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1972 January 30: Bloody Sunday, Northern Ireland
1945 February 4: Yalta Conference establishing post-WW2 world geopolitical boundaries
1997 February 5: Gulja massacre, East Turkistan/Xinjiang
1917 February 6: Sami National Day
1913 February 13: Tibetan Independence Day
2011 February 14: Day of Rage (Bahrain)
1804 February 15: Statehood Day in Serbia
1918 Fabruary 16: Lithuania Independence Day
1949 February 16: Declaration of Lithuanian Movement of Fighters for Freedom
2008 February 17: Kosovo declaration of independence
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Nepal facing alarming Chinese pressure of late
China Now Well Positioned to Bully Neighbors in South China Sea
Opera completes acquisition of Estonia’s Pocosys, agrees to take over Pocopay
Great Year at the Box Office for Lithuanian Films
The Bittersweet Bounty Of Greenland’s First Spring
Liechtenstein’s Crypto Prince: ‘I see another GFC coming’
U.S. lifts sanctions on 3 companies tied to major Russian oligarch
Grodno Oblast welcomes more tourists from Baltic states in 2019
Missing You Already-How Brexit Tilts EU Political Alliances
Estonia’s Fermi Energia signs MoU on developing first nuclear reactor
Estonia is the most popular travel destination for the UK millennials
Lithuanian students designed a belt which can monitor the fetus during pregnancy
Crimea today, Russia tomorrow?
“We have awakened!” Ukrainian actress Ada Rohovtseva talks about key events in past decade
False accusations of antisemitism haunt Ukraine as Putin pushes his narrative at Holocaust Forum
The Circassian Miracle: The Nation Neither Tsars, Nor Commissars, Nor Russia Could Stop
Russia blocks Bakkafrost salmon from Faroe Islands
Luxembourg welcomes 60 finance firms because of Brexit
Finland’s first coronavirus case confirmed in Lapland
Belgian court angers Turkey by ruling that PKK is not a terror group
One Coronavirus, Two Systems: New Epidemic Hits at Hong Kong’s Political Divide
Kashmir’s five-month blackout: Life in a swirl of rumors
Georgia’s best dishes, and where to eat them in Tbilisi
Portugal Looks to Cut ‘Golden Visa’ Incentives for Foreign Property Buyers
Preparing for WGC 2020 – a short history of geothermal in Iceland
Moscow Reacts Warily to NATO’s Largest Military Exercise in 25 Years
The Deadliest Disaster at Sea Killed Thousands, Yet Its Story Is Little-Known. Why?
America should help transform Central Europe
Officers build worldwide partnerships as instructors
‘Suud puhtaks’ talks China’s influence on Estonia
Commemorative coin issued marking Tartu Peace Treaty centennial
Police detain Tallinn hospital doctors, board member on bribery suspicions
Estonia to increase trash pickup price to encourage more recycling
Center Party MP in Estonia denied highest level security clearance
University of Tartu’s new Delta Center opened Wednesday
Russia worried its version of history coming second
Estonia increases funding for first round of electric vehicle purchase
Estonia planning to open embassies in Singapore and South Korea
Measly Returns Spark $5 Billion Raid on Estonian Pensions
Estonia plans to unleash a potential €4.85bn on economy
Taavi Madiberk: fight against climate change biggest business opportunity for Estonia since Internet revolution
València artist Doménech creates new illustrations for the Estonian epic Kalevipoeg
Estonian films verging on securing one-quarter of the local market
Estonian power output dives 39% in 2019
Estonian teen raises €454K to grow 99math, the eSports maths league
James S. York builds bridges between Estonia and America
Latvian State Police warn about encryption ransomware virus attacks
Peilāns: We plan to develop large-sized wooden construction in Latvia and around Europe
PACE vice-president’s election branded “an absolute disgrace”
Latvian police warn about ransomware attacks
Police investigate “several” Latvian non-resident banks
Legacy Latvian Olympian Miķelis Dancis dies at 80 in Australia
Poland, Lithuania to establish joint working group on air defence
Poland and Lithuania to plan joint Suwalki Gap defence
Global Defense Contractor NBC Security to begin operations in Lithuania
Seimas moves to impeach Lithuanian MP over links with Russian diplomats
Vilnius among Europe’s healthiest capital cities
A Not-So-Brief History of Scottish Independence
Scottish Parliament votes in favour of holding indyref2
European Parliament sing Auld Lang Syne after voting to pass terms of UK’s exit
Maidan massacre probe to face even more threats in 2020
European Union task force holds its first summit on fighting Russian disinformation
Taiwan’s strong GDP growth shows it does not need China to succeed
Greece wants floating fence to keep migrants out
Malta court condemns minister for clearing journalist memorial
EU renews efforts to resume Kosovo-Serbia talks
Niue: Warrior princess, Wonder Woman, features on new silver coins in celebration of 60th anniversary of the creation of the Justice League
Commentary: Who Pays For IMO 2020?
