The Estonian government approved on today the Cyber Security Strategy for the period 2014-2017, which aims to increase the state’s cyber security capacities and awareness of people of cyber threats, LETA/Public Broadcasting reports. The total cost of the activities of … Read More
Category Archives: Estonia
Clearer marking of Estonian-Russian border waiting for ratification
South Estonian Police Prefect Tarmo Kohv asserted that Estonia’s border with Russia is protected, but it would simplify the guarding of the border greatly if the border treaty between the two states finally came in force, LETA/Public Broadcasting reports. “The … Read More
First case of African swine fever possibly detected in Estonia
Last week, a wild boar piglet was found near Hummuli, South Estonia, who apparently was infected with African swine fever, LETA/Public Broadcasting reports. “The dead wild boar that was diseased was found 6 km from the Latvian border. The disease … Read More
Obama: U.S. Navy base could be established in Estonia
The United States fully supports Estonia’s efforts to increase security in the region, the U.S. President Barack Obama announced on Wednesday, adding that a U.S. Navy base could be established in Estonia, cites LETA. “Estonia will never stand alone,” Obama … Read More
President Obama’s Baltic visit is more than symbolic
The Estonian newspaper Eesti Päevaleht argues in its editorial on Tuesday that US President Barack Obama´s visit to Tallinn carries importance that goes well beyong the merely symbolic. The visit proves that the United States is taking security concerns in the Baltics seriously, the … Read More
One by one, some cities re-ban public alcohol consumption
Just two months after a change to national legislation made it legal to drink alcohol in most public places, Tallinn plans to clamp down again. The southern town of Elva already instituted a local ban. “If we want to be … Read More
One fifth of Estonian companies hit by negative effects of Russian sanctions
A poll conducted by the Estonian Chamber of Commerce indicates that Russia’s sanctions have had a direct negative impact on a fifth of the 153 polled companies, LETA/Postimees writes. The Chamber of Commerce carried out a poll among its members, … Read More
New LNG terminal options presented to EU Commission
Finnish energy company Gasum Oy and Estonian energy company AS Alexela Energia presented yesterday at the European Commission the alternative models of cooperation of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal to be built by the Gulf of Finland, LETA/Public … Read More
Buses in Estonia will get alcolocks for drivers
The Estonian Highways Board has begun to gradually demand installing alco-locks or alcohol activated vehicle immobilisers in public transport buses and the police estimate these would also help keep problematic drivers away from driving ordinary cars too, LETA/Postimees writes. The … Read More
Estonian state sets a ceiling to consumer loan credit cost
The Estonian government approved today a bill that sets an upper limit to the credit cost of consumer loans and is a part of the package of legislative acts the government is compiling to solve problems accompanying the controversial speed … Read More
Estonian Security Police praised in U.S. by Newsweek
American magazine Newsweek published an article that points out that the Estonian Security Police (KaPo) is one of the best counter-intelligence agencies in Europe; Interior Ministry Undersecretary for Domestic Security Policy Erkki Koort agrees, LETA/Postimees Online reports. Newsweek writes in … Read More
Baltics consider recognizing Donetsk and Luhansk “People’s Republics” terrorist organizations
Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are considering to recognize the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics as terrorist organizations, Baltic diplomats in Kiev have stated. “The Latvian Foreign Ministry has already stated that it is prepared to do this,” Latvian Ambassador … Read More
Amendment allows spending night on private plot
Up to now, sunrise to sunset was the limit for staying on unmarked private land. Not anymore, so feel free to spend the night. A ban on picking berries and mushrooms must be separately signified by owner. Since Friday, new … Read More
Cabinet backs lowering voting age in local elections
The government today decided to back a bill to allow 16-year-olds to vote in local elections, a move which would need amendments to the Constitution. The change in the Constitution would need the approval of two parliaments, which means if … Read More
Nearly a half of new drivers fail driving exam in Estonia
The statistics of driver’s licence exams shows that nearly half of the people who want to get a driver’s licence in Estonia do not pass the exam in the first attempt and several have to take several exams, reports LETA … Read More
Largest dairy farm in Baltics opens in Estonia
The largest dairy farm in the Baltics has opened in Estonia this week, public broadcasting reports. The Lõõla dairy farm of Väätsa Agro accommodates 2,200 milking cows The innovative complex of barns includes a barn for cows with special needs, facilities … Read More
Estonia manages to maintain flow of Russian tourists
Amid increased concern over the flow of Russian tourists to Baltic states, Estonian Foreign Ministry says its consular officials are not short of visa applications. The consuls in Russia issued 60,000 visas in the first six months of 2014, which … Read More
Estonia was the most efficient CEE country in using EU funds
During the years 2007-2013, Estonia and the other Baltic States were the most efficient countries in Central and Eastern Europe in terms of using resources of European Union structural funds, writes LETA/Äripäev.ee. An analysis by KPMG, titled EU Funds in … Read More
Wealthy Russians pouring money into Estonian commercial property
More and more wealthy Russians and Ukrainians who are concerned about instable political and economic situation in their countries are now investing in Estonian real estate, writes Äripäev. This is good news for the Estonian commercial real estate market which … Read More
World wide digital identity gets nod from cabinet
This week Estonia’s idea to give 10 million people worldwide digital identity moved a step closer to becoming law, and the program got a positive write-up from Estonia’s longtime friends at The Economist newspaper. The amendments to the Identity Documents … Read More