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One of Baltic states may become next testing ground for NATO’s Article 5 — and Russia’s ruthless ambition

Russia is already at Estonia’s gates. Tallinn may become the next target for Russia’s aggressive war because the Russians have several convenient pretexts for it, The Economist reports.  Estonia and the Baltic countries were part of the Russian Empire for …

Polish Elections: Conservative Momentum And The Fight For Economic Freedom

Few days before winning the election Poland's conservative presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki ... More spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Jasionka, Poland. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool) …

Russia Day greetings from US are “reward for aggression,” Ukraine foreign minister says

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha publicly condemned countries that sent congratulatory messages to Russia on its national holiday, specifically targeting recent greetings from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Russia Day, celebrated on 12 June, …

Room for Việt Nam and Lithuania to expand economic ties

HÀ NỘI — There is plenty of room for Việt Nam and Lithuania to foster bilateral cooperation in a wide range of sectors such as garment and textile, chemical, information and technology, renewable energy and engineering. That was the message from Lithuanian …

Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry: The arrest of Nika Gvaramia by "Georgian Dream" requires a strong response from all 27 EU ...

The arrest of Nika Gvaramia by "Georgian Dream" requires a strong response from all 27 EU member states now, as well as a serious discussion on the future framework of EU–Georgia relations at the June Foreign Affairs Council – this is stated in a …

Sweden and the Netherlands say before NATO summit they will spend 5% of GDP on defense

BRUSSELS (AP) — Less than two weeks before a NATO summit, Sweden and the Netherlands said Friday that they intend… BRUSSELS (AP) — Less than two weeks before a NATO summit, Sweden and the Netherlands said Friday that they intend to increase defense …

With less than two weeks to go until a NATO summit in The Hague, European allies are divided over whether and how ...

Tensions within NATO could soon reach a breaking point as countries in Southern and Western Europe, thousands of kilometres from Moscow, resist efforts from Eastern European countries — and pressure from US President Donald Trump — to raise their military …

The NATO alliance remains unstable

TALLINN, Estonia — In the summer of 1982, President Ronald Reagan declared that the United States would observe “Baltic Freedom Day.” The proclamation turned a grim anniversary — the Soviet Union’s mass deportation of Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian …

Lithuanian parliament orders audit of €3bn offshore wind project

White House Denies Report Ukrainians, Europeans Could Be Sent to Guantanamo

The Trump administration has dismissed as "fake news" a report it was looking to transfer thousands of undocumented foreign nationals to the U.S. military base in Guantánamo Bay, including citizens from Ukraine and other friendly countries. The …

White House Denies Trump Prepping to Send Thousands More Migrants to Guantánamo

Citing government documents and unnamed officials, Politico and The Washington Post reported Tuesday that President Donald Trump's administration is preparing to potentially transfer up to thousands of undocumented immigrants to the U.S. naval station …

Russia exploits medical exemptions to bypass sanctions, Lithuania says

Russia is exploiting automatic medical exemptions in EU sanctions regulations to import dual-use goods for its military, Lithuania's Deputy Foreign Minister Gabija Grigaite-Daugirde told Bloomberg on June 12. According to Grigaite-Daugirde, Lithuanian …

White House Says It’s Not Sending Illegals To Guantanamo: ‘100% Fake News’

The White House roundly rejected a Wednesday morning report from The Washington Post claiming that President Donald Trump’s administration was planning to send a number of illegal aliens to the infamous prison at Guantánamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. Press …

NATO Just Agreed to Create a German Military Superpower

Nato will be holding one of its most important meetings ever, June 24 to 25. United States President Donald Trump will travel to The Hague in the Netherlands for his first meeting with the military alliance since his return to the White House. Since …

Lithuanian President concludes official visit to Vietnam

Hanoi, June 12 (VNA) - Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and his spouse Diana Nausediene, along with a high-ranking delegation of Lithuania, departed Hanoi on June 12 evening, concluding their two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of State …

Lithuania Leans Toward Double Tax Treaty With Vietnam

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 13. On Thursday, Lithuania's Vice-Minister of Finance Januš Kizenevič signed a Letter of Intent on a Double Taxation Treaty with Vietnamese officials, taking a key step toward closer economic …

New Russian ultimatum raises concerns over Hungary’s NATO membership amid reports of Hungarian mercenaries fighting in ...

Amid reports that at least two dozen Hungarian mercenaries are fighting against Russian forces, a new Russian ultimatum has raised concerns regarding Hungary’s NATO membership. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has repeatedly shared maps proposing …

Researcher: Palestinian foreign minister's visit to Estonia was 'surprising'

A visit on Tuesday to Estonia by the Palestinian National Authority's minister of state for foreign affairs and expatriates was "surprising" and will probably be viewed as controversial, Associate Professor Dr. Birgit Poopuu said. Minister …

SSC partners with Lithuanian Basketball Federation

The mission was led by Mindaugas Balčiūnas, President of the Federation, and included Alina Adomaitytė, Vice President, and Dominykas Domarkas, Secretary General. Collaboration They addressed potential collaboration between the two sides, with an emphasis …

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 21 of America's Progress under President Trump

Washington D.C., June 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- You can find the article here:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/06/14/week-21-of-americas-progress-under-president-trump/ ThinkCareBelieve has published an article on the …

