Tuulevaiksel ööl - Official Laululipu & tantsupidu 2009 song

By Liisi Koikson and Marko Matvere.
Written by Jaan Tätte



Lyrics:

Tuulevaiksel ööl

Tuulevaiksel ööl
tean, mis moodi lööb
udukell su laevaninas.
Paigal püsib aeg.
Tuulevaiksel ööl
süda kiirelt lööb.
Oodanud sind olen kaua,
veidi jäänud veel.

Sulle tahan hüüda juba
veel ja veel ja veel -
tuule suund on nord,
nüüd on minu kord
teha tormi sinu südames.

Tuulevaikne öö,
udukell vaid lööb.
Käed, mis tahtsid rooliratast,
tahavad nüüd sind.
Kumer silmapiir
lahku meid kord viis.
Sina otsid valget purje,
mina otsin maad.

Sulle tahan hüüda juba
veel ja veel ja veel -
tuule suund on nord,
nüüd on minu kord
teha tormi sinu südames.

et la and English translation:

At a becalmed night
You know how a fog bell tolls
In front of your ship
Time stands still.
At a becalmed night
Heart beats faster.
I have waited long for you,
Little time still remains.

I want to shout to you again and again and again
The wind direction is North
Now its my time
To make a storm in your heart.

A becalmed night,
Only a fog bell tolls.
Hands, which wanted the steering wheel,
Now only want you.
Curved horizon
Once separated us.
You are searching for a white sail,
I am looking for land.

I want to shout to you again and again and again
The wind direction is North
Now its my time
To make a storm in your heart.

Tallink generated a loss of 270 mln kroons in its financial Q3

Despite constantly increasing its number of passengers, Tallink Group had to accept a surprisingly large loss of 270 million kroons in the third quarter of its financial year 2007/2008

Tallink’s third-quarter turnover amounted to 2.75 billion kroons while in 2008, during the same period of time, the turnover reached 2.94 billion kroons. In the third quarter of its financial year of 2007/08, the group earned a loss of 34.2 million kroons.

While a few months ago, Tallink’s executives hoped that the enterprise would be able to end the financial year with a profit, it is now doubtful, although the fourth quarter of the financial year is the time when Tallink earns most of its income. In nine months, Tallink has had to face a total loss of 623.8 million kroons.

While in the first three quarters of the financial year, the increase in passenger transport brought extra revenue of approximately 266 million kroons in comparison to last year, the decline in freight transport decreased the company’s sales by 579 million kroons.

The enterprise explained the loss mostly with the decline in cargo transport, the weakening of the Swedish krona and changes in consumer behaviour. The lower average revenue per passenger continues to affect the Tallink Group’s sales revenue and profits.

Tallink announced that it is looking for different options for cutting costs. One of the proposed solutions is to lower the wages of members of the management board by a fifth.

The management board will also propose to the supervisory board to lower the pay of top-level and mid-level executives by 15%.

The management board of the enterprise is also analyzing different scenarios for restructurising, including different changes on the routes, selling or renting out old vessels.

Merepäevad - Tallinn Maritime days 17-19 July

On 17-19 July Tallinn will hold Tallinn Maritime Days 2009, a festival open to all citizens and guests of the capital. During the Maritime Days a dozen unique sailing ships will come to Tallinn and will be open to the public while moored by the Admiralty and in the port of Lennusadam.

Tallinn Maritime Days 2009 to be held on 17-19 July are a joint cooperation project of the City of Tallinn, Port of Tallinn, Estonian Maritime Museum, Estonian Union of Historical Ships and Tallinn2011 Foundation under the leadership of the latter. By the year 2011 when Tallinn will become the European Capital of Culture, Tallinn Maritime Days will have evolved into the most important waterfront event in the capital. With this aim in mind for two years in a row now the organisers of the Maritime Days have invited citizens to the seashore and offered them ample and diverse activities in order to popularise the seashore as a popular recreation site.

