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Index of Economic Freedom 2004 - Countries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) Estonia’s government intervention score is 0.5 point better this year; however, its fiscal burden of government score is 0.3 point worse, and its wages and prices score is 1 point worse. Estonia’s success in bringing inflation down from the high rates experienced in the early 1990s is a direct result of the country’s currency board, which restricts the government’s ability to print money. The government requires licenses for investment in banking, mining, gas and water supply or related structures, railroads and transport, energy, and communications networks, but this requirement does not restrict investment and is applied in a routine, evenhanded manner. cf.heritage.org /index2004test/country2.cfm?id=Estonia   (1064 words)

Estonia (07/05) Estonia was caught in a current of national awakening that began sweeping through Europe in the mid-1800s. Estonia maintains an embassy in the United States at 2131 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20008 (tel: [1] (202) 588-0101; fax: [1] (202) 588-0108). Estonia also is represented in the United States by a Consulate General in New York and three Honorary Consuls: Jaak Treiman in Los Angeles, Mart Kask in Seattle, and Scott E. Schul in Maine. www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/5377.htm   (5524 words)

MOFA : Estonia The Government and a number of private companies announced a project in 2001 (Look @ the World project), as a result of which the percentage of Internet users in Estonia should increase from the present numbers to over 90% or exceed Finland’s corresponding indicator within three years. Estonia leads for the 2nd year the Central and Eastern European countries with a rank of 25 (out of 104), thanks to its regulatory framework for ICT. The high level of Internet use in Estonia is largely correlated to the early adoption of the Internet in the research and higher education sector and the existence of a developed telecommunications network. www.vm.ee /estonia/kat_175/pea_175/2972.html   (1349 words)

Estonia : Government The Constitution of Estonia is, in a number of ways, a compilation of aspects of Estonia's previous constitutions. Government: The executive power of the state - the Government is responsible to the Parliament. Local Government: The units of local government are rural municipalities (vald) and towns linn). www.estemb.es /lang_4/rub_947/rub2_951/rubviide_1811   (708 words)

Estonia - Government and Politics Estonia's new era of democratic politics began slowly in the 1990s with the adoption of a new constitution and the formation of stable political groupings. The election in September 1992 of a new parliament, the Riigikogu, and the formal restoration of the Republic of Estonia marked the opening of a new political era. The results of Estonia's first post-Soviet local elections, held in October 1993, reflected public reaction to the government's series of setbacks and the continuing hardships caused by economic reform. countrystudies.us /estonia/18.htm   (1048 words)

Estonia Estonia's government maintains a highly favorable attitude towards foreign investment, which is governed by the “Law on Foreign Investments” enacted in 1991 shortly after re-gaining independence. The United States Government is generally aware that United States persons of Estonian descent who were not United States citizens at the time their claims arose have some outstanding claims against the Government of Estonia. Estonia has been a member of the International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes since 1992, and a member of the New York Convention of 1958 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards since 1993. www.state.gov /e/eb/ifd/2005/42033.htm   (2307 words)

Government Loves Books - Estonia - Page 1 The book sector in Estonia today will be analysed with regard to professionalism, competitiveness and the need for a national book policy enabling entrepreneurs to respond to the challenges the book industry is still facing. In Estonia, the domestic publishing industry is capable to fulfil the demand of reading materials and foreign books are used mainly within the academic and scientific community or by the large Russian minority. For Russians in Estonia it would mean an easier approach to the Estonian heritage and an increase of the variety of books published in their language there. www.osi.hu /cpd/governmentslovebooks/estonia01.html   (6969 words)

Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) - U.S. Department of Labor [1639] Estonia is a source country for women and girls trafficked internally and abroad for the purpose of commercial sexual exploitation. [1659] In 2002, the Government of Estonia adopted Regulation 253, delegating investigation of the worst forms of child labor as defined by ILO Convention 182 to the National Police Board. The information-gathering phase was funded by the Governments of the United States, Finland, and Sweden, and the awareness-raising campaign was funded by the Government of Sweden. www.dol.gov /ILAB/media/reports/iclp/tda2003/estonia.htm   (2011 words)

Government Loves Books - Estonia - Page 2 Estonia is a small country by size situated at shores of the Baltic Sea. According to Estonia’s citizenship law and based on the principle that Estonia was not a newly created but a restored state, all those who were citizens of Estonia prior to the Soviet annexation in 1940 and their descendants automatically became citizens of the restored republic. The independence of the Republic of Estonia was de facto restored one year after the insignia of independent Estonia were reinstated, and the new state was admitted to the United Nations on 17 September, 1991. www.osi.hu /cpd/governmentslovebooks/estonia02.html   (10265 words)

The government of Estonia to unveil monument to Nazi soldiers on Victory Day - PRAVDA.Ru   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) Estonia, a former republic of the Soviet Union, decided to mark the significant date in its own style. There is no point in exposing the blatant intention of the Estonian government: it is extremely hard to comprehend the fact of unveiling the monument to Nazi soldiers during the celebration of Victory in WWII. It is not clear, however, why the government of Estonia made such an odious decision. english.pravda.ru /printed.html?news_id=15369   (512 words)

