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12.02.2007|Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence to transfer possession of immovable to new broadcasting building
On Friday, 1st December, the Minister of Defence, Mr. Jürgen Ligi, the Director General and Chairman of the Executive Board of Estonian Radio (ER), Mr. Margus Allikmaa, and the Chairman of the Board of Estonian Television (ETV), Mr. Ainar Ruussaar, will sMr. Margus Allikmaa highly praised the ‘...
12.02.2007|Ministry of Defence
Overwhelming national support for NATO membership
According to a recent opinion poll, 76% of Estonian inhabitants between the ages of 15 and 74 support Estonian membership of NATO. The poll, conducted in September of this year, shows that support among non-native Estonians has increased by up to 51% in cNATO membership is considered Estonia’s most...
16.01.2007|Ministry of Defence
Ministry commissioned Gallup poll on EDF training areas
Turu-uuringute AS (a market research plc) conducted a Gallup poll entitled “The views of local government leaders on EDF training areas”, commissioned by the Ministry of Defence.The respondents included council members from the eighteen local governments on whose land the existing or planned...
16.01.2007|Ministry of Defence
NATO Research and Technology Board Chairman visits Estonia
The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Estonia has extended an invitation to NATO Research and Technology Board Chairman, Ingénieur Général de l’Armement, Mr. J. Bongrand to visit Estonia, where he will meet with the Defence Minister, Mr. Jürgen Ligi,The NATO Research and Technology...
16.01.2007|Ministry of Defence
Estonia inspires Balkan officials on their way to NATO
Tomorrow, 16th November, the Estonian Ministry of Defence will arrange a seminar at the Tapa Training Centre of the Estonian Defence Forces. The aim of the seminar entitled “The Baltic Road to the Alliance” is to share Estonia’s experiences gained in the The speakers at the seminar will include...
16.01.2007|Ministry of Defence
NATO signs BOA with Estonian enterprise
Today, the first Basic Order Agreement between NATO and an Estonian enterprise was signed at NATO HQ.The agreement was signed between Viking Security, an Estonian public limited company, and NATO Consultation, Command and Control Agency (NC3A), which specialises in electronics and R...
16.01.2007|Ministry of Defence
No alternative to efficient EU-NATO co-operation
The Defence Minister, Mr. Jürgen Ligi, attended an official meeting of EU Defence Ministers in Brussels today. The topics of discussion included the development of Europe’s military capabilities, operations, and civil-military co-operation.In his speech in which he spoke exclusively about...
16.01.2007|Ministry of Defence
Defence Minister to attend official meeting of EU Defence Ministers
Later today, the Defence Minister, Mr. Jürgen Ligi, will travel to Brussels to attend an official meeting of EU Defence Ministers on Monday.The topics of discussion will include the development of Europe’s military capabilities, operations, and civil-military co-operation.The Finnish Defence...
16.01.2007|Ministry of Defence
Nordic-Baltic Defence Ministers discussed co-operation options
The Defence Minister, Mr. Jürgen Ligi, took part in the meeting of Nordic-Baltic Defence Ministers in Oslo today, where the main topics of discussion included Nordic-Baltic defence-related co-operation, the NATO Riga summit, and the EU Nordic Battle GroupThe Defence Minister gave an overview of the...
16.01.2007|Ministry of Defence
Defence Minister to attend Nordic-Baltic meeting in Oslo
The Defence Minister, Mr. Jürgen Ligi, will travel to Oslo tomorrow to participate in the meeting of Nordic-Baltic Defence Ministers, where he will join his counterparts from Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and Norway. Iceland will be represeThe main topics of the meeting will include...