A dozen unique sailing boats will come to Tallinn for the Tall Ships Races 2009 competition held in the framework of Tallinn Maritime Days 2009. This is a record number of sailing boats to visit Tallinn simultaneously. The sailing ships will make fast in at the Admiralty and the port of Lennusadam. A major innovation in this year’s festival is the opening of the jazz area in Terminal C of the Passenger Port in cooperation with Jazzkaar. The main grounds of the Maritime Days are the Admiralty and the port of Lennusadam to be linked by the sea promenade aka the Culture Kilometre in the future. During the festival there will be a boat connection between the two ports. The sea promenade between the Admiralty and the port of Lennusadam is also the setting of „Dannebrog, Pitka and emperors“ performance staged by Ain Mäeots.

Programme:

Most events are free, except for the ones with quoted ticket prices.*

FRIDAY 17 July

Admiralty

14.30-16.30 Conference „New solutions in destination marketing“ on board Viking XPRS in terminal A
15.00-20.00 Children’s area
15.00-20.00 Admiral’s area
15.00-20.00 Shopping street
15.00-20.00 Sailing ships open to the public
15.00-17.00 Nikon School PhotoWalk
18.00-20.00 Nikon School PhotoWalk
21.00-22.00 Sergei Pedersen concert at European Hotel Lobby Bar
21.30-23.00 Jazzkaar presents: Liisi Koikson & Band in the jazz area in Terminal C. Tickets from Piletilevi (50 EEK) starting 12 June.

Admiralty stage 15.00-21.30

15.00-17.00 Children’s and youth programme
17.30-18.15 Port of Tallinn orchestra
18.15-19.00 Tallinn Firemen Union Bass Orchestra
19.00-19:35 WAF-choir
20.00-20.05 Opening of Tallinn Maritime Days 2009
20.00-21.30 Opening concert „Marine Gala“ : Gerli Padar, Kristjan Kasearu, Uno Loop, Janika Sillamaa and Estonian Dance Big Band

Port of Lennusadam
On the stage 15.00-19.00
15.00-15.05 Opening of the Maritime Days
15.05-16.00 Music
16.00-17.00 Tallinn Firemen Union Bass Orchestra
17.00-18.00 “Untsakad” concert
18.00-19.00 Music
Prize presentations every hour on the hour.

In the Port of Lennusadam 15.00-19.00
Overseas sailing ships and Estonian ships Suur Tõll, Lembit, Kalev, Torm, Blue Sirius, Jahta, Runbjarn are open to the public. Pleasure trips on small sailing boats Robinson and sea-going dugout canoes, inflatable trampoline „Pirate ship“, inflatable diving pool, exhibition of the Estonian Maritime Museum; tents of the Estonian Maritime Administration, Nautical College of the Estonian Maritime Academy, Ministry of the Environment, Tallinn Department of the Environment, Environment Inspectorate and Ministry of Agriculture. On the quay, there are tents offering food and drinks.

Sea promenade
14.00 „Dannebrog, Pitka and emperors” – a sea promenade performance staged by Ain Mäeots on the beach of Tallinn. Assembly point in Kultuurikatel (Põhja blvd 27a). Tickets from Piletilevi starting 12 June (100 EEK).
10.00-17.00 „Sea of bubbles“ in the Energy Centre (Põhja blvd 29)
13.00-19.00 Exhibition „The sea unites“ in Kultuurikatel (Põhja blvd 27a)
15.00-20.00 Boat trips between two ports. Ships depart according to the usage of their capacity, ticket 30 EEK (free of charge for children below 1 m).
15.00-19.00 Every hour on the hour conference bike transfers from the Admiralty to the port of Lennusadam, ticket 15 EEK, free for children accompanied by parents. Assembly point by the Admiralty information booth.
15.00, 16.00 (also in Russian), 17.00 Excursions to Patarei prison. Preliminary registration by 16 July by email eva.saar@tallinn2011.ee, ticket 50 EEK
19.00-21.00 Evening cycling trip „Seaside stories“ to Pirita, assembly point by the Admiralty information booth, preliminary registration by 17 July by email triin.mannik@tallinn2011.ee

More events
10.00-19.00 Genuine Estonian food market in Rotermanni quarter (behind the multiplex cinema)
11.00, 14.00, 17.00 "Welcome to Tallinn cycle race". Preliminary registration by email mail@citybike.ee or by phone (+372) 511 1819. Assembly point in City Bike office (Uus Str. 33).

