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Monday, October 12, 2026
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Ülle Madise today formally assumed the office of President of Estonia, taking her oath before the Riigikogu. Madise, who was previously the Chancellor of Justice, had been elected president on September 2, 2026, and steps into the largely ceremonial role as head of state.
In other domestic news, telecommunications company Telia announced one of the year's largest workforce reductions, planning to lay off nearly 100 employees in Estonia. Meanwhile, authorities in Tallinn's Nõmme district apprehended ten individuals suspected of illegal immigration, utilizing drones and service dogs in the operation.
Additionally, Minister of Social Affairs Karmen Joller is embroiled in a dispute with Ginter concerning alleged attempts by officials to evade heirs regarding unauthorized access to health data. Minister of Defence Martin Herem also suggested that Estonia should consider acquiring light attack aircraft, and a Ukrainian-born obstetrician-gynecologist shared her positive experience of finding love and work in Estonia.
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Ülle Madise officially assumed the office of President of Estonia today, October 12, 2026, taking her oath before the Riigikogu. The new head of state has stated her primary objective is to rebuild public trust within Estonia.
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KUKU: Ülle Madise's Main Goal is to Restore Trust in Estonia
Newly appointed official Ülle Madise states her primary objective is to rebuild public trust within Estonia.
ERR News:
Ülle Madise to take oath and assume office as Estonia's president
In Tallinn, Estonia's president-elect Ülle Madise will take the oath before parliament — the Riigikogu — on Monday and officially assume the office of head of state.
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Minister of Social Affairs Karmen Joller is involved in a dispute with Ginter, with officials accused of attempting to evade heirs concerning unauthorized access of health data.
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Joller vs. Ginter: "He is lying!" Officials tried to shake off heirs regarding…
Political figures Joller and Ginter are embroiled in a dispute, with officials accused of attempting to evade heirs concerning the unauthorized access of health data.
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Minister of Defence Martin Herem suggests that Estonia should explore the acquisition of light attack aircraft for its defense capabilities.
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Estonia Should Consider Light Attack Aircraft, says Herem
Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur suggests that Estonia should explore the acquisition of light attack aircraft.
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Candidates running for the Estonian parliament are strategically securing prime advertising locations as part of their election campaigns.
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Whose face gets the best spot? Aspiring MPs are grabbing the sweetest…
Candidates running for the Estonian parliament are securing prime advertising locations, suggesting a strategic approach to election campaigning and public visibility.
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