Economy
Turnover volume of grocery stores up in June after a long decline
According to Statistics Estonia, in June, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 950 million euros. The volume of turnover increased by 1% compared with the same month of 2025.
Higher building material prices pushed up construction prices in the second quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, the construction price index, which expresses the change in the cost of construction activity, rose by 3.1% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year and by 1.9% compared with the first quarter of this year. In the second quarter, the index was most affected by the rise in the prices of building materials.
In May, there were 5% more accommodated tourists than the year before
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served nearly 320,300 tourists in May 2026, which is 5% more than in May last year. Year on year, there were 9% more foreign tourists, and the number of domestic tourists remained at the same level.