SATURDAY 18 July

Admiralty

12.00-20.00 Children’s area
12.00-20.00 Admiral’s area
12.00-20.00 Shopping street
12.00-20.00 Sailing ships open to the public
21.00-22.00 Sergei Pedersen at European Hotel Lobby Bar
21.30-23.00 Jazzkaar presents: „Saxophones’ night“ : Raivo Tafenau & Villu Veski quintet in the jazz area in terminal C. Tickets from Piletilevi (50 EEK) starting 12 June.

Admiralty stage 15.00-21.15

15.00-17.00 Children’s and youth programme
17.00-17.45 Shanty choir
18.00-19.30 Marine-themed song and dance performance "Mereäärne lugu"
20.00-21.15 Late-night screenings of marine films

Port of Lennusadam

On the stage 12.00-21.00
12.00-12.05 Opening of the day’s programme
12.05-14.00 Music
14.00-15.30 "Väikeste Lõõtspillide Ühing" concert
16.00-17.00 "Audru Jõelaevanduse Punt" concert
17.00-18.30 Music
18.30-20:00 Shanty choir
20.15-21.30 ”Untsakad” concert
Prize presentations every hour on the hour.

In the Port of Lennusadam 15.00-19.00

Overseas sailing ships and Estonian ships Suur Tõll, Lembit, Kalev, Torm, Blue Sirius, Jahta, Runbjarn are open to the public. Pleasure trips on small sailing boats Robinson and sea-going dugout canoes, inflatable trampoline „Pirate ship“, inflatable diving pool, exhibition of the Estonian Maritime Museum; tents of the Estonian Maritime Administration, Nautical College of the Estonian Maritime Academy, Ministry of the Environment, Tallinn Department of the Environment, Environment Inspectorate and Ministry of Agriculture. On the quay, there are tents offering food and drinks.

Sea promenade

11.00-14.00 Fish market in Kalasadam Port
12.00, 15.00, 18.00, 21.00 „Dannebrog, Pitka and emperors” – a sea promenade performance staged by Ain Mäeots on the beach of Tallinn. Assembly point in Kultuurikatel (Põhja blvd 27a). Tickets from Piletilevi starting 12 June (100 EEK).
12.00-17.00 „Sea of bubbles“ in the Energy Centre (Põhja blvd 29)
12.00-19.00 Exhibition „The sea unites“ in Kultuurikatel (Põhja blvd 27a)
12.00-19.00 Conference Bike transfer every hour on the hour from Admiralty to the Port of Lennusadam, ticket 15 EEK, children with parents for free. Assembly point next to the info tent on the Admiralty stage.
12.00-20.00 Boat trips between two ports. Ships depart according to the usage of their capacity, ticket 30 EEK (free of charge for children below 1 m).
13.00-15.00 Evening cycling trip „Seaside stories“ to Pirita, assembly point by the Admiralty information booth, preliminary registration by 17 July by email triin.mannik@tallinn2011.ee
14.00, 15.00 (also in Russian), 16.00 Excursions to Patarei prison. Preliminary registration by 16 July by email eva.saar@tallinn2011.ee, ticket 50 EEK

More events

10.00-17.00 Genuine Estonian food market in Rotermanni quarter (behind the multiplex cinema)
11.00, 14.00, 17.00 "Welcome to Tallinn cycle race". Preliminary registration by email mail@citybike.ee or by phone (+372) 511 1819. Assembly point in City Bike office (Uus Str. 33).
12.00 Captains reception in the Town Hall

