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20.10.2018|Ministry of Culture
On the occasion of Pan-Finno-Ugric Day, Minister of Culture Indrek Saar sent greetings to the Ministers of Culture of Finland and Hungary
Today, 20 October, Pan-Finno-gric Day is being celebrated in appreciation of the culture and languages of the Finno-Ugric peoples. Many cultural events dedicated to kindred peoples will be taking place throughout Estonia. On the occasion of Pan-Finno-Ugric Day, Minister of Culture Indrek Saar...
18.10.2018|Ministry of Culture
The programme for cultural cooperation between the Baltic ministries of Culture until 2022 signed in Vilnius
Today, 18 October, Hillar Sein, Undersecretary for Arts of the Estonian Ministry of Culture, signed the programme for cultural cooperation between the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian Ministries of Culture for the next four years. The signing took place during the meeting of the Baltic Cultural...
11.10.2018|Ministry of Culture
The Baltic Ministers of Culture meet in Estonia
On October 11th, Latvian Minister of Culture Dace Melbārde and Lithuanian Minister of Culture Liana Ruokytė-Jonsson will arrive in Estonia at the invitation of Minister of Culture Indrek Saar. During the three-day visit, the ministers will hold discussions on cultural cooperation, meet with...
08.10.2018|Ministry of Culture
Tartu, Narva and Kuressaare are candidates for the European Capital of Culture 2024
Three applications were received for the European Capital of Culture 2024 competition – from Tartu, Narva and Kuressaare. At the end of the month it will become clear which cities will compete in the final round.
The cities had to submit their candidacy materials to the Ministry of Culture by...
31.08.2018|Ministry of Culture
The new Heritage Conservation Act was approved by the government
At today’s August 30th meeting, the government approved the draft of the new Heritage Conservation Act and will send it to the Riigikogu for further discussion and decision-making. The new Heritage Conservation Act will greater a greater balance between the responsibilities of the owners and state...
30.08.2018|Ministry of Culture
The state will provide €10 million in funding for the European Capital of Culture 2024
On Thursday, August 30th, the government decided to provide up to €10 million in funding of the future Estonian Capital of Culture. The Ministry of Culture, in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, will submit the application for the funding for the Capital of Culture next spring, when the...
16.07.2018|Ministry of Culture
Peeter Mauer chosen to be the director of the Estonian History Museum
Based on the decision of the committee at the Ministry of Culture, Peeter Mauer has been chosen to be the new director of the Estonian History Museum. In his new position, Mauer considers his priorities to be making a contribution to both the content and financial activities of the museum and...
08.07.2018|Ministry of Culture
Two agreements promoting Baltic cooperation will be signed in Riga
Today, on July 8th, the ministers of culture of the three Baltic states will meet in Riga in order to sign an agreement related to the maintenance of the song and dance festival traditions in the three countries and another agreement to establish the Baltic Cultural Fund. In the evening, they will...
05.07.2018|Ministry of Culture
The ministers of culture promote Baltic cooperation at the Latvian and Lithuanian song festivals
Minister of Culture Indrek Saar will be attending the Latvian and Lithuanian Song and Dance Celebrations this weekend. On Sunday, July 8th, the three Baltic ministers of culture will sign an agreement related to the maintenance of the song festival tradition and another agreement to establish the...
24.06.2018|Ministry of Culture
The Cultural Capital of Europe 2024 selection commission will include Anu Kivilo and Mikko Fritze
The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Estonia submitted a proposal to the European Commission to designate Anu Kivilo and Mikko Fritze as members of the expert commission that will choose Europe’s cultural capital for 2024. The international commission will begin its work in the autumn, when a...