AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNew President: Ülle Madise took office in Tallinn, calling for stronger defense, continued support for Ukraine and closer ties with Baltic and Nordic allies. She also urged Estonians to resist fear and pessimism. Defense and Diplomacy: Estonia is considering light fighter jets to intercept jet-powered drones, while Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna agreed with Ukraine’s Andrii Sybiha on tightening pressure on Russia and targeting supply chains supporting its war effort. Estonia also joined more than 30 countries condemning Iran over alleged attacks and covert activity. Sanctions: The EU approved nearly 1,600 new listings against Russia’s military-industrial network; Estonia’s foreign ministry said 743 people and 826 entities were added. Jobs: Telia plans to cut 100 jobs in Estonia as part of a wider 900-job restructuring aimed at saving about $100 million a year. Schools and Farming: A proposed rule would let parents request lessons in local dialects if at least 10 pupils want them. Grain growers, meanwhile, had one of their strongest harvests in years, with wheat yields at a 14-year high.
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