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Estonian Newspaper Association
The Estonian Newspaper Association ( et, Eesti Ajalehtede Liit) is an umbrella organisation representing common interests of newspapers published in Estonia. As of July 28, 2007, it represents 41 publications. The association was established in 1990 and has been a member of World Association of Newspapers since 1991. Estonian Press Council In 2002 the association established the Estonian Press Council (Avaliku Sõna Nõukogu), with the purpose of the supervision of the Estonian press. It is a self-regulating body of the Estonian press. It provides a possibility to settle readers' complaints out of court, free of charge. Press Friend Award Since 1994, the association has given out a yearly Press Friend award and an accompanying Press Enemy award. The Press Friend award comes with a stylised sculpture of a megaphone A megaphone, speaking-trumpet, bullhorn, blowhorn, or loudhailer is usually a portable or hand-held, cone-shaped acoustic horn used to amplify a person's voic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umbrella Organisation
An umbrella organization is an association of (often related, industry-specific) institutions who work together formally to coordinate activities and/or pool resources. In business, political, and other environments, it provides resources and often identities to the smaller organizations. In this kind of arrangement, it is sometimes responsible, to some degree, for the groups under its care. Examples * AFL–CIO and other national trade union centers * DD172 * Department of Public Safety * European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy * European Music Council * European Welding Federation, European Federation for Welding, Joining and Cutting (EWF) * Federation of Poles in Great Britain * Federation of Student Islamic Societies * Independent Sector * National Retail Federation * National Wrestling Alliance * Open Source Geospatial Foundation * Software in the Public Interest * UEFA * Ulster Defence Association *United Way * Yamaguchi-gumi * National Federation of Coffee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ingrid Rüütel
Ingrid Rüütel ( Ruus; born 3 November 1935) is an Estonian folklorist and philologist. From 2001 to 2006 she was the First Lady of Estonia, married to President Arnold Rüütel. Personal life Ingrid Rüütel was born in Tallinn as a daughter of communist politician Neeme Ruus and his wife actress Linda Karin Ruus ( Aruküll). Her father was killed by the German Army during World War II in 1942. In 1958, Ingrid married Arnold Rüütel. They have two daughters and six grandchildren. Honours * : Order of the Estonian Red Cross, Class III (1997) * : Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland (2002) * : Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great (30 September 2004) , Lithuanian Orders searching form * : |
Andrus Ansip
Andrus Ansip (; born 1 October 1956) is an Estonian politician, a member of the European Parliament, the former European Commissioner for Digital Single Market and Vice President of the European Commission, in office from 2014 until 2019. Previously, he was Prime Minister of Estonia from 2005 to 2014 and chairman of the liberal Estonian Reform Party ( et, Reformierakond) from 2004 to 2014. Before his entry into politics Ansip trained as a chemist, before working in banking and business. He entered Parliament in 2004, quickly becoming Minister of Economic Affairs, and subsequently Prime Minister in April 2005. On 1 November 2014, he was appointed to the European Commission. Early life and business career Born in Tartu, Ansip graduated from the University of Tartu with a degree in Chemistry in 1979. He worked as an engineer at the university from 1979 to 1983 (with a two-year break for mandatory military service). He was an instructor in the Industry Department and Head of the Or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juhan Kivirähk
Juhan Kivirähk (born 2 July 1957 in Tallinn) is an Estonian sociologist. Kivirähk is the older brother of writer Andrus Kivirähk. In 1980 he graduated from Tartu State University in economic cybernetics. From 1984 until 1988, he studied at the Estonian Academy of Sciences Founded in 1938, the Estonian Academy of Sciences ( et, Eesti Teaduste Akadeemia) is Estonia's national academy of science in Tallinn. As with other national academies, it is an independent group of well-known scientists whose stated aim is to ... at the Institute of Socioeconomic Problems. He is one of the founders of two Estonian poll companies: AS Emor (established in 1990) and OÜ Uuringukeskus Faktum (established in 2002). 1998-2002 he was the vice-director of the poll company Turu-uuringute AS. He has also worked on International Centre for Defence and Security (ICDS). Awards * 2001: Order of the White Star, V class. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Kivirahk, Juhan Living people 1957 births Esto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enn Pant
Enn Pant (born in 1965) is an Estonian entrepreneur. 1992–1996 he was the chancellor of Ministry of Finance. He has been (eg in 2014) the major shareholder of Tallink. In 2011 he was awarded with Order of the White Star The Order of the White Star ( et, Valgetähe teenetemärk; french: Ordre de l'Etoile Blanche) was instituted in 1936. The Order of the White Star is bestowed on Estonia Estonia, formally the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic ..., III class. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Pant, Enn Living people 1965 births Estonian businesspeople ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aadu Luukas
