Estonian Review 9 - 15 December 2011

09 Dec - 15 Dec 2011

Top News Estonia Assumed Leadership of Assembly of States Parties of International Criminal Court
Foreign News Estonia Considers Internet Access Restriction Unacceptable Paet: ICC Helps Prevent New Crimes Against Humanity Protection and Promotion of Human Rights is Part of Estonia’s Identity Ansip and Katainen: Baltic Region Could Serve as Engine for Internal Market Estonia Welcomes Croatia’s Coming Accession to European Union President Ilves in Austria: Statesmanship and Responsibility Will Save Europe New Budget and Schengen Area Reform Discussed at European Union Home Affairs Council Mart Laar Awarded Sandor Petofi Prize
Domestic News Estonian Cleanup Initiative ‘Let’s Do It!’ Being Followed Around the World Seven Out of Ten Estonian Households Have Internet Connection
Defence News Estonian Staff Ship Tasuja to Return Home from NATO Mine-Hunting Group Defence Forces Members Attend Shura Meeting in Helmand Province Laar: Baltic Air Policing is Good Example of Smart Defence Representatives of Eight Countries Graduate from BALTDEFCOL Leadership Course
Economic News Bank of Estonia: Economy to Grow 1.9 Percent Next Year GDP Up 8.5 Percent in Q3 According to Updated Data Number of Foreign Tourists Visiting Estonia Up 16 Percent in Ten Months Estonian Air to Get Third New Generation Aircraft Number of Companies Registered in Commercial Register Increase Considerably Port of Pärnu Preparing to Receive Cruise Ships
Cultural and Sports News Estonian Swimmers Bring Home Medals from European Short Course Swimming Championships Arvo Pärt Appointed Member of Pontifical Council for Culture