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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise has confirmed her readiness to run for President of Estonia, provided she garners sufficient support, marking a significant step forward in the presidential race. The process of collecting signatures for her nomination has now begun, with parliamentary factions tasked to gather the necessary backing. In local news, Estonia's most well-known 'ghost town' has been demolished, a development celebrated by residents who anticipate a decrease in petty crime. Meanwhile, new reports reveal a sharp increase in antidepressant use across the country, particularly among individuals around the age of 35, and school leaders are expressing concern over the widening gap in mathematics performance within the education system. Internationally, Estonian media is closely following developments in the war in Ukraine, including reports of Ukrainian attacks on targets in the Moscow region and a significant fire at a Russian warehouse. Discussions around Ukraine's need for presidential and parliamentary elections are also being highlighted.

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Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise has declared her willingness to run for President of Estonia if she receives adequate support from parliamentary factions. The collection of signatures for her nomination has officially commenced, signaling a new phase in the presidential election.

ERR: Riigikogu speaker: Ülle Madise is ready to run for president

Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise is ready to run for President of the Republic of Estonia if sufficient support emerges, Riigikogu Speaker Lauri Hussar said after the meeting of the Riigikogu Council of Elders. Signature collection for her nomination will now begin.

Estonia's most renowned 'ghost town' has been demolished, a development that has been met with approval from local residents. The demolition is anticipated to lead to a decrease in petty crime, such as cucumber theft.

Õhtuleht: VIDEO REPORT | Estonia's most famous 'ghost town' disappears: locals rejoice…

A video report details the demolition of Estonia's most famous 'ghost town,' a development welcomed by locals who anticipate a reduction in petty crime like cucumber theft.

Estonia is facing significant social and health challenges, with a reported surge in antidepressant use, particularly among individuals around 35 years old. Concurrently, school leaders are expressing alarm over the current state of education, highlighting a growing disparity in mathematics performance among students.

Delfi: Current situation in Estonian education is grim; school leaders worried about…

School leaders in Estonia are expressing concern over the current state of education, particularly the widening gap in mathematics performance among students.

Eesti Ekspress: Antidepressant Use Skyrocketed in Estonia; Sharpest Change Seen Around Age 35

This report highlights a significant increase in the use of antidepressants in Estonia, with the most noticeable rise in usage observed among individuals around the age of 35.

A former officer, previously convicted of treason, is now seeking early release from prison before the completion of their sentence.

Õhtuleht: Treasonous former officer seeks early release from prison

A former officer convicted of treason is seeking to be released from prison before his sentence is fully served.

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