Skip to main menu 18.06.26 NEWS ... Fermi Energia's investment decision is contingent on the state guaranteeing a price difference compensation mechanism for the nuclear plant, similar to the one used for wind farms.
18.06.26 NEWS ... Under the new EU air passenger rules, carry‑on baggage must be included in the ticket price, and children up to age 14 must be able to sit next to a parent or guardian without an extra fee.
17.06.26 NEWS ... The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is requesting over €700,000 from the state to cover the cost of evacuation flights from the Middle East in the spring after the start of the war in Iran.
17.06.26 NEWS ... Investment firm Infortar has opened Estonia's largest renewable gas plant next to the Halinga dairy farm in Pärnu County, where gas is produced from bio-waste and cow manure.
17.06.26 NEWS ... The board of the Reform Party has supported a proposal from the Bank of Estonia to create a responsible fiscal policy, reduce the budget deficit by 0.5 percent each year and cap the debt burden at 30 percent.
17.06.26 NEWS ... The Competition Authority has recommended that fuel retailers not publicly comment on fuel prices or possible price changes to avoid breaking commercial rules. The agency said it would not restrict companies' public communications.
17.06.26 NEWS ... The Estonian government is planning a third subsea cable to Finland and a fourth electricity connection between Estonia and Latvia, which would cross Saaremaa and continue under the sea to Latvia.
17.06.26 NEWS ... Estonian-grown potatoes have reached stores about a week earlier than in previous years. However, growing early potatoes requires a great deal of work and effort from farmers. It's essentially a race to see who can get their potatoes on sale before Midsummer Day.
17.06.26 NEWS ... A customs duty of €3 will apply to every item in a package ordered from third countries when it arrives in Estonia, starting next month.
17.06.26 NEWS ... Few domestically grown strawberries are on sale at Tallinn's market due to the cold and rainy spring, and larger quantities are not expected to reach stalls until next week.
17.06.26 NEWS ... Renewable energy developer Evecon is planning to build a data center near Lihula with electricity consumption of up to 100 megawatts, while another developer has also expressed interest in building a data center in the area.
16.06.26 NEWS ... The Estonian Stockpiling Agency has so far released about 9% of its national fuel reserves to cushion potential supply disruptions caused by the U.S.–Iran war, officials said.
16.06.26 NEWS ... Estonian businessman Taavet Hinrikus is among the new owners of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers after a group of investors acquired a majority stake in a $4.25 billion deal.
16.06.26 NEWS ... In Estonia, discussions are ongoing about how much EU funding should be allocated to different sectors in the coming years. Although the talks are still underway, it is already clear that — when adjusted for inflation — farmers will have less EU funding available in the next budget period than they do now.
16.06.26 NEWS ... According to the Bank of Estonia's latest forecast, the economy will grow by 2.4% this year, and if the situation in the Middle East eases in the near term, growth may remain close to 2.5% over the following two years. As recently as the end of March, the central bank had projected growth of 2.8%.
16.06.26 NEWS ... In the future, streaming giants such as Netflix, Apple TV and Disney+ could be required to reinvest part of their Estonian revenue into local film and TV production.
16.06.26 NEWS ... Any roadside banners installed without a permit must be removed at the request of the Transport Administration.
16.06.26 NEWS ... A new tunnel will be built to connect Tallinn's Lasnamäe and Ülemiste City as part of the Rail Baltica project for €9.8 million and the first phase will be completed next autumn.
15.06.26 NEWS ... Starting August 1, Estonian Prisma Peremarket retail chain will close the ePrisma online store. Orders from Prisma stores via Wolt can be placed until August 31.
15.06.26 NEWS ... Tallinn-based private investment firm Hansa Grupp has agreed to sell Hansabuss, the Baltic States' largest privately owned public bus operator with more than 500 vehicles and about 800 employees, to CapMan Nordic Infrastructure II.
15.06.26 NEWS ... Estonia's Finance Ministry has decided not to require managers of state-owned companies to disclose their financial interests, arguing that concerns about privacy outweigh the potential public benefit.
14.06.26 NEWS ... Estonian renewable energy company Sunly is building the most powerful hybrid park in the Baltic states in Latvia and is investing €100 million in to the project.
13.06.26 NEWS ... The Estonian government unveiled a drone roadmap aimed at expanding counter-drone capabilities, easing testing rules and speeding up adoption across defense and the economy.
