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POLITICS5d agoFinland's strategic reserves model sets an example for Europe in crisis preparednessDistributed across the country, Finland's reserves – along its 1,340 kilometers of border with Russia – cover nine months of grain consumption and five months of its oil and gas needs. The system has emerged as a potential model for the European Union.Le Monde [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING5d agoRussian strike on a Ukrainian warehouse kills 37 in the war deadliest attack this yearkdhnews.com · United States
CONFLICT5d agoTurkiye summons Ukraine ambassador over Black Sea attacksAl Jazeera [en]
WORLD6d agoEurovolley : Sweden beaten , another 3 - 0 for the Italians , eighth place one step awayIn Eurovolley, Sweden was defeated by Italy with a 3-0 score, placing Italy one step away from eighth place. This reports on the outcome of a sports competition.odnako.org · Russia
MILITARY6d agoGermany news: Baltic summit plans hybrid-threat task forceMinisters from countries bordering the Baltic Sea have agreed on a rapid response force to counter hybrid threats. Meanwhile, the far-right AfD has failed to topple a state premier. DW has more updates from Germany.DW News [en]
MILITARY6d agoGerman landing in Lithuania – Deploying 5 , 000 soldiers beyond its borders for the first time since WWIIGermany is deploying 5,000 soldiers to Lithuania, marking the first time it has sent such a large number of troops beyond its borders since WWII. This represents a significant military move.bankingnews.gr · Greece
CONFLICT6d agoAre the Baltics safe? CIA director's Moscow trip raises more questions than answersA rare CIA mission to Moscow has fuelled fears of a possible Russian test of NATO. Baltic officials insist their threat assessments have not changed, but are their reassurances mostly intended to keep public anxiety in check?EuroNews [en]
POLITICS6d agoSimon Ekpa appeals six-year terrorism sentence in FinlandSimon Ekpa, the pro-Biafra separatist campaigner, has appealed his six-year prison sentence for terrorism-related offences in Finland. According to BBC Pidgin, the Finnish prosecutor handling the case has also appealed, seeking a longer prison term on the grounds that the sentence imposed was insufficient for the offences. The Finnish Court of Appeal is expected to […] The post Simon Ekpa appeals six-year terrorism sentence in Finland appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoGermany news: Dobrindt hosts Baltic Sea hybrid-threat talksMinisters from Baltic countries are meeting to discuss threats after a drone attack at Leipzig airport. Meanwhile, Germany's Greens have sounded a warning about low gas storage levels ahead of winter. Follow our updates.DW News [en]
BUSINESSAug 28Finland Q2 GDP Growth Revised LowerFinland's GDP growth for the second quarter has been revised downwards. This adjustment indicates a slower economic expansion than previously estimated.finanzen.ch · Switzerland
WORLDAug 28Riga vs Tallinn : Which Baltic capital to choose for your next coolcationThis article compares Riga and Tallinn to help readers decide which Baltic capital to choose for a 'coolcation.' It offers guidance for travel planning.euronews.com · United States
MILITARYAug 28German troops on NATO’s eastern flank: War has never been this closeEuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 28Riga vs Tallinn: Which Baltic capital to choose for your next coolcationUNESCO-listed Old Towns and Hanseatic League history await in both Latvia and Estonia, but there are some subtle differences to help you pick.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICTAug 28Russia threatens to strike British military targets over Storm Shadow usefoxnews.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 27Ratko Mladic , ex - Bosnian Serb warlord who oversaw atrocities , has died at 84Ratko Mladic, a former Bosnian Serb warlord known for overseeing atrocities, has died at the age of 84. His death marks the end of a figure associated with significant historical conflict.kacu.org · United States
CONFLICTAug 27Obituary: Ratko Mladic, war criminal convicted of Srebrenica genocide, diesRatko Mladic a Bosnian Serb war criminal, has died in prison aged 84.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTAug 27Eastern Flank Commissioners urge von der Leyen to appoint special coordinator as Russian threat growsEuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 27Following widespread public reaction , ministry withdraws draft on state of emergency in Latvia border regionA ministry has withdrawn a draft proposal for a state of emergency in a Latvian border region following extensive public reaction. This demonstrates the influence of public opinion on government policy regarding emergency measures.bnn-news.com · Latvia
POLITICSAug 27CIA boss Moscow trip was about Iran, not the Baltics, ex-Estonian president tells EuronewsFormer Estonian president tells Euronews Ratcliffe’s Moscow talks were more likely about Iran than a warning against aggression in the Baltics. He says Russia’s calculus in the region has not changed.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 26Lithuania average wage rises 10 . 1 % year on yearThe average wage in Lithuania has increased by 10.1% compared to the previous year. This reports on an economic trend showing significant wage growth.lrt.lt · Lithuania
POLITICSAug 24Sweden moves to prevent school attacks after one killed in sword assault in FagerstaEducation Minister Simona Mohamsson told a press conference that the government would be appointing a school attack commission "that will propose new measures to prevent future school attacks."EuroNews [en]
MILITARYAug 24Finland and Ukraine reaching drone cooperation agreementFinland and Ukraine are reportedly nearing a cooperation agreement concerning drones. This signifies strengthening military and technological ties amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.yle.fi · Finland
POLITICSAug 23Nordic, Baltic leaders arrive in Kyiv on eve of Independence Day"We feel we are not alone. Our allies are with us," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Ag. 23.kyivindependent · ukraine
POLITICSAug 23Thousands rally in Sweden to protest climate policies ahead of general electionSome 10,000 people rallied in Stockholm on Sunday to demand stronger action on climate change, weeks before Sweden’s general election. Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg joined the rally, as organisers accused the government of weakening emissions policies and urged politicians to act faster to meet Sweden’s climate targets.France 24 [en]