Eastward Train Services Halted, Farmers Plan New Protests
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Train services operating in the eastward direction have been completely halted following significant infrastructure damage, including a broken overhead line. National railway company Elron confirmed the disruption, though authorities have stated there is no evidence of sabotage. This incident has led to major travel disruptions across the eastern routes.
Separately, farmers are preparing to launch new street protests and strikes to highlight their ongoing concerns. This marks a renewed period of public demonstrations from the agricultural sector. In political news, Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise, a leading presidential candidate, expressed 'great respect and awe' for the upcoming elections, while a new poll revealed she leads in public opinion but remains largely unknown to the Russian-speaking population.
Other domestic developments include police efforts to apprehend illegal border crossers near the Latvian frontier and the establishment of a new, 'emotion-devoid' investment fund by one of the country's wealthiest individuals. A case of prescription drug abuse, where a woman falsely claimed her son needed ADHD medication for her own use, also emerged.