Web Directory

» Archimedes
   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]
   http://www.archimedes.ee/

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

» Bank of Estonia
   Central Bank, responsible for monetary policy. Daily fixings, monetary policy, banking system, banknotes and coins and economic indicators.
   http://www.bankofestonia.info/

» CIA - Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members
   List of government officials and their titles. Including the head of the central bank, ambassador to the United States and permanent representative to the United Nations.
   https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/world-leaders-1/world-leaders-e/estonia.html

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

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

» Citizenship and Migration Board
   Information for foreigners living in and moving to Estonia. Handles work permits, residence permits and applications for citizenship. [Estonian, English, Russian]
   http://www.mig.ee/

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

» Consumer Protection Board
   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]
   http://www.tka.riik.ee/

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

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

» Elections Committee of the Estonian Republic
   Information about how to vote via Internet. [Estonian, English, Russian]
   http://www.valimised.ee/

» Estonia and NATO
   Information about Estonia's NATO membership.
   http://www.vm.ee/?q=en/taxonomy/term/197

» Estonia in the European Union
   An article about Estonia's integration in the European Union by the Estonian Embassy in London.
   http://www.estonia.gov.uk/estonia_in_the_eu

» Estonia-EU Relations
   News, links and documents from the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. [Estonian, English]
   http://www.vm.ee/?q=en/taxonomy/term/200

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

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

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

» Estonian Educational and Research Network (EENet)
   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]
   http://www.eenet.ee/

» Estonian Environment Information Center
   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]
   http://www.keskkonnainfo.ee/

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

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

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

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

» Estonian Motor Vehicle Registration Centre
   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, En
   http://www.ark.ee/

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

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

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

» Estonian Road to Effective Defense: Civil-Military Dimension
   Thesis written by Harry Lathein in 2002 for the Naval Postgraduate School. Covers national security planning and the Baltic Peacekeeping Battalion.
   http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA402731

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

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

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

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

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

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

» Health Protection Inspectorate
   State supervision agency of consumer goods, drinking water, beaches, and areas that affect public health. [Estonian, English, Russian]
   http://www.tervisekaitse.ee/

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

» ID-Card
   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]
   http://www.id.ee/

» IMF - Republic of Estonia and the IMF
   News, data and reports concerning the economic and financial situation of Estonia.
   http://www.imf.org/external/country/est/index.htm

» Minister for Population and Ethnic Affairs
   The office of the minister deals with integration, citizenship, national minorities, and child and family policies. [Estonian, English, Russian]
   http://www.rahvastikuminister.ee/

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

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

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

» Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication
   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]
   http://www.mkm.ee/

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

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

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

» Ministry of Social Affairs
   Health, labor, social security. [Estonian, English, Russian]
   http://www.sm.ee/

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

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

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

» Police
   News, facts and organizational information about the Estonian Police force. Also offers advice on what to do when being involved with or witnessing accidents and crimes. [Estonian, English]
   http://www.politsei.ee/

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

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

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

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

» Socrates
   Coordinates and implements European Union's education and research programs and projects in Estonia. Including the Erasmus program. [Estonian, English]
   http://www.hkk.ee/

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

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

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

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

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

» The President of the Republic of Estonia
   Official site. Includes duties, speeches, constitution and state symbols. [Estonian, English]
   http://www.president.ee/

» The State Chancellery of the Republic of Estonia
   Provides support services to the government and the prime minister and information to the public. [Estonian, English, others]
   http://www.riigikantselei.ee/

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

» UNICEF - At a Glance: Estonia
   Basic indicators and statistics for Estonia concerning health, education, economics, women and children.
   http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/estonia.html

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