America needs reliable allies like Georgia
Don’t let Putin claim all the glory for the Soviet Union
New Forest Survey Shows Higher Standing Volume and Higher Growth in SCA’s Forests
Norway Will Solve Missions on Iceland with the Brand New F-25 Fighter Aircraft
Poland to participate in Defender-Europe 20 military exercises
Ukraine, Poland to develop bilateral cooperation in defense, cybersecurity
The Perfect 3 Days in Tallinn, Europe’s Fast-Rising Capital of Cool
Estonia takes next step to create new food, agriculture agency
Original Tartu peace treaty escorted by police to Estonian National Museum
Kersti Kaljulaid visits Russian Bellingshausen Antarctic station
Van Oord buys into controversial Estonian project
Finland and Latvia to develop Patria 6×6-based armoured vehicle
Michigan-Latvia partnership supports Emerald Warrior exercise
Baiba Braže to take up new NATO role
This year’s TechChill pitch battle hopefuls named
Latvian financial institution profits decreased dramatically in 2019
Former private banker detained in ABLV case
Poland, Lithuania add brigades near US presence to reinforce border with Russia
Lithuania reveals DTT tender winners
Foreign companies pay largest wages in Lithuania
Business corruption in Lithuania lowest in 20 years
Lithuania fails to block Russia at PACE
Lithuania’s GDP growth beats forecasts, but unemployment on the rise
YouGov poll shows a majority of Scots support independence
Our region is your region – Brittany president
Why the Film Industry Is Thriving in the Russian Wilderness
Russia to build hydrogen-powered Arctic outpost in natural gas country
Prosecutor’s move to liquidate Ingush National Unity Committee as parliament backs protest group
Neanderthal Genes Hint at Much Earlier Human Migration From Africa
Record number of tourists visit Finnish Lapland in 2019
Belgian court acquits 3 doctors in landmark euthanasia case
Russia’s Political Influence in Bulgaria
Poland Signs $4.6 Billion Contract for F-35s
Moldovans warned to stop calling Romanian language Moldovan
Pompeo visits Belarus as Minsk’s ties with Moscow fray
Special Delivery From Austria: Brexit Trolling, First Class
While The Press And Public Focus On Iran, US Military Prepares For War With Russia
Suriname’s climate promise, for a sustainable future
Baltic Sea Youth Platform granted funding from Erasmus+
Russian threat is scaring Sweden
Why Did This Finnish Fighter Jet Land on an American Aircraft Carrier?
