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Foreign minister Margus Tsahkna stated that an arson attack at the defence technology company Milrem Robotics was an act of sabotage ordered by Russian special services. Prime Minister Kristen Michal presented a €21.3bn state budget to parliament that boosts spending on defence and pensions while cutting healthcare funding. The opposition warned the plan puts the country on a course to bankruptcy. Separately, the minister of social protection called for urgent crisis consultations.

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Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has publicly stated that the arson at Milrem, a defense technology company, was an act of sabotage orchestrated by Russian special services. This accusation points to a direct involvement of foreign intelligence in a domestic incident.

Delfi: Michal: Milrem's arson was an act of sabotage ordered by Russian special…

Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Margus Tsahkna, stated that the arson at Milrem, a defense technology company, was an act of sabotage orchestrated by Russian special services.

Postimees: Tsahkna: Milrem Robotics fire was sabotage ordered by Russian special services

Minister of Foreign Affairs Tsahkna states that the fire at Milrem Robotics was an act of sabotage orchestrated by Russian intelligence services.

Prime Minister Kristen Michal is presenting the state budget, totaling 21.3 billion euros, to the Riigikogu. The budget plan includes increased funding for defense and pensions, but also features reductions in healthcare, drawing sharp criticism from the opposition who warn of national bankruptcy.

Postimees: Estonian Prime Minister Presents State Budget to Parliament

Prime Minister Kristen Michal is presenting the state budget to the Riigikogu, signaling a significant domestic political event focused on national finances and priorities.

Delfi: LIVE | Michal makes a political statement and submits the budget to the…

Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Michal, is making a political statement and officially presenting the state budget to the parliament.

Postimees: Full Plan: More money for defense and pensions, less for healthcare

A detailed breakdown of the 21.3 billion euro budget plan reveals increased allocation for defense and pensions, with a reduction in healthcare funding.

Postimees: Opposition: Estonia is on a bankruptcy course with this budget

The opposition voices strong criticism of the proposed state budget, claiming it will lead Estonia towards bankruptcy.

Õhtuleht: Borrowing Explained: Raul Eamets Says Countries Borrowing is Natural

Economist Raul Eamets explains the concept of national borrowing, stating that countries taking loans is a natural and common practice.

Minister of Social Protection Signe Riisalo has called for urgent crisis consultations, though the specific details of the ambulance reorganization prompting the meeting were not provided.

Delfi: Solman calls for urgent crisis consultations

Minister of Social Affairs, Signe Riisalo (represented in the image by a woman in a suit), is calling for immediate crisis consultations, though the specific context is not detailed in the provided text.

A new story details the significant challenges and intense struggle faced by three high school girls in their efforts to continue their education.

Eesti Ekspress: Our Lives Are Trapped: Three Girls' Crazy Fight for Further Education

This story details the intense struggle of three high school girls to continue their education, highlighting their fight against unseen obstacles.

A feature story provides insight into the perilous profession of a mine clearance diver, detailing the deep-sea work, explosives involved, and the constant risks inherent to the job.

Eesti Ekspress: Special Forces Stories: A Mine Diver's Life - 55 Meters Deep, Explosives, and…

This feature story offers a look into the dangerous life of a mine clearance diver, detailing the depth, explosives, and inherent risks involved in their work.

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