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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Antti Lindtman Welcomes the Swedish Idea of Permanent Swedish Troops in Lappland: Warm Welcome

Finnish and Swedish social democrats propose the establishment of multinational troops on Gotland to enhance security in the Baltic Sea region amid rising threats.

Feb 27 • 19:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Changes are brewing in 'Senukai' stores: don't be surprised when you see this

'Senukai' stores in the Baltic region are implementing advanced solutions to enhance their operations and customer service through automation and digital pricing.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Electricity prices will rise on Friday

Consumers should expect slightly higher electricity prices on Friday, with the average price on the Nord Pool exchange increasing by 5.1 percent to €73.81 per megawatt-hour.

Feb 27 • 06:22 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Between Politics and Profit: How Rheinmetall Enters the Baltics

The establishment of a German Rheinmetall artillery ammunition factory in Lithuania has garnered significant political backing and attention in the Baltic region.

Feb 26 • 03:50 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Securing the border with fences, dragon's teeth, and bunkers: – No signs that Putin wants peace

The Baltic countries are investing heavily to secure their borders against potential military incursions from Russia and Belarus, indicating ongoing tensions in the region.

Feb 25 • 12:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Europe prepares without the United States in the face of the threat from Russia

Europe is gearing up for military readiness in the Baltic region as NATO, with Spain in a leadership role, conducts its largest military exercise of the year amid rising threats from Russia.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Latvian Finance Minister to 'Rzeczpospolita': We Must Help Ukraine Until Victory

Latvia's finance minister emphasizes the need for ongoing support for Ukraine and the challenge of balancing defense spending with economic growth in the Baltic region.

Feb 24 • 03:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

NATO fighters took off four times to identify and escort Russian aircraft

NATO fighters conducted four interceptions of Russian military aircraft in February, highlighting ongoing tensions in the Baltic region.

Feb 23 • 16:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Threatening situation in the Baltic Sea – Varma to the rescue

The Finnish icebreaker Varma rescued two ice skaters stranded on a drifting ice floe in Latvia's Baltic Sea region.

Feb 22 • 19:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ The largest drone academy in the Baltic Sea region will open in Tallinn this autumn

Tallinn is set to host the largest drone academy in the Baltic Sea region this autumn, focusing on drone construction and operation for educational purposes.

Feb 20 • 14:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Strengthening Regional Security: A Shooting Range Opened in Latvia, Lithuania Establishes a Shooting Range in Kapčiamiestis

Lithuania and Latvia bolster regional defense capabilities with the inauguration of a shooting range in Latvia and plans for a new one in Lithuania.

Feb 20 • 13:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The largest solar energy production and storage hybrid project has started in Estonia

A significant solar energy and storage hybrid project has begun in Estonia, set to provide crucial energy services for the Baltic region.

Feb 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Pozņaks: Russia is not the only potential threat to the European Union

Latvian MEP Reinis Pozņaks warns that Russia's drone incursions into EU airspace test the continent's defenses, highlighting vulnerabilities especially in the Baltic region.

Feb 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tallink had a tough year, with both profit and revenue declining

Tallink Group reported a difficult year, with a 20 million euro decline in consolidated revenue and a significant drop in profit due to challenging economic conditions in the Baltic region.

Feb 19 • 12:18 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Accidents in Latvia's regions – where drivers should be most cautious?

Recent data from BTA Baltic Insurance Company reveals that the Vidzeme region has the highest incidence of traffic accidents in Latvia over the past three years, accounting for 46% of KASKO insurance claims.

Feb 19 • 08:14 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Around 3,000 NATO soldiers storm Baltic beach in exercise meant to deter Russia

Approximately 3,000 NATO soldiers participated in a military exercise in Germany aimed at deterring Russian aggression in the Baltic region.

Feb 18 • 22:31 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Swedish intelligence calls Russia "serious and concrete" threat to NATO

Sweden's military intelligence has identified Russia as a primary military threat to NATO, highlighting its aggressive actions in the region.

Feb 18 • 02:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

MoD: NATO fighters took off three times last week to identify Russian aircraft

Last week, NATO fighters in the Baltic region identified Russian aircraft without proper communication protocols or flight plans.

Feb 17 • 16:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

COMMENTARY ⟩ Kristi Raik: Estonia's foreign policy emphasis on Europe is stronger than ever before

Kristi Raik argues that Estonia's foreign policy is increasingly focused on Europe, reflecting a critical moment in the world order.

Feb 17 • 09:44 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Construction of Estonia's largest battery power plant, Zirgu, begins in Tsirguliina

The construction of Zirgu, Estonia's largest battery power plant, is set to begin in Tsirguliina in February 2026, aiming to balance the electric market in Estonia and the Baltic region.

Feb 16 • 13:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Hornet is the best fighter to counter new threats from Russia, says NATO officer - Here's why

A NATO officer claims that the Boeing F/A-18 Hornet is the most effective aircraft for intercepting new threats from Russia, especially in the Baltic region.

