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September 25, 2026

Estonia: New presidential advisor named — FrontPages.eu, September 25, 2026

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Vladimir Svet has been appointed as a domestic policy advisor to Chancellor of Justice and President-elect Ülle Madise. This significant appointment comes as the Centre Party appears to be outmaneuvering the Isamaa party within the Tallinn ruling coalition, indicating shifts in local political power. Economically, concerns are mounting over the rapid increase in state wage costs. Meanwhile, a sensitive social issue has surfaced with a psychologist commenting on a sex offender employed as a forester, suggesting he should continue his work. Other domestic news includes a plane reporting brake problems on approach to Tallinn Airport, an ongoing dispute characterized by 'systematic disregard' regarding the Estonia building expansion, and the arrest of a Bolt driver suspected of human smuggling.

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Vladimir Svet has been appointed as a domestic policy advisor to Ülle Madise, who currently serves as the Chancellor of Justice and is the President-elect, scheduled to take office on October 12, 2026. Svet will not be leaving his political party.

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Vladimir Svet will become the domestic policy advisor to the future president, Ülle Madise. Svet will not be leaving his political party.

Õhtuleht: Vladimir Svet Appointed as Advisor to Estonian Minister

Vladimir Svet has been appointed as an advisor on domestic policy to Ülle Madise, the Estonian Chancellor of Justice.

Postimees: President Ülle Madise's Domestic Policy Advisor to Be Vladimir Svet

Vladimir Svet has been appointed as the new domestic policy advisor to Estonian President Ülle Madise.

A political analysis suggests that the Centre Party has outmaneuvered the Isamaa party in the ruling coalition in Tallinn, indicating a shift in local power dynamics.

Eesti Ekspress: Politics Radar: Centre Party Outmaneuvers Isamaa in Tallinn Coalition

A political analysis piece highlights how the Centre Party has seemingly gained the upper hand over the Isamaa party in the ruling coalition in Tallinn.

An article investigates the reasons behind the rapid increase in state wage costs across Estonia.

Postimees: State Wage Costs Are Growing Rapidly – Why?

An article discusses the rapid increase in state wage costs in Estonia and seeks reasons for this economic trend.

A psychologist specializing in pedophilia has commented on the case of a sex offender working as a forester, suggesting that he should be allowed to continue his employment.

Õhtuleht: Psychologist on Sex Offenders: 'Forester Must Continue Working'

A psychologist specializing in pedophiles comments on the case of a sex offender working as a forester, suggesting he should continue his employment.

A video report details an incident where a plane approaching Tallinn Airport alerted air traffic controllers to issues with its brakes.

Postimees: VIDEO: Plane Approaching Tallinn Airport Reported Brake Problems

A video report details an incident where a plane approaching Tallinn Airport alerted controllers to issues with its brakes.

The conflict surrounding the expansion of the Estonia building remains unresolved, with the situation being described as characterized by a 'systematic and belittling attitude'.

Eesti Ekspress: Systematic Disregard: Dispute Over Estonia Building Expansion Continues

The conflict surrounding the expansion of the Estonia building, characterized by what is described as a systematic and belittling attitude, remains unresolved.

A Bolt driver is under suspicion for human smuggling, reportedly earning up to 800 euros per trip, suggesting a potentially organized operation.

Eesti Ekspress: Nearly 800 Euros Per Ride: Bolt Driver Suspected of Smuggling People

A Bolt driver is suspected of human smuggling, with earnings of up to 800 euros per trip, indicating a potentially organized operation.

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