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Scandinavian history & Norse culture: Viking-era longhouses and burial mounds
NordenBladet – Viking-era longhouses and burial mounds are important archaeological artifacts that provide insight into the Viking way of life. Viking-era longhouses and burial mounds are an important part of Viking history and provide valuable insight into the way of
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“No Significant Changes” in Estonia’s Corruption Perception Index
NordenBladet – Estonia’s ranking in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index remains unchanged for 2022, tying for 14th to 17th place with Canada, Iceland, and Uruguay. The head of Transparency International Estonia, Steven-Hristo Evestus, stated that the lack of change in
Read MorePACE is discussing Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
NordenBladet — “Estonian delegation hopes for a pithy discussion on the war in Ukraine and on investigating Russia’s war crimes. PACE is adopting an interim resolution on these topics on Thursday, based on the report that is being drafted during
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Scandinavians guide to planning the perfect luxurious getaway
NordenBladet – For many Scandinavians, the idea of a luxurious getaway is the ultimate way to unwind and escape the daily routine. However, planning a vacation can be overwhelming, especially with so many options and details to consider. But with
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WHAT are the most fascinating facts about Scandinavians?
NordenBladet – Scandinavians have received this knowledge from school or acquired it while growing up in this society. For those who are interested in Scandinavia and the Nordic countries, but are not from here, this is interesting and necessary historical
Read MoreUnited States Infantry Unit Arrives in Estonia
NordenBladet — A United States infantry company arrived at Taara base in Võru this week as part of a deployment to train and serve with the 2nd Infantry Brigade of the Estonian Defense Forces. This deployment, within the framework of
Read MoreChairs of Nordic and Baltic Foreign Affairs Committees discuss energy security and supporting Ukraine
NordenBladet — Today and tomorrow, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Marko Mihkelson participates in the meeting of the Chairs of the Foreign Affairs Committees of the parliaments of the Baltic States and the
Read MoreMeeting in Reykjavik focused on Nordic and Baltic support for Ukraine
NordenBladet — The meeting of the Baltic Assembly and the Nordic Council in Iceland focuses on the war in Ukraine. In addition to Ukrainians, representatives of democratic opposition from Russia and Belarus are also sharing their experiences and seeking solutions.
Read MoreEstonia: Ratas chaired a discussion of speakers of NB8 parliaments on security and defence cooperation
NordenBladet — The speakers of NB8 parliaments met in Kaunas, Lithuania, with the President of the Riigikogu Jüri Ratas chairing a discussion under the title “Security and Defence: NB8-NATO Club: New Opportunities for Enhanced Nordic-Baltic Cooperation on Security and Defence”.
Read MoreEstonia: President of the Riigikogu meets with the Speakers of the Nordic and Baltic Parliaments in Kaunas Â
NordenBladet — On Monday and Tuesday, President of the Riigikogu Jüri Ratas will participate in the meeting of the Speakers of the Nordic and Baltic Parliaments (NB8), where the discussions will focus on the 31 years-long cooperation of the NB8
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