Critical Ballot Info from Todd J. Stein as Early Voting Begins for District Leader AD76 Part A

Todd J. Stein Heads Into Early Voting for District Leader AD76 Part A with Critical Ballot Instructions for Voters NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As early voting begins this weekend, Todd J. Stein, …

Legislature Restores $40 Million for LGBTQ+ Health Equity Programs in State Budget

California LGBTQ+ Leaders Call on Governor Newsom to Maintain Health Equity Funding in Final Budget Agreement SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The California Health Equity Coalition strongly commends the State …

Moving Ahead Services Successfully Completes Major Election Equipment Deployment Across Allegheny County

Local moving company delivers 633 polling machines and essential equipment to over 400 locations in coordinated two-week operation PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moving Ahead Services, a trusted local moving …

Stow, MA Select Board Sends Request to State Leaders to Issue a Proclamation to Support Democracy

Town that sent Minutemen to the Battle of Concord-Lexington calls on State to take action to protect democracy STOW, MA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine …

Disrupted flight compensation has lost a third of its purchasing power

VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the EU considers tightening eligibility criteria under the EU261 regulation, flight compensation company Skycop warns that current compensation amounts have lost at least a third of their real …

Special Briefing: Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear program

Ross Harrison Senior Fellow In what appears to be a bold attempt to cripple Iran’s nuclear program in its June 13 attacks on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities across the country, Israel seems to be applying tactics drawn from its 2024 playbook for …

G7 LEADERS URGED TO STRENGTHEN BRAIN HEALTH TO BOOST ECONOMIC GROWTH AND STABILIZE HEALTH COSTS

As the cost of brain conditions is expected to balloon to $16 trillion by 2030, G7 leaders and Canada are uniquely positioned to deliver solutions. CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A growing international coalition …

Dr. Bernard WH Jennings Appointed to Board of Foundation for Youth and Economic Development

Dr. Bernard WH Jennings joins FYED Board to expand youth justice, economic access, and equity programs across Miami-Dade. MIAMI-DADE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant development for Miami-Dade’s youth and …

Leaving California Launches New Community Skool Platform to Support Californians Seeking a Fresh Start

Riots, fires, cost of living, and lower quality of life have pushed many over the edge ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leaving California, the nation’s leading relocation movement for Californians seeking a better life …

In NCLA Amicus Win, Supreme Court Revives Innocent Family’s Suit over FBI’s Wrong-House Raid

Washington, DC, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously reversed the Eleventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ dismissal of Martin v. United States, an Atlanta family’s Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) suit against the government …

Alona Lebedieva: Suspension of GDP Warrant Payments Is in the Interest of the Economy

KYIV, UKRAINE, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the end of May, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine confirmed that it would not proceed with the scheduled GDP warrant payment of $665 million due on June 2. This decision stems from the …

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Representative on Youth, Peace and Security concludes visit to North Macedonia and ...

The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Representative on Youth, Peace and Security, Santeri Leinonen, concluded a visit to North Macedonia on 10 and 11 June, and to Montenegro from 11 to 13 June. Throughout the visit, Leinonen met with government …

OSCE Secretary General concludes visit to Norway, participates in international seminar on 50th anniversary of Helsinki ...

OSLO, 13 June 2025 — OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concluded today his first official visit to Norway, where he held meetings with high-level officials and delivered the keynote speech in the international seminar, "Security and …

Industry takes unprecedented step to drive Antarctic marine protection

At the UN Ocean Conference 2025, Aker QRILL Company announced its ongoing advocacy and amitions to protect 70% of the Antarctic Peninsula. NICE, FRANCE, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- (𝘕𝘐𝘊𝘌, 𝘍𝘙𝘈𝘕𝘊𝘌 – 12 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘦 2025) 𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 …

NCLA, Shanmugam Ask Supreme Court to Grant Cert. Petition, Fix 4th Am. Rights for Crypto Records

Washington, DC, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Civil Liberties Alliance and renowned Supreme Court advocate Kannon Shanmugam have filed a reply brief urging the high court to hear NCLA’s Harper v. Faulkender appeal and reform the “third-party …

CENTRAL EUROPE: Court rules Germany’s pushback policy unlawful ― Hungarian government postpones vote on controversial ...

A German court has ruled that the new government’s policy of turning away undocumented people at the border is unlawful. The vote on a controversial legislative proposal aimed at severely curtailing the activities of NGOs in Hungary has been postponed. A …

OSCE enhances Ukrainian border guards’ expertise in passport security paper

The OSCE Transnational Threats Department conducted an online training course from 10 to 11 June, where document experts from Greece and the United Kingdom helped Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service learn more about the security elements of passport paper …

OSCE workshop in Kazakhstan advances national training strategy on cybercrime and electronic evidence

To support Kazakhstan in strengthening its response to cybercrime, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in partnership with the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, held a two-day workshop in Astana on 12 and 13 June. The event focused on developing a …

OSCE conducts additional training for senior police in Khujand on victim-centered response to domestic violence

The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, in co-operation with the Public Order Protection Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan, conducted a two-day training course from 11 to 12 June 2025 in Khujand, Sughd region. The event follows a …