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Back to homepageEstonian Inflation to Slow Down in H2 of 2023: Bank of Estonia Deputy Governor
NordenBladet – According to Bank of Estonia Deputy Governor Ăślo Kaasik, inflation in Estonia has not risen notably since last August and is expected to slow down to single-digit levels in the second half of 2023. The decrease in inflation
Read MoreEstonia: Shift in consumer behavior towards focused shopping and price consciousness
NordenBladet – In a recent interview with ERR, Marge Kikas, head of sales for Maxima, a grocery chain that sells Latvian, Lithuanian, and Polish products, revealed a shift in consumer behavior in their stores. Customers are buying smaller quantities, avoiding
Read MoreElron orders 10 new trains from Ĺ koda to meet passenger demand
NordenBladet – Estonian state-owned rail operator Elron signed a contract with the Ĺ koda Group in December to build 10 new trains to meet the growing demand for rail transportation in the country. The number of train passengers in Estonia increased
Read MoreSwedbank’s Former CEO Birgitte Bonnesen cleared of all charges in money laundering Scandal
NordenBladet – Birgitte Bonnesen, the former CEO of Swedbank, has been acquitted of all charges in a case stemming from a money laundering scandal involving the bank’s Baltic operations. The Stockholm District Court found her not guilty of aggravated fraud,
Read MoreSweden’s Stance on Freedom of Speech: Burning of religious texts (including the Koran) cannot be banned by the government
NordenBladet – Sweden is a country that values freedom of speech as one of its fundamental principles. This is why Stockholm cannot ban the burning of the Koran, even though state leaders personally disapprove of it, as stated by Swedish
Read MoreFinland issues new defense export permit to Turkey despite criticism from the Left Alliance
NordenBladet – Finland has granted a new defense equipment export permit to Turkey, despite criticism from the Left Alliance. On Tuesday, Minister of Defense Mikko Savola approved an export permit for protective steel used to protect vehicles to Turkey. Riikka
Read MorePOLL reveals Russians perceive Baltic countries as a threat
NordenBladet – A recent poll conducted by the Levada Center in Moscow and commissioned by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has revealed that residents of Russia consider their relations with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to be strained, and
Read MoreFinland: Captain of Baltic Princess suspected of neglect in student’s disappearance
NordenBladet – The preliminary investigation into the disappearance of a Finnish man in his twenties from the Baltic Princess cruise ship in November has been completed, and the ship’s captain is now suspected of neglecting good seamanship and rescue operations.
Read MoreToivo Sukari’s second heart procedure within a week: A Businessman’s struggle with Coronary Artery Disease
NordenBladet – Finnish businessman Toivo Sukari, the founder and largest shareholder of Maskun Kalustetalo and Ideapark, recently opened up about his health struggles after a heart operation. Sukari, who is 68 years old and also owns the shopping mall chain
Read MoreEstonia will not close Russian Embassy in Tallinn
NordenBladet – Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu of Estonia has stated that the country has no plans to close the Russian Embassy in Tallinn. This statement comes in response to Russia’s announcement earlier this week that it would be expelling Estonia’s
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