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05.03.2007|Ministry of Defence
Best EDF athletes receive awards from Defence Minister and CHOD
At a special reception in the Ministry of Defence today, the Defence Minister together with the Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces, Major General Ants Laaneots honoured the best EDF athletes.A diploma and an special gift were awarded to Corporal Marko Luhamaa, a World Karate Champion, who...
27.02.2007|Ministry of Defence
Estonian and Finnish Defence Ministers reaffirm efficient co-operation
During his one-day visit to Tallinn today, the Finnish Defence Minister, Mr. Seppo Kääriäinen, met with his Estonian counterpart to discuss bilateral defence-related co-operation and the outcome of the decisions made at the recent Riga Summit. The ministe“Although the role of Finland has...
27.02.2007|Ministry of Defence
Estonian and Finnish Defence Ministers to discuss defence-related co-operation in Tallinn
Tomorrow, 9th of January, the Finnish Defence Minister, Mr. Seppo Kääriäinen, will pay a one-day visit to Tallinn to meet with his Estonian counterpart to discuss bilateral defence-related co-operation and the outcome of the decisions made at the recent RThe aim of this meeting of the defence...
27.02.2007|Ministry of Defence
Ministry to commemorate ceasefire with traditional silence
The Ministry of Defence will start the new year with a commemoration of the ceasefire which began on 3rd January 1920.The Ministry of Defence will commemorate the cessation of hostilities 87 years ago in the Estonian War of Independence with a one-minute silence, in remembrance of all the...
15.02.2007|Ministry of Defence
Jürgen Ligi: Trivimi Velliste fails to support the Isamaaliit & Res Publica party manifesto?
Today’s statement from Mr. Trivimi Velliste of the Isamaaliit political party has made a political issue out of the arrangement of the Estonian Defence Forces, as well as being critical of others.In addition to being critical of the provisions of the Defence Forces Act, Mr. Velliste also attacked...
12.02.2007|Ministry of Defence
Defence Minister to participate in Baltic Defence Ministers meeting in Lithuania
The Defence Minister, Mr. Jürgen Ligi, will travel to Panevezys, Lithuania, tomorrow to participate in a two-day meeting of Baltic Defence Ministers. The main topic for discussion will be the establishment of a joint infantry battalion for the NATO ResponOne of the most important topics will...
12.02.2007|Ministry of Defence
Ministry to improve living and service conditions of INF TC Kup
Today, the 22nd December 2006, the second phase construction contract of the Infantry Training Centre for the Kuperjanov Single Infantry Battalion was signed in the offices of the Ministry of Defence. The contract is worth 234.23 million EEK, making it thThe contract was signed by the Defence...
12.02.2007|Ministry of Defence
Defence Minister offers condolences to Latvian counterpart
The Defence Minister, Mr. Jürgen Ligi, has offered his condolences on behalf of the Estonian Government to his Latvian counterpart, Mr. Atis Slakteris, following the deaths of two Latvian servicemen in Iraq.Mr. Ligi said that the, “international peace support operations have proved to be an...
12.02.2007|Ministry of Defence
Estonia and Sweden to discuss defence co-operation in Tallinn
Tomorrow, on 20th December, the Swedish Defence Minister, Mr. Mikael Odenberg, will visit Estonia to meet with his Estonian counterpart, Mr. Jürgen Ligi. The topics of discussion will include the outcome of the recent NATO Riga Summit, Europe’s common SecOther topics will include co-operation in...
12.02.2007|Ministry of Defence
MOD purchased Seli grange
MOD concluded a contract of purchase and sale with the Estonian Red Cross Society to purchase the Seli estate. The transaction cost EEK 8 660 000.A health centre is located in the Seli estate, where since 1993 rehabilitation treatment has been provided for fighters for freedom and regular members...