Europe - Baltic
Latvia and Estonia withdraw Czech Republic from list of safe countries
Latvia and Estonia have withdrawn the Czech Republic from their lists of safe countries due to the growing number of coronavirus cases,…
Estonia summons Russian Ambassador in connection to ‘legitimisation’ of Estonia’s annexation by Soviet Union
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Ambassador of the Russian Federation Aleksandr Petrov to Estonia in connection with recent statements…
Lithuania considering reintroducing compulsory use of masks
The Lithuanian government will next week consider whether to reintroduce compulsory facemask wearing in public places, following recommendations from health professionals and…
Baltic countries, US reaffirm opposition to Russia’s attempts to rewrite history
On the 80th anniversary of the Welles Declaration, the foreign ministers of the United States, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania issued a joint…
Increased US military presence in Poland serves security interest of all region – Lithuanian President
The possible deployment of more US troops to Poland will serve the security interests of the entire region, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda…
Photo Story: The Flower Festival Midsummer Night’s Dream 2020 in Lithuania
Scenes from the Flower Festival Midsummer Night's Dream 2020 in Pokroja, Lithuania. In the festival, visitors can enjoy scenes from Shakespeare's play…
Lithuania bans arrivals from Bulgaria and Romania
Lithuania has banned arrivals from Bulgaria and Romania in its updated ‘safe travel’ list, the Lithuanian Health Ministry announced. The two countries…
Lithuania bans Russian broadcaster RT over ties with Kremlin
Lithuania took Russian broadcaster RT off-air on Wednesday, citing the channel’s ties to EU-sanctioned Russian media executive Dmitry Kiselyov. The move follows…
Photo Story: The 14th International Sand Sculpture Festival in Latvia
A sand sculpture depicting crowned lions holding up the coat of arms of Jeglava is displayed at the 14th International Sand Sculpture…
Lithuania mints ‘coin of hope’ to remember year of pandemic
Lithuania began minting a collector's coin, dubbed a "coin of hope", to mark the year of the new coronavirus and pay tribute…
Photo Story: Tribute to ‘Medics To The World’ in Latvia
Latvian sculptor Aigars Bikse reacts during the unveiling ceremony of the 6-meter-tall statue 'Medics To The World', made by sculptor Aigars Bikse,…
Lithuania hands out iodine pills ahead of opening of nuclear plant in Belarus
Potassium iodide pills, to be distributed to residents in case of a nuclear accident, have been handed over to the municipalities of…