13.06.26 NEWS ... Fresh off the passage of Estonia's consent law, Social Democrats (SDE) are pushing to criminalize the nonconsensual creation and spread of sexually explicit deepfake images.
13.06.26 NEWS ... Banks in Estonia are rolling out a more secure version of the Smart-ID authentication system designed to better block common scam tactics with small extra steps for users.
13.06.26 NEWS ... At the Sõru Maritime School on the Estonian island of Hiiumaa, children gain their first knowledge of sailing, behavior at sea, and safety. Around 20 students are currently enrolled, but interest in the school is high, with more applicants than places available.
13.06.26 NEWS ... As Estonia heads into a busy summer event season, consumer protection officials are reminding ticket holders of their rights if an event is canceled or postponed.
13.06.26 NEWS ... Estonian officials removed hundreds of abandoned fishing nets from Lake Peipus during a four-day cleanup effort aimed at clearing long-lost and illegal gear.
12.06.26 NEWS ... Eighteen cattle recently died in a bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) outbreak on a Pärnu County farm, Pärnu Postimees reported.
12.06.26 NEWS ... A hazardous waste incineration plant in Tartu has expanded its capacity up to tenfold, aiming to handle up to 20,000 tons annually and address a national shortfall in disposal options.
12.06.26 NEWS ... Mining and quarrying phosphorite in Estonia is not economically viable at any time in the near future, the Ministry of Climate said.
12.06.26 NEWS ... The Estonian Business and Innovation Agency (EIS) is seeking a partner to develop its digital services and self-service platform, with up to €4.6 million earmarked over three years.
12.06.26 NEWS ... Nearly one million loans, leases and debts will be consolidated into a single national credit register by 2029, allowing lenders to review applicants' financial obligations — but officials say the data will only be accessible when a formal loan application is made.
11.06.26 NEWS ... A wave of spa and spa hotel projects is spreading across Estonia's tourism and hospitality sectors as developers respond to cautious consumers and changing travel habits.
11.06.26 NEWS ... The sale of the assets of bankrupt dairy company E-Piim Tootmine began on Wednesday, with the company's production units in Paide, Põltsamaa and Järva-Jaani set to go up for public auction in August.
11.06.26 NEWS ... In legal disputes, platform couriers and ride-hailing drivers in Estonia would likely be classified as employees, according to a new Foresight Center-commissioned analysis.
11.06.26 NEWS ... The Riigikogu has approved legislation establishing a nationwide credit register aimed at giving lenders a clearer view of borrowers' loans.
11.06.26 NEWS ... In a sector where Chinese-made equipment is prevalent, a new battery energy storage system (BESS) plant planned for Valga County will use only European-made core technologies.
10.06.26 NEWS ... The agricultural sector is struggling to fill workplaces both for seasonal berry-picking jobs and for more tech-skilled agricultural work.
10.06.26 NEWS ... Estonia's exports of goods rose by 13 percent and imports by 12 percent on year to April 2026, Statistics Estonia reported.
09.06.26 NEWS ... According to a Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) fresh economic report on Estonia, the country should tighten its budget and reform taxes.
09.06.26 NEWS ... Ukraine will open two new honorary consuls in Narva and Tartu after signing a bilateral agreement with Estonia on Tuesday.
09.06.26 NEWS ... The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Estonia that if it continues on its current course, the country's public debt is heading down an unsustainable path.
09.06.26 NEWS ... Estonia has begun allowing longer truck combinations on certain routes with special permits, a move aimed at improving freight efficiency and easing driver shortages.
09.06.26 NEWS ... Finland's national carrier Finnair launched direct flights between Helsinki and the Estonian island of Saaremaa on Monday.
09.06.26 NEWS ... A €10 million spa complex with family and adults-only areas will open in Tallinn's Ülemiste City in 2028, with construction due to start next year.
09.06.26 NEWS ... Latvia's inability to complete Rail Baltic construction by the set deadline will inevitably end up costing Estonia as well, Auditor General Janar Holm said.
08.06.26 NEWS ... Passenger numbers on Finnair flights between Tartu and Helsinki have increased significantly this year due to improved stability, prompting preparations for a new public procurement process to secure the route's future.
08.06.26 OPINION ... With the right goals and ambition, it is possible to make history in just a year by reducing costly and unnecessary bureaucracy, writes Hando Sutter.
08.06.26 NEWS ... Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant Toko will be demolished to make way for the new Tartu culture center, Siuru, before summer 2028.
