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Estonian retail sales keep growing
In July 2012 compared to July of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 6% at constant prices, reported Statistics Estonia.
New law in Estonia to protect unmarried couples
If people who live together in Estonia don’t want to get married but want more security they can soon legalise their cohabitation without marrying. The justice ministry has drafted a law of cohabitation, which doesn’t change the principles of marriage but offers an alternative option.
Estonians seek ways to award Boris Yeltsin
Estonia is now the only Baltic state which has not yet granted the late Boris Yeltsin, Russia’s first president, the nation’s highest award.
Estonia output price inflation remains stable
Estonia's producer price inflation remained unchanged in July, according to data released by Statistics Estonia.
Opinion: Are Estonians lazy?
Estonians like to think of themselves as people who work hard and are diligent, in short a nation that should be an example to the rest of Europe. However, as the recent spat between economist Paul Krugman and Estonian president Toomas Hendrik Ilves proved, Estonia tends to have a whole different image in the world.
4 commentsEstonian soldiers leave due to low wages
Estonia’s senior military personnel is increasingly leaving for private-industry jobs as a result of rising income disparities.
Ilves hangs out with Feist
Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves is probably best known for his Twitter spat with economist Paul Krugman, but he's also something of a music fan.
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Estonia inflation slows in July
Estonia's annual inflation weakened from the previous month in July, according to data released by Statistics Estonia. The consumer price index increased 3.6 percent on an annual basis in July, slower than the 3.9 percent gain seen in June.
Estonians have 2nd most confidence in EU
In spite of the ongoing crisis, Estonian residents remain confident in the European Union.
Estonia's industrial production falls for fourth month
Estonia's industrial production decreased for the fourth consecutive month in June, mainly reflecting a sharp fall in mining output, data released by Statistics Estonia showed.
Estonia plans to ratify ESM before September
Estonia’s parliament may hold two final readings on Aug. 30 to ratify the European Stability Mechanism, the euro-region’s permanent rescue fund, the government said.
Scandal in Estonia: worms in Hesburger salads
A letter of Hesburger’s internal department caused a wide resonance in the Estonian media. In the letter, some employee tells his co-workers that it is necessary to check all salad packages that are valid until July 29, because some of them may contain worms.
Estonian Air losses reach 11 million euros
The loss of Estonia's national carrier Estonia Air reached 10-11 million euros in the first half of the year as the new business model has not started working successfully.
Estonian banks see smaller quarterly profit
Estonian banks’ net income dropped in the second quarter from the previous three months as net- interest income decreased and lenders recovered less bad debts.
Estonians favour Finland when working abroad
Finland is the favourite foreign country for Estonians working or planning to work abroad. Finland is mentioned as an attractive option by 43 per cent of those who are ready to work outside of Estonia. Finland is followed by Germany and Sweden. England and Norway receive a positive response from 15 per cent of «willing to work abroad» Estonians.
The first lady of Estonia runs two distances in the Olympic torch relay race
The wife of the President of Estonia – Evelin Ilves –, who participated in the relay race of the Olympic torch, ran two distances of 300 m, instead of one. «It was the roughest kilometre of my life,»- the first lady of Estonia shared her impressions.
Economist about inflation in Estonia: people have a tendency to exaggerate the price rise
Ever since the introduction of Euro in Estonie, the people perceived inflation kept increasing, i.e., the people’s opinion (its proportion gathered through sociological surveys) on how large the price rise was. Actual inflation (after being calculated at sales outlets) was notable lower, says Bank of Latvia Economist Ramune Rimgailaite.
Inflation rise in Estonia – the most rapid in the EU
The total price increase in Eurozone made up 2.4% in June, and 2.6% in the whole of the European Union (EU).
Tallinn - popular destination among EU tourists
From May to September every year, hundreds of cruise ships leave Western European ports and set sail for such cities as Stockholm, Copenhagen, Helsinki and St. Petersburg. But what's next? Next, many tourists go on to spend a day in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.
Eko Bus business is growing; a "war" begins
Riga Free port official submits resignation because of a pleasure trip
Airbus A350 makes first flight successfully
Economic Diary. Here's to fair euro adoption!
GE Money Bank plans to close 39 ATMs in Latvia this summer
Latvian ice hockey player Kristiāns Pelšs is missing; he may have drowned
Firearms licence requirements to be made stricter in Latvia
Latvia's costs of living reach a new record
18% of Latvians plan to spend up to LVL 50 on entertainment this summer
Flying bicycle succeeds in test flight
Chemical weapons used in Syria, Washington claims
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