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THE DARK HISTORY of witch trials in Scandinavia
NordenBladet – Witch trials, in which people accused of witchcraft were put on trial and often executed, took place in various parts of Europe and the American colonies from the late 15th century through the 18th century. The exact reasons
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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 MoreThe Riigikogu concluded the second reading of a Bill increasing family allowances
NordenBladet — At today’s sitting, the Riigikogu passed 11 Acts and concluded the second reading of seven Bills. Among them, a Bill increasing family allowances also passed the second reading. The Riigikogu passed the Act on Amendments to the Employment
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 MoreRiigikogu debate focused on sustainable financing of national defence
NordenBladet — Today, the Riigikogu discussed the longer-term perspective of national defence funding as a matter of significant national importance at the initiative of the National Defence Committee. Chairman of the National Defence Committee Raimond Kaljulaid, Minister of Defence Hanno
Read MoreEstonia: Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee visited Ukraine
NordenBladet — The Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee Raivo Tamm and Member of the Riigikogu Mihhail Lotman visited Kyiv and liberated areas on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of the United for Ukraine global network of parliament members.
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
Read MoreThe Riigikogu approved the NATO accession protocols of Finland and Sweden
NordenBladet — At the second sitting of the extraordinary session today, the Riigikogu passed the Act that approves the protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the accession of Finland and Sweden. 79 members of the Riigikogu voted in favour of
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