Europe Estonia The bill to introduce a motor vehicle tax in Estonia, currently undergoing second reading in Riigikogu, has become one of the most hotly debated issues; among the most vocal critics are car collectors, some of whom own hundreds of vehicles
Europe Estonia Self-sufficiency in pork production is expected to fall from 72% to 39% in Estonia in 2026 due to the recent African Swine Fever outbreak
Europe Estonia A national designated spatial plan for a defense industry park has been approved in a government session; it will cover a 204-hectare site in the Ermistu village, Pärnu city, and a 141-hectare site in Varinurme village, East Viru County
Europe Estonia The chargé d'affaires of the Russian embassy was given a diplomatic note declaring him persona non grata: the first secretary of the Russian embassy's staff must thus leave Estonia; the Foreign Minister cited incompatibility with Estonia values
Europe Estonia About 17.500 people in Estonia receive weekly food assistance and despite recent soaring prices, the number hasn't changed much although donated and rescued food generally reflect changes occurring in the economy says Sven Lillepalu, at Estonian Food Bank