Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has announced his resignation, taking political responsibility for failures in financial management within the defense sector. This follows revelations that Estonia paid 70 million euros to an Indian company with no prior experience in selling ammunition for shells that were never delivered. Security expert Meelis Oidsalu noted that the crisis might persist beyond the minister's departure, and other ministers are seeking clarification on the budget allocations…

Postimees: Oidsalu: The Situation May Not Be Limited to Just a Change of Defense Minister

According to an analysis, the ongoing political situation in Estonia might lead to more significant changes than just the resignation or replacement of the Defense Minister.

Eesti Ekspress: Estonia Paid 70 Million Euros to Indians Who Had Never Sold a Single Shell

Estonia reportedly paid 70 million euros to Indian entities for shells that were never delivered, raising questions about the transaction's legitimacy and effectiveness.

Postimees: Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur Announced His Resignation

Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has officially announced his decision to step down from his position.

Õhtuleht: Ministers await Pevkur's answers: 'This sum could have raised salaries of…

Ministers are seeking clarification from Pevkur regarding budget allocations, suggesting that the funds could have been better used to increase salaries for police officers and firefighters.

Õhtuleht: PEVKUR LEFT, CRISIS REMAINED | Security expert Meelis Oidsalu: Changing the…

Security expert Meelis Oidsalu comments on the departure of minister Pevkur, suggesting that the existing crisis might persist even with a change in leadership.

Postimees: PHOTOS: 'Let's Fix This Thing.' Defense Sector Leaders Gathered at the Prime…

Leaders from the defense sector convened at the Prime Minister's office, with a stated goal of addressing and resolving issues within the defense domain.

Bluewin: Estonia's Defense Minister Has Resigned

Estonia's Defense Minister, Hanno Pevkur, has announced his resignation following a scandal involving the procurement of ammunition for Ukraine.

A special commission is holding public sessions to discuss potential corruption risks within Estonia's defense sector, focusing on accountability and transparency. The prosecutor's office is actively investigating a possible intentional loss of Ministry of Defence documents and alleged irregularities in accounting records. Elmar Vaher, Director General of the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (RKIK), testified to the special commission, stating he sought legal counsel upon discovering a…

Õhtuleht: Live: Special commission discusses corruption risks in the defense sector

A special commission is holding a public session to discuss potential corruption within the defense sector, indicating a focus on accountability and transparency in national security.

Delfi: VIDEO | Ministry of Defence Chancellor on financial confusion: I will fix this…

The Chancellor of the Ministry of Defence addresses concerns about financial discrepancies, promising to resolve the issues.

Eesti Ekspress: Prosecutor's office is investigating if someone intentionally lost documents…

The prosecutor's office is looking into the possibility that documents from the Ministry of Defence were intentionally misplaced or lost.

Delfi: LIVE | RKIK head Elmar Vaher at special commission: I started dealing with the…

Elmar Vaher, head of the National Defence Investment Centre (RKIK), testifies before a special commission regarding a questionable contract, stating he sought legal counsel upon discovering it.

Eesti Ekspress: Criminals. Prosecutor's office investigates mix-up in accounting

The prosecutor's office is investigating potential irregularities or a mix-up in the accounting records.

The Riigikogu has elected Ülle Madise as the next President of Estonia in a parliamentary vote. Madise, currently the Chancellor of Justice, secured 71 votes and will be sworn into office on October 12, 2026. She will succeed the incumbent President, Alar Karis.

ERR: Estonia elects new president

Estonia's parliament elected Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise as the country's next president on Wednesday after one round of voting. In total, 71 votes were cast in favor of Madise in a secret ballot, and 68 were needed for her to become the head of state.

CGTN: Ulle Madise elected next Estonian president

Ulle Madise, the sole candidate in Estonia's presidential election, was elected president Wednesday during a special session in the country's 101-member Parliament (Riigikogu). Madise, Estonia's chancellor of justice, received support from 71 lawmakers, according to the live cast of the parliament session.

ERR: Who is Estonia's new President Ülle Madise and what does she think of life?

On Wednesday, Estonia's parliament elected 51-year-old lawyer and longtime Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise as the new president of the Republic of Estonia. The public, however, knows relatively little about the new head of state and her views on life in Estonia.

Wikipedia: 2026 Estonian presidential election

An indirect election took place in Estonia on 2 September 2026 to elect the president of Estonia, who is the country's head of state. The Riigikogu elected Ülle Madise to serve in the office and she will be sworn in as the 7th president on 12 October 2026.

Anadolu Ajansı: Estonian parliament elects Ulle Madise as next president

Estonian parliament elects Ulle Madise as next president. Madise become 7th president, 2nd woman to hold that office.

Qazinform: Estonia elects Ülle Madise as its next President

Estonia's parliament, the Riigikogu, has elected Ülle Madise as the country's next President, Qazinform News Agency reports.

Sweden Herald: Estonia elects Ülle Madise as new president

The Estonian Parliament has elected Ülle Madise as the new president, succeeding Alar Karis. No other candidate was proposed for the post. According to the public service broadcaster ERR, 51-year-old lawyer Madise has been the country's Chancellor of Justice for just over a decade and ran as an independent, apolitical candidate.

A cyberattack has severely disrupted the operations of a water supply company in Ida-Viru County, Estonia, by compromising its server infrastructure.

Delfi: Cyberattack paralyzed Ida-Viru County water company servers

A cyberattack has severely disrupted the operations of a water supply company in Ida-Viru County, Estonia, by compromising its server infrastructure.

A political analysis explores potential behind-the-scenes negotiations concerning government positions, specifically questioning whether Liina Kersna, a Member of the Riigikogu, proposed a resignation to Prime Minister Kristen Michal and a role to Lauri Läänemets, Chairman of the Social Democratic Party and a Member of the Riigikogu.

Postimees: Analysis: Did Liina Kersna Offer Kristen Michal a Resignation and Lauri…

This political analysis delves into potential behind-the-scenes negotiations regarding government positions, specifically questioning whether Liina Kersna proposed a resignation to Kristen Michal and a role to Lauri Läänemets.