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Dark fleet politics escalate as Russia scrambles jet to protect ‘nationless’ tanker Lloyd's List11:49
Estonia warns Russia may use military force to defend its shadow fleet of tankers dodging… MailOnline06:53
Estonia leads the EU in emissions reduction Invest in Estonia03:20
Russian jet buzzes Estonian forces in Gulf of Finland shadow tanker showdown gCaptain20:03
Russia vs Nato: Fighter jets scrambled in tense Baltic Sea clash over 'UK-sanctioned Russian vessel' LBC News08:35
NATO and Russia warplanes in dramatic 'dogfight' over Putin's secret oil tanker The Mirror04:54
NATO and Russia clash in Baltic Sea 'dog fight' as Polish jet tails SU-35 warplane and Estonian … MailOnline03:58

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In the last 15 minutes

Tallinn's Toompea tänav partly closed after underground collapse ERR04:42

In the last hour

Euro Jet Boosts Baltic Presence Ahead of Summer Rush Aviation International News04:17

In the last 2 hours

Estonian president: In a war with Russia, no place in Europe would be safe ERR03:40

NATO Paratroopers launch airborne operation near Belarus border in ‘Swift Response 25’ drills AniNews.in (Video)03:38

Edinburgh library launches Lithuanian book section Lithuanian National Radio and Television03:19

Estonia trains for a war with Russia that NATO hopes to deter EurActiv.com03:18

In the last 4 hours

Art without a ticket: Estonia's nomadic street art festival heads to Saaremaa ERR02:37

Lithuanian intimacy coordinator – from theatre to Netflix: ‘It shifts the power dynamic’ Lithuanian National Radio and Television02:18

In the last 6 hours

Survey: Half of Rīgans bothered by seagull noises Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:13 16-May-25

Latvia rises 4 places in LGBTI rights rankings Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:13 16-May-25

Latvia's Supreme Court Chief Justice confirmed for second term Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:13 16-May-25

Latvia's population down by 15,000 over the year Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:13 16-May-25

On paper, Latvia still has around 50,000 Ukrainian refugees Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:13 16-May-25

Bottle deposit donations reach EUR 1 million in Latvia(update) Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:13 16-May-25

Adoption rates in Latvia rather slow, says Welfare Ministry Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:13 16-May-25

Jūrmala to host conference combining art, energy and local authorities Public Broadcasting of Latvia23:13 16-May-25

In the last 8 hours

Rheinmetall showcases its world-leading autonomous technology during Unmanned Ground Vehicle Trials in Estonia Rheinmetall (Press Release)22:38 16-May-25

Baltic Pavilion calls for return of stolen Osaka expo mascot figure The Mainichi22:02 16-May-25

Yesterday

Pirc Musar to meet Estonian counterpart, Kallas in Tallin STA18:33 16-May-25

Russia is spying on the German brigade stationed in Lithuania - Spiegel UNN.ua13:25 16-May-25

Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski attends Council of the Baltic Sea States' Ministerial Session Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Poland (Press Release)13:16 16-May-25

Communal walnut heist in Kuldīga, Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:58 16-May-25

Fake honey imports an EU-wide problem, say Latvian beekeepers Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:58 16-May-25

Five batches of honey suspended from sale in Latvia Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:58 16-May-25

Russia still dominates Latvia's alcohol exports Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:58 16-May-25

Latvian researchers working on a freeze-dried future for food Public Broadcasting of Latvia12:58 16-May-25

Geothermal could be a strategic energy source for Lithuania, says KTU scientist ThinkGeoEnergy12:39 16-May-25

Lithuanian researchers develop breakthrough stroke monitoring system News-Medical.Net12:31 16-May-25

Edward Lucas in Tallinn: Europe must learn to listen to Estonia ERR12:25 16-May-25

Defense minister: US highly values Estonia's efforts to strengthen defense ERR12:25 16-May-25

Azerbaijan, Latvia mull opportunities for economic cooperation Azerbaijan State News Agency12:00 16-May-25

Foreign minister: Shadow fleet threat must be tackled more decisively ERR11:54 16-May-25

Estonia's Daniil Glinka defeated in quarter-finals in Tbilisi ERR11:44 16-May-25

Estonia’s Tommy Cash says Italians aren’t in a froth over his Eurovision song ‘Espresso… The Washington Times11:35 16-May-25

Riga Airport hits 2 million passengers for the year Duty Free News International11:35 16-May-25

Representatives from Asian and European countries to undergo training in capacity building on Women, Peace and Security Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)11:31 16-May-25

