Estonian Review 8 - 14 March 2013

08 Mar - 14 Mar 2013

Top News Estonia Prepared to Facilitate UN Activities Promoting the Rights of Women
Foreign News Consular Co-operation Among Baltic and Benelux Countries Sets Example for Whole European Union Prime Minister Ansip and Foreign Minister of Luxembourg Discuss Situation in Euro Area Estonia Supports Lithuania Acceding to the Euro Zone and OECD As Soon As Possible President Ilves Met With Lithuanian Foreign Minister Estonia and Poland Share Interests and Objectives EU and Russia Should Conclude Comprehensive Co-operation Agreement Based on International Legal System Estonia Hopes For Rapid Progress in Free Trade Agreement Between EU and Japan Estonia Considers EU Support for Transition Process in Egypt and Tunisia to Be Important Estonia Supports UN Mine-Clearing Activities Specialists to Teach Food Safety Rules in Georgia
Domestic News Public Services Website Celebrates 10th Birthday Third Official Ice Road Opened
Defence News Defence Chief Meets With ISAF Commander in Afghanistan Soldiers Serving in Afghanistan Meet With Estonian Defence Chief Netherlands Announces Participation in NATO Baltic Air Policing Baltic States Join Forces for Ammunition Procurement
Economic News Exports to Asia Surged 20 Percent in 2012 Estonia's Exports Grow 19 Percent, Imports 16 Percent in January Ernst & Young Predicts 3 Percent GDP Growth for Estonia Q4 Output-Based Labour Productivity Climbs 7.6 Percent on Year
Cultural and Sports News Online Estonian Language Course for English Speakers Launched 2013 Festival of Estonian Composers to be Dedicated to Arvo Pärt