According to the information released by Statistics Estonia on May 26, in the first quarter of 2020, the total production of Estonian construction businesses in Estonia and abroad increased by 7% YoY. The construction volume increased in Estonia, but decreased in foreign countries. The production value of Estonian construction businesses amounted to EUR 631 million,…
As the crisis deepens, the Estonian government plans on coming to the rescue of the economy and the construction sector by launching major projects for which procurements could be announced right away, Prime Minister Juri Ratas (Center) has said. “I believe that toward the end of the year, the situation in the construction sector may…
Ferry links between Tallinn and the Finnish capital, Helsinki, are partly reopening for work-related journeys. Tourist ferry trips are still off the table, however. All three major shipping lines, Tallink, Viking Line and Eckero, are restarting their routes, which, save for cargo supplies, have been largely dormant since March. The move follows an announcement by…
The Police and Border Guard Board (PPA), Merko Ehitus Eesti and AS GRK Infra signed a contract for the first stage of construction of the infrastructure on Estonia’s southeastern border. According to current estimates, construction of the 23.5-kilometer section of the border will take up to three years and cost nearly EUR 20 million. Construction…
Lithuania-owned carrier Transaviabaltika, which operates flight connections between Tallinn and Estonia’s two largest islands, Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, has resumed flights following general lifting of travel restrictions, the company says. “Based on a decision by the Road Administration (Maanteeamet), we reopen the Tallinn-Kardla-Tallinn and Tallinn-Kuressaare-Tallinn routes,” said Transaviabaltika spokesperson Rene Must. The flight timetable in place…
Budget Hungarian airline Wizzair is opening a new route between Tallinn and Vienna, Austria, the company has announced. “Wizz Air plans to start flying three times a week on the Tallinn-Vienna route from July 2,” said Jane Gridassov, communications specialist at Tallinn Airport. The flights will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, it is reported.…
Estonian Railways (EVR) wants to begin construction of a new railroad bridge spanning the Emajogi River in the village of Vorbuse just outside of Tartu later this year. In order to enable Elron passenger trains to cross the bridge at a speed of 135 kilometers per hour, it is necessary to straighten out the curve…