
For a few years the contracted bank Citadele has asked the residents of the Baltic countries how the current economic situation has affected their ability to financially support their loved ones. If a year ago the rapid increase in prices and high Euribor increased the number of people needing help by five percent, then now the financial position of thepeopleinEstoniahasimproved again,andthenumberofpeopleneedinghelpfromloved oneshasdecreased.