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May 1 marked exactly one year since Estonia became a full member of the European Union. And although not much time has passed, almost every resident of the country has already felt the pros and cons…
Estonia became the first post-Soviet country to legalize same-sex unions. The draft law, which had been in preparation for several years, was adopted by parliament in the final reading. When it comes…
Those who lose their jobs in Estonia immediately register at the employment office and receive 50% of their former salary for a year, as well as health insurance that allows them to receive any…
The first thing that catches your eye upon arriving in Estonia is absolute cleanliness: at the airport, on the streets, at public transport stops. All cities are literally spotless, and their roads…
Estonian real estate has recently been attracting an increasing number of foreign citizens. This is due to its low cost and other benefits associated with obtaining a Schengen visa when purchasing…
The Estonian government has approved amendments to the Law on Foreigners, which introduce a financial requirement for those wishing to obtain a temporary or permanent residence permit. This was…
Estonian Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications Meelis Atonen intends to propose banning smoking in bars and cafes. The minister said that Estonia would do well to follow the example of…
The Estonian Aliens Act, which came into force in March, in its new version excludes the possibility for a foreigner who has married a permanent resident of Estonia to automatically obtain a…