Estonia

Largest solar park in Baltics to open in Lääne County this summer

This summer, Sunly, the largest solar park in the Baltics, at a cost of over €120 million, is due to start operating in Risti, Lääne County. A battery park costing [..]

Cryptocurrency services now required to make tax authority declarations

The government has approved legal amendments which will require crypto asset service providers to submit transaction data reports to the Estonian tax authority, the MTA. Income earned from crypto assets [..]

First munitions plant in close to a century opens in Estonia

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday to mark the official opening of an explosives plant at the new Ämari defense industry park. The mini-park is situated at the Ämari Air [..]

Estonia’s PPA warns about ice risks after 5 Latvians accidentally cross Russian border

Five Latvian nationals were detained overnight by Russian authorities after inadvertently crossing the eastern border over lake ice. After over a week of sub-zero temperatures, from Monday, Lake Peipus (Peipsi [..]

City of Tartu considering subsidizing morning bus connections to Riga

Tartu – Riga bus services have become less frequent, and according to Lux Express, passenger numbers on the route have fallen. With the direct morning connection to the Latvian capital [..]

Estonia to ease punishments for drug use

The Ministry of Justice wants to draw a clearer line between drug addicts and criminals under a proposed legal amendment. The Ministry of Justice has sent out for consultation a [..]

Drivers urged to postpone trips due to blizzards

Ongoing snowfall and strong winds in Eastern and Southern Estonia have made roads in some areas impassable, prompting the Transport Administration to advise avoiding driving in those regions on Saturday. [..]

Estonia mulling social tax change, implications for couriers and digital nomads

A bill streamlining social tax payments for services between individuals is back in government. It would shift tax duties to service providers using platforms. In the fall of 2023, the [..]

Education minister: Major goal to get Russian-speaking children to B1 in Estonian

Most of the schools in Estonia where Russian has, until recently, been the main language of instruction, still do not equip children with sufficient Estonian language skills, Minister of Education [..]

Prices in Estonia went up 4.1% on year to December 2025

Prices in Estonia rose by 4.1 percent on year to December, Statistics Estonia reported. The flash estimate of the harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP) published by on Wednesday also [..]

Illegally parked vehicles removed from Estonia’s Koidula border crossing

Dozens of illegally parked and abandoned vehicles at Estonia’s southern border crossing with Russia have been removed by the Transport Administration. The government agency started the work at the Koidula [..]

MP: International law protecting small states is fracturing

The United States’ attack on Venezuela raises questions about the protection provided by international law that is vital for the survival of small states, including Estonia, said Marko Mihkelson (Reform), [..]

2026 brings seven new direct routes to Tallinn Airport

Tallinn Airport’s direct route network will expand significantly in 2026. Wizz Air will launch direct flights to Warsaw from 29 March and to Rome from 21 September. airBaltic will add [..]

Two ship crew members arrested in Finland over Baltic Sea cable damage

Finnish police have arrested two crew members of the Fitburg, a cargo ship seized Wednesday over damage to an Estonian–Finnish undersea communications cable. Finnish authorities detained the Fitburg on Wednesday [..]

What to expect in Estonia in 2026

Happy New Year! 2026 is finally here, but what can we expect over the coming 365 days? ERR News outlines some of the events and changes of the coming year. [..]

Finland detains vessel after cable damaged between Tallinn and Helsinki

Finland’s police detained a cargo ship in the Gulf of Finland after an undersea cable in Estonia’s exclusive economic zone was damaged on Wednesday morning. Estonian authorities said faults were [..]

Former Nordica partner makes €25 million from sale of assets, waiting for liquidation

The government will decide early next year what to do with state-owned Transpordi Varahaldus, which leased planes to Nordica and now holds €25 million. U.S. aviation company Regional One, which [..]

Economist: Low birth rate leads to many economic problems

Luminor Bank’s Chief Economist Lenno Uusküla said Estonia’s declining birth rates will bring economic problems in the future, for example, in healthcare and paying pensions. In November, 721 children were [..]

Flu hits epidemic level in Estonia

Around 2,000 new flu cases have been reported over the past week. Doctors are advising people to be cautious about visiting others during the holidays if they suspect they may [..]

Christmas Peace declared in Tallinn

At noon on Wednesday, Mayor of Tallinn Peeter Raudsepp proclaimed the Christmas Peace in the Estonian capital. Raudsepp read the traditional Christmas Peace message to citizens of Tallinn from the [..]

Bolt to suspend car and electric scooter rentals for New Year’s

The taxi and rental company Bolt will suspend its car and scooter rental services over New Year’s, citing a desire to prevent intoxicated individuals from getting behind the wheel of [..]

Mayor Peeter Raudsepp to proclaim Christmas Peace on Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve, 24 December at noon, the Mayor of Tallinn, Peeter Raudsepp, will proclaim the Christmas Peace by reading the historic Christmas Peace message to the citizens from the [..]

Excise duties on alcohol and tobacco to rise with the new year

Starting January 1, 2026, excise duty rates on tobacco products and alcohol in Estonia will rise by 10 percent and such tax increases typically lead to higher retail prices. Although [..]

Ülemiste shopping center explosion an isolated incident, security service says

The Internal Security Services said an explosion in a trash bin at a Tallinn shopping center on Saturday is an “isolated incident” and has, at this stage, ruled out a [..]

Bank of Estonia forecast: Economy livening up at the cost of growing public debt

According to the Bank of Estonia’s latest forecast, Estonia’s economy is recovering, with growth in 2026 driven by improving export markets and supportive government steps. Changes to income tax will [..]

Estonia could close border with Russia after illegal crossing, minister says

The government will discuss a possible revision of the threat assessment on Friday and closing the border has not been ruled out after Russia denied its border guards illegally crossed [..]

