Hungarian Prime Minister’s Meeting with Russian Dictator Raises Concerns

Hungarian Prime Minister’s Meeting with Russian Dictator Raises Concerns

She noted that photographs of the Hungarian prime minister shaking hands with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin were very disturbing. She also added that they defied logic, given Budapest’s past history with Moscow. Hungary has developed closer ties with Russia than other European Union states and is seen as a key potential opponent to a decision … Read more

Estonia and Thailand Draw 1-1 in Friendly Football Match

Estonia and Thailand Draw 1-1 in Friendly Football Match

Estonia VS Thailand: Football results 1-1 | After the previous match being crushed by Georgia by 8 goals, the Thai national team “War Elephants” showed their form and successfully regained the faith of the fans. They were able to have fun fighting with Estonia before drawing 1-1 in the FIFA warm-up game. In this game, … Read more

Hole in Gas Pipeline between Finland and Estonia: Sabotage or Outside Activity?

Hole in Gas Pipeline between Finland and Estonia: Sabotage or Outside Activity?

Oct 10, 2023 at 5:57 PM Update: an hour ago A hole discovered on Sunday in a gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia is likely the result of “outside activity”, according to Finnish President Sauli Niinistö. He emphasizes that the cause of the leak is still unclear. The pipeline is located in the Baltic Sea, … Read more

Russian Attack on Balticconnector Gas Pipeline: Finnish Government Press Conference and Investigation Update

Russian Attack on Balticconnector Gas Pipeline: Finnish Government Press Conference and Investigation Update

Today at At 5:30 p.m., a Finnish government press conference on gas pipeline damage is scheduled. “Apollo.lv” already reported that, according to a foreign affairs and security source, the Finnish government and Defense Forces suspect that Russia attacked the “Balticconnector” gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia, “Postimees” writes, referring to the Finnish publication “Iltalehti”. On … Read more

New Investigation on the Estonia Ferry Disaster: No Significant Findings, Visor Damage Contradicts Previous Reports

New Investigation on the Estonia Ferry Disaster: No Significant Findings, Visor Damage Contradicts Previous Reports

Although various studies and data have been and continue to be analyzed in the new investigation, there is no indication of any significant new findings compared to the report published on December 3, 1997. The interim report concluded that the wreck of the “Estonia” is in poor condition with structural damage, the deformation of the … Read more

The Rising Cost of Living and Increasing Need for Subsistence Allowance in Tallinn, Estonia

The Rising Cost of Living and Increasing Need for Subsistence Allowance in Tallinn, Estonia

The deputy mayor of Tallinn, Betina Beškina, informed that the rising cost of living has affected the families living in the capital of Estonia. Beshkina pointed out that the subsistence allowance is essential for families living in absolute poverty in order to be able to keep their housing and provide basic needs. Last year, a … Read more

Russia’s Vehicle Ban in Estonia: Compliance with EU Sanctions

Russia’s Vehicle Ban in Estonia: Compliance with EU Sanctions

The driver of the car in Luhama claimed to be an employee of the embassy at the border control point, however, the document check revealed that the person has a citizen’s passport and the car does not have a diplomatic registration number plate, the Estonian Tax and Customs Department informed. Sanctions are not applied to … Read more

Restrictions on Russian License Plates in Latvia: Will Belarusian Plates Face the Same Fate? State Revenue Service Clarifies

Restrictions on Russian License Plates in Latvia: Will Belarusian Plates Face the Same Fate? State Revenue Service Clarifies

This week it became known that cars with Russian license plates are no longer allowed to enter Latvia. Portal TVNET contacted the State Revenue Service (SRS) to clarify whether the same fate awaits cars with Belarusian license plates and in which cases it is generally possible to confiscate a car with Russian license plates. 2023-09-14 … Read more

Lux Express Incident: Drunk Passenger Kicked Off Bus in Estonia

Lux Express Incident: Drunk Passenger Kicked Off Bus in Estonia

The incident happened on September 10, on the way from Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, to Narva. Company representative Ingmars Rús states that, according to the driver, the situation started much earlier. The passenger boarded the bus under the influence of alcohol and without a ticket. Other passengers informed the driver about the man and … Read more

Autumn Session in Riga: Parliament’s Hope for Effective Governance and Opposition Obstruction

Autumn Session in Riga: Parliament’s Hope for Effective Governance and Opposition Obstruction

The autumn session in Riga was opened by Parliament Speaker Lauri Husar, who expressed the hope that the Parliament will be able to resume effective work in the autumn. The country’s president, Alars Karis, who addressed the deputies after Husar, also expressed a similar hope. “In order for the country to function and solve the … Read more