The median monthly wage in Estonia was €1,628 in 2024, having grown by 8.5 per cent compared with 2023 when it stood at €1,501. The average monthly gross wage in 2024 stood at €1,981, which is 8.1% higher than in 2023. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were […]
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Estonia’s GDP grew by 1.2% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024 and by 0.7% from the previous quarter – the strongest quarterly growth since late 2021, according to the Bank of Estonia. The growth was notably faster than indicated by the recent flash estimate of GDP and slightly exceeded the central bank’s latest forecast.
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The United Kingdom is introducing an electronic travel authorisation for visa-free travellers, requiring Estonian, other EU citizens, and nationals of visa-exempt countries to obtain approval before entering the UK. Starting from 2 April, travellers to the United Kingdom must have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The application platform opened for Estonian citizens on 5 March.
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Estonia is planning to launch an initiative that will provide students and teachers with free access to the world’s leading artificial intelligence applications and the necessary skills to use them effectively in learning. The initiative, AI Leap 2025 (TI-Hüpe 2025 in Estonian), set to launch on 1 September 2025, builds on the legacy of Estonia’s
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The Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association, in cooperation with the country’s defence ministry, is organising the first-ever Estonian Defence Week in September, bringing together domestic and international defence industry companies, investors, specialists and policymakers. The Estonian Defence Week will take place from 22 to 26 September at both the Kultuurikatel Creative Hub in Tallinn,
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Investigators at UK-based non-profit organisation, Earthsight, have uncovered a booming trade in illegal Russian timber stretching throughout Europe and breaching war sanctions; according to an investigation by the NGO, nearly €90 million worth of Russian timber has been smuggled into Estonia. The investigation caught firms on camera, in voice calls and through internal documents arranging
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Foreign tourist visits to Estonia increased by 11% in 2024 compared with the previous year but remain nearly 400,000 below pre-pandemic levels. Statistics Estonia, the country’s official statistics agency, said that in 2024, Estonian hotels and other accommodations hosted 3.6 million tourists. Helga Laurmaa, a leading analyst at the statistics agency, said that nearly 1.86
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Estonian foreign minister Margus Tsahkna told parliament on 11 February that Russia remains a serious and long-term security threat, urging NATO and the EU to adjust their policies accordingly. Tsahkna presented a foreign policy report to parliament, outlining Estonia’s key objectives and actions. He warned that the rules-based world order is under growing pressure, with
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Milrem Robotics, an Estonian-founded robotics and autonomous systems developer, has launched its highly anticipated 8×8 robotic combat vehicle at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference; according to the company, the new vehicle is “set to revolutionise modern combat operations”. According to Kuldar Väärsi, the CEO of Milrem, the new robotic combat vehicle – known as
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Estonia opened new honorary consulates in Portland, OR, and San Francisco, CA, to help Estonian companies and citizens, and contribute to cooperation between Estonia and the United States. Estonia’s new honorary consul in Portland is Skip Newberry, who was a businessman and economic advisor to the mayor of Portland and is currently the president of
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