Malaysia and Estonia win Climathon Global Awards at ChangeNOW summit
Estonian CIO gives UK IT professionals hope as Brexit removes rights
Estonia banks on digital to drive its commercial push
A new hope for melanoma patients – an Estonian-Australian study
Terras confirmed as Estonia’s seventh MEP
Estonia allocates €50,000 for Red Cross working with Australian fires
First capsule hostel in Baltics opens in Tallinn
Estonian consumer confidence in domestic produce, food industry high
Estonia’s islands increasingly popular among Latvian tourists
Estonian, Latvian police cooperation foils cross-border car thieves
Latvia’s gross domestic product increases 1.1%
Pabriks anticipates deterioration of Latvia-Denmark relations because of Misane’s case
Czech Republic and Latvia qualify for Men’s World Floorball Championships
Going with the wind energy in Latvia
Win for Latvian Martins Dukurs puts him back on top
Sandbox success cements Lithuania’s reputation as fintech hub
First Telephony Museum in the Baltic States
South American hopefuls seeking Lithuania berths
Tax incentive continues to boost Lithuanian film industry
Bank of Lithuania Looks into Central Bank Digital Currency
Lithuania: Fallen Bank‘s Dealings Exposed in Paradise Papers Lead to Indictment
France slashes EU hopes for Eastern Partnership countries
Few cheer in Northern Ireland as Brexit finally happens
Another Brick From The Wall: Russian Enthusiasts Fight To Save Kaliningrad’s Historic Buildings
Trump expands travel ban to Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania
Lina Ben Mhenni: The woman who blogged Tunisia’s revolution
Japanese-style idols LaoNavy put Laos on the pop culture map
Raytheon engineer arrested for taking US missile defense secrets to China
Foreign ministers of Estonia and Vatican discuss cooperation and religion
LHV does away with trading fees for Baltic shares
December rail freight transport down 29.7 % in Estonia
Enterprise Estonia launches €19 million Estonia-Norway cooperation program
Coin of the Year Goes to Latvia
Croatia into 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup play-off
‘Empathy’ for independent Scotland joining the EU says Tusk
Uyghur Woman Uses Social Media to Bring ‘Justice and Freedom’ to Father
France to Deploy Extra Troops to Fight Extremists in Africa’s Sahel
Belarus gets oil offer from US in growing list of alternatives to Russia
Russian warships on their way for missile drill near Norway’s northernmost gas-pipeline to Europe
Saqr Ghobash highlights deep relations between UAE, Estonia
Estonia’s Ilves puts in best performance of past two years
Estonian research policy must face Estonia
The Tartu Peace Treaty and Estonia’s Eastern Border
Businesses in Estonia are the region’s least exposed to bribery risk
Estonia: time to increase transparency in policy-making
Futsal World Cup elite round guide
Outspoken Chechen blogger found murdered in Lille
Probe opened into beating journalist in Russia’s Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area
Russian journalists demand release of Daghestani colleague Abdulmumin Gadzhiyev
Electric cars grab 44% market share in Norway in January
Forgotten Victims: The Story of Bosnia’s Iron Bridge Executions
Mr Jones film highlights Welsh ‘unknown hero’ Gareth Jones
China turns the screws on Eswatini
Russia, so be it, will not take the Baltic states, Turkey and Alaska
Russia not target in US army’s massive Europe deployment: NATO
Bergman & Beving acquires VIP Safety and Masters of Gloves
Treaty of Tartu is the birth certificate of the Estonian state
Estonian president grants 3 diplomats life-long ambassador rank
Anett Kontaveit rises to 22nd in the world following Australian Open
Contemporary art museum in Tallinn gets new lease of life
Estonian-Dutch offshore Saaremaa wind farm may go ahead
Criminal investigation launched in Estonia on crowdfunding platform originating in Latvia
CoE’s Boriss Cilevičs to see jailed Catalan independence leaders this week
CEEPS launches Latvian “disinformation” monthly update
Hacking Leads to Fake Story Claiming US Soldier in Lithuania Has Coronavirus
The rising stars of Lithuania’s startup scene
Russian Revolut to shift European payments to Ireland and Lithuania post-Brexit
International Scaffolding Championship 2020
Fitch upgrades Lithuania’s credit rating for first time in 6 years
US pledges to help Belarus ‘build its own sovereign country’
New LED light installed at Hiiumaa’s Kõpu Lighthouse
Architecture museum hosts exhibition of noted Estonian-Americans’ work
Toyota recalling thousands of cars in Estonia due to faulty airbags
Latvia’s cancer death rate fifth-highest in European Union
Latvian arrested for inciting ethnic hatred via online fake news
Russian spies recruit tourists, undermine minorities in Lithuania
Russia and China seek foothold in Lithuania via gas and tech
The poles are ready to oust Russia from the Baltic sea
Yalta: World War Two summit that reshaped the world
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