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2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages
1944 May 16: Day of Sinti, Romani and Roma resistance
1814 May 17: Norwegian National/Constitution Day
1995 May 17: Panchen Lama’s abduction in Tibet
1944 May 18: Day of Remembrance for the victims of the Crimean Tatar genocide
1864 May 21: Circassian Genocide Memorial Day
2006 May 21: Montenegro Independence Day
1918 May 26: Georgia Independence Day
1918 May 28: Armenia Independence Day
1918 May 28: Azerbaijan Republic Day
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Five things to know about Lithuania
Berlin airlift anniversary raises thorny geopolitical questions
Putin calls Ukrainians ‘fascists.’ They’re about to swear in a Jewish president.
US, Poland to Discuss Potential F-35 Sale, Air Force Secretary Says
Russian Defense Ministry TV Host Falsely Slaps West for Russophobic Propaganda
Baltic Pipe to Cut Poland’s Gas Dependence on Russia
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vessels Destined for France and Norway
Sweden Reopens Julian Assange Rape Case
Expanding the EU benefits all of Europe
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Lithuania wins Venice Biennale’s 2019 Golden Lion for best national pavilion
Lithuania election heads to run-off, pits candidates critical of Putin
Lithuania PM to resign after coming third in presidential election, low turnout kills two referenda
Lithuania presidential poll goes to runoff; PM to resign
Lithuania’s ruling party walks back promises to leave power
Strong appetite for Lithuanian offshore wind
Shhh—No Need To Fear Russia, Says Russiophobia Report Paid For by Russia
Russian lawyer who conducted ‘secret Nuremberg’ against Stalinists brings archive to the West
Hyundai invests $90M in Croatian startup Rimac to build an electric super-hatch
Russian military gains in Ukraine could spell trouble for the US Army, even in a conventional fight
Russia Has Americans’ Weaknesses All Figured Out
Hungarian Gripens Intercept Russian Military Plane in Baltic Airspace
U.S. senators offer bill targeting Russia-Germany pipeline
France’s Le Pen put on spot over Russia while rallying right in Estonia
French nationalist Marine Le Pen visits Estonia
Spring Storm 2019 NATO exercise goes on in Estonia
Estonian Films Headed for Record Breaking Year
The New Far-Right is Sinking Estonia’s International Reputation
Estonian FM: EU must expand sanctions on Russia due to actions in Ukraine
#EUelections2019: Pro-Kremlin narratives in Latvia
Half of Latvia’s schools do not meet minimal requirements of new school reform
Three candidates in the running to become Latvian State President
Two MPs Secretly Attend Tibet Convention Violating Nepali China Policy
Brits seeking medical procedures in Lithuania due to lower costs and faster turnaround
Simonyte vs Nauseda: What can Belarus expect of would-be president of Lithuania?
Lithuanian central bank chief survives no-confidence vote in parliament
Faroe Islands ‘Closed For Maintenance’ to Tourists
US, Norwegian troops join Lapland military exercise
Driverless electric truck hits Swedish roads
Wikipedia Is Now Banned in China in All Languages
Germany’s Angela Merkel Puts US Even With China, Russia
Anti-Kremlin campaigner calls for ‘French Magnitsky act’
Beware the Underworld Merchant-Adventurer
Skype didn’t deliver on P2P’s promise, but Estonia has
Maryland Guard forces join Estonian military in exercise
Estonia’s average monthly income is on the rise
Estonia’s Nordica carries over 2.2 million passengers in 2018
State and capital must be in sync, says prime minister on Tallinn Day
Economic ties, defense cooperation between Estonia, Latvia ever increasing – PM Ratas
Night of Museums to take place at 190 venues across Latvia this year
Latvia’s shadow economy growing again, suggests research
‘Troika laundromat’ investigation reveals strong Latvian connections
Ūkio Bankas, Troika Laundromat’s Friendly EU Banker
EuroChem receives top export award in Lithuania
Revolut might ’cause problems’ for Lithuania, financial crime investigation chief says
All Media Baltics secures Premier League rights
Russian bridge to Crimea strangles Ukraine ports
Switzerland Loves Guns. The E.U. Wants Reforms. Voters Will Decide
Alphabet’s Wing drone deliveries are coming to Finland next month
Women Are One Third of Board Members at Iceland’s Largest Companies
Mediation in Norway aims to resolve Venezuela crisis
Venezuela’s Collapse Is the Worst Outside of War in Decades
Cuba Rations Staple Foods and Soap in Face of Economic Crisis
UK scrambled Typhoon fighters twice in two days to intercept Russian aircraft
First Baltic green property fund gets EBRD backing
Estonia finance minister vows to oppose further EU integration
Georgian President in Estonia: ‘We are following the same path to the same future’
Not OK. France’s Le Pen after Estonia visit asks to delete controversial selfie
Estonian government 100-day plan includes 58 objectives
World War II landmine claims Albania soldier’s life in Latvia
U.S. urges Latvia to step up reform after money-laundering scandal
Ambassador chosen by Trump might have a positive impact on US-Latvia relations – diplomat
State Audit warns – situation with use of development funding critical in Latvia
Funding allocated for decommissioning of Salaspils nuclear reactor spent on films, quadbikes
Rīga tourism officials have cost public at least €300,000, anti-graft office says
European Sleepovers: Lithuania – emigration in Europe’s hidden gem
Belarus points finger at Lithuania for EU failure
PKN’s refinery in Lithuania refused contaminated Russian oil by sea
PM Skvernelis’ defeat in presidential election causes turmoil in Lithuanian politics
Lithuanian cross to Stalinism victims removed from mass grave site near Minsk
Digital tech will bring ‘autonomous government’, claims Lithuanian ICT chief
The son of Holocaust hero Chiune Sugihara is setting the record straight about his father’s story
Lukashenko ‘whitewashing Stalin’s crimes’, says Belarusian opposition in Vilnius
Biggest Soviet prison camp uprising that spelled the end of gulag system
Vilnius University awards diplomas to students expelled by Nazi and Soviet authorities
Sweden to host international meeting on ISIS tribunal
Belarusian Oppositionists In Vilnius: We Struggle For Our And Your Freedom
Russian disinfo patterns: “NATO is to blame for Kaliningrad’s militarization”
Council of Europe to allow Russia to vote again
Swedish bank Handelsbanken closes Baltic operations
Biggest Swedish Bank Says Baltic Business Not Worth the Cost
Estonian-Finnish fishing vessel impounded in Kaliningrad not yet charged
French unit replaces outgoing Belgians in NATO Battlegroup Estonia
Spring Storm a success, says Estonian Defence Forces commander
Latvian Justice Minister moves to sack long-standing Prosecutor General
Latvia’s airBaltic sees 15.5% annual increase in passenger numbers by May
Prediction: Latvia’s new concert hall will recover investments in 15 years
Lithuania’s Presidential Election Is Boring — And That’s Fine
Swedbank to take over Barclays Rise in Lithuania
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