Newly appointed official Madise takes oath with focus on public trust
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Ülle Madise today formally assumed the office of President of Estonia, taking her oath before the Riigikogu. Madise, who was previously the Chancellor of Justice, had been elected president on September 2, 2026, and steps into the largely ceremonial role as head of state.
In other domestic news, telecommunications company Telia announced one of the year's largest workforce reductions, planning to lay off nearly 100 employees in Estonia. Meanwhile, authorities in Tallinn's Nõmme district apprehended ten individuals suspected of illegal immigration, utilizing drones and service dogs in the operation.
Additionally, Minister of Social Affairs Karmen Joller is embroiled in a dispute with Ginter concerning alleged attempts by officials to evade heirs regarding unauthorized access to health data. Minister of Defence Martin Herem also suggested that Estonia should consider acquiring light attack aircraft, and a Ukrainian-born obstetrician-gynecologist shared her positive experience of finding love and work in Estonia.