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In the 4th quarter the number of job vacancies increased by four percent

Kuupäev 08.03.2013
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According to Statistics Estonia, there were 6,500 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia in the 4th quarter of 2012 and their number increased by 4.3% compared to the same period of the previous year.

In January, the biggest number of foreign tourists came from Latvia

Kuupäev 09.03.2022
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According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2022, Estonian accommodation establishments served over 158,000 tourists, which is 64% more than in January 2021. The numbers of domestic tourists and foreign tourists both increased.

Profit of the business sector increased in 2018

Kuupäev 27.02.2019
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According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2018, the total profit of the business sector was 2.9 billion euros, which is 4% more than the year before.

Economy grew in the 2nd quarter

Kuupäev 08.09.2016
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According to the second estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 0.8% in the 2nd quarter of 2016 compared to the 2nd quarter of the previous year.

Innovation

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Innovation refers to the launch of a new or significantly improved product or service or the introduction of a new business process. The aim of innovation is to create value and gain a competitive advantage, which will benefit the enterprise’s development and increase productivity, simultaneously contributing to economic growth. Product or process innovation can involve the application of new technological solutions, a new combination of existing technologies or the application of the knowledge available to the enterprise. However, innovation may not always result in the launch of a new

Banking and financial markets

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The financial sector is one of the fastest growing and changing sectors in the world. Financial institutions manage funds, invest or manage assets and shares, provide leasing services and loans, manage loan offices and provide financial advice. Almost all people come into contact with financial institutions, for example by using a current account, depositing money or collecting a pension, applying for a bank loan to buy a home, a car, etc. Statistics on credit institutions, payment and settlement systems, savings and loan associations and leasing enterprises are collected and published by

The decline in business sector deepened last year

Kuupäev 05.03.2010
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According to preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2009 the total profit of business sector was 17.2 billion kroons being more than two times smaller than in the previous year.