Estonian electricity sellers believe the disruption of the Estlink 2 undersea cable connecting Estonia and Finland will lead to higher electricity prices on the market…
Posts published in December 2024
Minister: Infrastructure surveillance depends on capability, threat assessment
Monday, December 30, 2024After the damage to the Estlink 2 undersea cable connecting Estonia and Finland, the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) has reinforced the monitoring of…
Housing loan interest rate falls to two-year low
Monday, December 30, 2024The average interest rate on new housing loans fell to the same level in November as two years ago, the Bank of Estonia said in…
Cross-border shoppers should be aware of Estonia’s new price rounding rules
Monday, December 30, 2024Latvians visiting neighboring Estonia are advised that from January 1, Estonia will be phasing out the circulation of 1 and 2 euro cent coins, as…
Rīga Conference 2025 dates confirmed
Monday, December 30, 2024The dates for this year’s Rīga Conference – a regional geopolitical discussion forum – have been confirmed by the organizer, the Latvian Transatlantic Organization (LATO)…
Reflections on two decades since 2004 EU enlargement
Monday, December 30, 2024The Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA) is wrapping up 2024 with a look back – not just over the preceding 12 months but the last 20 years. “As…
Pärnu cruise tourism fades away
Monday, December 30, 2024The cargo volume at Port of Pärnu has slightly decreased this year but remains generally stable despite challenging times.However, the development of cruise tourism in…
Overview of Estonia’s 2025 tax changes
Monday, December 30, 2024The Ministry of Finance has provided an overview of legal amendments in its area of administration in 2025. Investment account options expand From 2025, investment…
Free public transport in Rīga at New Year
Monday, December 30, 2024On December 31 and January 1, Riga public transport will be free. Extra services will be provided on several routes. On Monday, December 30, public…
New Year celebrations in Rīga
Monday, December 30, 2024Don’t know where to celebrate New Year yet? Fear not – if you are in the capital city with no plans, Rīga is hosting a…