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Estonia: 171 people have tested positive for coronavirus
15.03.2020As of Sunday evening, altogether 171 people in Estonia have tested positive for coronavirus, the Health Board said LETA/BNS.
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Covid-19: Poland to allow Baltic states' vehicle convoy to pass through its territory
15.03.2020An agreement has been reached with Polish authorities for the formation of a convoy of vehicles of Baltic countries that will head home to the Baltics through Polish territory, Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkevics said on Sunday.
Estonians on German-Polish border advised to notify Estonian ForMin
15.03.2020The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is asking Estonian citizens currently on the German-Polish border and on their way back home to notify the ministry, informed LETA/BNS.
airBaltic Adding Additional Flights on March 16
15.03.2020. In order to serve the large number of passengers willing to travel to and from Riga before international air traffic is suspended to Latvia on March 17, airBaltic has added additional flights on March 16.
Covid19: ForMin: Those travelling abroad should contact travel agencies to return to Estonia
15.03.2020In connection with the introduction of possible new travel restrictions or disruption of transport connections, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks all Estonians traveling abroad to return home as soon as possible after prior consultation with travel companies or airlines -- the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also advising citizens of Estonia not to head on any trips abroad, reported LETA/BNS.
Covid-19: Linkaits to allow ferry repatriating Latvians from Germany to dock in Liepaja on Tuesday
Minister of Transport Talis Linkaits (New Conservative Party) has allowed a ferry repatriating Latvians from Germany to dock at Liepaja Port on Tuesday, despite the fact that the curfew to close the border to passenger traffic will already be in force, writes LETA.
Happiness measurements for reaching sustainable goals
As a universal goal, the relevance of happiness is recognized in many countries as a vital means for reaching citizens’ well-being. Importance of this recognition in public policy requires an active state’s objectives and priorities towards more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes sustainable development.