Alar Karis

Alar Karis

Estonia EstoniapoliticianMaleb. 19585.2Global 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 discussed the authority of the presidential institution in Estonia.

kandidaatide otsinguprotsess kisub presidendi institutsiooni autoriteeti alla
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-08-10
6.0

Alar Karis has been pressured by coalition parties not to run for a second term as president.

koalitsioon tahab presidendi ametisse nimetada, mitte valida
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-08-08
5.0
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Urmas Reinsalu
Urmas Reinsalu

Alar Karis is mentioned as a president who was not wanted to be re-elected.

presidendiotsingud on jamps, sest valik tehakse tagatubades
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-30
4.0

Alar Karis decided not to run for a second term, prompting Rute to consider her presidential candidacy.

kampaaniat ei tee, sest pole väga põhjust
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-24
6.0

Alar Karis announced that he does not wish to run for president again.

Olen Indrek Lauluga juba kohtunud. Tema soov presidendiks saada on siiras
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-23
5.0

President Alar Karis did not announce the law for the removal of so-called red symbolism from public space in 2023.

selle asemel, et ajada taga mingit viisnurka kusagilt lae alt, peaksime eemaldama austusavaldused kollaborantidele
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-16
5.0

Alar Karis was expected to continue as the President of the Republic of Estonia.

RIHO ÜHTEGI ⟩ Rahvas on kaotamas usku paremasse tulevikku – meie probleem on tõe defitsiit
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-13
6.0
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Riho Uhtegi
Riho Uhtegi

President Alar Karis unexpectedly attended the open courtyards day in Treimani.

GALERII ⟩ President Alar Karis põikas ootamatult Treimanisse avatud hoovide päevale
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-12
8.0

President Alar Karis has received a lot of criticism due to foreign visits.

KUKU ⟩ Karise sõnul on välisministeeriumi ametnikega keeruline suhelda
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-10
4.0

President Alar Karis called Prime Minister Kristen Michal to discuss the government's low support ratings.

valitsuse reiting pole presidendi asi
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-10
5.0
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Kristen Michal
Kristen Michal

Alar Karis commented on the nature of democracy and political disagreements.

valitsuse toetus on veidi kasvutrendis
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-10
5.0

Alar Karis is the President of Estonia who discussed the low support for the coalition government.

President Karis kutsus peaministri koalitsiooni madala toetuse tõttu «vaibale»
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-10
5.0

President Alar Karis delivered a speech to distinguished graduates today.

ALAR KARIS ⟩ Südameta asja juures olemata ei sünni midagi päriselt väärtuslikku
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-05
8.0

President Alar Karis welcomes outstanding graduates in the rose garden.

FOTOD ⟩ President Karis tervitab roosiaias silmapaistvaid koolilõpetajaid
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-04
8.0

Alar Karis is the President of Estonia who met with the President of Latvia in Ruhnu.

FOTOD JA VIDEOD ⟩ Reportaaž Ruhnult: väike saar, suurejooneline visiit
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-02
8.0
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Edgars Rinkevics
Edgars Rinkevics

The current president Alar Karis is not expected to continue in office according to the Reform Party's messages.

VIKTORIA LADÕNSKAJA-KUBITS ⟩ Presidendivalimised kui hoiatus peaministrile
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-02
4.0

President Alar Karis's decision regarding candidacy was awaited.

vanematekogu peaks kogunema ja arutama kandidaate
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-02
5.0
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Urmas Reinsalu
Urmas Reinsalu

President Alar Karis confirmed that he will not run for president again during a state visit by the Latvian president.

otsus on lõplik, mulle ei meeldi enda otsuseid ümber vaadata
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-01
5.0

President Alar Karis is looking forward to the arrival of a guest in Ruhnu.

OTSEPILT RUHNUST ⟩ Alar Karis ja Edgars Rinkēvičs annavad ühise pressikonverentsi
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-01
8.0
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Edgars Rinkevics
Edgars Rinkevics

Isamaa hopes that President Alar Karis will decide to run again after consideration.

INTERVJUU ⟩ Isamaa juhatus arutab presidendikandidaadi küsimust täna. Urmas Reinsalu ei kavatse kandideerida
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-06-29
6.0
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Urmas Reinsalu
Urmas Reinsalu

President Alar Karis announced his decision not to run for a second term.

NÄDALA NÄGU ⟩ Üheametiajamees jäi mustrile kindlaks
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-06-28
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Lauri Hussar
Lauri Hussar

Alar Karis is the president of Estonia who has announced the prison rental agreement.

Tartlased kogunevad rendivangla vastu meelt avaldama
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-06-26
4.0

President Alar Karise decision not to run for a second term complicates the presidential election process.

Politoloog peab tõenäoliseks, et president valitakse valimiskogus
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-06-24
5.0
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Tonis Saarts
Tonis Saarts

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
9.0
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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
7.0

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
7.0

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
6.0
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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
5.0
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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
7.0
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Kristen Michal
Kristen Michal