The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ plan to review the restrictions on employing minors is seen as a positive step by restaurant owners, who say that…
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Bankruptcy claims against Nordica rise sharply to €85 million
Tuesday, April 22, 2025The volume of claims against bankrupt Estonian state-owned airline Nordica has risen sharply since bankruptcy was declared last fall, reaching €85 million. Most of Nordica’s…
Restaurants: Young people under 18 can be very diligent employees
Tuesday, April 22, 2025The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ plan to review the restrictions on employing minors is seen as a positive step by restaurant owners, who say that…
Employers unhappy with vague Planning Act changes
Monday, April 21, 2025The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications has sent a draft bill to amend the Planning Act out for approval.Employers had hoped the changes would…
Will tuition fees for Estonia’s repeat students bring more money to education?
Monday, April 21, 2025Coalition talks reached an agreement last week to keep tuition-free access for first Estonian-language degrees and vocational education, while repeat students will be required to…
Will tuition for Estonia’s repeat students bring more money to education?
Monday, April 21, 2025Coalition talks reached an agreement last week to keep tuition-free access for first Estonian-language degrees and vocational education, while repeat students will be required to…
Statistics: March industrial producer price index up 2.8 percent on year
Monday, April 21, 2025Statistics Estonia said Monday that the producer price index of industrial output (IPPI) fell by 3.5 percent in March compared with February, but was up…
115 cruise ships to visit Estonia in 2025
Sunday, April 20, 2025Over 100 cruise ships will visit Estonia this year, starting with the island of Saaremaa on Sunday and Tallinn on Tuesday.This is a small increase…
Future of subsidized Pärnu Airport in question after two-year standstill
Friday, April 18, 2025While Pärnu Airport hasn’t caused major losses for owner Tallinn Airport — thanks to subsidies from the state and city — its future is under…
Fewer forests to be planted in Estonia this spring than before
Friday, April 18, 2025Millions and millions of seedlings will be planted in Estonia’s state forests this year, including pine, spruce, birch and alder.According to the State Forest Management…