Teacher Strikes Escalate, Child Porn Doctor Sparks Outcry
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Estonia is grappling with widespread teacher strikes today, as educators intensify their demands for promised salary increases. Reports from various cities, including Tartu and Rakvere, indicate significant participation, with some teachers even calling for the resignation of the Minister of Education. [cite: Õhtuleht, Postimees]
Adding to the domestic concerns, a shocking revelation has surfaced about a doctor convicted of child pornography who is allegedly still treating children at Rakvere Hospital. The hospital's board is set to convene urgently to address the ethical and safety implications of this situation. [cite: Õhtuleht, Delfi]
Meanwhile, the State Defense Commission has formally requested a prosecutor's investigation into the Datasell case, and new details have emerged in the ongoing Lehtme embezzlement trial, alleging that a significant portion of donated funds was misused. [cite: Postimees, Eesti Ekspress] In political appointments, analyst Rainer Saks has been named a national defense and security advisor to President-elect Ülle Madise. [cite: Õhtuleht, 16]