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Estonia: Average wage up 6.2% in Q1/2026

Via BalticaJune 2, 202601 mins

The average monthly gross wage in Estonia amounted to EUR 2,135 in the first quarter of 2026, which was up 6.2% from the same period of 2025, according to Statistics Estonia, ERR reported. Wages increased in all counties, rising by 6.5% to EUR 2,538 in Tallinn, by 6.3% to EUR 2,405 in Harjumaa county, and…

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Latvia: Four parties agree on coalition programme, composition

Via BalticaMay 25, 2026May 25, 202601 mins

Four political groups in Latvia have agreed on the programme of a new coalition government and the distribution of ministerial portfolios, LSM reports. The United List’s MP, Andris Kulbergs, will serve as prime minister, and the party alliance will also hold the posts of ministers of finance, justice, and regional development. Outgoing Prime Minister Evika…

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Estonia: Agricultural land prices down nearly 10% in 2025

Via BalticaMay 18, 202601 mins

The average price of agricultural land in Estonia was EUR 6,122 per hectare in 2025, which was down 9.7% from EUR 6,782 in 2024, according to Statistics Estonia, ERR reports. The price drop was due to a lack of large transactions. The average price of grassland stood at EUR 4,861 and arable land at EUR…

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Estonia: Exports down 1%, imports up 6% in February 2026

Via BalticaApril 9, 202601 mins

Estonia’s exports of goods totalled nearly EUR 1.5bn in February 2026, which was down 1% from the same period of 2025, according to data from Statistics Estonia, ERR reports. Imports of goods totalled nearly EUR 1.9bn, which was up 6% over a year. Estonia’s monthly trade deficit thus amounted to EUR 426mn, which was EUR…

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Latvia: Ban on Russian, Belarusian grain extended

Via BalticaApril 4, 202601 mins

The Latvian parliament, the Saeima, has extended a ban on the import of agricultural and animal feed products from Russia and Belarus until 1 July 2027, LSM reports. Latvia banned the import of certain agricultural products from the two aggressor states in March 2024. The ban applies to products originating from Russia or Belarus that…

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Lithuania: Government may cut diesel tax

Via BalticaApril 2, 2026April 2, 202601 mins

The Lithuanian government will consider cutting the excise duty on diesel fuel temporarily amid the sudden surge in global oil prices, BNS reports. Under the Finance Ministry’s proposed legislative amendments, the fixed portion of the excise duty rate for standard diesel and marked agricultural diesel would be reduced until 15 June 2026. The move would…

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Lithuania: GDP up 2.7% in 2025: statistics

Via BalticaFebruary 1, 2026February 2, 202601 mins

Lithuania’s real GDP totalled EUR 84bn at current prices in 2025, which was up 2.7% from 2024, according to seasonally and calendar-adjusted data from the State Data Agency (VDA), BNS reported. According to unadjusted data, the country’s GDP rose by 2.8% on year. Gross value added grew by 3.2% in industry, 3% in services, 2.1%…

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Estonia: GDP up 3.9% on year in 2024: fresh data

Via BalticaDecember 17, 202501 mins

Estonia’s GDP totalled EUR 39.848bn in 2024, which was up 3.9% from EUR 38.353bn in 2023, according to fresh data from Statistics Estonia, ERR reports. GDP per capita amounted to EUR 29,036, which was up EUR 1,047 from 2023. The service sector accounted for a record high of 75% of total value added in the…

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Estonia: Authorities end African swine fever emergency

Via BalticaOctober 2, 202501 mins

The Estonian Agriculture and Food Board (PTA) will end the African swine fever (ASF) emergency situation, PTA director general Raimo Heinam announced, ERR reports. He said that all pigs at farms hit by ASF have been culled and initial disinfection has been completed. Efforts to control the disease and to improve biosecurity procedures will continue,…

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