Estonia -- The 2002 Index of Economic Freedom, The Heritage Foundation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) Estonia eliminated most of its tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade as part of its 1999 accession to the World Trade Organization. Estonia has closed negotiations on 24 of 29 chapters of EU law and was expected to close four more chapters by March 2002. Based on data from the Ministry of Finance and Estonia's Statistical Office, government expenditures increased slightly to 36.3 percent of GDP in 2001, up from the 35.8 percent reported in the 2002 Index; this increase, however, is not enough to affect Estonia's overall fiscal burden score. cf.heritage.org /index/country.cfm?ID=46.0   (1276 words)

Government (from Estonia) --  Encyclopædia Britannica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) On Sept. 21, 2001, Arnold Rüütel, a leading former communist and candidate of the rural-oriented People's Union, was elected Estonia's second postcommunist president for a five-year term by gaining a bare majority (186 votes) in the 367-member electoral college, composed of the 101 members of the Riigikogu (parliament) and 266 representatives of local government... The word government is derived from a Greek verb meaning “to pilot a ship.” It is a fitting derivation, since, in metaphorical terms, it is the responsibility of government to steer the “ship of state.” Governments have been a part of human history for thousands of years. One component of government that is common to both types is a cabinet, or a body of advisers to the chief of state. www.britannica.com /eb/article?tocId=37282   (960 words)

EUROPA - IDABC - Training e-government leaders: Estonia's E-Governanc The Estonian Government is widely perceived as being one of the most IT-savvy in Europe. Estonia has also pioneered the development of electronic identity cards as a mean to securely access e-government services. The Estonian Government, the UNDP and OSI are committed to support the Academy and its operations up to 2005. europa.eu.int /idabc/en/document/3192/5580   (497 words)

EUROPA - IDABC - Estonia unveils e-government portal Estonia has enthusiastically adopted e-commerce and e-government, and ranked eighth of 82 countries in terms of e-readiness in the Global Information Technology Report released last month by the World Economic Forum. The government holds Cabinet meetings online without using paper documents or memos, saying the practice saves as much 3 million krons a year (EUR 184,000) in paper and copying costs. Earlier this month, Estonia said it would establish an academy in Tallinn to help other ex-communist countries use the Internet to provide better public services. europa.eu.int /idabc/en/document/923/319   (318 words)

Publius Pundit - Blogging the democratic revolution TALLINN, Estonia — Estonia’s prime minister announced his resignation and dissolved his government Monday after lawmakers said they had no confidence in his justice minister because of a controversial anti-corruption plan. Estonia’s government falling is not part of the dominos falling. Estonia is one of the few post soviet republics with a functioning democracy that actually elects governments without fraud. www.publiuspundit.com /?p=719   (3109 words)

ESTONIA - COG PROFILE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) Sessions of the Government are chaired by the Prime Minister or, upon his or her absence, a substituting minister. Approval of draft laws that the Government plans to introduce in the Riigikogu and opinions of the Government on the bills introduced by the members, factions or committees of the Riigikogu, are noted in the minutes. Political and legal proposals to the Government may be made by members of the Government, the Legal Chancellor in cases of legal conflict, and the Secretary of State in issues concerning the suspension or repeal of legislation of ministers or county governors. www.oecd.org /dataoecd/8/38/1831833.htm   (2442 words)

Estonia Estonia is mainly a lowland country that is bordered by the Baltic Sea, Latvia, and Russia. Estonia: History - History To the Nineteenth Century The Estonians settled in their present territory before the... Estonia: Economy - Economy In the years that it was part of the Soviet Union, Estonia provided the USSR with gas and... www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107501.html   (644 words)

MINELRES - CSCE HCNM - Estonia - 12/07/93 1) The Estonian Government is determined to develop a relationship of friendship and cooperation with the Russian community in Estonia, expecting loyalty towards the Republic of Estonia in return. In principle, any non-citizen residing in Estonia for more than two years can apply for citizen residing in Estonia for more than two years can apply for citizenship of Estonia if he or she wishes to do so. Those who received some kind of military training during their university studies but have not actively served in the Soviet armed forces will not be considered as belonging to the category of former members of the Soviet armed forces. www.minelres.lv /count/estonia/930712s.htm   (734 words)

eGovernment Resource Centre: Estonia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) Estonia launches Citizen's IT Center -- part of e-government initiative, By Michael Tarm, Associated Press Writer. Tiny Estonia sets pace in e-government by Rick Perera, IDG News Service\Berlin Bureau November 20, 2000, 09:40 "To wander the medieval streets of Tallinn, capital of the tiny Baltic country of Estonia, is to take a trip back several centuries. Estonia - the state of the e-state, By Alec Charles. www.egov.vic.gov.au /International/Europe/Estonia/estonia.htm   (1102 words)

