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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

"Ukraine would have become part of Europe even without the war - but it would have taken 100 years"

Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discusses the difficult choices Ukraine faces post-war, emphasizing the need for decisive action regarding territorial issues and relationships with displaced persons.

Mar 2 โ€ข 18:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Point N: The War in Iran as a Test - Not Just for the Great Powers but Also for the Czech Government

The article discusses the legitimacy of the recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran, particularly focusing on the implications for Czech foreign policy.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Oversight demands DOJ answers on foreign funding of agitator groups as Iran, anti-ICE protests continue

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is demanding the DOJ explain the foreign funding behind agitator groups involved in anti-ICE protests amid escalating tensions with Iran.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinates with 'airBaltic' regarding potential resumption of flights to the Middle East

Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in discussions with the national airline 'airBaltic' about resuming flights to the Middle East when the security situation allows.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

The German Owner Assigned Brand Management of Hubert to Managers from the Czech Republic, Production Will Not Be Moved from Sereฤ

The German ownership of Hubert J.E. has transitioned brand management to Czech managers while retaining production in Slovakia despite concerns about foreign investors relocating their operations.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'America voted for no new wars - now Trumpโ€™s sending kids to die in Iran'

Trump's actions in sending troops to Iran contradict his campaign promise to avoid new wars, leading to discontent even among his supporters.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The government discussed the situation in the Middle East and the safety of Estonian citizens

The Estonian government convened to address the security situation in the Middle East and the safety of its citizens in the region, authorizing the foreign ministry to take necessary steps to ensure their safe return.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Prime Minister gave the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a mandate to take all necessary steps to bring Estonians home

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has mandated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure the safe return of Estonian citizens from the Middle East amid security concerns.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Forex reserves hit $34.8bn in December 2025 โ€“ CBN

Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves increased to $34.8bn by December 2025, indicating stronger external economic stability, according to the Central Bank Governor.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Tajani to Conte: "I did not go on my knees to Merkel or Trump"

Tensions escalated in the Senate committee between Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and 5-Star leader Giuseppe Conte over Italy's communication regarding an attack in Iran.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Update on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' travel guidelines: Avoid these countries

Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated travel advisories, urging caution and avoidance of several countries due to escalating conflict in Iran.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

From missiles to minerals: The strategic meaning behind the Iran strike

The article discusses the geopolitical implications of the recent death of Iranโ€™s supreme leader and subsequent military actions, highlighting a shift in U.S. national security strategy.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Disappointed Trump receives a response from UK PM Starmer - I will do what is in my country's interest

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his decision not to involve the UK in early US and Israeli attacks amid the Iran crisis, stating his obligation to prioritize national interests over disagreements with US President Donald Trump.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'He should talk to Trump and Netanyahu,' Maharashtra minister's jibe at Sanjay Raut

Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat criticized Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut for his comments on India's foreign policy regarding the Iran conflict, suggesting he should communicate directly with the leaders of the USA and Israel instead.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Keir Starmer: The British Bases in Cyprus Are Not Used by the USA

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer clarifies in Parliament that US bombers are not using British bases in Cyprus, despite a request for limited use for defense purposes related to Iran.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

ELTA briefly: Evacuation of Lithuanian citizens from the Middle East is not planned, investigation promised on another complaint regarding G. Nausฤ—da's plot

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kฤ™stutis Budrys announced that there are about 2,000 Lithuanian citizens in the Middle East, and their evacuation is not currently planned, although EU mechanisms are prepared for potential repatriation.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Exiled Political Analyst Yekaterina Schulmann Jailed 1 Year in Absentia for Breaking โ€˜Foreign Agentโ€™ Law

Yekaterina Schulmann, an exiled political analyst, has been sentenced to one year in prison in absentia in Russia for violating the country's 'foreign agent' law.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

STT: Missiles Have Hit Finnish Hotels in the Middle East

No Finns have been injured in missile strikes targeting hotels housing them in the Middle East, according to the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Eleven Trump Quotes: "Interference in the Middle East is the Worst Decision"

The article presents eleven quotes from Donald Trump that reflect a shift in his stance on military intervention in the Middle East, specifically regarding Iran.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Head of Foreign Affairs: This is why Sweden is not evacuating stranded citizens

Sweden is currently not planning to evacuate its stranded citizens in the Middle East amidst significant disruptions to international air travel due to the escalating conflict in the region.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Undersecretary: we are working on plans to bring people back home

Over 1,500 Estonian tourists are seeking to return from the United Arab Emirates amid ongoing uncertainty about their situation.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strengthens the hot line due to the situation in the Middle East region

Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a hotline to provide updated information regarding the evolving situation in the Middle East amid rising tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Keir Starmer: The attack in Cyprus was not a reaction to British actions

Keir Starmer stated that the attack in Cyprus was not a response to British decisions during a speech in Parliament.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated travel recommendations due to military actions in the Middle East

Estonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel recommendations for citizens in the Middle East amidst ongoing military actions.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Tsahkna held phone calls with several Middle Eastern foreign ministers: we act in the interest of ensuring citizen security

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna held phone conversations with foreign ministers from the UAE, Oman, and Iraq to discuss Middle Eastern developments and the safety of Estonian citizens in the region.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Comment: Trump's Trick Left a Finnish Expert Completely Useless - "I Don't Know. I Don't Know. I Don't Know. I Don't Know."

