UK in Estonia news feed http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Wed, 16 May 2012 12:15:36 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 12:15:36 GMT 0 2012-05-16T12:15:36Z The Foreign and Commonwealth Office British Embassy celebrates Europe Day 2012 in Tallinn http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=764394582 <img src="http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/713210282/761347782/104x70-thumbnail-EU-table" alt="British Embassy celebrates Europe Day 2012 in Tallinn" /><p>The British Embassy joined together with Embassies throughout Tallinn in a celebration of the values of the European Union. Thousands of visitors on Europe Day learned about the culture and roles of the member states.</p> Tue, 15 May 2012 12:40:39 GMT http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=764394582 2012-05-15T12:40:39Z Unveiling of the Admiral Wemyss Memorial at the Holy Spirit Church http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=762374482 <img src="http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/713210282/761347782/104x70-thumbnail-Adm-Wemyss" alt="Unveiling of the Admiral Wemyss Memorial at the Holy Spirit Church" /><p>On Monday 7 May British Ambassador Mr Chris Holtby and the Defence Attach&eacute; attended the opening of a memorial plaque to Admiral Wemyss at the Holy Spirit (P&uuml;ha Vaimu) church.</p> Tue, 08 May 2012 15:05:18 GMT http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=762374482 2012-05-08T15:05:18Z Speech by Rt Hon Francis Maude MP: “Our Response to Cyber: Working Together to meet the Challenges and Opportunities of a Digital World” http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=761705882 <img src="http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/713210282/761347782/104x70-thumbnail-Maude-ICDS-Speech" alt="Visit to Estonia by Francis Maude, UK Cabinet Office Minister with lead responsibility for cyber issues" /><p>On 3 May, Francis Maude, Minister for Cabinet Office, delivered a speech at the International Centre for Defence Studies, Tallinn.</p> Fri, 04 May 2012 12:31:31 GMT http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=761705882 2012-05-04T12:31:31Z Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude visits Estonia to discuss cyber issues http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=761703182 <img src="http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/713210282/761347782/104x70-thumbnail-Maude-ICDS-Speech" alt="Visit to Estonia by Francis Maude, UK Cabinet Office Minister with lead responsibility for cyber issues" /><p>The Right Honourable Francis Maude MP visited Estonia on 1-3 May, for a programme of meetings with political, defence and business leaders in the cyber and digital spheres.</p> Fri, 04 May 2012 12:15:05 GMT http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=761703182 2012-05-04T12:15:05Z Visit to Estonia by Francis Maude, UK Cabinet Office Minister with lead responsibility for cyber issues http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=760159282 <img src="http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/713210282/761347782/104x70-thumbnail-Maude-ICDS-Speech" alt="Visit to Estonia by Francis Maude, UK Cabinet Office Minister with lead responsibility for cyber issues" /><p>From 1-3 May, the Right Honourable Francis Maude MP will visit Estonia on the invitation of President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, following their initial meeting at the London Cyber Conference in November 2011.</p> Wed, 02 May 2012 07:56:24 GMT http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=760159282 2012-05-02T07:56:24Z 1 May 2012 closure http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=759636582 <img src="http://centralcontent.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/3971420/546638982/fco-plaque-140510_thumb" alt="FCO plaque in King Charles Street. Crown copyright." /><p>The Embassy will be closed on 1 of May for public holiday.</p> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:26:10 GMT http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=759636582 2012-04-30T18:26:10Z Estonia, the UK - and the world - celebrates 100 Days until the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=759618882 <img src="http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/713210282/759321982/104x70-thumbnail-family-sport-day-olympic" alt="Estonia, the UK - and the world - celebrates 100 Days until the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games" /><p>The British Embassy in Tallinn was proud to be a part of a wide range of events to mark &lsquo;100 Days to Go&rsquo; until the opening of the London 2012 Olympic games. Estonia was invited, with the rest of the world, to participate in the greatest Games yet. &nbsp;</p> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:13:55 GMT http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=759618882 2012-04-30T17:13:55Z Chevening Alumni discuss 'overcoming digital boundaries' http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=759321582 <img src="http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/713210282/759321982/104x70-thumbnail-chevening-event" alt="Chevening Alumni discuss 'overcoming digital boundaries'" /><p>The British Embassy in Tallinn was pleased to hold a networking event for the Estonian alumni of the Chevening scholarship. Guest speakers from the UK and Estonia provided perspectives on how to overcome the challenges posed by digital societies</p> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:13:00 GMT http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=759321582 2012-04-30T09:13:00Z Exhibition &quot;For the First Time in London&quot; introduces London 2012 Games and  the Estonian Olympic history http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=756041682 <img src="http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/713210282/732942682/194x130-holtby_thumb" alt="Chris Holtby, HMA" /><p>To mark 100 Days to Go until London 2012 Olympics, the exhibition &quot;For the First Time in London&quot; opened in the main exhibit hall of the Estonian National Library on 18 April at 16.00.</p> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:25:14 GMT http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=756041682 2012-04-20T12:25:14Z 100 Days to Go until London 2012 Olympic Games http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=754374782 <img src="http://centralcontent.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/3971420/ministers/david-cameron_thumb" alt="David Cameron" /><p>An article by Rt Hon David Cameron MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom</p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:51:53 GMT http://ukinestonia.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=754374782 2012-04-18T11:51:53Z