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Central Government, Ministries and Agencies
Links related to governmental structure, actions and policies. |
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| Central Government | ||
| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Government Press Office | Information about the Prime Minister and press releases. | |
| Legal Chancellor | The contact point for citizens who want to challenge the legal basis of government decisions. | |
| Office of European Integration | Part of the Chancellery. The site provides reports on Estonia's integration plans. | |
| Official State Web Center | A portal to the Estonian government. | |
| Parliament | Detailed information about the Riigikogu and its members. | |
| President | The president's site provides personal data, speeches and press releases of the current president, Arnold Ruutel. | |
| Prime Minister | The current PM's curriculum vitae, speeches and press releases. | |
| Supreme Court | A description of the Court, profiles of justices and some statistics. | |
| Ministries and Agencies | ||
| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Academy of Sciences | Information on members and research activities. | |
| Bank of Estonia | Responsible for monetary policy and currency stability. | |
| Border Guard | Describes the Border Guard's responsibilities. | |
| Citizenship and Migration Board | Rules for immigration and data. | |
| Civil Aviation Administration | Estonia's FAA includes an application for a license. It is part of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications | |
| Competition Board | Responsible for combating monopolies. | |
| Consumer Protection Board | Agency to protect consumer interests and to develop policy that corresponds with UN and EU guidelines. | |
| Customs Office | Customs regulations and currency exchange data. | |
| Defense Forces | Covers all branches of Estonia's armed forces. | |
| Embassy in the US | Consular and policy information. | |
| European Union Information Secretariat | Information about EU accession. | |
| Export Agency | Information about the agency and its activities. | |
| Gambling Taxes Council | Information on the council. | |
| Informatics Center | Organization responsible for information policy and IT in Estonia. | |
| Inspectorate of Data Protection | Oversees government databases for compliance with laws protecting data sources. | |
| Inspectorate of Health Protection | Addresses nutrition and general health. | |
| Inspectorate of the Environment | Basic contact information for major municipalities. | |
| Integration Server | Joint UNDP/government project to spread information about the integration of non-titular nationalities. | |
| Investment Agency | Promotes foreign investment in the country. | |
| Labor Market Board | Labor market data. | |
| Land Board | Responsible for the privatization of land and land management. | |
| Legal Translation Center | Allows you to access legislation in parallel Estonian and English texts. | |
| Maritime Administration | The main aim is to ensure safe navigation in Estonian territorial and inland waters. | |
| Ministry of Agriculture | Responsible for agricultural and rural policies. | |
| Ministry of Culture | Addresses cultural policy and events. | |
| Ministry of Defense | Defense budget and information about NATO accession. | |
| Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications | Responsible for economic development policies. | |
| Ministry of Education and Research | News and policy information. | |
| Ministry of Finance | Reports and economic data. | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Foreign policy positions and press releases. Links to Estonian embassies all over the world. There is an alternate URL. | |
| Ministry of Internal Affairs | Security policy and analytical documents. | |
| Ministry of Justice | Crime prevention strategy and data. | |
| Ministry of Social Affairs | Promotes good health, employment and social protection. | |
| Ministry of the Environment | Environmental policy and international cooperation. | |
| National Communications Board | Licensing and other information for Estonian citizens and foreign nationals. | |
| National Electoral Committee | Information on parliamentary, presidential and local elections as well as referenda. | |
| National Heritage Board | Protects Estonian culture. | |
| National Labor Inspectorate | Employment and labor force data. | |
| National Library | Information about collections and available data. | |
| Patent Office | FAQ about patents and other information. | |
| Police | Structure of the force and crime data. | |
| Population Registry | The agency responsible for registering citizens. | |
| Post | The principal activity of Estonian Post Ltd. is the provision of universal postal services. | |
| Prosecutor's Office | Office of the Estonian Attorney General. | |
