Estonia news and trends

Baltics Accelerate Real-Time Adoption Amid Faster Payment Headwinds in Europe
Real-Time Payments // March 05, 2023

The Baltic region, with a population of over 6 million, has grown into a thriving FinTech hot spot in Europe and a regional frontrunner in digital payments adoption. And when it comes to real-time payments, countries in the region were among the first to join...

Ampler and Kõu Merge to Expand Micromobility in Estonia
Partnerships / Acquisitions // February 14, 2023

Estonian micromobility companies Ampler and Kõu Mobility have decided to merge. The companies inked an investment and share-swap agreement that makes Kõu the new majority shareholder of Ampler, the firms announced Wednesday (Feb. 14). It’s the latest example of the growing popularity of e-bikes and...

Eurozone’s 9.2% Headline Inflation Rate Masks Deep Lingering Pain
Economy // January 09, 2023

Eurozone inflation has dropped back into the single figures after two months of double-digit rates. The latest figures from the EU statistics agency Eurostat estimate that the annual inflation rate across the eurozone was 9.2% in December, down from 10.1% in November and 10.6% in...

5 EMEA Destinations Targeting Digital Nomads
emea // November 30, 2022

The digital nomad trend is booming as the list of attractive destinations is expanding.  Armed with laptops and wanderlust, these modern-day working travelers have the potential to help stimulate economies and provide a valuable source of income during tourist off-seasons. In this article, PYMNTS reviews...

Interviews & Exclusives
Eurozone’s 9.2% Headline Inflation Rate Masks Deep Lingering Pain

January 09, 2023
Eurozone inflation has dropped back into the single figures after two months of double-digit rates. The latest figures from the EU statistics agency Eurostat estimate that the annual inflation rate across the eurozone was 9.2% in December, down from 10.1% in November and 10.6% in October. The lower inflation follows a series of interest rate […]

Alternative Auto Financing Puts Car Ownership in Reach in Emerging Markets

September 07, 2022
For millions of people in emerging markets like South Africa where public transport is slow, unreliable, and sometimes dysfunctional, owning a vehicle is far more a necessity than it is...

Quick Reads
Zuora and Sovos Offer Automated eInvoicing Solution for Businesses

October 20, 2023
Zuora, a monetization suite for modern businesses, has partnered with Sovos, a global compliance technology solutions and services provider, to help global businesses meet eInvoicing mandates. The partnership, announced Thursday (Oct. 19), aims to assist companies in complying with fast-approaching e-invoicing standards, which vary by country and have different mandate timelines. Failure to meet government […]

Ampler and Kõu Merge to Expand Micromobility in Estonia

February 14, 2023
Estonian micromobility companies Ampler and Kõu Mobility have decided to merge. The companies inked an investment and share-swap agreement that makes Kõu the new majority shareholder of Ampler, the firms...

DOJ Charges 2 in $575M Crypto Mining Scam

November 21, 2022
An already edgey cryptocurrency market was given additional cause for fear Monday following reports that two Estonian nationals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a massive international money...

Hospitality Startup Bob W Acquires Estonishing Stay, Tripling Estonian Presence

May 18, 2022
Hospitality startup Bob W is tripling its presence in Estonia with the acquisition of Estonishing Stay, the largest short-stay serviced apartment operator in that northern European country. Terms of the...