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Estonia Prepares to Tighten Residence Permits — Risk of Losing Status and Housing Grows

Estonia and Latvia Announce Tender for 600 Bunkers for the Baltic Defense Line

A Suitcase with a "Surprise": Why Tourists Face Fines at the Border — and How to Avoid Losing Hundreds of Euros

New EU Defense Commissioner Recognizes Russia's Technological Advantage

Estonia Prepares to Tighten Residence Permits — Risk of Losing Status and Housing Grows

The Estonian Ministry of the Interior has announced its readiness to tighten the criteria for issuing temporary residence permits (TRP) to citizens of Russia and Belarus. The review will cover current practices and regulatory conditions amid a planne...

Lithuanian Trucks Stuck in Belarus: Only Invoices from Impound Lots are Coming Back

More than a thousand Lithuanian trucks remain blocked in Belarus following the closure of border crossings in the fall of 2023. Owners are receiving bills of approximately €120 per day for equipment storage; the industry's cumulative losses are alrea...

A Suitcase with a "Surprise": Why Tourists Face Fines at the Border — and How to Avoid Losing Hundreds of Euros

As the holiday season approaches, the Estonian Tax and Customs Board has issued a warning: when returning from countries outside the European Union (EU), residents risk facing serious restrictions—ranging from food bans to mandatory payments for pers...

New EU Defense Commissioner Recognizes Russia's Technological Advantage

European countries should not underestimate Russia's military and technological potential, as such assessments could lead to strategic miscalculations. This was stated by the EU Commissioner for Defense and Space, Andrius Kubilius of Lithuania...

Estonia Announces Boycott of 2026 Paralympics Due to Return of Russian and Belarusian Flags

The Estonian Paralympic Committee and the Estonian Ministry of Culture have refused to participate in the official ceremonies of the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Milan and Cortina. This follows the decision by international sports bodies to alloca...

Estonia to Allow Gun Licenses Without Mandatory Psychiatrist Visit

The Estonian Ministry of the Interior has prepared a comprehensive package of amendments to the Weapons Act. The reform focuses on simplifying licensing, increasing ammunition storage limits, expanding shooting range infrastructure, and strengthening...

The Three-Strike Rule: How Minor Offenses Can Now Lead to Residence Permit Revocation in Latvia

The Latvian Ministry of the Interior has pushed for stricter oversight in 2026. Even repeated speeding fines or minor public order violations could now result in a "one-way ticket" out of the country. State loyalty is now measured not only by the abs...

Estonia and Latvia Announce Tender for 600 Bunkers for the Baltic Defense Line

Estonia and Latvia have launched an international tender to procure 600 reinforced concrete bunkers for the eastern border as part of the Baltic Defense Line project. The total cost of the initiative is estimated at approximately €60 million, with co...

Russian Universities See Decline in Students from "Unfriendly" Countries, but Baltic Interest Persists

The number of students in Russian universities from countries labeled "unfriendly" by Moscow continues to shrink. However, a notable trend has emerged within this broader dynamic: the proportion of students from the Baltic states is not only holding ...

Your Salary Increase Exists Only on Paper: Three Reasons Why the Reform Didn't Make Us Richer

January brought a long-awaited boost to the wallets of Estonian residents—a combined total of €40 million more was paid out in net income. However, instead of a consumer boom, retailers are reporting falling turnovers, and people do not...

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