Estonia this week

“The victim acted commendably quickly. Upon discovery of the incident, they contacted the police immediately, which allowed us to act quickly and arrest the suspect. According to the current investigation version, we obtained all the data that was illegally downloaded, and there is no reason to assume that the suspect shared them with anyone or made copies of them. The wider dissemination of the data was likely prevented thanks to the quick action.”

Vahur Verte

“We started immediately investigating what happened to determine the full extent of the data leak and prevent the data from moving further.”

Jete Luik

“To ensure the safety of people, it is necessary to have the ability to shoot problematic animals. This year, the Environment Department issued comprehensive, well-considered, and justified special permits. In addition, we support the application of preventive measures, conduct explanatory work, collect evidence, communicate with local communities and hunters – we do everything within our power to ensure that bears as a species continue to thrive in Estonia. But the problem with animals that pose a danger must be solved before a tragedy occurs.”

Rainer Vakra

“We have heard for years how residents and enterprises of Estonia must contribute an ever greater share to ensuring the security of our state and people. Now we have learned that there are serious problems in the management of state defense that have not been solved for years. If more and more money is demanded from people in the name of security, the state must be able to bear responsibility for how every euro is used.”

Lauri Laats

“I expect a concrete action plan for the rapid resolution of problems at the four-day meeting with the Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur, the Chief of Defence Andrus Meriloo, the head of the State Defence Investment Centre (RKIK) Elmar Vaher and the Chancellor of the Ministry of Defence Kaimo Kuus.”

Kristen Michal

“For the first time since the fourth quarter of 2024, net exports were negative. This means that we bought more goods and services for 70 million euros than we sold abroad.”

Robert Müürsepp

“After experiencing sexual violence, memories may be fragmented, a person may be confused and feel anger, shame or guilt. These are normal reactions after trauma, in response to an unnatural event.”

Kai Part

“A person can become a victim of sexualized violence, regardless of age, gender or origin. Responsibility always lies with the one who committed the violence. To seek help at a crisis center, a person does not need to prove what happened or explain why they reacted in a particular way.”

Annika Silde

“The average gross salary rose the most in Ida-Virumaa (8%) and Hiiumaa (7%), the growth was somewhat more modest in Põlva-, Jõgeva- and Valgamaa, where it increased by 4%.”

Krista Vaikmets