Feb 14 • 22:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Gogol Bordello returns with a new album and will shake up 'Summer Sound 2026' this summer

The American gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello has released their new studio album 'We Mean It, Man!' and is set to perform at the Summer Sound 2026 festival in the Baltic region this summer.

Feb 13 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Telia's leader in the Baltic states pointed out concerning figures: 'This is definitely not due to geopolitics'

Telia's leader for the Baltic region has highlighted a worrying decline in labor productivity in Lithuania, warning that without intervention, the country may become too expensive for investors.

Feb 12 • 12:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Energy Expert Explains: These Are the Alternatives to Our Current Electricity Market

Marko Allikson from Baltic Energy Partners discusses the origins of the electricity market system and available alternatives if it no longer meets our needs.

Feb 11 • 19:04 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Baltic Block has invested more than two million euros in the creation of a solar power plant in the Madona region

Baltic Block has dedicated over two million euros to establish a solar power plant, aiming to reduce carbon emissions significantly while generating a portion of its energy needs.

Feb 11 • 11:42 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Women, children, and the elderly were expelled to Siberia; the mortality rate was enormous, says Estonian historian about Stalin's deportations that affected tens of thousands

The article discusses the historical context and severe impact of Stalin's deportations on Estonian citizens during World War II, highlighting the high mortality rates and ongoing ramifications in the Baltic region.

Feb 11 • 07:48 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

LIVE: Conference "Energy Development Directions in the Baltic Sea Region" (in English)

An upcoming conference will focus on energy development in the Baltic Sea region, featuring key speakers from various countries and organizations.

Feb 11 • 04:55 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tali: Russia sees Scandinavia and the Baltic States as a major bloc

Peeter Tali states that Russia views Scandinavia and the Baltic States as a unified major bloc, a positive indication for the Baltic Sea region countries.

Feb 10 • 19:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Russian spies disguised as scientists are trying to restore contacts in the Greater Baltic region

Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service warns that the Kremlin is attempting to re-establish influence in the Baltic region using academic tools, particularly after the escalation of the war in Ukraine.

Feb 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

From Estonia – sharp criticism of the dark scenario for Lithuania painted by a German war game

A German war game analysis has sparked criticism, suggesting that without US intervention, Russia could exploit a crisis to undermine NATO's image in the Baltic region.

Feb 9 • 10:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

K. Budrys in Washington: American troops in Lithuania are a cornerstone of deterrence in the Baltic states

K. Budrys emphasized the significance of American troops in Lithuania as a crucial deterrent element for the Baltic states during discussions on bilateral relations between Lithuania and the USA and security challenges in the region.

Feb 5 • 14:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Microsoft appoints new head for the Baltic States and Ukraine region

Microsoft has appointed E. Kachanovskis as the new regional head for the Baltic States and Ukraine, focusing on strengthening cybersecurity, accelerating secure cloud deployment, promoting responsible AI use, and developing digital skills for long-term economic growth.

Feb 4 • 10:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

EU intercepts Russian aircraft: It had unusual armament, this is the first recorded instance

Spanish F-18M Hornet fighter jets intercepted a Russian aircraft with unusual armament over the Baltic region during a NATO mission in Lithuania.

Feb 3 • 07:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Spanish Hornet intercepts Russian Su-30 with unusual weapons over the Baltic

Spanish F-18 Hornet fighters recently intercepted a Russian Su-30SM2 aircraft over the Baltic Sea, which was carrying an unusual combination of weapons for the region, as part of NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission.

Feb 3 • 06:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Electricity prices increase even more. Why do we have to pay a fortune for electricity?

The average electricity price in the Baltic region rises to 389 euros per megawatt-hour due to extremely cold and windless weather, causing several production capacities in Estonia to be offline.

Feb 2 • 20:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Environmental damage from over-fertilization: Your cheap bun kills fish in the Baltic Sea

Massive fish die in the Baltic Sea due to decaying algae consuming oxygen, linked to agricultural fertilizers used in the region.

Jan 13 • 13:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

NATO fighter jets scrambled after Russian aircraft violated flight rules over Baltics last week

NATO fighter jets were deployed last week to escort a Russian Su-30 warplane that breached flight regulations over the Baltic region.

Jan 12 • 18:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

VIDEO Finland releases footage of seized Russian ship. It was carrying valuable cargo

The Finnish Border Guard released footage of a cargo ship seized for allegedly damaging a telecommunication cable between Helsinki and Tallinn, which was carrying sanctioned Russian steel during heightened tensions in the Baltic Sea region.

Jan 4 • 11:42 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

"I see potential in the entire northern German region all the way to the Baltic Sea"

The Helmut Schmidt University of the Bundeswehr in Hamburg aims to build a stronger network with the defense industry in the North and other research institutions, focusing on the freedom of research.

Dec 29 • 09:51 UTC

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