Estonian Review 2 - 8 November 2012

02 Nov - 08 Nov 2012

Top News Estonia is First-Time Candidate for UN Human Rights Council Vice-Chair of OECD’s 2013 Ministerial Council Meeting are Estonia and Australia
Foreign News Estonia Feels International Criminal Court is Preventer of Crimes Against Humanity President Ilves: It is Important to Restore Trust Between European Union Member States Meeting of Estonia-China Economic Commission Took Place in Tallinn Ilves: Estonia and Latvia Can Rely on One Another Prime Minister Ansip Expresses Support for Free Trade Between Europe and Asia Ansip Raises Issue of Visa Waiver With Prime Minister of Thailand Improving the Situation of Women and Children Important to Estonia President Ilves Believes Estonia May Become a Leading IT Centre Within 10-20 Years
Domestic News European Commission: Estonia is Most Successful Reducer of CO2 Emissions Rakvere Giving Storm-Ravaged New York City One Thousand Euros
Defence News Defence Minister Stresses Importance of NATO's Response Force Capability JFC Naples Chief: Estonia's Support for NATO Response Force is Tangible High-Ranking NATO Officer Discusses Activity of Alliance With Estonian Officials Chief of British Marines Praises Estonian Soldiers Serving in Afghanistan
Economic News 85.6 Percent of Tax Revenue Planned for Year Flows Into State Budget Gaming Services Provider Hogaming to Start Business in Estonia Among Grains, Estonia Mainly Exported Barley in 2011 Number of Passengers Through Tallinn Airport Up 12.7 Percent in October Container Turnover of Transiidikeskus Up 18 Percent in Ten Months Port of Tallinn Signs Co-operation Memo With Maryland, USA
Cultural and Sports News Markus Kasemaa’s Exhibit “Figures 1” on Display at University of Southern Denmark