Belarusian smuggling balloon found in Estonia
On the afternoon of the 17th of May, Estonian police, following a report from a local resident, found a large meteorological balloon with…
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo an international emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda an international emergency; the disease…
Trump warns Iran: Time is running out
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that while talks to end the war are deadlocked, the clock is ticking, the BBC reports….
Drone strike allegedly has hit large Russian fertilizer plant linked to explosives production
A fire may have broken out at the Nevinnomyssk Azot plant in Russia’s southern Stavropol region after a drone strike, Russian independent media…
Latvia fails to qualify for the Eurovision final
Latvia fails to qualify for the Eurovision final Atvara. Photo: Ivars Soikāns/LETA
Border checkpoints with Russia to remain closed at night
The Estonian government has announced that border checkpoints with Russia will remain closed at night for the next three months, and restrictions on…
Lithuania’s health system rejects its young doctors
Lithuanians who have studied abroad face almost insurmountable obstacles when trying to continue their training at home, while young doctors who want to…
US Republicans manipulate electoral districts; efforts may be in vain
Three weeks ago, many Republicans were gloomy about the prospects of retaining a majority in the US House of Representatives after the midterm…
Cuba runs out of fuel due to US blockade
The Cuban capital is experiencing its worst power outages in decades due to the US blockade, and the country’s Energy Minister Vincente de…
