Alar Karis

Alar Karis

Estonia EstoniapoliticianMaleb. 19586.3Global Dominance: 0.00%

Alar Karis is an Estonian biologist and politician who has served as the President of Estonia since 2021. He has a distinguished academic background, holding various leadership positions in Estonian universities and institutions, including serving as the director of the Estonian National Museum. Karis is known for his contributions to science and education, as well as his role in advancing Estonia's national interests on the international stage.

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Alar Karis indicated at the Victory Day parade that he would not run for a second term.

presidendiotsingu pall on nüüd võimuliidu käes
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-06-23
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Lauri Laanemets
Lauri Laanemets

Alar Karis is portrayed as a president with high public support who is needed during uncertain times.

JUHTKIRI ⟩ Presidendil olgu rahva toetus
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-06-23
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Kristen Michal
Kristen Michal

Alar Karis announced that he will not run for a second term as president.

TEET KORSTEN ⟩ Väärikas tipp-poliitik ei soovi ilmselt kellegi pantvang olla
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-06-23
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President Alar Karis delivered a speech at the victory day parade, indicating it would be his last as head of state.

TÄISMAHUS ⟩ President Alar Karise kõne võidupüha paraadil
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-06-23
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Kallas described the role of president as a challenging task for Karis during a politically polarized time.

Kristina Kallas: mina tänan Alar Karist
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-06-23
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Kristina Kallas
Kristina Kallas

Alar Karis was initially supported by the Reform Party but later faced criticism.

Karise otsus näitab usalduskriisi süvenemist
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-06-23
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Urmas Reinsalu
Urmas Reinsalu

President Alar Karis was recognized for his work by Prime Minister Kristen Michal.

Kristen Michal: Karis on väärikas president
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-06-23
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Kristen Michal
Kristen Michal

Alar Karis is the President of Estonia who is expected to announce his decision regarding candidacy for a second term.

ANALÜÜS ⟩ Parteid ootavad pingeliselt Alar Karise otsust
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-06-19
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Urmas Reinsalu
Urmas Reinsalu

President Alar Karis welcomed the Estonian Olympic team in the rose garden of the presidential office.

GALERII ⟩ President Karis võttis roosiaias vastu Eesti olümpiakoondise
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-06-02
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Henry Sildaru
Henry Sildaru

The President of the Republic, Alar Karis, does not have support in the Riigikogu.

Kristina Kallas kinnitas mulle, et Eesti 200 ei pea läbirääkimisi mõne teise erakonnaga liitumiseks
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-06-02
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President Alar Karis's state visit to Kazakhstan is mentioned in relation to Ora's resignation.

Suursaadik Jaap Ora vaidlustas enda ametist tagandamise kohtus
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-06-01
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Jaap Ora
Jaap Ora

Alar Karis, the President of Estonia, stresses the urgent need to enhance drone detection and air defense capabilities.

Jutarnji list - Zaboravite Hellfire, Apache, HIMARS... Jeftino oružje s tajne lokacije postaje ključ obrane Europe
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-05-30
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Alar Karis is the president of Estonia who accompanied Petr Pavel during the visit.

REPORTAAŽ ⟩ Tšehhi president vaatas Setomaal, kuidas NATO idapiiri kindlustatakse
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-05-29
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Petr Pavel
Petr Pavel

President Alar Karis stated that they are ready to defend the European Union and highlighted the exemplary border built over the years.

GALERII ⟩ Kahe riigi presidendid külastasid Setomaal Balti kaitsevööndi rajatisi
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-05-28
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Alar Karis spoke about the importance of scientific cooperation between Estonia and the Czech Republic.

ALAR KARIS TŠEHHI PRESIDENDILE ⟩ Nii eestlased kui ka tšehhid peavad lugu heast raamatust ning külmast õllest
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-05-28
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Petr Pavel
Petr Pavel
Eva Pavlova
Eva Pavlova

Alar Karis is mentioned as a potential candidate for the presidency supported by the Center Party.

ANALÜÜS ⟩ Oravad panevad presidendiootused sotside õlule. Aga võib-olla on nõus ka Alar Karisega leppima
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-03-05
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Tanel Kiik
Tanel Kiik

Alar Karis is mentioned as the President of Estonia who gave a speech on Independence Day.

JUHTKIRI ⟩ Eestlasi ei jäeta maha
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-03-05
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President Alar Karis's name generally did not come up in discussions about the elections.

PRIIT HÕBEMÄGI ⟩ Presidendivalimiste jäme ots on nüüd Kadriorus, mitte Toompeal
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-03-03
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Priit Hobemagi
Priit Hobemagi

Alar Karis is the current president of Estonia who has not yet announced his intention to run for re-election.

70 protsenti Eesti kodanikest toetab Karise jätkamist presidendina
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-03-03
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Alar Karis is the President of Estonia, elected in 2021, and has previously served as the rector of both the Estonian University of Life Sciences and the University of Tartu.

presidendi ametiaeg võiks olla seitse aastat, aga üks kord
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-03-02
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Alar Karis is the president of Estonia who emphasized the need for civility in disagreements in his anniversary speech.

kõigepealt põlvega munadesse ja siis oleme sõbrad edasi
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-03-01
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Alar Karis is being supported by Isamaa for his continuation as president.

URMAS REINSALU ⟩ Isamaa toetaks Alar Karise jätkamist presidendina. Siin on poliitikutele ühine võimalus
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-02-27
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Urmas Reinsalu
Urmas Reinsalu

President Alar Karis addressed the issue of loneliness in his anniversary speech.

ANNA-KAISA OIDERMAA ⟩ Kuidas üksikisiku väärtustamisest sai vangla, mille valvurid oleme meie ise
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-02-26
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Anna Kaisa Oidermaa
Anna Kaisa Oidermaa

Alar Karis started a speech reflecting on the thoughts of first-grade children about their love for Estonia.

RIINA SOLMAN ⟩ President hoiatab, et saunaahi on liiga kuum… Peaminister viskab leili juurde
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-02-26
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Riina Solman
Riina Solman

Alar Karis, the President of Estonia, does not see or seek conflict between the presidency and the government.

ANALÜÜS ⟩ Alar Karis tüli ei otsi
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-02-26
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Marko Mihkelson
Marko Mihkelson

President Alar Karis has stated that he does not plan to run for a second term.

PRIIT HÕBEMÄGI ⟩ President Alar Karise ideaalmaastik
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-02-25
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President Alar Karis's speech was centered around dignity and politeness.

MIHHAIL KÕLVART ⟩ President Karis näitas, et temal on rahva nimel väärikust üle olla
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-02-25
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Mihhail Kolvart
Mihhail Kolvart

President Alar Karis expressed hope that the country should reflect the face of young and educated people.

ma loodan, et meie riik on noorte ja haritud inimeste nägu
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-02-25
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Alar Karis is the President of Estonia who spoke about the nation's resilience in his anniversary speech.

JUHTKIRI ⟩ Eestimaa on meie kätes
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-02-25
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Alar Karis is the President of Estonia discussing the importance of societal values and responsibilities.

EESTI VABARIIGI PRESIDENT ALAR KARIS ⟩ Tulevik sõltub meie igaühe valikutest
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-02-25
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Piret
Piret