Yesterday in Tallinn, the traditional conference for Estonia's honorary consuls began, bringing together 94 honorary consuls from 44 countries. According to the press office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the conference concentrates on improving the promotion of Estonia, engaging with Estonians abroad and helping Estonian companies to enter foreign markets. This year's agenda also includes the current security and economic environment as well as issues related to integration and energy.
The junior coalition partner Center Party and its seven ministers were dismissed from the government by Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (Reform) on Friday after weeks of political deadlock. Reform will now start negotiations with Isamaa and SDE.