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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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Newly appointed official Ülle Madise states her primary objective is to rebuild public trust within Estonia.

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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.

Telecommunications company Telia is undertaking one of the largest workforce reductions this year in Estonia, planning to lay off nearly 100 employees.

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Telecommunications company Telia is planning to reduce its workforce in Estonia by nearly 100 employees.

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Telia Estonia is implementing one of the largest workforce reductions this year, laying off one hundred employees.

Authorities in Tallinn's Nõmme district have apprehended ten individuals for illegal immigration, using drones and service dogs in the operation.

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Authorities in Tallinn's Nõmme district have arrested ten individuals for illegal immigration.

Õhtuleht: Ten illegal immigrants found in Nõmme forest with drones and service dogs

Authorities discovered ten individuals illegally present in the Nõmme forest, using drones and service dogs in the operation.

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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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.

Minister of Defence Martin Herem suggests that Estonia should explore the acquisition of light attack aircraft for its defense capabilities.

Postimees: Estonia Should Consider Light Attack Aircraft, says Herem

Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur suggests that Estonia should explore the acquisition of light attack aircraft.

Rimi's new owner is discussing upcoming changes that will affect both store shelves and internal operations.

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Rimi's new owner discusses upcoming changes affecting both store shelves and internal operations.

Candidates running for the Estonian parliament are strategically securing prime advertising locations as part of their election campaigns.

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Candidates running for the Estonian parliament are securing prime advertising locations, suggesting a strategic approach to election campaigning and public visibility.

An article discusses the potential for high electricity prices to impoverish citizens and explores possible solutions to mitigate this impact.

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The article discusses the potential for high electricity prices to impoverish citizens and explores possible solutions.

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