Field-Tested Readiness: Navy Preventive Medicine Proves Expeditionary Capability in the Baltics

While BALTOPS 25 brought the noise, jets roaring overhead, ships maneuvering through the Baltic Sea, a quieter mission unfolded behind the scenes. Navy preventive medicine teams, deployed across Latvia and Sweden, focused on something less visible...

Why is Southern Europe up in arms against mass tourism?

Europe: Protests have swept across southern Europe against uncontrolled, high-volume tourism that overwhelms urban infrastructure, drives up housing costs, and disrupts daily life. Protesters have taken to the streets chanting, “Your holidays, my...

Design contract signed to connect Muuga freight terminal to Rail Baltica line

Rail Baltic Estonia, the project’s national implementing body, has signed a design contract with the Estonian company AllSpark OÜ to connect the Port of Muuga to the future Rail Baltica line. The approximately 16-kilometre Soodevahe–Muuga section...

Baltics, Nordics, Poland propose Schengen ban for Russians who fought in Ukraine

A coalition of European Union countries is pushing to bar Russian citizens who participated in the war against Ukraine from entering the Schengen Area, citing serious security concerns, Estonian broadcaster ERR reported on June 19. The call comes...

Parliament speaker urges stronger NATO role in Western Balkans

Albania has called on Iran to stop its nuclear and missile programs and reaffirmed support for Israel amid escalating tensions, Parliamentary Speaker Elisa Spiropali said Friday at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Brussels. Spiropali said the...

Nordics, Baltics and partners to 'compile guidelines' on Russia's shadow fleet

In the NB8++ format, the Baltic states and Nordic countries Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden are joined by France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United Kingdom. According to a release from the...

Northern Europe's most charming villages: A list "

Northern Europe is home to some of the most serene and picturesque villages that remain unnoticed. These hidden gems promise tranquility and a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the city life. From lush landscapes to charming architecture,...

Modi's Balkan Masterstroke: How Bharat Redefined Europe’s Power Map In Zagreb

Last Updated:June 20, 2025, 11:47 IST The warm reception in Zagreb, as Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković welcomed Modi as the leader of a resurgent global power, set the tone for the visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed in...

Russia Adjusts Baltic Sea Borders Amid NATO War Prep on its Doorstep

https://sputnikglobe.com/20250620/russia-adjusts-baltic-sea-borders-amid-nato-war-prep-on-its-doorstep--1122295418.html Russia Adjusts Baltic Sea Borders Amid NATO War Prep on its Doorstep Russia Adjusts Baltic Sea Borders Amid NATO War Prep on...

Baltic Index Drops To One-Week Low As Larger Vessel Rates Dip

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, fell for the third consecutive session to a one-week low on Thursday as rates declined across larger vessel segments. The main index,...

Russia redraws maritime boundaries in Baltic Sea tinderbox

The Kremlin adopted new legislation adjusting Russia’s territorial sea borders in the Baltic, the country’s state-run Tass news agency reported early on Friday. According to a news item on the Tass Telegram channel, it approved “an updated list of...

The third annual Saint Catherine’s Circle Conference was held in Paris, uniting Catholic legal scholars from across Central and Eastern Europe

This year's conference focused on clinical legal education, the autonomy of Catholic law faculties, and strategies for broadening the group's work. In 2023, Notre Dame Law School initiated the Central and Eastern European Saint Catherine’s Circle...

Wizz Air suspends flights affecting thousands of passengers, reopens base in Central Europe

Due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, which carries the risk of triggering a regional war potentially involving U.S. intervention, Wizz Air has decided to suspend its flights to two Middle Eastern destinations. The suspension...

SkyUp Airlines returns to Cyprus and launches operations to Central & Eastern Europe

SkyUp Airlines has expanded its route network, deciding to return to Cyprus, adding weekly flights to 5 new destinations, strenghening the connectivity of Cyprus with Moldova, Romania and Poland. The airline now connects Larnaka with key cities...

Maersk changes transatlantic service due to port congestion in Northern Europe

Eximbank targets Central, Eastern Europe with new Warsaw office

Export-Import Bank of Korea (Eximbank) has opened an office in Warsaw, Poland, as part of efforts to expand in Central and Eastern Europe, the state-run lender said Thursday. Areas of focus will include the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and...

Blackburn golf club retains spot in British Isles top 200 rankings

Pleasington Golf Club secured a spot in Golf Monthly magazine’s prestigious list of courses in the UK and Ireland. Placed in the 100-200 section, which does not rank courses by number, the accolade puts Pleasington in the top six per cent of...

Baltic Women in Film Mentorship Launches Applications for Fifth Edition

Women working in the audiovisual industries across the Baltic states are invited to apply for the fifth edition of the “Baltic Women in Film Mentorship” programme. This initiative is the only one of its kind in the region, specifically designed to...

Baltic state’s nationals refuse hosting foreign inmates

(MENAFN) Hundreds of Estonian citizens have signed a petition opposing a government proposal to lease prison space for foreign inmates, specifically criminals from Sweden. The Baltic country had announced last year that it might allow its prisons...

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