Facing labor shortages, Estonia may soon let companies hire skilled foreign workers in certain sectors outside the country’s strict annual immigration quotas. Under the planned changes to the Aliens Act, sectors facing labor shortages – currently manufacturing, transportation, and warehousing – could more easily hire skilled foreign workers, who must be paid at least 80%…
The government has agreed to a 10% wage rise for teachers in 2026. The pay rise is a part of the draft bill for next year’s state budget, agreed by the two coalition parties, Reform and Eesti 200. Rescue Board (Paasteamet) and Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) personnel will also get a 10% rise…
A real estate developer is planning a commercial and residential development close to Tallinn’s Old City Harbor area. The application, from developer Tristania, states the plan is to develop a Nordic-style urban quarter in the city center, as a landmark which would attract city residents, visitors, innovative companies, and creative talent. “The development could offer…
The beverage company A. Le Coq has signed an agreement to acquire shares in Varska Originaal, but mineral water production will continue in Varska. On September 15, A. Le Coq signed a purchase agreement to acquire all shares of Varska Originaal AS. Jaanus Vihandi, a member of A. Le Coq’s management board, said the company…
Estonia’s state budget took in EUR 8.8 billion in taxes in the first seven months of 2025, up by EUR 912 million YoY, the Ministry of Finance said. Tax receipts rose on the back of labor taxes, rate changes and major transactions before and after hikes. In July alone, EUR 1.3 billion was collected, EUR…
The Estonian government has decided to appeal a court ruling which halted the planned expansion of a military training area in South Estonia. According to the first tier Tallinn Administrative Court ruling, the government is required to conduct a proper national special planning procedure, together with substantive consideration of different alternatives to the expansion of…
Estonia’s self-sufficiency in pork production is expected to fall from 72% to just 39% next year as a result of the recent African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak. The gaps in store shelves will need to filled by imported meat for at least a couple of years. Ten years ago, during the first outbreak of ASF,…