Visas to Russians, the Baltic states prohibit entry to tourists from Russia and Belarus
The foreign ministers of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have decided to ban the entry of Russian citizens from Russia and Belarus, to strengthen EU sanctions
Gruppo FS Italiane brings high speed to the Baltic countries as well
Through its subsidiary Italferr, the Italian State Railways has been awarded a new contract for the construction of the infrastructure and the development of a new high-speed line in the Baltic Republics - The Rail Baltica project will improve…
Estonia: Digital identity is a cultural success
The Estonian experience shows how digitization is not a goal in itself, but a tool to simplify life for citizens – During the lockdown, 99% of government services were available online, while 87% of schools used solutions…
Estonia: accounts and ICT ok, but exports pay for the crisis
Tallinn's GDP is expected to drop by 4,5% this year, while in 2021-22 it should recover, with an expansion of 3,5% thanks to the rebound in private consumption and investments.
Free public transport for everyone: after Estonia, France is trying
From 1 September, Dunkirk, a city in France with 100 inhabitants, has launched free buses for everyone, 7 days a week, after an experimental phase only on weekends - The cost is 7 million a year: "But the community neither…
Migrants, Estonia: no answers to Italy
The cold shower came from Estonian minister Andres Anvelt, who will lead the work of the EU summit in Tallinn on 6 and 7 July.
Is e-cigarette bad for you? For Estonia yes
Tallinn's squeeze on e-cigarettes: after the tax increase, a ban on the use of flavors in electronic cigarettes is coming. The reason? The aromas would be a bait for children and teenagers, inducing them to smoke.
Estonia: stable accounts, low debt and good growth but watch out for demographics
Estonia grows by 2,5% and has the lowest public debt in Europe but the risks come from work and productivity - What a Deutsche Bank report says.
After Ukraine in Russia's sights, the Baltic republics risk ending up
They fear retaliation from Moscow after the agreement on new NATO bases. And the "accidents" with the cumbersome neighbor they depend on for gas are already following one another. Latvia and Estonia have a strong Russian-speaking community. Lithuania with a drastic cure…
e-Estonia: a digital revolution but not only
The Baltic Republic has embarked on a bold digital revolution thus bridging the infrastructure gap – a lesson in terms of mindset change, renewal and self-transformation.
BPI 2014: Poland and Lithuania leaders in Europe
The Baseline Profitability Index 2014 has been published by Foreign Policy magazine: if Botswana, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Qatar stand out globally, in the Old Continent Poland and Lithuania excel, with Greece and Italy in black jerseys.
Estonia hi-tech paradise, but the economy is not taking off
Tallinn is the capital of innovative start-ups, according to the Wall Street Journal - A technological revolution that involves the whole of society - Citizens can do everything online - Computerization also affects the PA: very few public employees…
Baltic countries: structural reforms and FDI
The experience of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania shows that three related variables are fundamental to attract FDI flows: deep structural reforms, their timing and the fight against corruption.
S&P upgrades Estonia's credit rating to AA-
It is the country which, within the Union of 27, has seen the greatest growth (8,5% in the first quarter) and the lowest public debt (6,6% of GDP). The Baltic republic has "a solid economy and sound public debt management". Because of this…