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It was a distinct pleasure to participate in the service commemorating the regaining of Estonian independence at St. Peter’s Estonian Lutheran Church (Peetri from now on) on the precise day, August 20th. 32 years have passed since Riigikogu Speaker Ülo Nugis lowered his gavel declaring the restoration of democracy and sovereignty. It had been a long battle, but unity among people of differing political stripes and opinions made this long awaited desire come to fruition. ....
Fallout from the recent power switch in the southwestern city of Pärnu, which saw Isamaa replace Center in office, has led to motions of no-confidence being submitted in both directions. ....
Jüri Ratas (Center) has been reelected for a second term as speaker of the Riigikogu, by a narrow margin following a vote at the chamber on Thursday. ....
The opposition Social Democratic Party (SDE) may vote against Martin Helme (EKRE) as one of two deputy Riigikogu speakers in a vote due next week, despite the party saying it agrees with the basis on which Helme is being put forward, ETV news show "Aktuaalne kaamera" (AK) reported Friday evening. ....