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Foreign Minister: Finland wants to be Europe's negotiator with Russia, US

Finnish calls for Europe to initiate dialogue with Russia on the Ukraine war reflect a desire to be Europe's lead negotiator and mediator, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) said. At the same time, Tsahkna said there is no scope for talks with …

NATO's 'defensive line' plans against Russia laid bare as 3 countries most exposed

A new map shows how Vladimir Putin's Russia could target some of the smallest member countries of NATO in his first military actions against the alliance. There are plans to build more than 1,000 concrete bunkers, anti-tank ditches and a range of other …

Lithuanian border guards deploy helicopter to monitor Russian transit trains

Lithuanian border guards will begin using a helicopter to escort Russian trains transiting between Belarus and the Kaliningrad exclave, national broadcaster LRT reported on April 7. Lithuanian Interior Minister Vladislav Kondratovic said the move aims to …

Green Party in Lithuania fractures: poor election results, conflict over Palestine support

Estonian Business School announces search to appoint new rector

The Estonian Business School (EBS), the oldest of its kind in the Baltics, announced on Monday that it has begun the search for a new rector. Since 2020, Meelis Kitsing, who is also a professor of political economy, has held the post of rector of EBS. The …

Stock market freefall pushes Estonian pension funds into the red

Stock markets around the world are in freefall due to the tariff war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump. The move has pushed most Estonian pension funds into the red, with three-month returns down more than ten percent in some of the larger ones. In …

MEELIS OIDSALU ⟩ Politicians' missile defense obsession could end up being unreasonably expensive

In the context of limited resources, it is inevitable that the defense sector, when developing any military or broad-based defense capability, should assess whether the potential benefits and the damage avoided by the defense measure justify the cost and …

Lithuania will use aviation to escort transit trains from Russia

Lithuania will use aviation to escort Russian transit trains passing through its territory between Belarus and the Kaliningrad region, reports LRT. On Monday, border guards will present a new helicopter that will be deployed to monitor these trains. …

Portuguese Army prepares new force to join NATO contingent in Romania

Training ongoing in rugged terrain of Trancoso More than 200 soldiers to reinforce deterrence strategy on eastern flank, bordering Ukraine Less than three weeks since 170 marines left Portugal for a NATO mission in Lithuania, another more than 200 soldiers …

EU refuses to fund “drone wall” for Estonia and Lithuania

Lithuania and Estonia have not received funding from the European Union to build a so-called drone wall on their borders. This was reported by the Lithuanian broadcaster LRT. Estonian and Lithuanian border guards submitted a joint application for a project …

'Trump Recession': US President spends weekend at National golf club in Florida as stock markets crash

Days after sending the economy reeling by announcing widespread tariffs, US President Donald Trump spent his weekend at the Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida. Trump left Washington, D.C., for Florida on Thursday to attend a LiV Golf Tournament …

Decision of Ukrainian Railways primarily affecting Baltic wagon owners - Estonian daily

TALLINN - The unexpected decision of Ukrainian Railways to ban the use of foreign wagons on its territory has stirred up the Estonian railway community, because Ukraine's move primarily affects wagon owners in the Baltics, the daily Postimees writes. …

Hungary is ‘On Putin’s Team’ Over Ukraine War Support, Estonian FM Says

Hungary’s government is “on Putin’s team” when it comes to attitudes to the war in Ukraine, according to Estonia’s foreign minister. While most EU countries have offered resolute backing to the war-torn eastern nation, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán …

Orbán Could Hand Putin €240 Billion—Estonia Panics as EU Sanctions Teeter on the Brink! | TN World

Hungary’s potential veto on extending EU sanctions against Russia this June could trigger the unfreezing of €240 billion in Russian central bank assets. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna warns this would hand Vladimir Putin a financial victory and …

With focus on ‘projecting power,’ NATO eyes greater Indo-Pacific role

Brussels – As the United States steps up its security engagement in the Indo-Pacific, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte expects the military alliance to also ramp up engagement by supporting Washington in "projecting collective power" into the …

Solidarity in crisis offers hope for a peaceful Balkan future 

The Balkans unfortunately remains marred by tensions tied to highly contested historical events. Despite this, the widespread goodwill shown in the face of the recent nightclub fire in North Macedonia offers a different and more optimistic view on the …

US to move its troops out of Polish logistics hub for Ukraine

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world The US will move its troops from a base in Poland that has been critical in the west’s effort to supply arms to Ukraine in its …

US considering withdrawing 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe, NBC News reports

Senior U.S. Defense Department officials are considering withdrawing up to 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe, NBC News reported on April 8, citing six U.S. and European officials briefed on the discussions. The move would scale back the temporary surge of …

Political parties prepare their pitches for Rīga ahead of local elections

Current indications are that more than ten party lists will feature in the elections in Rīga, but for many of them, overcoming the five percent threshold will be considered a success. According to the latest available ratings, only a few parties can feel …

GSB 2025 Unveils Critical Gaps in Global Security Preparedness and Culture, Reveals Need for Cooperation and Reform

Survey collected views from leading security executives. Responses offer the world a warning. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Security Ligue’s Global Security Barometer 2025 (GSB 2025) warns of serious …

