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08.05.2008|Ministry of Defence
Minister addresses cyber attacks at meeting of EU defence ministers
The topics at today’s meeting of EU defence ministers in Brussels included EU military co-operation with the UN, the results of the EU military mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo last year, and the long-term development of military capabilities.The Minister of Defence, Mr. Jaak Aaviksoo,...
08.05.2008|Ministry of Defence
Minister of Defence met NATO Secretary General
The Minister of Defence, Mr. Jaak Aaviksoo, met with Mr. Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, NATO Secretary General, in Brussels today. The NATO Secretary General underlined the increased importance of cyber defence for the whole Alliance. “Recent events have shown thMr. Aaviksoo also thanked the NATO Secretary...
08.05.2008|Ministry of Defence
Minister to attend meeting of EU defence ministers in Brussels
The Minister of Defence, Mr. Jaak Aaviksoo, will depart for Brussels today, the 13th of May, to attend a meeting of EU defence ministers.On Monday afternoon, the Minister will also meet with Mr. Jaap De Hoop Scheffer, NATO Secretary General.The topics for discussion will include EU military co-...
08.05.2008|Ministry of Defence
Defence Minister addresses journalists at Maarjamäe memorial ground
Today, members of the Government and foreign ambassadors and diplomats based in Tallinn attended a special laying of wreaths at Maarjamäe memorial ground for the Estonian units who fought in defence of their country. Also, a special remembrance was held fThe Defence Minister, Mr. Jaak Aaviksoo,...
08.05.2008|Ministry of Defence
Special laying of wreath at EDF cemetery
Today, members of the Government attended a special laying of wreaths at the cemetery of the Estonian Defence Forces, in honour of the victims of World War II. This Memorial Day event was also attended by foreign ambassadors based in Tallinn.Estonia, together with Europe and the United States of...
08.05.2008|Ministry of Defence
Victims of World War II honoured in Klooga
The Prime Minister, the Minister of Defence, and the Minister of Population Affairs attended a special laying of wreaths at 8 am today, 8th May, at the holocaust memorial in Klooga, in honour of the victims of WW II.Members of the Government and foreign ambassadors and diplomats based in Tallinn...
08.05.2008|Ministry of Defence
Estonia extends note on Tõnismägi remains to Russia
On Monday, the 7th of May, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia extended a note to the Ambassador of the Russian Federation, Mr. Nikolai Uspenski, informing him that the remains found at Tõnismägi most probably belong to Soviet soldiThe research data from the Bureau of...
08.05.2008|Ministry of Defence
Memorial Day for the victims of World War II
Tomorrow, the 8th of May, Estonia, together with Europe and the United States of America, will celebrate the end of World War II.On this day, the Republic of Estonia will hold a special Memorial Day to remember all of those who died during World War II and honour those who helped to defeat fascism...
08.05.2008|Ministry of Defence
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Memorial Day on 8th May for the victims of World War II.On Tuesday the 8th of May, the Republic of Estonia will hold a special Memorial Day to remember all of those who died during World War II and honour those who helped to defeat fascism and Nazism in Europe. The Government of Estonia condemns...
08.05.2008|Ministry of Defence
Landscaping work in progress
At noon today, landscaping works will begin on the green area at 13 Kaarli Rd. in a co-operation project between the Ministry of Defence and the Environment Department.The landscaping will be completed by mid May.The landscaping works will be carried out in accordance with § 11, subsection 2 of the...