Estonia installs first bunkers on Baltic Defense Line

Estonia has started to install the first of hundreds of bunkers on its section of the Baltic Defense Line, which spans the three Baltic countries and aims to stop a [..]

Falling European natural gas prices not likely to reach Estonian consumers till February

The sharp drop in natural gas prices seen in European markets this month may not reach Estonian household consumers until February, retailers say. On the other hand, prices may rise [..]

Wizz Air wants to become a leading airline at Tallinn Airport

Low-cost airline Wizz Air is aiming to become one of the leading carriers serving Tallinn and the company has recently opened several new routes, a spokesperson said on Monday. The [..]

New year tax changes expected to increase Estonia’s deficit

Estonia’s tax-free minimum will be scrapped from 2026, which is expected to stimulate Estonia’s economy, but the fall in revenue is expected to increase the budget deficit. As of next [..]

Estonia’s leaders offer condolences after Sydney Hanukkah fatal shooting

Estonia’s leadership has expressed shock and sadness over the shooting attack Sunday at a Hanukkah event in Sydney, Australia. Two gunmen, reportedly father and son, opened fire on revelers celebrating [..]

Elron to begin operating Tartu–Riga train services on January 12

Having received permission from the European Railway Agency to use three Stadler trains on Latvian railway lines, Elron will begin operating its long-awaited Tartu–Riga train services on January 12. Three [..]

Estonia’s Riigikogu rejects plan to cut VAT on basic food to 9 percent

With 42 abstentions, the Riigikogu on Thursday blocked a Center Party proposal to lower Estonia’s 24 percent general VAT on key food groups. Center’s plan targeted VAT cuts for root [..]

Estonian telecoms gearing up to raise prices next year

Rising costs and major network upgrades will push telecommunications bills higher in Estonia next year, as providers prepare to raise prices in 2026. Telia has already outlined its first move, [..]

Estonia gets a “new” small island

An islet in western Estonia will be upgraded to the status of “small island” and granted additional funding after at least five people have been registered as living on the [..]

The Mayor of Tallinn is Peeter Raudsepp

At its session on 8 December, the Tallinn City Council elected Peeter Raudsepp as Mayor and approved the new City Government. In the 79-member City Council, Peeter Raudsepp received 46 [..]

PRFoods exits Estonian fish production with sale of subsidiary to Latvia

PRFoods is selling its Saaremaa-based Saare Kala Tootmine to Latvia’s Brīvais Vilnis A/S, marking the exit of the listed Estonian food producer from local manufacturing. Its subsidiary Saaremere Kala AS [..]

New electricity connections between Estonia and Finland, Latvia will take at least 10 years

New electricity connections between Estonia and neighboring countries will not be completed until the mid to late 2030s, a new report by Elering says. The Estlink 3 connection with Finland [..]

Estonia, Finland update automatic population registry data exchange

Finland and Estonia launched an updated version of their population data sharing tool this week to give each country a better overview of citizens who live and work on both [..]

Estonian electronics industry sees renewed momentum as order volumes rise toward year-end

Estonia’s electronics industry is closing the year on an upward trajectory: order volumes have increased notably through the autumn, companies are investing in new technologies, and overall market activity is [..]

Estonian Electronics Industries Association presents Honorary Badges for the first time

The Estonian Electronics Industries Association (EEIS) awarded its Honorary Badge for the first time to four individuals whose exceptional contributions have helped shape Estonia’s electronics industry: Andres Taklaja, Dieter Weiss, [..]

Estonian company Nitrotol begins producing military explosives at Ämari

Estonian company Nitrotol has begun manufacturing military explosives at the defense industry park in Ämari. With the Ämari defense industrial park established by the Estonian Center for Defense Investments’ (RKIK), [..]

Estonia’s new car sales fall 64% in November on year

In November, 1,184 new cars were sold in Estonia, down 64.3 percent from the same month in 2024 when sales had nearly doubled ahead of a new car tax. So [..]

ERR compares Riga and Tallinn Christmas markets

As the festive gets underway, ERR reporters Veronika Uibo and Ragnar Kond visited the Christmas markets in Tallinn and Latvian capital Riga to check out the local hits and compare [..]

Tallinn Airport to get substantial €75 million expansion

The largest investment in Tallinn Airport’s history will see its passenger capacity double by 2030. The upgrade will include self-service terminals and more parking spaces. In total, the reconstruction will [..]

TSO Elering planning a hydrogen pipeline from Finland through Estonia to Germany

Elering has asked the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications to launch a special national plan to define possible conditions for the hydrogen corridor in Estonia. The planning process will [..]

Tallinn City Council elects Mihhail Kõlvart as chair

At its first session, the newly convened Tallinn City Council elected Mihhail Kõlvart, chair of the Center Party, as its speaker. Kõlvart received 44 votes in Tuesday’s election, securing a [..]

AvalonEstates sells four Tiskreõue properties to Eco Advice Kinnisvara

AvalonEstates, a residential property developer forming part of the Millerhawk Group, has sold four plots of land earmarked for apartments in the Tiskreõue development in Harku municipality. A complex of [..]

Electricity price in Estonia to rise above €400 per megawatt-hour Monday

Electricity prices in Estonia will peak at €429 per megawatt-hour on Monday. This high will be seen across all three Baltic states. The average electricity price quoted on the Nord [..]

US satellite company expanding its Kilingi-Nõmme station

U.S. satellite company investing €8 million to expand a ground station in Kilingi-Nõmme, Pärnu County, built four years ago for satellite data transmission. U.S. satellite company Globalstar established its first [..]

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