Initiative to reduce VAT on food gains broad support in Estonia

More than 50,000 citizens have already signed a public initiative calling for a reduction in value-added tax on food products to 10 percent, writes ERR News. From the 1st of July, the VAT rate in Estonia for all goods, including food, was increased to 24%, …

50,000 people sign petition to lower Estonia's VAT rate on food to 10%

By midday Wednesday, more than 50,000 people had signed a citizens' initiative calling on the Riigikogu to lower the value-added tax on food products to 10 percent. As of July 1, VAT in Estonia — including on all foodstuffs — was raised to 24 percent, …

Estonia may block EU's new Russia sanctions package if oil price cap not lowered

Estonia may block the adoption of the European Union's 18th sanctions package against Russia if the price cap on Russian oil is not dropped to $45, Minister of Foreign Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) has indicated. Last month, the president of the European …

Consumer confidence gap between rich and poor wider than ever in Estonia

According to the Estonian Institute of Economic Research, Estonia's economic situation has improved somewhat, however, the gap between the confidence of the country's richest and poorest consumers has never been wider. "The Estonian economy is …

Emajõe Festival celebrates Estonia's beloved 'Mother River' this Saturday

This Saturday (July 12) sees the twelfth edition of the Emajõe River Festival, which celebrates Estonia's beloved "Mother River." Throughout the day, there will be a series of activities connected to the river, including a boat parade in …

Laulupidu and Tantsupidu 2025: Estonia’s iconic Song and Dance Celebration in photos

Every five years, Estonia assembles in a stirring celebration of identity, unity and national pride – and this summer’s Song and Dance Celebration was no exception; from 3 to 6 July, Tallinn played host to the 2025 edition, drawing tens of thousands of …

ASF re-emerges in pigs in Arunachal Pradesh, Estonia

Estonia’s road to comprehensive security

Since regaining independence in 1991, Estonia has undergone a rapid and determined transformation, embracing modernization, democracy and western integration. Yet its path to NATO membership and security reform was anything but straightforward, as it was …

Offshore wind delay won't derail Estonia-Latvia undersea power link plans

While offshore wind farms are now almost certainly off the table in Estonia for the next decade or two, transmission system operator (TSO) Elering still plans to move forward with an undersea power link to Latvia via Saaremaa. The Ministry of Climate now …

Top 10 Aesthetic Airbnb Stays in Tallinn, Estonia 2025

Tallinn is a perfect blend of medieval mystery and Nordic minimalism. Whether you’re strolling the cobbled streets of Old Town or soaking in the Baltic breeze from a rooftop terrace, the city promises beauty at every corner. For those who appreciate …