (Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway) – Jurisdiction, Sanctions, History and Legacy

NordenBladet – Parliamentary Ombudsman (Finnish: Eduskunnan oikeusasiamies, Swedish: Riksdagens ombudsman, Icelandic: Umboðsmaður Alþingis, Danish: Folketingets Ombudsmand, Norwegian: Sivilombudsmannen) is the name of the principal ombudsman institutions in Finland, in Iceland, in Denmark, in Sweden (where the term Justice Ombudsman –

Helena-Reet: Visiting Moominworld in Naantali, Finland! + PHOTOS!

NordenBladet – In today’s post I am writing to you about Naantali´s main tourist attraction – Moominworld! Naantali is located in South-Western Finland, it is a wonderful resort town. When the weather is good, there is plenty to do. Because

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The Riigikogu supports continuation of the European Capitals of Culture action
November 22, 2024
NordenBladet — Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee Peeter Tali pointed out that both Tallinn and Tartu were very good examples of the impact …
Estonian delegation attends the NATO PA Annual Session in Canada
November 22, 2024
NordenBladet — Kaljulaid said that the Assembly was convening at a critical moment for Ukraine and Europe. “We want to discuss further steps that NATO …
Hussar emphasised the importance of Baltic cooperation in supporting Ukraine
November 21, 2024
NordenBladet — Hussar said that the Riigikogu had had very close and fruitful cooperation with the Seimas in many areas, and he hoped that this …
President of the Riigikogu: Estonia supports the aspirations of Belarusian democratic forces
November 19, 2024
NordenBladet — “A free and democratic Belarus has a place in Europe,” said Hussar, adding that supporting a democratic Belarus was helped by Tsikhanouskaya’s clear …
The National Defence Committee drafts a report on Estonia’s preparedness to prevent and counter security threats
November 14, 2024
NordenBladet — Chairman of the National Defence Committee Kalev Stoicescu said that the National Security Concept of Estonia was to be updated the next year. …
The Riigikogu did not support amendment of the Land Tax Act
November 13, 2024
NordenBladet — The Bill on Partial Repeal of the Act on Amendments to the Land Tax (489 SE), initiated by Isamaa Parliamentary Group, provided that …
The Bill on the establishment of the Land and Spatial Planning Board passed the second reading in the Riigikogu
November 13, 2024
NordenBladet — The Bill on Amendments to the Government of the Republic Act and Amendments to Other Associated Acts (reorganisation of the Land Board into …
Hussar affirmed Estonia’s support to Moldova’s EU membership
November 12, 2024
NordenBladet — Hussar welcomed the results of the recent presidential elections and the referendum on accession to the EU in Moldova, and congratulated his colleague …
Mihkelson participates in the visit of European parliamentarians to Georgia
November 11, 2024
NordenBladet — According to Mihkelson, the purpose of the visit, which was initiated by President Zurabishvili, is to show support for the pro-European people and …
Riigikogu rejected one Bill
November 7, 2024
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu rejected the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Making a proposal to the Government of the Republic to lower the VAT on …
Chairs of European parliamentary committees demand international investigation of elections in Georgia
November 7, 2024
NordenBladet — Chairs of committees from the parliaments of 18 countries and the European Parliament expressed regret at Georgia’s democratic backsliding, including the enactment of …
The Estonian Navy, Together with Allies, Hunts for Historical Explosives in Estonian Waters
November 5, 2024
NordenBladet —On October 4th, the Estonian Navy, together with NATO’s Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1), began a ten-day mine clearance operation in Estonian …
French Land Forces Generals visit Estonia
November 4, 2024
NordenBladet —French Army deputy chief of staff operations major general Wallaert and French deputy commander of Land Forces Command in Europe brigadier general Guillot are …
Raidma and Pikhof observe the US presidential elections
November 2, 2024
NordenBladet — “Observation of elections by the OSCE will help assess whether the elections are conducted as transparently as possible so that citizens can trust …
The Foreign Affairs Committee in Taiwan: Cooperation between democratic societies is essential
November 2, 2024
NordenBladet — According to Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson, the visit is historic as it is the first time the Foreign Affairs …
Representatives of the EU national parliaments discussed European security and demographic trends
October 29, 2024
NordenBladet — Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee Peeter Tali spoke at the session dedicated to European security and defence. He underlined that due …
Commander of NATO Multinational Corps Northeast lieutenant-general Jürgen-Joachim von Sandrart visit to Estonia
October 28, 2024
NordenBladet —The Commander of NATO Multinational Corps Northeast Lieutenant- General Jürgen-Joachim von Sandrart visits Estonia today, who has commanded the Corps for three years and this …
Estonian and Allied parliamentarians: EU cannot recognise Georgia’s election results
October 28, 2024
NordenBladet — Chairs of the Foreign Affairs Committees and European Union Affairs Committees underlined in the Statement that their solidarity belonged to the many committed …
The European Union Affairs Committee discusses European defence and security in Hungary
October 28, 2024
NordenBladet — Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu Peeter Tali said that his aim when meeting with colleagues from other national …
The Foreign Affairs Committee visits the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan
October 27, 2024
NordenBladet — According to Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson, the main topic of the visit is the security situation. “In both Seoul …
Võrklaev at the IMF and World Bank Annual Meeting: We must take the next steps regarding Russia
October 26, 2024
NordenBladet — Võrklaev underlined in his speech that supporting Ukraine was a priority for Estonia, and acknowledged the efforts of the World Bank and IMF. …
President of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar was presented a high state award of Ukraine
October 25, 2024
NordenBladet — The Order was awarded by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on behalf of the Ukrainian people for outstanding personal contribution to strengthening interstate …
Mati Raidma and Eduard Odinets are observing elections in Uzbekistan
October 25, 2024
NordenBladet — “These elections constitute a landmark in Uzbekistan’s path to democracy because we will see the effect of the recent constitutional reforms and the …
The deliberation of a Bill amending the list of public holidays is deferred in the Riigikogu
October 24, 2024
NordenBladet — The first reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Public Holidays and Days of National Importance Act (453 SE), initiated by the …
Hussar attends Crimea Platform parliamentary summit in Riga
October 24, 2024
NordenBladet — The Summit is organised in cooperation of the parliaments of Latvia and Ukraine. It will be opened by Speaker of the Saeima (Parliament) …
Mihkelson will discuss security and economic relations on his visit to Japan
October 23, 2024
NordenBladet — Mihkelson sees Japan as the key partner for Estonia in the Asian region, but the country is also a member of the G7, …
Exhibition of Ukrainian national costume was opened in the Riigikogu
October 23, 2024
NordenBladet — Lauri Hussar said that Estonia and Ukraine were united by a sad cultural-historical fact that the communist regime had tried to rob our …
The Riigikogu heard replies to five interpellations
October 22, 2024
NordenBladet — Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Liisa-Ly Pakosta replied to the interpellation concerning renting out prison places (No. 645), submitted by Members of …
Stefanchuk to the Riigikogu: We cannot change geography, but together we can change history in the future
October 22, 2024
NordenBladet — In his speech to the plenary, Stefanchuk thanked Estonia for the support and assistance Estonia had given Ukraine over almost three years. “First, …
Hussar: Estonia’s steadfast support to Ukraine will continue
October 22, 2024
NordenBladet — Hussar welcomed his Ukrainian counterpart and reaffirmed Estonia’s full support to Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s aggression. “A week ago, the Riigikogu …