While 15 years ago, services accounted for 68 percent of Estonia’s GDP, this year it will reach 74.5 percent.However, if Estonia wants to be a…
Posts published in Day: December 23, 2024
Analysis: CO2 quota purchase obligation to negatively impact Estonian shipping sector
Monday, December 23, 2024An analysis by the Estonian Ministry of Climate shows that the obligation to start buying CO2 emission allowances will have a large and negative impact…
Experts: Finland’s rising unemployment will not affect Estonian labor market
Monday, December 23, 2024According to data from the Finnish Statistical Office’s Labor Force Survey, unemployment continued to rise in Finland throughout fall.Finland’s unemployment rate rose to nine percent…
Tons of extracted phosphorite moved to the Arbavare Research Center
Monday, December 23, 2024More than 28 tons of phosphorite extracted from the Aru-Lõuna limestone quarry were transported, after drilling operations concluded, to the opposite end of Lääne-Viru County,…
Roads will get more money next year but not enough, experts say
Monday, December 23, 2024The country will spend just under €355 million on roads next year, around €20 million more than this year. Improving road safety is a priority.…
Trader: Impulse buying down this holiday season
Monday, December 23, 2024Since every year the largest number of people leave their Christmas shopping to the last minute, the weekend and Monday are expected to be the…
LTV’s De Facto summarizes Rail Baltica’s 2024
Monday, December 23, 2024A parliamentary commission of inquiry, a prosecutor’s investigation and a probe by the economics police, a journalist investigation, a documentary, and regular, hours-long cabinet meetings.…
Three Estonian court directors to receive hefty year-end performance bonuses
Monday, December 23, 2024Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Liisa Pakosta (Eesti 200) has decided to give three court directors year-end performance bonuses of €6,000-7,500. Pakosta will be…
Try a traditional Latvian dish this Christmas
Monday, December 23, 2024Solstice and yuletide celebration food traditions have changed over time but some nuances have persisted. Ancient beliefs say we should eat plenty to bless the next…
De facto: Many Saeima deputies still like working from home
Monday, December 23, 2024Although it is legally questionable, Saeima members continue to participate in committee and subcommittee meetings remotely, reported Latvian Television’s “De facto” program December 22. Data compiled…