Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets: we will continue working with Finland to restore cross-border movement
1. February 2021 - 10:36
On Friday 29 January, Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets visited her Finnish counterpart Pekka Haavisto. This was the first foreign visit of Foreign Minister Liimets.
The agenda of the meeting between the Estonian and Finnish foreign ministers included bilateral relations and close cooperation, with a greater focus on the spread of COVID-19 and travel restrictions. They also discussed international security issues, the situation in Belarus, regional and transatlantic cooperation and the climate.
“Estonia’s relations with its northern neighbour Finland continue to be extremely close and good. I reaffirmed the need to continue our close cooperation on stopping the spread of the coronavirus. The goal is to restore cross-border work-related travel as soon as possible,” Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets said. “The functioning of cross-border move
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Updated information about restrictions on movement for passengers arriving in Estonia between 1 and 7 February 2021
29. January 2021 - 18:36
Arriving from the European Union, the European Economic Area or the Schengen area
A 10-day restriction on the freedom of movement applies on entering Estonia from a country in the European Union, European Economic Area and the Schengen area with an infection rate above 150 persons per 100 000 inhabitants in the past 14 days.
Between 1 and 7 February, restriction on the freedom of movement applies to passengers arriving from the following countries:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia , Liechtenstein, Lithuania , Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and
Estonia and Finland continue to look for ways to restore cross-border work migration
28. January 2021 - 0:53
On Wednesday, the inter-agency COVID-19 working group of Estonia and Finland met to discuss options for restoring work migration between the two countries in light of additional measures introduced by Finland. The updated border measures are in force from 27 January to 25 February to stop the spread of COVID-19.
“We understand that Finland’s decisions are based on public health considerations and taken in view of the need to stop the spread of the virus, including its new strain. The infection rate of Finland is among the lowest in Europe,” the Foreign Ministry’s Undersecretary Erki Kodar said. “The aim of the proposals made by Estonia is to apply additional health protection measures and find ways to continue economic activities by restoring cross-border movement, including work-related migration.”
Arctic Month kicks off
28. January 2021 - 13:54
Today 28 January is the start of the thematic Arctic Month, which aims to engage the Estonian public with various topics related to the Arctic. Over the course of one month, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinates and cooperates with partners and other state institutions to launch a series of Arctic-themed events and articles. The Arctic month is part of Estonia’s bid to become an observer on the Arctic Council.
“Developments in the Arctic should be a concern for everyone, as the climate change there affects the whole world,” Foreign Minister
Eva-Maria Liimets said. “During the Arctic Month, the Foreign Ministry and our excellent partners would like to not only highlight the issues of the Arctic but also offer our expertise to come up with long-term solutions. Estonia’s scientists, companies and polar enthusiasts are ready to help the Arctic with their expertise.”
Estonian embassies invite innovative companies and future architects to generate ideas
28. January 2021 - 12:52
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tehnopol have launched a project to create draft designs for venues (innovation hubs) at nine Estonian embassies for the presentation of innovative solutions. An idea generating session for creating the concept of the hub is held on 18-20 February, welcoming companies offering innovative solutions as well as people working and studying in the fields of interior architecture, design and IT.
The aim of the innovation hubs or Estonia’s national showcase venues is to present contemporary solutions created in Estonia to the world, both in business and creative industries, and also boost their exports in host countries and attract foreign investment to Estonia.