Business & Economy Technology World News Good news for borrowers: European Central Bank lowered interest rates December 12, 2024 Mati Mets The European Central Bank announced a reduction in interest rates on December 12, 2024, at 3:39 PM. The ECB’s Frankfurt council decided to lower the three base interest rates by…
Business & Economy Society Technology XMAS INTERVIEW ⟩ “No more impulsive purchases!” Millionaire Taivo Piller reveals how big Christmas friends are for Estonians November 29, 2024 Mati Mets Taivo Piller, founder of Shishi, recently invited representatives for a visit to his Christmas tree shop. During the visit, Piller discussed emerging trends in Christmas tree decorating. In a video…
Business & Economy Culture The well-known fraudster from Estonia has appeared before the court November 15, 2024 Mati Mets Janne Aru, who ran a clothing business on Facebook, has been sentenced to probation following a 2019 appearance on the Kuuuurija program. Aru became known after promising to return funds…
Business & Economy Politics Technology Inflation predetermined the results of the US elections, is this also true for Estonia? November 12, 2024 Mati Mets Anne Liina Akkermann, head of the financial commission of the Riigikogu, expressed strong feelings regarding inflation. In an interview with Postimees several months ago, Akkermann repeatedly stated, “I hate inflation.”…
Business & Economy Technology World News LHV has bought part of the loan portfolio of the troubled bank October 21, 2024 Mati Mets LHV Pank and TBB Bank finalized a transaction on October 21, 2024, resulting in LHV Grupp’s subsidiary acquiring a portion of the TBB Bank’s loan portfolio. The transfer of the…
Business & Economy Technology The Estonian Defence Forces and the Estonian Defence League received new sniper rifles September 2, 2024 Mati Mets The Estonian Defence Forces and the Estonian Defence League recently received new Sako shotguns from Finnish company, Sako. The units conducted testing of the firearms at the Sirgala training field…
Business & Economy Technology TikTok caused a “watermelon crisis” in Iceland August 24, 2024 Mati Mets Icelandic supermarkets experienced a surge in demand for cucumbers following the widespread popularity of a specific salad recipe on TikTok. The recipe, which quickly gained traction on the social media…
Business & Economy Politics World News Kadri Kullman ⟨⟩Business freedom must be defended both in Brussels and at the Old Town May 28, 2024 Mati Mets Kadri Kullman, candidate for the European Parliament representing The Right party, has voiced concerns regarding the impact of bureaucracy on small businesses within the European Union. According to Kullman, over…
Business & Economy Culture Technology Swedbank: the economy is likely to turn to growth in the second half of the year May 2, 2024 Mati Mets Swedbank reported a 2.1% decline in GDP for the first quarter of the year, compared to the same period last year. This figure aligns with expectations. According to a press…
Business & Economy Culture World News Warren Buffett is not a great stock picker, but his value lies elsewhere April 15, 2024 Mati Mets Investment analyst Larry Swedroe has expressed skepticism regarding Warren Buffett’s effectiveness as a stock picker, questioning the continued relevance of the investment guru’s approach. Swedroe, author of investment analysis books,…