Moldova follows in Estonia's footsteps as 1,500 students take math e-exams ERR11:23 16-May-25

Hussar: We must cooperate comprehensively to protect our information landscape Parliament of Estonia (Press Release)11:15 16-May-25

Estonia Says “Yes” to More Skilled Foreign Talent Schengen VISA Info11:03 16-May-25

LTG Infra advances Rail Baltica extension with new tender for Berčiūnai-Joniškėlis section in… Global Railway Review10:57 16-May-25

Estonia's Tommy Cash says Italians aren´t in a froth over his Eurovision song `Espresso… MailOnline10:52 16-May-25

Gallery: Azovstal defenders exhibition opens in Tallinn ERR10:49 16-May-25

Local council clears 80-MW wind project in Estonia RenewablesNow.com10:46 16-May-25

Tourist or spy: in Latvia, citizens are advised to be vigilant about untidily dressed people with backpacks UNN.ua10:33 16-May-25

Estonian Firm to Build Drone Plant With Daily Capacity of 2,000 The Defense Post10:23 16-May-25

EDITORIAL ⟩ We need helicopters and drones Postimees10:20 16-May-25

Foreign Minister Baiba Braže at the Baltic Sea states’ meeting: a response to Russia’s aggressive actions in the Baltic … Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)10:20 16-May-25

The Latvian Embassy in Poland stands in international solidarity commemorating the deportations of Crimean Tatars Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia (Press Release)10:09 16-May-25

Frontline report: Ukraine’s elite drone brigade kills Russians every 6 minutes—with Latvian tech Euromaidan Press10:08 16-May-25

Public testing of Estonia's mobile online voting app to launch next week ERR10:02 16-May-25

Edward Lucas in a speech held in Tallinn: Europe must learn to listen to Estonia The Baltic Times10:01 16-May-25

Lithuania, 9 other countries agree to step up protection of underwater infrastructure Lithuanian National Radio and Television09:53 16-May-25

Rail Baltica in Estonia signs two mainline construction contracts with international consortia The Baltic Times09:48 16-May-25

Estonian and Ukrainian ministers sign new cultural cooperation agreement ERR09:27 16-May-25

Russia is using its shadow fleet against us as a weapon – Budrys DELFI09:27 16-May-25

Conservatives drafting law on prevention of activities against Lithuania, says leader DELFI09:27 16-May-25

Lithuania’s Katarsis qualifies for Eurovision final DELFI09:24 16-May-25

Lithuania under increased Kremlin-linked media spotlight before 9 May – report DELFI09:17 16-May-25

Estonian and Ukrainian ministers of culture signed the programme for cultural cooperation The Baltic Times09:11 16-May-25

Nausėda signs law on denunciation of Ottawa Treaty DELFI09:07 16-May-25

The European Union Affairs Committee supports specifying the compensations for flight disruptions Parliament of Estonia (Press Release)08:52 16-May-25

Baltic Sea NATO allies, EU agree on cooperation to protect undersea infrastructure Anadolu Agency08:51 16-May-25

Estonia granting maiden building permit for 1.4-GW offshore wind farm RenewablesNow.com08:13 16-May-25

Latvia warns 'lost tourists' could be Russian spies Helsinki Times08:02 16-May-25

Estonia's Eesti Energia lifts Enefit Green stake to 97.2% via takeover RenewablesNow.com07:52 16-May-25

Telia to trial 5G Standalone at Lithuanian port DatacenterDynamics07:35 16-May-25

Estonia picked a slower emergency warning system than most European states ERR07:29 16-May-25

Estonian kindergarteners dig into gardening as spring finally arrives ERR06:58 16-May-25

President Ilham Aliyev meets Lithuanian PM at EPC summit AzerNews06:56 16-May-25

President Ilham Aliyev meets with Lithuanian Prime Minister in Albania (video) Trend News Agency06:25 16-May-25

Estonian PM participating in meeting of European leaders in Albania The Baltic Times06:24 16-May-25

Historic mine discovery – NATO marks first find of Open Spirit 25 in Baltic Sea NATO Maritime Command06:19 16-May-25

If Russia genuinely wanted talks, Putin would come to Istanbul – Lithuanian official Lithuanian National Radio and Television06:09 16-May-25

Watch: Polish and Estonian foreign ministers discuss regional security ERR06:07 16-May-25

Baltic Sea NATO allies and EU agree on cooperation to protect critical undersea infrastructure Ministry for Foreign Affairs06:07 16-May-25

