Europe - Baltic
Romania shoots down Ukrainian drone flying over Estonia
Three NATO countries collaborated to shoot down a Ukrainian drone flying over European Union territory on Tuesday. Ukrainian drones, which the government…
Latvian Prime Minister Silina resigns over handling of Ukraine drone incidents
Latvia's centre-right Prime Minister Evika Silina said she would resign on Thursday, triggering the collapse of her coalition government just months before…
Two drones from Russia crash in Latvia, damage oil storage facility
Two drones entered NATO member Latvia from Russian territory and crashed, the Latvian army said on Thursday morning. The drones were probably…
Nearly Two-Thirds of Estonians Contemplate Leaving the Country
A recent straw poll by Estonian newspaper Maaleht suggests growing unease among the country’s population, with nearly two-thirds of respondents saying they…
Russian drone strikes Estonia power plant
A drone believed to have come from Russian airspace struck a chimney at Estonia’s Auvere power station in Ida-Viru County on Wednesday…
Estonia plans to extend military service to 12 months
Estonia plans to extend compulsory military service to 12 months for all conscripts starting in 2027, under reforms proposed by the government.…
Lithuania weighs suspending passenger routes to Russia and Belarus
As Latvia moves to suspend regular passenger services to Russia and Belarus, Lithuania’s interior minister said that adopting a similar measure is…
Lithuania capital airport closes again over balloons
Vilnius airport paused operations due to suspected balloons, amidst ongoing airspace disruptions in Lithuania.
Lithuania’s Vilnius airport closes again due to balloons
Vilnius airport temporarily halted operations due to balloons, marking Lithuania's ninth airspace disruption since October.
Latvia Encourages Citizens to Strengthen National Reserve
Latvia’s National Armed Forces are encouraging citizens to apply for next year’s reservist basic military training. The course will run from August…
Latvia votes to exit treaty opposing violence against women
Latvian Parliament voted to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, risking women's rights and reflecting political division ahead of elections.
Lithuania shuts Vilnius airport, Belarus border in fourth airspace incident this week
Lithuania closed Vilnius Airport and border crossings due to helium balloons entering its airspace.