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Baltics
Lithuanian PM Breached Law by Taking Family Members on Work Trips
Lithuania's Chief Official Ethics Commission ruled that Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė committed a serious breach of law by including her family in official delegations to Italy and the Vatican, with state-covered expenses.
LRT English · 24 min ago
Estonia and Ukraine Stop Short of Signing Drone Deal; Latvia Signs
At the Ukraine-Nordic-Baltic summit in Tallinn, Estonia signed a joint declaration but did not sign a drone agreement, while Latvia did sign such an agreement.
ERR News · 24 min ago
European Parliament Marks 85th Anniversary of Soviet Mass Deportations
A memorial ceremony in Brussels honored the millions deported in June 1941, including many from the Baltic states.
ERR News · 1 h ago
Lithuania to prioritise ending seasonal clock changes during EU presidency
Lithuania will make ending the biannual time change a key priority during its EU Council presidency in the first half of next year, according to Transport Minister Juras Taminskas. He has been consulting with other EU member states and aims to bring the issue to the negotiating table.
LRT English · 1 h ago
Estonian Rescue Service invites feedback on EE-ALARM public warning test
Estonia's Rescue Service is asking residents to submit feedback by the end of the week on the nationwide EE-ALARM public warning system test conducted on Wednesday.
ERR News · 1 h ago
Lithuania to spend around €1 billion on military vehicles
Lithuania's Defence Ministry has signed a contract worth approximately €1 billion for military SUVs and trucks, with deliveries scheduled from 2026 to 2032.
LRT English · 2 h ago
Hans Väre: Who Decides When the Press Goes Dark?
A new Estonian law allowing authorities to shut down media during crises raises concerns about accountability and censorship, argues journalist Hans Väre.
ERR News · 2 h ago
Trump's Lithuanian ambassador nominee: What we know about Keith Noreika
US President Donald Trump has nominated lawyer Keith Noreika, a specialist in banking supervision and financial regulation with Lithuanian roots, to become the next US ambassador to Vilnius. The nomination still requires confirmation by the US Senate.
LRT English · 2 h ago
Estonian agency turns to TikTok and Roblox in bid to support troubled youth
The Education and Youth Board (Harno) plans to spend nearly €1 million on an online youth work service to reach young people aged 15–26 who are not in education or employment, using platforms like Discord, TikTok, and Roblox.
ERR News · 2 h ago
Baltic drone incidents underscore need for stronger NATO eastern flank, Lithuanian PM says
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė stated that recent drone incursions over the Baltic states highlight the necessity of a robust NATO presence on the alliance's eastern border, following an NB8 summit in Tallinn with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
LRT English · 2 h ago
Rising Costs and Tighter Budgets Reshape Estonia's Summer Concert Scene
Estonian concert promoters face increasing costs, shrinking sponsorship, and rising price sensitivity, especially outside Tallinn, forcing a rethink of summer events.
ERR News · 2 h ago
Estonia drills civil unrest response, evacuation and crisis coordination in mass exercise
Estonia is conducting the large-scale ILVES 2026 civil defense exercise, training responses to simultaneous attacks including civil unrest, evacuation, and crisis coordination.
ERR News · 2 h ago
Lithuania Charges Kyrgyz National with Financing Hamas
Lithuanian prosecutors have charged a Kyrgyz national with terrorist financing for allegedly transferring about 200 euros in cryptocurrency to Hamas's armed wing.
LRT English · 2 h ago
Vilnius to host first River Festival along the Neris this July
Vilnius will hold its first River Festival on July 25, stretching along the Neris riverbanks, featuring music, sports, and the Red Bull Tandemynės water cycling competition.
LRT English · 2 h ago
Estonian Ministry of Justice wants to leave debtors with more money
Estonia's Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs proposes changes to the Code of Enforcement Procedure to allow debtors to keep more of their income, simplifying garnishment and encouraging formal employment.
ERR News · 2 h ago
Lithuanian municipalities receive funding to prep for evacuations
Lithuania has allocated €6 million to 56 municipalities to help prepare for potential evacuations in case of a crisis, enabling temporary accommodation for around 50,000 evacuees.
