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Saturday, October 10, 2026
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President-elect Ülle Madise is actively forming her new team for Kadriorg, the presidential palace, in anticipation of her inauguration on October 12. Reports indicate her team will include experts in management, communication, and foreign policy, with its youngest member being 23 years old.
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has addressed the controversial EU sanctions exemption granted to a Russian magnesium plant, stating he had the final decision on the matter. This explanation comes amidst criticism that the government's actions have damaged Estonia's international reputation through perceived double standards, with historical ties between the exempted company and Estonia also being highlighted. Separately, the country is grappling with a booming illicit cigarette trade, which now accounts for over 25% of the Estonian market and generates millions of euros.
In other news, First Lady Sirje Karis shared her difficulties in adapting to her public role. Many households are struggling with rising heating costs, forcing one in three Estonians to cut back on essential expenses like food or medicine. On a positive note, an Art Union auction surpassed 700,000 euros, with a piece by Jaan Elken setting a new record for a living artist's work.
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President-elect Ülle Madise is actively assembling her team for Kadriorg, the presidential palace, ahead of her inauguration on October 12, 2026. Her new team reportedly includes a top manager, a strong communicator, and a foreign policy expert, with the youngest member being 23 years old.
Õhtuleht:
New President's Dream Team: Top Manager, Long-Winded Man, Sharpest Foreign…
The article introduces the selected members of the new president's dream team, highlighting their expertise in management, communication, and foreign policy.
Delfi:
New Candidates for Kadriorg; Youngest Team Member is 23
Ülle Madise is gathering prominent individuals for her team in Kadriorg, with the youngest member being 23 years old.
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Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna explained the EU sanctions exemption granted to a Russian magnesium plant, taking personal responsibility for the final decision. This move has drawn criticism, with politician Viktoria Ladõnskaja-Kubits arguing that the government's perceived double standards have damaged Estonia's international reputation, while an analysis by Piret Tarto highlighted historical connections of the exempted company, Solikamsk, to Estonia.
Postimees:
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna explains the sanctions exception: the final…
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna provides an explanation regarding an exception to international sanctions, stating he had the final decision.
Postimees:
VIKTORIA LADÕNSKAJA-KUBITS: The government undermined Estonia's international…
An opinion piece by Viktoria Ladõnskaja-Kubits criticizing the Estonian government for damaging the country's international reputation through perceived double standards.
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Piret Tarto: Solikamsk, exempted from sanctions, has dark ties to Estonian…
An analysis by Piret Tarto exploring the historical connections of Solikamsk, a company that has received sanctions exemptions, to Estonia.
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Rising heating costs are severely impacting Estonian households, forcing one in three citizens to cut back on essential expenses such as food or medicine.
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Heating bills hit hard: every third Estonian has to save on food or medicine
An economic report detailing how rising heating costs are forcing a significant portion of Estonians to cut back on essential expenses like food and medicine.
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