Former President Ilves Spotted at Tallinn Viru Tram Stop

A passerby captured an unusual sight at a tram stop near Tallinn's Viru shopping centre, which has sparked excitement on social media. The image is believed to show former President Toomas Hendrik Ilves together with his partner Dr Alicia Skarimbas as they waited for a tram.

A passerby at Tallinn's Viru tram stop captured an image on camera that has sparked both excitement and questions on social media. The photograph is believed to show former head of state Toomas Hendrik Ilves with his US-born partner Dr Alicia Skarimbas.

The image spread rapidly across social media, where users wondered whether it really was the former president casually using public transport. Some commenters also noted the pair's expressions, which drew additional attention.

Toomas Hendrik Ilves was Estonia's president from 2006 to 2016. After his presidency ended, he has lived abroad for some time, but visits Estonia regularly. Dr Alicia Skarimbas is his partner from the United States.