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Estonia weakens car tax with €100 discount per child

1 week ago | news.err.ee | Iida-Mai Einmaa |Kadri Põlendik

The government introduced the new levy this year, one of the last countries in Europe to do so. The pledge was written into the newly completed coalition agreement by Reform and Eesti 200, released on Saturday. It aims to ease the financial burden for families with underage children. The government said money generated from the tax will be reinvested in Estonia's road infrastructure, which suffers from a funding gap. It is not known how much money the tax cut will cost the state.
Tootjad peavad toitu meenutavate küünalde ja seepide keelamist ülereguleerimiseks

Jan 31, 2025 | err.ee | Iida-Mai Einmaa |Aivar Pau

Tartus küünla-käsitööäri ajavad Kristel Sepp ja Joel Paap jäid hiljuti tarbijakaitse ja tehnilise järelevalve ameti (TTJA) hambusse, kuna nende valmistatud küünaldel ilutsesid kunstmaasikad, mis ka tõesti söödavad välja nägid. "Me tegime hästi reaalseid küünlaid, mis nägid välja nagu ehtsad magustoidud. Üks küünal, mis mul on, on maasikamakroon. See näeb tõesti välja selline, et pane või lusikas sisse ja söö ära.
Government split over extending municipal police officers' powers

Jan 31, 2025 | news.err.ee | Iida-Mai Einmaa

Discussions about MuPo's role and its powers have been ongoing for more than five years, Thursday's "Aktuaalne kaamera" reported. Currently, MuPo largely duplicates the work of the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) but one of the biggest differences is that it cannot use force.
Experts say lowering oil prices may not bring swift end to Russia's war

Jan 24, 2025 | news.err.ee | Iida-Mai Einmaa

Russia's financing of the war in Ukraine relies heavily on its energy revenues, especially those from oil and natural gas. On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he would ask Saudi Arabia and the oil cartel OPEC to bring down prices. Lower oil prices would, according to Trump, put an immediate end to the war in Ukraine. "Any drop in oil prices will affect the revenues of the Russian Federation.
Officials say app taxi drivers' Estonian language skills are still poor

Jan 24, 2025 | news.err.ee | Iida-Mai Einmaa

Complaints about app-based taxi drivers' lack of Estonian languages skills have been made for years. As a solution, Bolt has required all drivers over the past four months to take a language test that assesses their knowledge at B1 level, which should ensures the ability to engage in basic conversations. But despite this requirement, rides continue to be conducted with drivers who lack sufficient language skills. Both the Language Board and the MuPo are concerned about the issue.
Agency: Telia's fast internet campaign violates consumer rights

Jan 23, 2025 | news.err.ee | Iida-Mai Einmaa |Johannes Voltri |Karin Koppel |Helen Wright

Last week, Telia informed customers that starting from late January to mid-February, they would be automatically upgraded to an internet package twice as fast as their current one. Customers could use the faster package for the first 30 days for the same price as their current package, but after that, they would automatically be charged a new higher rate. No permission was sought from customers, they were simply informed the change would take place.
Experts: Air ambulance helicopter would be a 'luxury' for Estonia

Jan 20, 2025 | news.err.ee | Iida-Mai Einmaa

In Estonia, rescue or emergency flights are provided by the the Police and Border Guard (PPA). Those connected to medical issues account for around 25 percent of all flights made.
Flu cases up 39 percent in Estonia since start of January

Jan 19, 2025 | news.err.ee | Iida-Mai Einmaa

The post-holiday period, when people return to school and work, inevitably brings an increase in illnesses every year. This January, the number of flu cases grew by 39 percent in a single week, with 256 cases recorded. "Right now, we are seeing that influenza is spreading across all counties and age groups. We can expect more intensive transmission in the coming weeks," said Kärt Sõber, head of the Health Board's infectious diseases department.
No government consensus on privatization of Pärnu Airport

Jan 18, 2025 | news.err.ee | Iida-Mai Einmaa

From the perspective of both politicians and business, Pärnu Airport has not lived up to expectations. There has been no influx of passengers to boost local tourism. Therefore, the Estonian state is now looking for ways to find a new use for the airport. One of the options being considered is its privatization. "It would be sensible to find a use for it that brings benefits to the Pärnu region and its infrastructure owners. Whether the state will do that, I have my doubts.
Waste collection prices temporarily quadruple in Keila

Jan 9, 2025 | news.err.ee | Iida-Mai Einmaa

A waste management scandal has erupted in Keila, as residents are now paying the highest garbage collection fees they've ever seen for December. "Take a building with 75 apartments as an example. Last month, the invoice, including VAT, was €202. This month, it was €989 with VAT. On average, that's an increase of 4.7 to 4.85 times per customer," explained Igor Onkel, a board member of real estate manager Keila Haldus. "For a building with eight apartments, last month's bill was €24 with VAT.