In March, the producer price index of industrial output increased by 3% compared to February and by 30.3% compared to March 2021, data from Statistics Estonia showed. The index shows changes in the producer prices of industrial goods manufactured in Estonia for the domestic market and for export. Eveli Sokman, leading analyst at Statistics Estonia,…
The state-owned Estonian Railways (EVR) may need an additional EUR 10 million in support from the state to cover this year’s costs in connection with the termination of freight transport from Russia. The company is seeking new markets in Central Asia, as cargo shipping on the Black Sea has been reduced due to the ongoing…
The Transport Administration is increasing speed limits on state roads with separated driving directions. This year, the speed limit is being increased on four-lane and 2+1 roads with separated driving directions; the speed limit will remain unchanged at 90 km/h on two-lane roads. The speed limit on a 24-kilometer section of Tallinn-Tartu Highway between Kose…
Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees a day are arriving in Estonia from Russia, the vast majority of whom are in transit to other countries. Volunteers helping these refugees find that Estonia is only providing a solid reception to asylum-seekers, while refugees in transit are at risk of being left up to their own devices in Narva.…
A procurement of 220 armored tracked vehicles for Estonia’s defense forces, worth EUR 200 million, has been expedited due to the current security situation, the Center for Defense Investment (RKK) says. The Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) have been using Finnish-made Patria Pasi armored personnel carriers for nearly two decades, and the procurement is set to…
While gray alder has few uses other than providing heat, harvesting the timber has not been cost-effective. Energy price hikes could be changing this situation now, with gray alder one alternative to Russian gas. Gray alder woods make up 6.6% of Estonian woodlands. State forests hold 5.5 million cubic meters of gray alder and private…
Polish rolling stock maker PESA is set to equip Tallinn with 23 new trams worth EUR 50 million after winning the city’s tender. The first vehicles are set to arrive in 2024. Tallinn’s international tram procurement attracted three bidders, with PESA emerging as the winner, the city government reported. The tender is worth EUR 50…