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About Tallinn and Estonia

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Tallinn is the capital of Estonia. It is located in northern Estonia on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, the eastern part of the Baltic Sea. Tallinn is an amazing blend of old and new. The Old Town is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. But Tallinn also has numerous fast-growing start-up enterprises. Tallinn may be one of the smallest capitals in the world but offers many interesting and beautiful sights. In case you arrive early, we suggest you take a stroll through Kadriorg Park and Pirita, to enjoy the beautiful greenery and the seaside. Then you can easily jump into the medieval

Gender-based information and earnings projections added to Statistics Estonia’s application

Kuupäev 30.08.2021
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The earnings application, first published more than a year ago, was upgraded by Statistics Estonia together with the Commissioner for Equal Opportunities, University of Tartu, Tallinn University of Technology and the Social Insurance Board. More occupational groups, comparison of males’ and females’ monthly earnings, and earnings and pension projections were added to the application.

Statistics Estonia acquired a two-year transition period for collection of the data included in annual reports

Kuupäev 08.07.2010
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Today, 8th of July, the Government of the Republic approved the regulation, which allows Statistics Estonia during a two-year transition period to ask economic units the data already submitted to the Business Register in their annual reports.

The number of cinema visits in 2021 was the lowest in 16 years (corrected on 25.10.2022)

Kuupäev 25.10.2022
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In 2021, there were 25 full-length films produced in Estonia, including 14 feature films and 11 documentaries. 103 short films were produced: 46 documentaries, 45 feature films, and 12 animations. 299 films were shown on cinema screens, which is 69 fewer than in 2020. The number of cinema visits fell to 1.39 million.

Hunting

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Hunting can regulate the abundance of animals, preserve the diversity and viability of species. It helps to make game resistant and less susceptible to disease and other threats. This in turn makes it possible to increase the social and economic importance of hunting in rural areas. Hunting statistics are compiled by the Environment Agency, which publishes the following data: game hunting by species and county; damage caused by game. Based on hunting statistics, it is possible to develop and monitor the field of hunting, assess progress towards national targets and conduct research.