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Sites in English that are mainly related to the national government of the Republic of Estonia. This includes branches of government, law enforcement, judiciary and military sites. Organizations whose goal is to influence government policy such as political parties can be found in Regional/Europe/Estonia/Society_and_Culture/Politics, while local government institutions (on county or locality level) can be found in their respective counties or localities.

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• Archimedes

  http://www.archimedes.ee/
  An independent body with the objective to coordinate and implement different European Union programs and projects in the field of training, education, research, technological development and innovation. [Estonian, English]

• Association of Estonian Cities

  http://www.ell.ee/
  Structure and workings of the association. List of member cities. [Estonian, English]

• Bank of Estonia

  http://www.eestipank.ee/
  Central Bank, responsible for monetary policy. Daily fixings, monetary policy, banking system, banknotes and coins and economic indicators.

• Central Register of Securities

  https://www.e-register.ee/
  Administers share registers for (listed) joint-stock companies and securities accounts. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Chancellor of Justice - Õiguskantsler

  http://www.oiguskantsler.ee/
  Supervises the activities of public institutions and protects constitutional rights and freedoms. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• CIA - Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments: Estonia

  https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/world-leaders-1/EN.html
  List of government officials and their titles, updated weekly. Also includes the head of the central bank, ambassadors to the United States and Permanent Representatives to the UN, New York.

• Civil Aviation Administration

  http://www.ecaa.ee/
  Includes legal and statistical information. [Estonian, English]

• Consumer Protection Board

  http://www.tarbijakaitseamet.ee/
  A national authority whose main task is to protect consumer rights and represent their interests. Links to relevant legislation and how to submit complaints. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Defence League

  http://www.kaitseliit.ee/
  A voluntary military national defence organization which is part of the defence forces. [Estonian, English]

• Department of Prisons

  http://www.vangla.ee/
  Information about the Estonian prison system. A department of the ministry of justice. [English, Estonian, Russian]

• Elections Committee of the Estonian Republic

  http://www.valimised.ee/
  Information about how to vote via Internet. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Estonia in the European Union

  http://london.vm.ee/estonia_in_the_eu
  An article about Estonia's integration in the European Union by the Estonian Embassy in London.

• Estonian Air Navigation Services

  http://www.eans.ee/
  A state-owned business entity responsible for air traffic management and air traffic safety. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Estonian Competition Authority

  http://www.konkurentsiamet.ee/
  Regulatory authority for competition, communication and energy. Policies and working divisions. [Estonian, English]

• Estonian Defence Forces

  http://www.mil.ee/
  Estonia's defense policy, army, navy, air force and NATO role. [Estonian, English]

• Estonian Educational and Research Network (EENet)

  http://www.eenet.ee/
  Governmental non-profit organization with the task of coordinating and developing the computer networks for science, education and culture. Also manages the Estonian top-level domain (.ee). [Estonian, English]

• Estonian Environment Information Center

  http://www.keskkonnainfo.ee/
  Collects and processes data on Estonian nature and the state of the environment in order to provide information to decision makers. Includes information on water, air and waste. [Estonian, English]

• Estonian Informatics Centre

  http://www.ria.ee/
  Provides information systems development for state agencies. Backbone of the Estonian e-state. [Estonian, English]

• Estonian Institute of Economic Research

  http://www.ki.ee/
  Gathers socio-economic data, processes and analyses it for macro and micro-economic decisions. [Estonian, English]

• Estonian Land Board

  http://www.maaamet.ee/
  Description of activities, applicable legislation and an interactive map with detailed satellite photos of the country. [Estonian, English]

• Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  http://www.vm.ee/
  Includes details of foreign policy, government and ministries, publications, press releases and EU relations.

• Estonian Motor Vehicle Registration Centre

  http://www.ark.ee/
  Has responsibility over the registration of motor vehicles, issuing of driving licences, monitoring of roadworthiness tests and confirming compliance with technical requirements. Site describes procedures, lists fees and contact information. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Estonian National Electoral Committee

  http://www.vvk.ee/
  Publishes the results of all elections held in Estonia. [Estonian, English]

• Estonian Rescue Board

  http://www.rescue.ee/
  Responsible for fire and rescue services. [Estonian, English]

• Estonian Road Administration

  http://www.mnt.ee/
  Information about roads and traffic in Estonia. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Estonian Road to Effective Defense: Civil-Military Dimension

  http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA402731
  Thesis written by Harry Lathein in 2002 for the Naval Postgraduate School. Covers national security planning and the Baltic Peacekeeping Battalion.