A Finnish expert expresses confusion and concern over the repercussions of the U.S. government's actions in Iran under Trump.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Iran, the hearing of Tajani and Crosetto: "The crisis threatens our security. The political line is that of the EU, Italy is not isolated"

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Defense Minister Guido Crosetto addressed the Senate and Chamber committees, warning about the crisis in Iran and the Persian Gulf and affirming Italy's alignment with EU policies.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

FM Lavrov Says Western Elites Guided by โ€˜Epstein Instinctsโ€™

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized Western elites, asserting they are driven by what he terms 'Epstein instincts,' indirectly referring to issues of power and exploitation.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published updated consular information for the Middle East

The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is continuously updating travel recommendations for the Middle East due to ongoing military actions in the region.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Emmanuel Macron's first reaction to the war in Iran is almost the same as the Pope's, laments Pierre Lellouche

Pierre Lellouche criticizes Emmanuel Macron for his weak response to the outbreak of war in Iran, comparing it to the reaction of the Pope.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Watch LIVE: Keir Starmer hits back at Donald Trump in major Iran crisis update

Keir Starmer responds to Donald Trump's criticism regarding the UK's non-involvement in initial strikes on Iran while outlining Britain's national interests amid a crisis update.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Signs of Connections to Foreign Intelligence Services

Icelandic authorities report indications of links between individuals in Iceland and foreign intelligence services amid ongoing concerns about the threat of terrorism.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Poles are returning from Israel and Jordan to the country. 'We appeal to travel agencies'

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that Polish citizens are returning home from Israel and Jordan amidst rising tensions and military actions in the region.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

"You have no right." Macinka explained why he didn't go before journalists during the crisis and then scolded them

Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka faced criticism for not attending a crucial press conference during tensions in the Middle East, remarking that journalists have no entitlement to information.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Habild: Difficult Times for International Law Practitioners

The article discusses the challenges faced by international lawyers in light of current geopolitical tensions.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Iraq: 'We are directly affected by the course of the war,' says the Foreign Minister

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein conveyed that the ongoing war is directly impacting Iraq and warned of escalating instability in the region.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Convocation of the National Council for Foreign Policy on Wednesday

The National Council for Foreign Policy will convene on March 4 under the chairmanship of Foreign Minister George Yerapetritis to discuss developments in the Middle East.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Iraq caught in the crossfire between Iran and the "opposing side," says Iraqi minister

Iraq is facing increased security challenges as it is caught in the middle of the escalating conflict between Iran and opposing forces, according to Iraqi Foreign Minister F. Husseins.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Tajani: โ€œThe USA and Israel have decided to attack autonomously. The safety of Italians is a priorityโ€

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that the US and Israel have independently decided to launch attacks against Iran without prior warnings to other nations.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:25 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: MFA Advises Ghanaians to Avoid Non-Essential Travel to Middle East

The Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged citizens to refrain from non-essential travel to the Middle East due to increasing security concerns.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

What Will Become of Us? Tomorrow on the Show Jonatan Vseviov: It Is Important for Us to 'Vaccinate' Critical Partners.

A new season of the Postimees video podcast 'What Will Become of Us?' starts with an episode featuring Jonatan Vseviov, the chancellor of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discussing the importance of explaining Estonia's identity and views globally.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Estonians stranded in Dubai need practical assistance above all

Estonians stranded in Dubai are seeking practical assistance amid closed airspaces due to the ongoing war in Iran.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

New Left: Greece is not a protectorate of anyone - No involvement in the Trump and Netanyahu war

The New Left party criticizes the Greek government's decision to send military forces to Cyprus amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, arguing it violates international law and serves foreign interests rather than the security of the Greek people.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Meeting between Mitsotakis and Androulakis regarding developments in the Middle East on Wednesday

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet with opposition leader Nikos Androulakis to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iran.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Free Train Rides for Tourists. Residents of Japan Protest

JR East has raised ticket prices but is offering free high-speed train rides to foreign tourists, which has sparked protests from local residents in Japan.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Polish offices continue to organize trips to the Middle East. Urgent appeal from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised against organizing trips to the Middle East amid ongoing military operations in the region, but reports indicate that Polish citizens are returning safely.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

"Eleftherios Venizelos": The suitcase from Cairo was full of smuggled cigarettes

A 54-year-old foreign national was arrested at Athens' Eleftherios Venizelos Airport for attempting to smuggle cigarettes into Greece from Cairo.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finland will not accept Russian non-biometric passports starting from June

Finland has announced that starting from June, it will no longer accept Russian passports that do not contain biometric identification.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Nearly 2500 Norwegians in conflict areas: - The situation is unclear

The Norwegian Foreign Ministry reports that almost 2500 Norwegians are currently in conflict regions, describing the situation as unclear and calling for caution.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

State is making contingency plans for bringing Estonians home

Estonia is preparing contingency plans for the potential evacuation of its citizens from conflict zones in the Middle East.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:56 UTC

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