Madise Confirms Presidential Bid, 'Ghost Town' Demolished
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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.