On the invitation of the parliament, the president of the European Parliament, Pat Cox, is arriving in Estonia on a two day visit.

The parliamentary committee on rural affairs will elect a new chair today to replace Vambo Kaal who the committe voted out last week.

The debate on preparation for accession to the European Union will continue tomorrow. The important issue was interrupted due to shortage of time last week.

Estonia and Thailand will conclude a prisoners exchange agreement ratification at the end of may, which will give convicted Estonia narcotics couriers a possibility of getting back to their homeland.

The sudents who have sent their essay to the examination commission say they are satisfied with the themes presented for the exams.

Those who have Lufthansa seat sale tickets to Caracas, will have to fly to the city with a possible government coupr looming. The airline will not refund. A 2222 crown fine will allow a change of dates.

Liina Tonisson, minister of finance, ttransport/communications and Tineke Netelenbos, Dutch minister of highways/waterways will sign a memorandum of understanding today regarding shipping logistics.

Tunne Kelam and Ptter Kreitzberg, the assistant speakers of parliament, left for the Convention of the European Union today where the candidate states' representative will be elected into the executive.

A delegation from the auditor general's department of China will arrive in Estonia next week, to form contacts with their counterparts in Estonia and to exchange experiences.

According to Eesti Paevaleht, the police are investigating the sudden death of a student.

Forty four governmental credits cards are in use by top civil servants, says Aripaev.

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