Gallery: Icelandic art star Ragnar Kjartansson's solo show opens in Tallinn ERR06:04 16-May-25

Lithuania Boosts Anti-Tank Power with Live-Fire Test of Spike Missile from Vilkas Combat Vehicle Army Recognition05:57 16-May-25

Estonia Grants First Offshore Wind Farm Building Permit Offshore WIND05:42 16-May-25

Lauri Laats: Estonia digging its own energy grave ERR05:36 16-May-25

ECB rates close to bottoming out despite trade risks, Bank of Latvia head says Investing.com UK05:36 16-May-25

Watch live: Polish, Finnish, Estonian foreign ministers discuss regional security ERR05:26 16-May-25

Second and third pillars playing ‘increasingly important’ role in Estonian pensions European Pensions05:18 16-May-25

Kindluse School in Järveküla named Estonia's 2025 School of the Year ERR05:06 16-May-25

NATO’s Hague summit must pledge support for Ukraine’s armed forces – Lithuanian FM Lithuanian National Radio and Television04:28 16-May-25

UK's Morcheeba to close Tallinn Day celebrations with free concert ERR04:25 16-May-25

Germany is Latvia's strategic partner in security, the economy and future technologies - Silina The Baltic Times04:22 16-May-25

Rail Baltica announces public tender – plans to move towards Panevėžys The Baltic Times04:12 16-May-25

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Lithuania has been accredited in Turkmenistan Turkmenistan State News Agency04:08 16-May-25

Lithuania to Relaunch Second Offshore Wind Tender in June as Parliament Approves New Terms Offshore WIND04:00 16-May-25

Estonia leads the EU in emissions reduction Invest in Estonia03:20 16-May-25

History exploration station unveiled in Rīga Castle Public Broadcasting of Latvia02:39 16-May-25

UN HQ hosts Baltic history exhibition Public Broadcasting of Latvia02:39 16-May-25

Know the Kremlin’s Propagandists: Who Is Klaudia Sipsikova from Tallinn? Propastop02:38 16-May-25

‘Best day of my life’: Lithuania’s Katarsis rejoice in securing spot in Eurovision final Lithuanian National Radio and Television02:36 16-May-25

CEO: Giving up independent fuel production the stupidest of decisions for Estonia ERR02:13 16-May-25

Tallinn greenlights tunnel under Rail Baltica line ERR01:42 16-May-25

Estonia Says Russia Sent Jet After Attempt to Stop Sanction-Breaking Ship Insurance Journal01:20 16-May-25

Thesis: Family doctor dearth result of work-life balance search in Estonia ERR01:12 16-May-25

Tusk launches ‘Polish Sea’ plan to secure Baltic EurActiv.com01:00 16-May-25

The Riigikogu heard the report on the developments in the education sector Parliament of Estonia (Press Release)00:25 16-May-25

In the last 7 days

Telia Docks Lithuania’s First 5G SA Network at Klaipėda Port The Fast Mode22:08 15-May-25

PODCAST: Baltic Sea Gas Corridor provides competitive supply and transport alternative for CEE ICIS17:34 15-May-25

Damen delivers a new ASD Tug to the Lithuanian Navy to Strengthen Position The Maritime Executive17:23 15-May-25

Address by Evika Siliņa, Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia on New Year's Eve Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia (Press Release)14:22 15-May-25

American B-52 Bombers Set to Fly Over the Capital of Latvia The National Interest14:02 15-May-25

Lithuanian Navy commissions new Damen-built tugboat Naval Technology13:27 15-May-25

Highland cattle arrive to maintain Estonia's Paljassaare coastal meadow ERR12:59 15-May-25

Estonian queer short film collection coming to Tallinn, Tartu this weekend ERR12:46 15-May-25

That ‘tourist’ in the forest might be a Russian spy, Latvia warns The Washington Times12:45 15-May-25

EDF Headquarters chief: Estonia had no plans to board 'shadow fleet' vessel ERR12:28 15-May-25

Tourists "wandering through the forests" may be Russian spies - Latvian intelligence UNN.ua12:21 15-May-25

Estonia Confirms Russia Sent Jet After Attempt to Stop Sanction-breaking Ship gCaptain12:18 15-May-25

Estonian court upholds decision to withhold funding from Moscow-linked church ERR12:18 15-May-25

Russian Su-35 breaches Estonian airspace The New Voice of Ukraine12:12 15-May-25

Air Force Calls For Latvians To Photograph B-52 During Friday Flyover Forbes12:08 15-May-25

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