Estonia: retail turnover up in November 2018

According to information released by Statistics Estonia, in November 2018, the turnover of retail trade enterprises totaled EUR 604 million, accelerating from 3% growth YoY in October to 5% growth at constant prices. The turnover of stores selling manufactured goods increased by 10% YoY. Turnover increased in most economic activities, except in stores selling second-hand…

Lithuania: additional missiles bought

Lithuania has acquired additional combat and training missiles for the Norwegian medium-range aid defense systems NASAMS it is buying from Norway, Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defense said. Due to security reasons, the ministry does not disclose either the volume of the additional missiles, or the price, only saying that the total value of the purchase,…

Estonia: Port of Tallinn welcomes Christmas Cruise

On December 25, 2018 the vessel Baltic Princess brought Finnish tourists on a Christmas-themed cruise to enjoy the Christmas Spirit in Tallinn, the Port of Tallinn says in a press release. “Winter cruises are a good opportunity to enjoy besides the usual sights of Tallinn, several Christmas-themed activities and explore the Estonian Christmas season customs,”…