estonia in doliu... estonia mourns...

Lennart Meri primul presedinte al estoniei (1992-2001) dupa castigarea independentei in 1991 a decedat ieri. a fost o persoana respectata si populara in estonia. a fost cunoscut la nivel international pentru inteligenta, fermitatea si atitudinea sa independenta. atat in tara cat si in afara a fost considerat un lider influent.

in 2003 reiesea dintr-un studiu realizat in 26 de tari ca Lennart Meri este cel mai recunoscut estonian la nivel international. unul din cinci respondenti au recunoscut ca Lennart Meri este cel mai renumit cetatean estonian.

azi e zi nationala de doliu. steagurile din oras sunt in berna sau au alaturi o panglica neagra.

"Lumea a pierdut un mare estonian, un mare politician si un adevarat european" - vaira vike-freiberga presedintele letoniei.

Lennart Meri estonia's first president (1992-2001) after the restoration of independence in 1991, died yesterday. he was very respected and popular in estonia. he was known internationally for his intelligence, determination and independent mind. both at home and abroad, he was considered to an influential and effective leader.

according to a survey of tourists from 26 countries by es turu-uuringute as in november 2003, Lennart Meri is the best internationally recognised estonian. every fifth respondent answered that Meri is estonia’s most famous citizen.

today is national mourning day. the flags are in bern or have attached a black ribbon.

"the world has lost a great estonian, a great statesman and a true european" vaira vike-freiberga latvian president.

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