Estonian Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce (EPKK) chief Kerli Ats says domestic pork supply has been slammed by ASF, with consumers likely feeling the impact in six months. – The head of the Estonian Pig Breeding Association (ETSAU) warns the situation is so severe, Estonians might have to forgo having a domestic traditional Christmas pork…
In Sillamae, everyone will now be able to ride public transportation for free. Meanwhile, the Narva city government considers free bus service too expensive and doubts whether residents of the border city are willing to switch from cars to buses. Residents of Sillamae have been riding local buses for free for the past eight years.…
Construction of anti-tank ditches has begun in southeastern Estonia, which will be part of the Baltic States’ defense zone. The project is expected to cost 4.4 million euros this year alone, and until the end of the year, 28 bunkers and ten storage areas are expected to be built. “Dragon teeth” will also be deployed.…
Six HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems were handed over to the Estonian Defense Forces at Amari Air Base on April 30, significantly boosting Estonia’s long-range strike capability. The acquisition of six HIMARS systems is one of Estonia’s largest-ever arms procurements. The Estonian Center for Defense Investments (RKIK) signed the contract with the U.S. Defense Security…
A defense industry park planned near Parnu could largely be built underground, members of the Riigikogu’s defense committee said, drawing on the lessons of the Russian war in Ukraine. Construction for the base infrastructure of the facility, near Tostamaa, Parnu County, is planned to start this year, with a current budget of EUR 50 million.…
Gren Eesti, the district heating provider in Tartu, will raise the price of heat by nearly 10% next month. The company says the price increase is necessary to cover operating expenses and investment costs. While the current sales price of heat for Tartu residents is EUR 58.97 per megawatt-hour, in a month it will rise…
Estonia has opted to develop its defense against ballistic missiles, likely meaning an investment of over 1 billion euros. The top contenders for procurement currently include air defense systems made by Israel, the U.S., including the Patriot system and the French-Italian consortium Eurosam. Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur (Reform) in September 2023 signed an agreement in…