Todd J. Stein Is Officially on the Ballot for District Leader in AD76, Backed by Grassroots and NYC Leaders

Stein’s campaign gains momentum with strong grassroots support and key endorsements from prominent NYC leaders like Scott Stringer and Brad Hoylman-Sigal. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Todd J. Stein, a …

Progressive Republican Realtor Jim Athans Brings His 'PROSPERITY ZONE' Vision To The California Governors Race

Business leader and entrepreneur James Athans has officially declared his candidacy for Governor bringing his bold "Prosperity Zone" vision to Californias Race RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Electe Joins the World Wide Web Consortium as a AI B2B Go-to-Market Leader

Italian AI analytics platform becomes W3C member to influence data interoperability and privacy standards for small and medium-sized enterprises MILANO, MI, ITALY, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electe, an Italian company leading in AI- …

RFK JR’S Economic Plan Would Have Doubled Job Creation and Boomed the Economy, Says Lloyd Chapman, ASBL President

Chapman hopes Kennedy can influence Trump on the economy PETALUMA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. interviewed me when he was running for president,” said Lloyd Chapman, founder and president of the American …

Culture shock? Beijing Foreign Studies University Study Unveils New Insights into Emotional intercultural adjustment

Research emphasizes that emotional intercultural adjustment implies multiple facets, rather than being confined to the conceptualization of "culture shock." SHANGHAI, SHANGHAI, CHINA, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emotions play a …

Joint Visit to Moldova Brings NATO Legislators Face-to-Face with the Significant Challenges Confronting the Eastern ...

08 April 2025 For years Moldova has stood at the fault line in Europe’s standoff with Russia. The country’s complicated recent history includes long periods of Russian occupation, and its post-USSR collapse and independence declaration was marred by civil …

Le Syndicat des Métallos et le Congrès du travail du Canada s’opposent au mauvais traitement des travailleurs de Telus ...

TORONTO, 08 avr. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le Syndicat des Métallos et le Congrès du travail du Canada (CTC) sont consternés d'apprendre les conditions de travail pénibles qu'endurent les employés de Telus Digital en Turquie qui, en tant que …

USW applauds Premier Eby and B.C. government support for forestry workers impacted by unfair U.S. softwood lumber ...

BURNABY, British Columbia, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Steelworkers union (USW) District 3 and the USW Wood Council locals in B.C. applaud the approach of Premier Dave Eby in fighting for workers and federal government supports in light …

Greater support for civil society needed to safeguard and promote the rights of Roma and Sinti communities, OSCE human ...

WARSAW, 8 April 2025 – Support and understanding of the importance of civil society to protect and promote the rights of Roma and Sinti are crucial as the OSCE area continues to witness shrinking space and a significant reduction in funding opportunities …

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus concludes official visit to Georgia

The Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus, Ambassador Christoph Späti, concluded his visit to Georgia from 31 March to 7 April 2025. In addition to co-facilitating the 124th Incident Prevention and Response …

SEIU Local 2: Toronto janitors to hold strike vote Saturday

TORONTO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 3,000 private sector cleaners in Toronto could be walking off the job soon. A strike vote is scheduled for the members of SEIU Local 2 this Saturday morning in downtown Toronto. “I have been working as …

United Steelworkers, Canadian Labour Congress oppose bad treatment of Telus workers in Turkey

TORONTO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Steelworkers union (USW) and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) are disturbed to learn of harrowing working conditions being endured by Telus Digital employees in Turkey who, as content moderators for …

EnviroGold Global Showcases Resilience to U.S. Tariffs and Leverages Stronger U.S. Dollar to Boost Growth

TORONTO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EnviroGold Global Limited (CSE: NVRO | OTCQB: ESGLF | FSE: YGK) (“EnviroGold” or the “Company”), a clean technology company that recovers valuable resources from mine waste while reducing environmental impact, …

Jack & Jill: Marines in Paradise Vol. 1 by Timothy C. Rollins blends military duty with healing and human connection

SWEET GRASS, MT, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and Marine Corps veteran Timothy Christopher Rollins makes a bold literary entrance with Jack & Jill: Marines in Paradise Volume 1, a gripping story that weaves …

New Data Reinforces the Case for Project Labor Agreements: A Smart Investment for Taxpayers, Workers, and Communities

Data confirms Project Labor Agreements drive cost savings, boost competition, and deliver tangible benefits for workers, communities, and taxpayers PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A growing body of research …

Research Innovator Refreshes Look to Highlight Actionable Insights

Research Innovator Refreshes Look to Highlight Actionable Insights WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trendency, a research firm empowering organizations with predictive insights, has launched a refreshed …

MatchAwards Search Revolutionary Government Spending Award Tracking Tool

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the newly-announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) evaluates federal spending, MatchAwards unveils a powerful new search tool enabling businesses to easily track who is …

MatchAwards Search Revolutionary Government Spending Award Tracking Tool

JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the newly-announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) evaluates federal spending, MatchAwards unveils a powerful new search tool enabling businesses to easily track …

MatchAwards Search Revolutionary Government Spending Award Tracking Tool

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the newly-announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) evaluates federal spending, MatchAwards unveils a powerful new search tool enabling businesses to easily track …