Evelin Ilves in the media

Toomas Hendrik Ilves and Evelin Ilves to divorce

rika.margat@vpk.ee (Rika Margat) — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 12:52:27 +0000

Toomas Hendrik Ilves and Evelin Ilves have decided to dissolve their marriage, which was concluded in 2004. They have reached this decision mutually. According to their agreement, the divorce will take effect on 30 April 2015.

Evelin Ilves presented the Young Athlete’s Prizes

rika.margat@vpk.ee (Rika Margat) — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 13:22:22 +0000

Today, at the Office of the President of the Republic, Evelin Ilves, supported by Nordea Bank, presented the 2,100 euro Young Athlete's Prizes to chess player Mai Narva, orienteer Siim Helmoja and swimmer Maria Rein.

Alcohol-related harm perspectives

rika.margat@vpk.ee (Rika Margat) — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 14:23:11 +0000

First Lady of Estonia Mrs Evelin Ilves at 6th European Alcohol Policy Conference in Brussels, 24 October 2014

Good morning, honored guests. I am glad to be here and have a chance to participate in this conference. Eurocare is doing much important work in creating a platform for us to come together to continue work on a common vision on how to reduce alcohol's harm in Europe - so thank you.

According to the World Health Organization, alcohol is the third leading risk factor for disease and mortality in Europe.

The European continent continues to drink twice the amount of alcohol compared to the world average - in 2010 Europe consumed 10.2 liters of pure alcohol per capita and our collective over-consumption cost Europe 156 billion euros in premature deaths, sickness and lost productivity – this is one expensive habit!

We are often made to believe that changing the role of alcohol in society is almost impossible, because for such a long time alcohol has played a part in the cultural, culinary and agricultural life of European societies. Alcohol has provided significant agricultural and industrial revenues and the industries that alcohol fuels have generated many jobs.

However, given the many complex demographic and economic challenges of the twenty first century, we must see through the PR, come together and take a new, thorough look at alcohol's role in European culture and traditions. We as the policy-makers, influencers of legislation, and researchers, must help to reconsider the role of alcohol also in culture and tradition, and hold ourselves accountable for different policy and regulation when it appears that the revenues from alcohol do not fully cover the costs from the damage over-consumption causes. In order for the role of alcohol in our economies and cultures to change, the legislative and policy environment must also change.'

What could help us convince the many interested stakeholders that over-consumption of alcohol may become incompatible in the long term with an innovative, educated and adaptive workforce that European strategy documents say we need?

Evelin Ilves in Brussels: Europe needs a single vision to reduce alcohol-related harm

rika.margat@vpk.ee (Rika Margat) — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 13:06:44 +0000

"Alcohol is a serious problem across Europe because on average twice as much alcohol is consumed here than in the rest of the world. We have to continue working in the name of a single European alcohol strategy that enables governments to achieve their goals more efficiently," Evelin Ilves said as the keynote speaker of the 6th European Alcohol Policy Conference in Brussels.

“LEIB. Ilo ja vägi. BREAD. The Beauty & the Might” by Evelin Ilves is launched today

rika.margat@vpk.ee (Rika Margat) — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 07:57:57 +0000

From today, a book on bread in both English and Estonian by Evelin Ilves entitled "LEIB. Ilo ja vägi. BREAD. The Beauty & the Might" will be available for sale in book stores. The book is published by Varrak and includes 18 bread recipes. The pictures in the book were taken by photographer Katrina Tang and depict the diversity of Estonian bread, nature and women. Every book purchased will support NGO Saagu Valgus (Let There Be Light), which helps children in need.

Cultural Foundation of the President of the Republic announces the Young Athlete’s Prize and Team’s Prize

rika.margat@vpk.ee (Rika Margat) — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 08:54:12 +0000

The First Lady's Foundation of the Cultural Foundation of the President of the Republic and Nordea Bank are announcing the spring application round for the Young Athlete's Prize. The deadline for the submission of applications is 5 December 2014 (incl. date on postal stamp). The prize per recipient will be up to 3,200 euros. It is also possible to apply for a Team's Prize, which amounts to 3,200 euros.

Evelin Ilves to introduce Estonian cuisine at Copenhagen business fair and open the first screening of “Mandariinid” (Tangerines) in Denmark

rika.margat@vpk.ee (Rika Margat) — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 15:39:35 +0000

Evelin Ilves has been invited by the organisers of Fransk Affære business fair, which takes place in Copenhagen until Sunday, to participate at the opening of this representative fair tonight and introduce the best flavours of Estonia as a part of Nordic cuisine. Supported by Enterprise Estonia (EE) and the embassy of Estonia in Copenhagen, the dishes will be prepared by the President of Bocuse d'Or Estonia, Dimitri Demjanov. His menu includes, for example, Estonian small herring and French duck liver on Estonian oatmeal biscuits with a dollop of Estonian cloudberry jam.

Evelin Ilves at the annual conference of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe in Copenhagen, 17 September 2014

rika.margat@vpk.ee (Rika Margat) — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:22:32 +0000

Mr Executive President,
Madam Regional Director,
distinguished delegates,

Thank you for the opportunity to address the highest governing body of the WHO European region on this very important topic – food and nutrition and their effects on health, especially non-communicable diseases.

Evelin Ilves: nutritional choices made in childhood determine our health in subsequent years

rika.margat@vpk.ee (Rika Margat) — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:11:18 +0000

Evelin Ilves, who was named as a health spokesperson on noncommunicable diseases by the European headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) this February, gave a speech at WHO's regional annual conference in Copenhagen at which she spoke about food and nutrition, the effects of nutrition on health and especially chronic disease.

Evelin Ilves to participate in the annual conference of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe

rika.margat@vpk.ee (Rika Margat) — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 13:27:52 +0000

Evelin Ilves, who was named as a spokesperson on non-communicable diseases by the European headquarters of WHO this February, will take part in the WHO regional annual conference in Copenhagen.