SUNDAY 19 July

Admiralty

12.00-19.00 Children’s area
12.00-19.00 Admiral’s area
12.00-19.00 Shopping street
12.00-19.00 Sailing ships open to the public

Admiralty stage 15.00-21.30

15.00-17.00 Children’s and youth programme
17.00-17.50 “Junk Riot” concert
18.00-18.45 Mixed choir of the European Capital of Culture
19.00-19.05 The closing of Tallinn Maritime Days 2009
19.05-21.30 Viking Line presents: Tõnis Mägi and the band accompanied by a chamber orchestra. Choirmaster Jüri Ruut Kangur.

Port of Lennusadam

On the stage 12.00-19.00
12.00-12.05 Opening of the day’s programme
12.05-16.00 Music
16.00-18.00 ”Untsakad” concert
18.00-19:00 Music
Prize presentations every hour on the hour.

In the Port of Lennusadam 15.00-19.00

Overseas sailing ships and Estonian ships Suur Tõll, Lembit, Kalev, Torm, Blue Sirius, Jahta, Runbjarn are open to the public. Pleasure trips on small sailing boats Robinson and sea-going dugout canoes, inflatable trampoline „Pirate ship“, inflatable diving pool, exhibition of the Estonian Maritime Museum; tents of the Estonian Maritime Administration, Nautical College of the Estonian Maritime Academy, Ministry of the Environment, Tallinn Department of the Environment, Environment Inspectorate and Ministry of Agriculture. On the quay, there are tents offering food and drinks.

Sea promenade

11.00, 14.00 Dannebrog, Pitka and emperors” – a sea promenade performance staged by Ain Mäeots on the beach of Tallinn. Assembly point in Kultuurikatel (Põhja blvd 27a). Tickets from Piletilevi starting 12 June (100 EEK).
12.00-19.00 Exhibition „The sea unites“ in Kultuurikatel (Põhja blvd 27a)
12.00-19.00 Conference Bike transfer every hour on the hour from Admiralty to the Port of Lennusadam, ticket 15 EEK, children with parents for free. Assembly point next to the info tent on the Admiralty stage.
12.00-20.00 Boat trips between two ports. Ships depart according to the usage of their capacity, ticket 30 EEK (free of charge for children below 1 m).
14.00, 15.00 (also in Russian), 16.00 Excursions to Patarei prison. Preliminary registration by 16 July by email eva.saar@tallinn2011.ee, ticket 50 EEK

Volume of real estate transactions down more than 50 pct in H1

The number of real estate transactions is down 30 pct and volume down by 51.2 in H1, according to the statistics from the Land Board, ERR News reports.

In 2008 first six months 26,962 real estate transactions were made for EEK 22.49 bln. This year the numbers are 18,886 and EEK 10.97 bln, respectively.

In Q2 the number of transactions went down 22.3 pct and value dropped 29 pct, compared to previous quarter.

Estonian fuel retailers lowered diesel prices

The decline on the international market of oil products from $72 at the end of July to $60 last Friday made it possible for Neste, Olerex and Statoil to lower prices in Estonian gas stations by EEK 0.5.

AS Eesti Statoil lowered the retail prices of diesel fuel after 10 o'clock on Monday by 50 cents per litre due to the falling purchase prices of motor fuels. After that, Neste stated that the fall in petrol prices by 50 cents per litre will not be limited to the past weekend alone.

Olerex announced that in July, the oil prices on the global market have been in decline mostly due to the demand in the United States that was lower than previously expected and hence the enterprise also decided to lower prices of diesel fuels by 50 cents per litre.

"Along with the price decline on Friday, the retail prices of fuels have again fallen to the level that they were at before the tax increase (in cases of petrol) or close to it (in cases of diesel fuel)," said the marketing director of Olerex Antti Moppel.