Owners offer at least $10,000 reward after arsonists infiltrate Milrem factory
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A reward of at least $10,000 has been offered for information regarding the arson at the Milrem factory, following reports that perpetrators successfully infiltrated the facility. This marks a new phase in the ongoing investigation into the incident.
In political news, Kristen Michal serves as the Prime Minister, and Ülle Madise is the President. The government is a coalition of the Reform Party and Eesti 200, while the Social Democratic Party, Isamaa, EKRE, Centre, and ERK form the opposition. Margus Tsahkna holds the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs. Jonatan Vseviov is the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, though he is set to resign on November 1, 2026, to run as a prime ministerial candidate for the Social Democratic Party in the 2027 elections. Member of the Riigikogu Enn Eesmaa has joined the Isamaa party, while Maris Lauri also serves as a Member of the Riigikogu.
Other domestic stories include a Tallink ferry experiencing a technical failure and returning to port, disruptions to local well water due to peat mining, and a citizen initiative advocating for a 30-euro cap on parking fines. The government's artificial intelligence project is reportedly costing tens of millions of euros.