Russia clamps down internet
As the Kremlin seeks to gain greater control over internet access, it is being felt by everyone – from office workers waiting for…
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BNN IN FOCUS | “We support them, they support us” – political scientist on Latvia’s choice in the Hormuz issue
One of the key global issues this week has been US President Donald Trump’s call for NATO countries to help secure the Strait…
Czechia to introduce stricter rules for NGOs; critics say they will be “Kremlin-style”
Opposition parties, academics and NGOs accuse the new Czech government of preparing a law inspired by Russian legislation that could stifle dissent, writes…
100 ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz in March: who risks in a war zone?
Since the beginning of March, despite Iran’s attacks on shipping lanes, almost a hundred ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz –…
Slovenia calls on EU to investigate alleged Israeli spies’ meddling in election process
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob has called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to investigate alleged meddling by Israel’s Black Cube…
Russian plane enters Estonian airspace; ministry summons Russian diplomat
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said a Russian fighter jet entered Estonian airspace on the 18th of March, prompting NATO’s Baltic Air Policing…
HIMARS maintenance center to open in Estonia
One of the world’s leading weapons manufacturers, Lockheed Martin, will invest ten million euros to establish a service center for HIMARS rocket artillery…
Iran war heightens inflation concerns; ECB to act tough
The European Central Bank (ECB) has pledged to keep its key interest rate at 2% but is also prepared to raise it if…
Spain to move troops serving in Iraq
Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said on the 18th of March that it is planned to evacuate and relocate troops serving in Iraq…
