Europe - Baltic
Three Baltic pipe and cable incidents ‘are related’, Estonia says
By Andrius Sytas and Anne Kauranen VILNIUS/HELSINKI, Oct 27 (Reuters) - The three incidents that resulted in damage to a gas pipeline…
NATO boosts Baltic patrols
BRUSSELS, (Reuters) - NATO is stepping up patrols in the Baltic Sea following recent damage to undersea infrastructure in the region, the…
Estonia’s Kallas dismayed by Hungary’s Orban handshake with “criminal” Putin
By John Irish The images of EU member state Hungary's prime minister shaking hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin were "very, very…
Lithuania calls for more money for Ukraine in EU budget review
By Jan Strupczewski The European Union should earmark more cash to support Ukraine in its revised long-term budget and top up the…
Lithuania summons Pope’s diplomat over remarks on Russian empire heritage
VILNIUS, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Majority-Catholic EU member Lithuania has summoned the Vatican's top diplomat in the country after Pope Francis told…
Estonia PM Kallas under pressure to quit over husband’s Russia ties
By Andrius Sytas VILNIUS (Reuters) - Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas faced pressure to resign after reports that her husband has part…
Latvia’s prime minister announces resignation
RIGA, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins announced his resignation on Monday, blaming a breakdown in relations with parts…
Edgars Rinkevics elected president of Latvia
VILNIUS (Reuters) - Latvia's parliament has elected long-serving Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics as the country's next president, Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins said.…
Lithuania’s ruling party seeks snap election amid expenses scandal, says government may resign
VILNIUS (Reuters) - Lithuania's ruling Homeland Union party said it will propose a snap parliamentary election and that the government may resign…
Lithuania passes legislation allowing border guards to turn back migrants
By Andrius Sytas VILNIUS (Reuters) - Lithuania's parliament passed legislation allowing border guards to turn back migrants who cross its frontier illegally,…
Estonia charges six ex-Danske Bank branch staff in money laundering case
Estonia's state prosecutor said on Monday she had charged six people with laundering at least $1.6 billion and 6 million euros ($6.58…
Estonia PM focused on defence spending and same sex marriage law
By Andrius Sytas TALLINN, (Reuters) - Kaja Kallas said she was focused on her next term as Estonian prime minister despite media…