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Experts cautious on US tariffs' impact on Estonia's economy and growth

Caution is needed in assessing the impact of Trump tariffs on Estonia, experts say, noting that direct effects may be minimal. Economists and businesspeople stressed the importance of how the EU and other trading partners reciprocate with their own tariffs …

Baltic Index Sinks To 3-Week Low On Lower Rates Across Vessels

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index fell to a three-week low on Thursday, as rates across vessel segments dipped following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs on U.S. goods. The main index, which tracks rates for …

Lithuanian FM says no signs of US planning to pull forces from Europe

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys says he has not seen “any signals” that the United States plans to withdraw its forces from Europe. “I want to assure you that I have not received any signal about such plans during my time in this position,” …

Berlin promises Kiev billions more and deploys combat troops in Lithuania

German troops in Lithuania (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)After the federal election and the approval of the largest war credits since the Nazis, Germany’s ruling class is systematically pursuing its war offensive. This centres on military expansion to the …

Lithuania Proposes Revoking Residence Permits For Belarusians Who Travel To Their Homeland

10 The final decision is to be made by the Seimas. On April 3, the Lithuanian Seimas Committee on National Security and Defense supported stricter national sanctions against citizens of Russia and Belarus. Committee members unanimously backed a proposal by …

Lithuania court accepts class action lawsuit of unlawfully detained asylum seekers

Amnesty International welcomed on Wednesday the decision of Lithuania’s Supreme Administrative Court to accept a class action lawsuit from 24 asylum seekers who were arbitrarily detained by Lithuanian authorities between 2021 and 2022. The organization …

Tariffs benefit no one, says Estonian foreign minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) said tariffs have a "negative impact" on global trade after the U.S. decided to introduce new regulations. It is "significant" that Russia was excluded, he said. The U.S. will …

Polish President Andrzej Duda’s farewell visit to Vatican

The Polish head of state is ending his second and final term, and went to Rome on a Jubilee pilgrimage. Unable to visit Pope Francis, he met with other Vatican officials. Lenten Campaign 2025 This content is free of charge, as are all our articles. Support …

Estonia to construct 600 Ukraine’s war-tested bunkers along Russian border

In 2025, Estonia plans to begin constructing fortifications, including bunkers, along its border with Russia, ERR reports. US President Donald Trump has been pushing for Kyiv-Moscow talks, allegedly to end the Russo-Ukrainian war. Meanwhile, the Baltic …

Ukraine's EU accession deadline should be 2030 – Lithuanian foreign minister

Rubio says US won’t quit NATO in call to spend more on defense

Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted that Donald Trump’s administration has no intention of leaving NATO even as the U.S. envoy demanded members of the military alliance ratchet up spending. The comments offer a measure of reassurance to European allies …

Latvia takes another step towards Ottawa Convention exit

The bill requires a third and final reading before it passes into law. "Compared to the time 20 years ago, when Latvia joined this convention, the security situation in the Baltic region has changed significantly. Russia's aggression in Ukraine …

Rubio Urges NATO Members To Increase Their Own Defense Spending To 5% Of GDP

Speaking at a NATO event in Brussels, Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassured NATO nations that the United States would not leave the alliance, but also warned that European nations would have to increase their own defense spending as a deterrent to …

NATO’s growing worries over US-Russia talks and future security

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is facing a period of deep uncertainty as Washington engages in high-level diplomatic discussions with Moscow, raising fears among European allies that the military alliance could be weakened. Reports indicate …

‘We're talking naval, air and land’ – Lithuanian foreign minister on the ‘Coalition of the Willing’

Since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to office in January and launched a new effort to reach peace between Russia and Ukraine, turning American foreign policy upside down, Europe has been hit with a clear message: the age of the U.S. as a guarantor …

Estonian defense minister to visit Ukraine next week

Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur intends to come on a visit to Ukraine early next week. The defense chief announced this on the doorstep of the EU defense ministerial in Warsaw, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “I will be in Kyiv on Monday and I …

Lithuania holds ceremony for dead US soldiers

A ceremony to honour the US servicemen who perished in a swamp at the Pabradė training ground was held in Vilnius on Thursday. The procession carrying the remains of the Americans first stopped at the Cathedral Square, where it was greeted by the …

Cardinal Parolin holds audience with Estonia’s president at the Vatican

Vatican City, Apr 3, 2025 / 11:00 am Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with President Alar Karis of Estonia at the Vatican on Thursday morning to discuss local and regional issues including prospects of ending the Russia-Ukraine …

Lithuania Honors 4 US soldiers Who Died in Training Ground

Hundreds of Lithuanians on Thursday paid their respects to four US soldiers who died when their vehicle sank in a peat bog at a military training ground in the Baltic state. Three of the soldiers were found dead on Monday when rescuers recovered their M88 …

After Kharkiv Close Call, American Aid Workers Promise Return to Help Ukrainian Children