| Public Procurement Office | Office managing the purchase of goods and services with public monies. | |
| Railway Administration | Responsible for the quality of rail infrastructure and service. | |
| Regional Development Agency | Development policies and strategies. | |
| Registry Center for Enterprises, Institutions and Organizations | Part of the Ministry of Finance. Describes services and other activities. | |
| Rescue Services | Associated with the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Manages crisis situations. | |
| Research and Development Council | An advisory board to the government regarding R&D. | |
| Road Administration | Government institution whose functions cover road management and traffic management. | |
| Science Foundation | The Estonian Science Foundation distributes government grant monies for various projects. | |
| Social Insurance Board | Coordinates and disburses pensions. | |
| State Agency of Medicines | Controls pharmaceutical products. | |
| State Audit Office | Monitors the use of public funds. | |
| State Information Systems | Maintains national databases. | |
| Tax Board | Monitors compliance with tax laws. | |
| Tourist Board | Plan your next trip to Estonia. | |
| Veterinary and Food Board | Implements the state policy in the field of food and veterinary. English version is under construction. | |
Institutes and NGOs
Pages related to non-governmental organizations and institutes in Estonia. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Baltic Assembly | Promotes co-operation between the parliaments of the Republics of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Documents and press releases. | |
| Center for Transboundary Cooperation | Centered around Lake Peipsi, the organization promotes sustainable development in the region. | |
| Education and Research Network | A non-profit organization dedicated to improving information technology access. | |
| Election 2003 | Election results, information on the electoral system and more. | |
| Estonian Business Association | Promotes a favorable business climate in Estonia. | |
| Estonian Council of Civic Organizations | A coordinating organization for NGOs. | |
| Estonian Foreign Policy Institute | The mission of the EVI is to promote a deeper understanding of international affairs and of Estonia's role in a changing world by providing a forum for informed discussion, analysis and debate. | |
| Estonian Green Movement | Information about the movement and it's activities. | |
| Estonian Mari Society | Promotes connections between Estonia and Mari El (in Russia). | |
| Estonian National Culture Foundation | Focuses on preserving Estonian culture. | |
| Estonian Press Council | Emphasizes press freedom and journalistic ethics. Includes data on complaints. | |
| Estonian Student Society for Environmental Protection | Promotes environmental protection activities among Estonian youth. | |
| Estonian Union for Child Welfare | Advocates for children's rights. | |
| Estonian Women's Studies and Resource Center | A NGO focusing on gender issues. | |
| Farmers' Federation | An advocacy group for farmers. | |
| Fund for Nature (ELF) | News and reports from an environmental group. | |
| Green Movement - Friends of the Earth | A group promoting a clean environment. | |
| Institute for Human Rights | Monitors human rights. | |
| Institute of Baltic Studies | An on-line learning center focusing on Estonian culture, history and politics. | |
| Integration Foundation | Facilitates the integration of non-Estonians. | |
| Jaan Tonisson Institute | The institute, named after one of the Estonian founding fathers from 1918, promotes democracy and civil society. | |
| Journalists' Union | Promotes a free press. | |
| Legal Information Center for Human Rights | Posts data and analysis of human rights issues. | |
| NGO and Foundation Infoserver | Established to develop a "supportive environment" for NGOs in Estonia. Discusses current activities. | |
| NGO Net | Links to many Estonian NGOs. | |
| Nordic Council of Ministers - Information Office | Site of the Tallinn office. | |
| Open Estonia Foundation | An Estonian NGO affiliated with the Soros Foundation. | |
| Science Foundation | The Estonian Science Foundation distributes government grant monies for various projects. | |
| Security Police Board | The main task of the Security Police Board is supporting independent statehood; prevention, obstruction and detection of certain crimes and pre-trial proceeding of criminal cases having initiated on such basis. | |
Political Parties and Politicians
Links to political parties in Estonia. |
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| Political Parties | ||
| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Center Party | Successor party to the Popular Front. Rein Taagepera was its presidential candidate in 1992. | |
| Democratic Party | Formed in 1994. | |
