Around 60% of specialist doctors working several jobs in Estonia
WEB3 days ago · Nearly 60 percent of specialists and paramedics hold multiple jobs, according to data from Statistics Estonia. According to Kadri Rootalu, data scientist at Statistics Estonia, as of the end of August, nearly 640,000 people had at least one registered employment relationship, based on data from the employment register (TÖR). 88 …
Tallinn public transport route changes come into effect in October
WEB3 days ago · The changes are set to take effect during the autumn school holiday, the city government said, starting from Monday, October 21. The changes to the public transport network aim to enhance connections between Tallinn's districts, and to provide more convenient transfer options, the city government added. Mayor of Tallinn Jevgeni …
Tiit Maran: Estonia's climate law lays a heavy burden on future
WEB5 days ago · In the draft of the Climate Resilient Economy Act, all aspects affecting people, communities and the environment have been left without clear objectives. It is both wrong and extremely dangerous to address the environmental and climate crisis, which is already beginning to affect society, solely in the context of large industry and the economy, …
Tallinn-Pärnu stretch of Rail Baltica could potentially be ready in ...
WEB3 days ago · On Sunday, Minister Svet addressed his Baltic colleagues emphasizing Estonia's support for this approach. "For Estonia, this would involve bringing the Tallinn-Pärnu line into operation in 2028 or 2029," Svet wrote. Up to now, developers of the Estonian portion of Rail Baltica had proposed the Tallinn-Pärnu rail service would start in …
Müller: In future, the choice will continue to be between high taxes …
WEB4 days ago · How the state plans to cover the tax gap that arises after the end of the temporary taxes in 2028, is not yet known, said Governor of the Bank of Estonia Madis Müller – but it could be a choice between higher taxes or new cuts. On Tuesday, the Bank of Estonia presented its economic forecast. Müller told ERR that inflation has been the ...
NATO jets intercept six Russian aircraft flying over Baltic Sea
WEB5 days ago · NATO jets intercepted six Russian aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea without transponders or a flight plan at the end of last week, the Latvian Air Force reported. The Russian jets were identified over the Baltic Sea on September 20-21 and escorted by NATO Eurofighter jets as part of NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission, the Latvian Air Force said.
Külli Taro: Revolving door effect might harm government's credibility
WEB4 days ago · The term "revolving door effect" is used to describe a situation where people leave the public sector to work in the same field in its private counterpart. And vice versa. Even though movement between the public and private sectors comes with the benefit of the exchange of know-how and experience, it also raises serious ethical questions.
Lawyer must admit on radio he lied about former Prime Minister …
WEB5 days ago · On Monday, a court ruling took effect in a civil dispute between former Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and attorney-at-law Paul Keres. The circuit court's decision requires Keres to retract his statements regarding Kallas. However, Keres is no longer required to make a €15,000 donation.
Alar Karis: We are not going to call Russia for a coffee
WEB3 days ago · Russia must accept President Zelenskyy's 10-point peace formula, and withdraw its troops and military equipment from the territory of Ukraine, President Alar Karis said in a speech at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. He also called for UN reform. Mr President, Mr Secretary General, Excellences,
Unions seeking 12% minimum wage rise in 2025 | News | ERR
WEB4 days ago · The Confederation of Estonian Trade Unions and the Estonian Employers' Confederation will start minimum wage negotiations for 2025 on Tuesday (September 24). Unions believe a 12 percent increase would be reasonable. This year, the minimum wage for full-time work is €820 and the minimum hourly wage is €4.86. Kaia Vask, head of the ...