• Estonian Tax and Customs Board

  http://www.emta.ee/
  Provides information on taxes, tariffs and regulations. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Estonian Technical Surveillance Authority

  http://www.tja.ee/
  Authority responsible for railway and industrial safety as well as electronic communications. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund

  http://www.tootukassa.ee/
  Structure of the fund and information for employers and jobseekers. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Financial Supervision Authority

  http://www.fi.ee/
  An autonomous agency of the Bank of Estonia which supervises the financial sector. [Estonian, English]

• Guarantee Fund

  http://www.tf.ee/
  Guarantees bank deposits and mandatory pension funds as well as providing investor protection. Contributions to the fund and compensation scheme. [Estonian, English]

• Health Board

  http://www.terviseamet.ee/
  An agency of the Ministry of Social Affairs that deals with health care, disease control and chemical safety. [Estonian, English]

• ICL - Estonia Index

  http://www.servat.unibe.ch/icl/en__indx.html
  Complete copies and links to the country's Constitution, along with related background, history and events, provided by International Constitutional Law.

• ID card

  http://www.pass.ee/
  Information about the ID card, its uses and how to apply for one. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• ID-Card

  http://www.id.ee/
  The Estonian national identification card allows all citizens to issue digital signatures and to use Internet based services provided by the state and several private companies. Site provides software for the card reader. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• IMF - Republic of Estonia and the IMF

  http://www.imf.org/external/country/EST/
  News, data and reports concerning the economic and financial situation of Estonia.

• Ministry of Agriculture

  http://www.agri.ee/
  News relating to agriculture in Estonia. Structure and departments of the ministry. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Ministry of Culture

  http://www.kul.ee/
  Areas of responsibility of the ministry, legal acts. [Estonian, English]

• Ministry of Defence

  http://www.mod.gov.ee/
  Structure, budgets, and policy of the ministry. Estonia's role in NATO. [Estonian, English]

• Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication

  http://www.mkm.ee/
  Drafts and implements economic policy with the objective to create a growing and competitive economy. Covers the Internal market, trade, energy, communication and IT. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Ministry of Education and Research

  http://www.hm.ee/
  Background information and policy initiatives for Education and Research. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Ministry of Finance

  http://www.fin.ee/
  Economic reviews, tax policy, European integration. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Ministry of Justice

  http://www.just.ee/
  Information about the legal and court systems. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Ministry of Social Affairs

  http://www.sm.ee/
  Health, labor, social security. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Ministry of the Environment

  http://www.envir.ee/
  News and activities of the ministry. [Estonian, English]

• Ministry of the Interior

  http://www.siseministeerium.ee/
  Provides internal security, protects public order and develops regional cooperation. News and information regarding activities. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Place Names Board of Estonia

  http://www.eki.ee/knn/index2.htm
  Implements the place names act and publishes the official list of place names. Also offers toponymic guidelines. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Police and Border Guard Board

  https://www.politsei.ee/
  Information for foreigners living in and moving to Estonia. Handles work permits, residence permits and applications for citizenship. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Riigi Kinnisvara

  http://www.rkas.ee/
  Manages and develops the state's real estate. [Estonian, English]

• Riigikogu

  http://www.riigikogu.ee/
  Parliament of Estonia. Official site with introduction, directory of members, committees, history of Toompea castle. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• RMK

  http://www.rmk.ee/
  The center for state forest management. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Security Police

  http://www.kapo.ee/
  General information about the history, tasks and structure of the security police. [Estonian, English, French, German]

• State Agency of Medicines - Ravimiamet

  http://www.sam.ee/
  National drug and medical devices regulatory authority for human and veterinary products. An agency of the Ministry of Health. [Estonian, English]

• State Information System

  http://www.riso.ee/
  Implementation of information society strategy, interoperability for state information technology projects and information security. Overview of coordination activities and publications. [Estonian, English]

• State Nature Conservation Center

  http://www.lk.ee/
  English version of the Nature Conservation Act. Overview of projects. [English, Estonian]

• State Portal - Riigiportaal

  http://www.eesti.ee/
  Gateway to state institutions and agencies. Single-entry point for individuals and companies to state services. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• Statistical Office of Estonia

  http://www.stat.ee/
  Gathers and publishes Estonia's main economic, social and environmental indicators. [Estonian, English]

• The Estonian Patent Office

  http://www.epa.ee/
  Protection of intellectual property in Estonia. [Estonian, English]

• The Government of the Republic of Estonia

  http://www.valitsus.ee/
  Official site. Information about the prime minister and ministers, coalition agreement, state budget and press releases. [Estonian, English, Russian]

• The President of the Republic of Estonia

  http://www.president.ee/
  Official site. Includes duties, speeches, constitution and state symbols. [Estonian, English]

• The State Chancellery of the Republic of Estonia

  http://www.riigikantselei.ee/
  Provides support services to the government and the prime minister and information to the public. [Estonian, English, others]

• The Supreme Court of Estonia

  http://www.nc.ee/
  Reviews the constitutionality of laws and other legislation. List of justices, constitutional judgments, detailed explanation of the Estonian court system. [Estonian, English, Russian, French]

• UNICEF - At a Glance: Estonia

  http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/estonia.html
  Basic indicators and statistics for Estonia concerning health, education, economics, women and children.

• World Trade Organization - Estonia and the WTO

  http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/estonia_e.htm
  World Trade Organization member information for Estonia. Goods and services schedules, trade policy and disputes.

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