| Estonian Christian People's Party (EKRP) | Information on the party. | |
| Estonian Liberal Democratic Party | Includes news updates. | |
| Estonian Social Democratic Labor Party (ESDTP) | Information on this party. | |
| Freedom Movement | Platform and other information in Estonian. | |
| National Conservative Party | Staff, history, program and organization of this liberal party. | |
| People's Coalition | Party structure and other information. | |
| People's Party - Moodukad | A forum, press releases and other information. | |
| People's Radical Party | Information on the party. | |
| Pro Patria Union | A right-of-center nationalist party. | |
| Reform Party | Information about the party and its candidates. Reform Party Youth also has a website. | |
| Republican Party | Its three pillars are Euroskepticism, Nationalism and Conservatism. There is an alternate URL. | |
| Res Publica | A conservative party. | |
| Social Democratic Party (SDE) | Party's platform, membership and contact information. | |
| Social Democratic Workers Party of Estonia (ESDTP) | Information about this leftist party. | |
| Social Democratic Youth | Information about young social democrats in Estonia. | |
| United People's Party | A forum, press releases and other information. | |
Regional Sites
Links to specific regions of Estonia. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Hiiu County | Official site. | |
| Island of Hiiu | Focuses on tourism | |
| Narva City | Focuses on local government, business and tourism. | |
| Statistics Bureau of Central Estonia | Basic demographic and economic data from Viljandi County. | |
| Tallinn City | The capital's official site. | |
| Tartu City | Focuses on tourism. | |
| Counties | ||
| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Harju County | Official site. | |
| Ida-Viru County | Information about the county. | |
| Jogeva County | Covers history, tourism and the economy. | |
| Laane County | Official site for the county. | |
| Laane-Viru County | Basic information about the county. | |
| Parnu County | Information about municipalities and the county. | |
| Polva County | Official site for the county. | |
| Rapla County | Information about the county. | |
| Saare County | Information about the island county. | |
| Valga County | News releases and information about the county. | |
| Viljandi City | Estonia's sixth largest city. | |
| Viru County | News and information about tourism. | |
| Voru County | Information about investment and cultural activities. | |
News and Media
Online Estonian newspapers, journals, publications and information. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Aripaev | Business news in Estonian. | |
| Baltic News Service | A major regional news agency that requires registration to access information. | |
| Baltic Review | An English language news magazine that provides some articles on-line. | |
| Baltic Times | On-line English language news from the region. | |
| Business Gazette | Business and economic news. | |
| Day By Day | A Russian language on-line news journal. | |
| Eesti Raadio | Broadcasts over the web in many languages. You can listen to broadcasts with a Real Audio player in English and Esperanto. | |
| Eesti Telekom | A telecommunication services company. | |
| Eesti Televisioon | The main TV network. | |
| Estonian Daily Paper | The on-line version of the popular news daily. | |
| Postimees | Another popular daily newspaper's on-line edition. | |
| RFE/RL | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Estonian service. | |
| Slohtuleht | An on-line newspaper. | |
| Transitions Online | TOL covers the states of East Central Europe and the former Soviet Union, providing news and analysis with a local angle. | |
Search Engines
Searchable sites with information pertinent to Estonia. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| 1182 | Search engine. | |
| Delfi | Search engine. | |
| Estonia-Wide Web | Search engine. | |
| Inff | Search engine. | |
| Infopluss | Search engine. | |
| Infoweb | Search engine. | |
| Log.ee | Search engine. | |
| Neti | Search engine. | |
| Warav | Search Engine. | |
Miscellaneous Sites
Other related links. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| American Chamber of Commerce | Promotes business interests in Estonia. | |
| AS Andmevara | A private company that processes the Estonian population register. | |
| Chamber of Commerce and Industry | Promotes business development. | |
| Delegation of the European Commission | Europe's diplomatic mission. | |
| Estonian-Russian Chamber of Commerce | Promotes business interests. | |
| Euroskepsis | Skepticism over EU membership. | |
| Law Library | The US Library of Congress guide to Estonian law. | |
| Tallinn Stock Exchange | Check your investments in Estonia. | |
| US Embassy | Consular and other information. | |
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