The close call marked a dramatic moment for the 12th humanitarian convoy led by the New Hampshire-based nonprofit Common Man for Ukraine. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roughly 10 minutes after a group of American …

Roots of Peace Launches Global ‘White Rose for Peace’ Campaign on UN Landmine Awareness Day

Transforming Minefields into Vineyards, Orchards, and Fields of Flowers – “Mines to Vines” Movement Expands Worldwide LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roots of Peace, the global humanitarian nonprofit committed to …

Richard Bland College Gains Its Independence

As of last night, Richard Bland College is no longer tied to William & Mary and now operates as an independent institution. SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, VA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Late Wednesday, the Virginia General Assembly …

New Tariffs Reshape the Outdoor Recreation Industry

With skyrocketing costs and supply chains becoming more complex, outdoor enthusiasts face fewer choices and higher prices. SENDY Offers a Resilient Alternative TRUCKEE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Tariffs Reshape …

AMMA Launches “AMMA CERTIFIED USA MADE PRODUCT” Seal for Domestic Manufacturing of Critical Medical Supplies and PPE

New certification is crucial as the USA strengthens its commitment to domestic production following the President’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Medical Manufacturers …

Samarkand EU–Central Asia Summit: A New Chapter in Economic Partnership

On April 3–4, 2025, Samarkand will host a historic event—the first-ever EU–Central Asia Summit. TASHKENT, NY, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 3–4, 2025, Samarkand will host a historic event—the first-ever EU–Central …

Javier Palomarez Applauds Sen. John Cornyn for Being Recognized as the Most Effective Republican Senator

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) congratulates Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) for being recognized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking as the most effective Republican …

Alona Lebedieva: 'High import tariffs introduced by the United States are a complex tool with ambiguous consequences'

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the implementation of a new tariff policy: starting April 5, a base 10% import tariff will be applied to all countries, including Ukraine. Beginning …

124th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti

ERGNETI, 3 April 2025 – The 124th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) convened in Ergneti today, co-facilitated by the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus, Christoph Späti, and the Head of the EU …

Inheritance of Crises and Dysfunction

MCLEAN, CO, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Inheritance of Crises and Dysfunction is an insightful exploration of the pressing challenges that the next U.S. administration will face domestically and globally. The book delves …

U.S. Roundtable and Smart City Expo World Congress Expand Global Alliance to Accelerate Urban Innovation

The partnership will highlight U.S. mayoral leadership and innovation, leading to the largest U.S. delegation at the 2025 Expo in Barcelona. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Roundtable, LLC and Smart City …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Bipartisan Push for PBM Reform in the Senate

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) today announced its strong support for the bipartisan Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Transparency Act of 2025, introduced by …

Woman, Life, Freedom: How the Arts Energized Iran’s Women-Led Uprising

Featuring the screening of the short documentary The Smallest Power (2024), as well as some of the art inspired by the movement, the panel will examine the central role of the arts in the uprising and the ways artistic expression has helped inspire …

Diplomacy, Technology, and Innovation: Amb. Stuart Jones on the Evolution of US-Middle East Relations

We're excited to relaunch Middle East Focus with an insightful conversation featuring MEI's new CEO, Amb. Stuart Jones. In this episode, hosted by MEI's Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj, Ambassador Jones shares his perspectives on the second …

Mesoblast Allogeneic Cell Therapy Products Are Designated ‘U.S. Country of Origin’ and Not Subject to U.S. Tariffs

NEW YORK, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesoblast (Nasdaq:MESO; ASX:MSB), global leader in allogeneic cellular medicines for inflammatory diseases, today provided an update on the status of its products in relation to the U.S. Government’s …

NCLA Sues to Stop Trump Admin. from Imposing Emergency Tariffs That Congress Never Authorized

Washington, DC, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the New Civil Liberties Alliance filed the first Complaint challenging President Donald Trump’s unlawful attempt to require Americans to pay a heavy tariff on all products they import from China. …

OSCE Secretary General concludes visits to Sarajevo and Belgrade, underscores commitment to regional stability and ...

VIENNA, 3 April 2025 - OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concluded his first official visits to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia yesterday, reaffirming the Organization's strong commitment to supporting both countries and promoting …

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: UNHCR suspends programmes in Egypt ― Rise in hate speech and violence targeting people on the move ...

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: UNHCR suspends programmes in Egypt ― Rise in hate speech and violence targeting people on the move  in Libya ― Shipwreck survivors deported to Tunisian desert The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has suspended most of its …

AIDA Country Report on the United Kingdom – 2024 Update

|Published on: 3rd April 2025|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on the United Kingdom provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum seekers and …

Fenimore Asset Management Experts Discuss ‘Cost of Timing Market’ for Smart Investment Strategies in New Webcast

Fenimore Asset Management Experts Discuss ‘Cost of Timing Market’ for Smart Investment Strategies in New Policy and Taxation Group Webcast WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Understanding the dramatic cost of …