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Events in the year 2024 in Estonia .

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Politics in Estonia takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Estonia is the head of government, and of a multi-party system. Legislative power is vested in the Estonian parliament. Executive power is exercised by the government, which is led by the prime minister. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. Estonia is a member of the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vaino Väljas</span> Soviet and Estonian politician (1931–2024)

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References

  1. ↑ "Uus aasta tuli abieluvõrdsusega: avalduse on esitanud juba kaheksa samasoolist paari". Postimees (in Estonian). 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
  2. ↑ Sauer, Pjotr (2024-02-13). "Russia puts Estonian prime minister Kaja Kallas on wanted list". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  3. ↑ "Biathlon Youth and Junior World Championships". All Sports Db. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  4. ↑ "Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix". All Sports Db. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  5. ↑ "Ice Hockey Women's World Championship". All Sports Db. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  6. ↑ "European Union criticizes Russia for removing Estonian buoys, demand an explanation from Moscow". Associated Press. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  7. ↑ "Estonia ratifies CERN accession to become 24th member in one of Europe's key scientific bodies". Associated Press. June 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  8. ↑ "Poland, Baltics call for EU defence line on border with Russia, Belarus". Reuters . June 27, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Von der Leyen gets nod for second EU term, Estonia's Kallas as top diplomat". Al Jazeera. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  10. ↑ "Estonia's ruling party taps climate minister for the Baltic country's top job". Associated Press. 29 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  11. ↑ "Estonian PM resigns to take up top EU diplomatic job". The Kyiv Independent. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  12. ↑ "Baltic countries notify Russia and Belarus they will exit the Moscow-controlled electricity grid". AP News. 2024-07-16. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  13. ↑ "European Junior Judo Championships". All Sports Db. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  14. ↑ "Estonia Public Holidays 2024". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  15. ↑ "Law on holidays and public holidays". Ministry of Justice. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  16. ↑ ERR (2024-01-15). "Suri kümnevõistleja Uno Palu". ERR (in Estonian). Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  17. ↑ "MÄLESTUSGALERII | Suri Vaino Väljas. President Karis: tema diplomaatiline julgus aitas laduda kive Eesti iseseisvuse taastamisse". www.ohtuleht.ee (in Estonian). Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  18. ↑ "Suri näitleja ja lavastaja Väino Uibo". Kultuur. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  19. ↑ Tiits, Maiken; Mölder, Merilin (29 October 2024). "Näitleja Ragne Veensalu suri 37-aastaselt". Kroonika (in Estonian). Retrieved 2 November 2024.
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