LRT English · 2 h ago
Estonian Ministry of Justice Proposes to Leave Debtors with More Income
Estonia's Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs has proposed simplifying debt enforcement by introducing a percentage-based garnishment system, aiming to encourage formal employment and reduce the shadow economy.
ERR News · 2 h ago
Rural Southern Estonian Battery Storage Plant to Use European-Made Tech
A new battery energy storage facility in Valga County will rely solely on European core technologies, bucking the industry trend of Chinese equipment. The project aims to stabilize electricity prices and the power grid after the Baltic states' desynchronization from the Russian-controlled BRELL grid.
ERR News · 2 h ago
Lithuanian Municipalities Receive Funding to Prepare for Evacuations
Lithuania has allocated €6 million to 56 municipalities to prepare for potential evacuations during a crisis. The funds will be used to equip temporary shelters and provide supplies for up to 50,000 evacuees.
LRT English · 2 h ago
Southern Estonia to Build Large Battery Storage Plant Using European-Made Tech
A battery energy storage system (BESS) planned in Tsirguliina, Valga County, will use only European-made core technologies, avoiding the prevalent Chinese equipment.
ERR News · 2 h ago
Lithuania Signs Military Satellite Communications Deal with Luxembourg
Lithuania has signed an agreement with Luxembourg for satellite communications services, with Luxembourg contributing €2.5 million. The deal was finalized during a meeting between defense ministers in Luxembourg.
LRT English · 2 h ago
Lithuania: No Coordinated Cyber Attack, Investigators Probe Healthcare Data Leak
Lithuanian authorities say recent cyber incidents are isolated, not part of a coordinated attack, after a breach leaked 62,000 doctors' personal records. A pre-trial investigation has been launched.
LRT English · 2 h ago
Spring arrives earlier in Estonia over past half-century, study shows
A study based on data from 21 Estonian weather stations (1965–2020) finds that spring onset has shifted by one to three weeks depending on region, but the magnitude of change depends heavily on the chosen climate normal reference period.
ERR News · 2 h ago
Vilnius Airport to Add More Tel Aviv Flights This Summer
Vilnius Airport will significantly increase direct flights to Tel Aviv this summer, with three airlines expanding or resuming services.
LRT English · 3 h ago
More Than 30 Human Rights Groups Urge Lithuanian Coalition Not to Reappoint Justice Minister
Over 30 human rights organizations have sent an open letter to the leaders of Lithuania's incoming coalition, urging them not to reappoint current Justice Minister Rita Tamašunienė, accusing her of failing to implement court rulings on civil partnerships.
LRT English · 3 h ago
Estonian lawmakers approve new nationwide loan register
The Estonian parliament (Riigikogu) has passed a law creating a nationwide credit register to give lenders a clearer view of borrowers' debts.
ERR News · 3 h ago
NATO General: Russia Will Not Succeed in Attacking the Baltics
NATO's supreme commander in Europe stated that Russia does not seek conflict and understands that an attack on the Baltic states would fail, despite concerns over U.S. troop reductions.
Ukrainska Pravda · 3 h ago
Reform MP joins opposition's security agencies oversight inquiry
Opposition MPs from Isamaa have sent a letter to Interior Minister Igor Taro seeking clarification on how oversight of surveillance agencies is organized. Coalition MP Kalle Laanet also joined the inquiry.
ERR News · 3 h ago
Remote Bog Island in Southern Estonia Blanketed in Blooming Irises
A small bog island in Lake Kalli, within the Emajõe-Suursoo marshland, is covered in rare Siberian irises, accessible only by a six-kilometer paddle and a hike through nettles.
ERR News · 3 h ago
Rail Baltica faces delays: Kulbergs promises solution, Estonia criticizes Latvia's pace
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has an idea for optimal Rail Baltica implementation but won't reveal it yet. Estonia criticizes Latvia's pace and warns that delays will also cost Estonia.
LSM · 3 h ago