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06.12.2018|Ministry of Culture
The nomination of candidates for the culture and sports awards of the Republic of Estonia has begun
The Ministry of Culture is accepting nominations for the culture and sports awards of the Republic of Estonia. Candidates can be nominated until 10 January 2019.
Three culture awards will be given for outstanding long-term creative activities; five awards will be given for outstanding works that...
13.11.2018|Ministry of Culture
Minister of Culture Indrek Saar met with his Icelandic colleague in Reykjavik
Today, Minister of Culture Indrek Saar started a two-day visit to Iceland. The visit was opened by a meeting with Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, Iceland’s Minister of Education, Science and Culture, with whom the opportunities for further cooperation between the two countries in the fields of culture and...
12.11.2018|Ministry of Culture
Merilin Piipuu appointed as the Ministry of Culture’s Undersecretary for Cultural Heritage
Minister of Culture Indrek Saar approved the appointment of Merilin Piipuu to the post of the Ministry of Culture’s Undersecretary of Cultural Heritage, as proposed by the Government Office’s commission for the selection of senior management posts. The new undersecretary will assume her position at...
06.11.2018|Ministry of Culture
The start of the Culture Friend competition for 2018 is announced
Today, Minister of Culture Indrek Saar announced the start of the Culture Friend competition for 2018. The competition, which has been organised for many years, recognises the businesses and private individuals who have made contributions to the field of culture financially or through good works...
24.10.2018|Ministry of Culture
Narva and Tartu will continue to compete for the title of European Capital of Culture
Narva and Tartu will continue to compete for the title of European Capital of Culture, while Kuressaare was eliminated from the competition. This was the decision reached by an independent and international expert commission that assessed the applications of the three competing Estonian cities at a...
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...