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Apple distributor: we don’t see strong gray market in Baltics
We do not see a strong organized gray market in the Baltic States, says Tomas Palšis, director of AVAD Baltic, the information technology company Apple's official distributor in the Baltics.
Electricity price to grow 6% in Estonia
In March 2011, Estonian Energy unveiled a new payment system, resulting in electricity bills surging 6%, starting from August 1.
Estonian death rates keep shrinking
Death rates in Estonia are still declining, marking an increasing average life-span and aging of the society, according to the Statistics Estonia.
Estonians borrow more than two years ago
Companies borrowed a total of 584 million euros in loans and leasing in June and this sum accounts for one of the highest monthly turnovers over the past two years.
Less Estonians own real estate
Numbers of Estonians owning real estate are dropping, so the rental market of apartments and private housing is growing gradually, says Tarvo Tamm, director of real estate company Brem.
1 commentEstonian Transit Centre opens a branch in Latvia
Transit Centre plans to purchase a terminal in Freeport of Riga to manage the flourishing trade.
Money determines Estonians' trips
People in Estonia acknowledge that it is money that determines their summer holiday plans, according to GoAdventure study.
Seven kidnapped Estonians finally set free
Seven Estonian cyclists who were kidnapped in March in Lebanon have finally been set free, according to the Estonian Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Statoil profit shrinks nearly tenfold
Last year, the company Eesti Statoil generated 9.5 times smaller profit in the retail and wholesale segment than in 2009. The company puts this down to the fuel procurement price surge.
Estonia registers the smallest trade deficit
In May 2011, if comparing to the same month in 2010, exports spiked 53% and imports - 44% at current prices, according to Statistics Estonia.
Foreigners spending hundreds of millions on Estonia’s real estates
During the last year, foreign buyers spent 96.4 million euro (LVL 66.3 mln) on properties in Estonia, making a total of more than 3.1 thousand transactions.
Eesti Energia refuses to talk about tariff raise
Estonia’s state energy company Eesti Energia is currently refusing to provide information about tariff increase, which is intended in early 2012.
Fitch raises Estonia’s credit rating to A+
The international rating agency Fitch Rating has upgraded Estonia's credit rating to A+, in view of the country’s strong economic growth and sound financial system.
Estonians convinced their financial situation will worsen within a year
Majority or 67.6% of Estonia’s residents are sure that after a year their financial situation will be worse than the current one.
No drivers licence needed in Estonia from July 1
Starting from Friday, July 1, a law comes into force in Estonia, enabling car drivers to leave their driving license and technical certificate at home. The only condition – drivers must carry with them a personal identity document.
Estonian millionaire buys a flight to Space
By paying 200 000 dollars (LVL 98 400), the Estonian millionaire Raivo Hein from Saaremaa purchased a ticket for a three-hour space flight.
Tallinn taxis required air conditioners from July 2011
Starting from July 1, this year, new requirements for taxis are entering into force, stipulating that all vehicles must be equipped with air conditioners.
Eko Bus business is growing; a "war" begins
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Airbus A350 makes first flight successfully
Riga Free port official submits resignation because of a pleasure trip
Economic Diary. Here's to fair euro adoption!
Latvian ice hockey player Kristiāns Pelšs is missing; he may have drowned
Firearms licence requirements to be made stricter in Latvia
Latvia's population has dropped 1% in 2012
PHOTO: iris – garden wonders of the Natural History Museum of Latvia
Latvia's costs of living reach a new record
Flying bicycle succeeds in test flight
Chemical weapons used in Syria, Washington claims
June 13 in Pictures
Huge system of storms moves over U.S.
Colombia hosts Miss Pole Dance 2012
VIDEO: Airline fined for in-flight bikini show
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