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Thursday, October 01, 2026
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Significant political shifts are underway as the Eesti 200 party, led by Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas, is reportedly exploring a merger with the Greens. Concurrently, Kallas is seeking a new leader for Eesti 200, citing the difficulty of managing all her responsibilities.
Meanwhile, the ongoing scandal surrounding businessman Oleg Ossinovski's alleged sanctioning by political opponents in Tallinn is reportedly straining relations between Estonia and Ukraine.
Other domestic news includes a 15-year-old murder case in Ida-Virumaa being closed due to the perpetrator's death, criticism regarding the use of Estonian science funding for 'greenwashing' products, and a reservist facing a driving license suspension for failing a defense force health check.
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The political party Eesti 200 is reportedly in discussions with the Greens regarding a potential merger. Adding to the party's internal dynamics, Kristina Kallas, the current Minister of Education and Research and leader of Eesti 200, is actively searching for a new party leader, citing the demanding nature of her responsibilities.
Eesti Ekspress:
Eesti 200 and the Greens are considering a merger.
The political parties Eesti 200 and the Greens are reportedly in discussions about a potential merger.
Eesti Ekspress:
"It's simply not possible to do all this." Kristina Kallas seeks a new Eesti…
Kristina Kallas is reportedly looking for a new leader for the Eesti 200 party, expressing the difficulty of managing all responsibilities.
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A scandal involving businessman Oleg Ossinovski's potential sanctioning, allegedly orchestrated by political opponents in Tallinn, is causing tension and straining diplomatic relations between Estonia and Ukraine.
Eesti Ekspress:
Did political opponents in Tallinn order Oleg Ossinovski's sanctioning? A…
A scandal involving businessman Oleg Ossinovski's potential sanctioning, allegedly orchestrated by political opponents in Tallinn, is straining relations between Estonia and Ukraine.
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A murder case in Ida-Virumaa that remained unsolved for 15 years has finally been closed following the death of the perpetrator in the Philippines.
Õhtuleht:
15-Year-Old Case Closed: Neighbor Killer Dies in Philippines
A murder case from 15 years ago in Ida-Virumaa, Estonia, has been closed as the perpetrator has died in the Philippines.
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A reservist who incurred a 1940 euro fine for failing to attend a defense force health check has had their driving license suspended by a court.
Eesti Ekspress:
Reservist fined 1940 euros but skipped defense force health check; court…
A reservist who paid a 1940 euro fine for failing to attend a defense force health check has had his driving license suspended by a court.
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