The list of expenses when assigning a subsistence benefit will include the…
Starting from July 1, 2022, people who have fallen into a difficult economic situation will be able to apply, along with an application for subsistence benefit, also for compensation of payments aimed at repaying a home loan. In this case, the same principle will apply as with compensation for…
Read moreSurvey: Alcohol consumption and harm increased in 2021
In 2021, the Estonian population consumed an average of 11.1 litres of absolute alcohol per adult (15+) population, which is 2.3% more than a year earlier. In the background of general wage growth, alcohol has become more available, according to a study commissioned by the Ministry of Social…
Read moreStudy: The most common mental health problems are depression and anxiety…
Mental health problems are widespread in the Estonian population. One in five (20%) Estonians is at risk of anxiety disorders and more than a quarter (28%) are at risk of depression, according to a nationally representative, population-based mental health study conducted by the Estonian National…
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