North-eastern Estonia and its centre, the town of Narva, had traditionally been a significant centre for industry and transit cargo between Russia and the West. The region's contribution to national output had been substantial. During World War II, Narva was virtually destroyed. The policies of...

Relations between Estonia and Finland have been very strong traditionally. Their geographical proximity has facilitated the exchange of goods as well as ideas. Finland has a major stake in the Estonian economy – Finland is Estonia’s number one trade partner. Finnish organizations make up...