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Friday, October 02, 2026
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An investigation is underway to determine if political rivals in Tallinn were behind the sanctioning of businessman Oleg Ossinovski, a development that is further straining relations between Estonia and Ukraine. This comes amidst previous reports of a scandal concerning Ossinovski's sanctions.
In other political news, Aleksei Jašin has announced his departure from the Eesti 200 party to join the Social Democrats, viewing it as a natural progression. This shift occurs as Eesti 200 leader Kristina Kallas, who is also the Minister of Education and Research, is reportedly seeking a party successor as merger talks begin.
Meanwhile, Estonia may be required to repay 14.5 million Euros to donor countries for advance payments made in ammunition deals this year. The Minister of Defence, Martin Herem, also delivered a lecture in Tartu focusing on measuring defense willingness and addressing societal challenges.
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An investigation is probing whether political rivals in Tallinn orchestrated the sanctioning of businessman Oleg Ossinovski, a situation that is creating a scandal and straining relations between Estonia and Ukraine. Oleg Ossinovski is known as a businessman and owner of Skinest Group.
Eesti Ekspress:
Did Political Rivals in Tallinn Order Oleg Ossinovski's Sanctioning? A Scandal…
An investigation probes whether political opponents in Tallinn were behind the sanctioning of Oleg Ossinovski, a situation causing a scandal that is straining relations between Estonia and Ukraine.
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Politician Aleksei Jašin, who serves as a Project Manager at ESTDEV, has announced his departure from the Eesti 200 party to join the Social Democrats, describing it as a natural progression.
Delfi:
Aleksei Jašin switches from Eesti 200 to Social Democrats. 'For me, this is a…'
Politician Aleksei Jašin is changing his party affiliation from Eesti 200 to the Social Democrats, viewing it as a natural progression.
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Liina Vahtras, the current Minister of Economy and Industry, shared her thoughts on motherhood, love, and her experiences during a busy week in her ministerial role.
Õhtuleht:
I Know Who I Am! Liina Vahtras Discusses Motherhood, Love, and a Busy…
Liina Vahtras shares her thoughts on motherhood, love, and her experiences during a busy week as a minister.
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Martin Herem, the Minister of Defence, delivered a lecture in Tartu discussing methods to assess defense willingness and identifying current societal challenges related to it.
Eesti Ekspress:
VIDEO | Martin Herem's Lecture in Tartu: How to Measure Defense Willingness…
A video features Martin Herem delivering a lecture in Tartu discussing methods to assess defense willingness and identifying current societal challenges related to it.
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Prosecutors are seeking to close the criminal case against a driver involved in the death of an elderly woman, a decision that the victim's son considers unjust.
Õhtuleht:
Prosecution Seeks to Drop Case of Driver Who Hit Elderly Woman; Victim's Son…
Prosecutors want to close the criminal case against a driver who caused the death of an elderly woman, but the victim's son deems the decision unfair.
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Estonian tennis players have been subjected to vulgar threats, including receiving images of weapons and messages indicating knowledge of their families' locations.
Õhtuleht:
Weapons Photo and 'I Know Where Your Family Lives': Estonian Tennis Players…
Estonian tennis players are enduring vulgar threats, including a picture of a weapon and messages indicating knowledge of their families' locations.
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