Estonian Government The Government of the Republic exercises executive power pursuant to the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of Estonia. Statement of the Government of Estonia on the 65th anniversary of the proclamation of the United States policy of non-recognition of Soviet takeover of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania Statement by the Government of the Republic of Estonia www.valitsus.ee /?lang=en   (229 words)

Estonia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) The flag atop Pikk Hermann Tower on Toompea hill in Tallinn is raised every morning at dawn, but not before seven o'clock; it is lowered at sunset, but not later than ten o'clock. I have had a long discussion with the department of Estonia national symbols. These flags and ensigns are more or less identical to those used by the Republic of Estonia before Soviet invasion, which are showed in Flaggenbuch ('Estland'). www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/ee.html   (671 words)

Destination Estonia - Northern Europe:: Eesti Vabariik Since April 2004 Estonia is a member of NATO and member of the European Union since May 2004. Terrain: Estonia is a green land, forests cover around half of the country. The University of Tartu, largest and oldest university in Estonia, established in 1632. www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/estonia.htm   (904 words)

RIA Novosti - Russia - Russia withdrawing from border treaties with Estonia Russia and Estonia signed the treaties on the land and maritime borders in Moscow on May 18, 2005. The Russian Foreign Ministry proposed the government notify Estonia of its intention to withdraw. The government is now expected to give the proposal to the president who had made the decision to sign the border treaties. en.rian.ru /russia/20050816/41161969.html   (256 words)

Exchange of Notes between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (and on behalf of ... Exchange of Notes between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (and on behalf of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa) and the Government of Estonia extending to Certain Mandated Territories the Extradition Convention of 18 November 1925 [1927] ATS 7 If this proposal is agreeable to the Estonian Government it will be understood that the date on which these extensions shall be regarded as taking effect will be the date of Your Excellency's reply to the present note. At the same time I have the honour to inform Your Excellency, that the Estonian Government have designated the Estonian Consul-General in London as the consular officer of Estonia by whom the requisitions referred to in Article 18 of the Convention will be made. www.austlii.org /au/other/dfat/treaties/1927/7.html   (880 words)

BBC NEWS | Technology | Estonia opens politics to the web But not in the tiny Baltic nation of Estonia, where democracy is running about as close to real-time as you can get. Each week, government ministers gather at a few long, grey tables in a seemingly spartan room not far from the country's parliament building. In the space of 30 seconds, government decisions are made available to any Estonian citizen with an internet connection. news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/technology/3690661.stm   (943 words)

The government of Estonia to unveil monument to Nazi soldiers on Victory Day - PRAVDA.Ru The government of Estonia to unveil monument to Nazi soldiers on Victory Day - PRAVDA.Ru pravda.ru sites... The government of Estonia to unveil monument to Nazi soldiers on Victory Day PRAVDA.Ru Estonia and Lithuania do not consider 60th anniversary of Victory over Nazism a holiday. english.pravda.ru /world/20/92/372/15369_estonia.html   (725 words)

Estonia: Government   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) Operating under the constitution of 1992, Estonia is a multiparty republic. The president, elected by parliament for a five-year term, has little substantive power; the prime minister, or head of government, is nominated by the president and approved by parliament. Estonia to clamp down on public TV ads.(broadcasting law to prohibit public broadcaster Estonian Television from running advertising)(Government Activity)(Brief Article) (Screen Digest) www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0858035.html   (186 words)

Estonia Estonia resource page with links to the Estonia constitution, Estonia government, Estonia law firms, Estonia law, Estonia e-commerce law, Estonia court, Estonia legal research, Estonia bar association, Estonia president, Estonia foreign relations law, Estonia legislature, and Estonia law guide. "The Government of the Republic exercises executive power pursuant to the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of Estonia." From the State Chancellery. The official journal of the Republic of Estonia published by the State Chancellery. www.washlaw.edu /forint/europe/estonia.html   (488 words)

Russia gives Estonia a pair of dead donkey's ears instead of territory - PRAVDA.Ru It is noteworthy that the pro-governmental bloc in the Estonian parliament was ready to ratify the original version of the document, which was signed in Moscow on May 18th by Russian and Estonian ministers for foreign affairs. The contract stipulates that Estonia has a right for certain territories of the Russian Federation, which were returned to Russia after the end of WWII. The chairman of the foreign affairs committee of the Estonian government, Enn Eesmaa, told Interfax that the parliament of Estonia was forced to make such a decision merely to obtain the number of votes that were needed for the ratification of the document. english.pravda.ru /world/20/92/372/15692_estonia.html   (873 words)

CIA - The World Factbook -- Estonia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) Since the last Russian troops left in 1994, Estonia has been free to promote economic and political ties with Western Europe. Estonia, as a new member of the World Trade Organization and the European Union, has transitioned effectively to a modern market economy with strong ties to the West, including the pegging of its currency to the euro. The economy benefits from strong electronics and telecommunications sectors and is greatly influenced by developments in Finland, Sweden, and Germany, three major trading partners. www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/en.html   (1019 words)

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