Aadu Luukas (24 September 1939, in Tallinn – 7 October 2006, in Viimsi) was an Estonia Estonia, formally the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, a ...n businesspeople and sport personnel. Since 1992, he was the head of the company AS Pakterminal. Since 1997, he was the president of Estonian Volleyball Federation. In 2003, he was awarded the Order of the White Star, III Class and in 2006, he was awarded with Order of the White Star, II class. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Luukas, Aadu 1939 births 2006 deaths Estonian businesspeople Estonian sportspeople Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 2nd Class Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 3rd Class Tallinn University of Technology alumni People from Tallinn Sportspeople from Tallinn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andres Lipstok
Andres Lipstok (born 6 February 1957 in Haapsalu, Estonia) was the chairman of the Bank of Estonia from 7 June 2005 to 7 June 2012. He has been a member of the Eesti Reformierakond (Estonian Reform Party) since 1994 and also the Vice President of the Estonian Olympic Committee The Estonian Olympic Committee ( et, Eesti Olümpiakomitee) (EOK) is responsible for the Estonia's participation in the Olympic Games. History The Estonian Sports Federation ( et, Eesti Spordi Liit) decided to form the Estonian Olympic Committe ... 2004–2008. Career history *2005–2012 Chairman of the Bank of Estonia *2003–2005 Member of the X Riigikogu *1999–2003 Member of the IX Riigikogu *1995–1999 Member of the VIII Riigikogu *1995–1996 Minister of Economic Affairs of the Republic of Estonia *1994–1995 Minister of Finance of the Republic of Estonia *1989–1994 County Governor of Lääne County *1989 Deputy Minister of Finance of the Estonian SSR *1986–1989 Chairman of the Planning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tõnis Lepp
Tonis, Tõnis or Tönis is a masculine given name. Tõnis is an Estonian form of Anthony. Tönis is a Dutch and Swedish form of Tönnis and diminutive form of Antonius, Anton, Antoon, Anthonis, Anthoon, Antonie and Antonis. Tonis is a Dutch diminutive form of Antonius, Anton, Antoon, Anthonis, Anthoon, Antonie and Antonis. Tonis is a Lithuanian diminutive form of Antanas. Another variant of Tõnis in Estonian is Tõnu. It is also a surname. Persons bearing the name included: Given name * Tõnis Kaasik (born 1949), Estonian entrepreneur, fencer, environmentalist, and politician * Tõnis Kalbus (1880–1942), Estonian lawyer and politician * Tõnis Kalde (born 1976), Estonian football player * Tõnis Kasemets (born 1974), Estonian race car driver * Tõnis Kask (1929–2016), Estonian director * Tõnis Kimmel (born 1977), Estonian architect * Tõnis Kint (1896–1991), Estonian politician * Tõnis Kõiv (born 1970), Estonian politician * Tõnis Lukas (born 1962), Estonian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rein Lang
Rein Lang (born 4 July 1957) is an Estonian politician, a member of the Estonian Reform Party since 1995, and a diplomat. He was the Minister of Culture in Andrus Ansip's third cabinet until his resignation. Personal life Lang was born at Tartu. His father was appointed to work at the Soviet embassy in Helsinki; consequently, Rein Lang grew up partly in Finland, becoming a fluent speaker of Finnish. He has championed Finnish-Estonian relations. Lang received elementary and high school education in Tallinn English College (then known as 7th High School of Tallinn) and graduated ''cum laude'' from the University of Tartu in 1980, acquiring a degree in law. His most popular programme, the weekly 'Midday Hour' ( et, Keskpäevatund), has become legendary, and a subject of a number of jokes mostly associated with Valdo Jahilo. 'Of the state of the state' ( et, Olukorrast riigis) was also popular. Following his departure from the media business, Lang served as deputy mayor of Tallin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marko Pomerants
Marko Pomerants (born 24 September 1964) is an Estonian politician. He was the Minister of the Environment in 2015–2017. Previously, Pomerants has served as the Minister of Social Affairs from 2003 to 2005 and as the Minister of the Interior from 2009 to 2012. Pomerants is a member of the Pro Patria and Res Publica Union. Early life Marko Pomerants went to Tamsalu High School and completed higher education at the University of Tartu. He has degrees in geology and public administration. Political career Pomerants began his political career in the Lääne-Viru County Environmental Department in 1994. A year later he became the Governor ( et, Maavanem) of the county and served for eight years. In 2003, he was a member of the 10th Riigikogu. On 10 April 2003, Pomerants was appointed Minister of Social Affairs, serving until 13 April 2005. From 2007 to 2009, he was a member of the 11th Riigikogu. From 2009 to 2011, Pomerants served as the Minister of the Interior. In 2015 parl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peeter Tali
Peeter Tali (born 6 August 1964 in Pärnu) is an Estonian military officer and journalist. In 1990s he was a member of the Congress of Estonia. 1993-1994 he was the chief editor of news agency ETA. 1994-1995 he was the chief editor of newspaper ''Rahva Hääl''. Since October 2012, he is the head of Ministry of Defence's Strategic Communications Department ( et, Kaitseministeeriumi strateegilise kommunikatsiooni osakonna juhataja). In 2006, he was awarded Order of the Cross of the Eagle The Order of the Cross of the Eagle ( et, Kotkaristi teenetemärk; french: Ordre de la Croix de l'Aigle) was instituted in 1928 by the Estonian Defence League to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Estonian independence. It was adopted as a st ..., V class. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Tali, Peeter 1964 births Estonia 200 politicians Estonian editors Estonian journalists Estonian military personnel Living people Members of the Riigikogu, 2023–2027 People from Pärnu Politicians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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