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• The Government of the Republic of Estonia - Official site. Information about the prime minister and ministers, coalition agreement, state budget and press releases. [Estonian, English, Russian]
• State Portal - Riigiportaal - Gateway to state institutions and agencies. Single-entry point for individuals and companies to state services. [Estonian, English, Russian]

  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/

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

  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

  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/

  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, English, Russian] http://www.ark.ee/

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

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

  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 Care Board Sites offers statutes, legislation and registration of health care providers. [Estonian, English] http://www.tervishoiuamet.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/

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

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

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

  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/

  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 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