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Back to homepageThe deliberation of a Bill amending the list of public holidays is deferred in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — The first reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Public Holidays and Days of National Importance Act (453 SE), initiated by the Estonian Conservative People’s Party Group, was scheduled for the sitting. It is intended to include
Read MoreHussar attends Crimea Platform parliamentary summit in Riga
NordenBladet — The Summit is organised in cooperation of the parliaments of Latvia and Ukraine. It will be opened by Speaker of the Saeima (Parliament) of Latvia Daiga Mieriņa and Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk. President
Read MoreMihkelson will discuss security and economic relations on his visit to Japan
NordenBladet — Mihkelson sees Japan as the key partner for Estonia in the Asian region, but the country is also a member of the G7, a strategic partner of the European Union, and an ally of the USA, sharing our
Read MoreExhibition of Ukrainian national costume was opened in the Riigikogu
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 people of their national costumes and destroy our national self-consciousness. “This piece of history shows
Read MoreThe Riigikogu heard replies to five interpellations
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 the Riigikogu Rain Epler, Siim Pohlak, Rene Kokk, Evelin Poolamets, Arvo Aller, Kert Kingo, Varro
Read MoreStefanchuk to the Riigikogu: We cannot change geography, but together we can change history in the future
NordenBladet — In his speech to the plenary, Stefanchuk thanked Estonia for the support and assistance Estonia had given Ukraine over almost three years. “First, I would like to thank you for having always been by our side,” he said.
Read MoreHussar: Estonia’s steadfast support to Ukraine will continue
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 adopted a Statement acknowledging the deportation of Crimean Tatars 80 years ago as genocide, but
Read MoreThe Baltic Assembly discussed security cooperation and use of AI
NordenBladet — President of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar, who spoke at the opening of the BA Session, said that when we think of the recent history of the Baltic States, we often understand each other almost without the need for
Read MorePikhof and Sarapuu observe presidential elections in Moldova
NordenBladet — “Moldova elects its new president on Sunday, and holds a referendum on accession to the European Union on the same day. Moldova has made significant progress and carried out reforms to join the EU, while Russia has attempted
Read MoreThe Baltic Assembly awards prizes and holds its 43rd session
NordenBladet — Head of the Estonian Delegation to the Baltic Assembly (BA) Timo Suslov said that the BA session held in the year of the 35th anniversary of the Baltic Way would again remind the world how unity, peace and
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