Ukrainian parliamentarians want to declare Russia’s 1864 expulsion of Circassians a genocide
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1992 July 17: Slovak National Council’s Declaration of Independence of the Slovak Nation
Young Lithuanian spends his summer in Edwardsville and Highland selling educational texts
Latvian emergency medical services 113 line restored
Fresh produce all year round – Lithuanians develop Europe’s largest vertical farm
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Estonia President Karis meets with new ministerial candidates
Latvia’s culture from a tourist’s point of view
Põhja-Sakala Municipality wants three Soviet monuments removed
Daily number of migrants refused entry to Lithuania hits this year’s high of 81
Estonia, Incoming minister: We should start offering teachers year off
Latvia could get ‘average speed’ cameras at end of year
EDF commander: Russia has failed to break the Ukrainian people
Permanent fence on Latvia-Belarus border to be built soon
Lithuania is releasing migrants – but leaving them in limbo
Number of subsistence benefit applications in Estonia doubles due to war in Ukraine
Michigan National Guard, Latvia Celebrate Partnership
Estonia: Sawn timber market price down by a fifth
Lithuania allocates EUR 500,000 in humanitarian aid to help Ukrainian refugees in Moldova
American car show fills streets of Haapsalu
Latvia around EU average for domestic material consumption
One in three Lithuanians donated to Ukraine, 5% prepared evacuation plan – survey
Estonian duo take silver at beach volleyball pro tour event in Italy
Saeima deputy Blumbergs passes away
€3.5 billion for Estonia’s economic and social development and green transition in 2021-2027
Rīga floats flat-can trashcan plan
Estonia’s new government takes office
Lithuania’s Klaipėda names promenade after Odessa, receives monument from Ukraine
Maarja Vaino: Transition to an Estonian society
Simonyte: we are not considering dismantling railway tracks leading to Russia
Infringement proceedings against Estonia mounting
Latvia: Police officer fired for standing by ‘Ukraine flag’ attack
Tele2 Lithuania rivals bring complaint about its advertisement to consumer protection watchdog
Affordable housing project to kick off this autumn in Latvia
Estonia’s HIMARS to considerably hike the price of aggression for Russia
Weekly Covid case count up by 42% in Latvia
No summer break for Ukraine fighters, says Lithuanian FM ahead of Brussels meeting
Latvian post alerts public of scammers
Estonia’s envoy to EU: Russia must be held accountable for war crimes
Jailbird Lembergs named suitable Prime Minister material by party
EU prepares for worst-case scenario of Russia gas cut-off, says Gabrielius Landsbergis
Who will pay for price hikes?
Lithuania mulls shorter deadlines for developing infrastructure to host NATO forces
Latvia’s 12 higher education institutions record lowest number of would-be students in 3 years
Economist: economic consequences of situation with Kaliningrad transit are inconsequential
Estonian PM regains ruling majority, warns of tough times ahead
EU environment chief: Healthy ecosystems key to food security as climate heats up
Blocked In Russia, Independent Online TV Station Dozhd Starts Broadcasting From Latvia
UK Special Forces Operations: Estonia
Latvia Moves to Ban Russian Natural Gas Imports as Volumes Continue to Fall Short
Estonia’s new weapons ‘make Russia nervous’
Egypt’s Sisi meets President of Germany in Berlin
EU to buy forest firefighting planes as climate crises intensify
Key Nord Stream component sent to Germany from Canada: Report
Lebanon LGBTQ community suffers setback amid wider clampdown
Green Fuels for Denmark Secures Common European Interest Status
Zelenskiy sidelines close allies in Kyiv’s biggest purge of war
Russian gas cuts threaten to shutter Germany industry
US developing satellite system to track hypersonic weapons
Norway selects StormBreaker smart weapon for F-35 fleet
Moldova gets temporary trade liberalisation with the EU for seven foodstuffs
Poland’s top judge inflames with rulings and political ties. She insists she’s independent.
Climate aid, war fallout feature at Berlin climate talks
Zimpler announces its entry into Norway
European leaders ink energy deals in bid to sidestep Russia
Scandinavian Streamer Viaplay Signs Labor Deal to Restart Production in Denmark
Kazakh Court Denies Appeals Of Two Russia Critics Against Prison Sentences
Be Bold. Be Sweden.
Prince Harry challenges divided world to reclaim democracies
Poland to spend 5% of GDP on defence
Russian Court Fines Google $370 Million Over ‘Fake’ Coverage Of Ukraine Invasion
‘ENCEKI’ crowns Finland IIHF eWorld Champions
Millions swelter as UK endures its 1st extreme heat warning
Germany Breaks Solar Record as Heat Wave Sears Western Europe
Amid Russia shelling, Ukraine aims to strengthen government
Turkey threatens to ‘freeze’ Finland, Sweden NATO bids
Economics of war: Pain for Europe now, later for Russia
Russia Reiterates Strong Action If Finland Decides To Establish NATO Bases In Country
War in Ukraine: Which sports have banned athletes from Russia and Belarus?
Germany ranked as ‘worst country in world’ for essential expat needs
As Russia threatens Ukraine, Poland’s role in NATO evolves
Germany faces calls to extend €9-a-month public transport ticket
2022 Virtus European Summer Games begin in Cracow, Poland
Denmark bans Chromebooks and Google Workspace in schools over data transfer risks
Hundreds of classic Polish films made available for free online
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1924 July 19: Napalpí massacre, Argentina
1953 July 19: Vorkuta uprising
Estonia’s new coalition agreement
EU prepares for Russia to cut off gas supply over sanctions
Ministry: Heating with shale oil in Narva allowed
Charity Ziedot.lv extends aid to Ukrainians in Latvia
Estonia: Local government association recommends declaring gas shortage emergency
Fruit and veg low on the Latvian menu
Lithuanian Independence Act signatory Sakalas passes away at 91
Estonian agencies have 352 people working remotely on permanent basis
Beekeepers wax lyrical at Latgale meeting
Estonia investing EUR 780 mln of EU funding in green transition in 2021-2027
Rīga checks playground safety
Gas shortages in Europe affect gas prices in Lithuania – PM
Rinkēvičs: Remember Belarus’ role in Russia’s war on Ukraine
Estonian athletes raise €10,000 at auction to support Ukrainian army
Putin’s plan includes Baltics, says former NATO chief
Expert: Businesses lobby in Estonia more actively than non-profits
Extra Moscow-Kaliningrad passenger train to run via Lithuania
Estonia to get back over half of value of arms sent to Ukraine from EU
National Guard training in Latgale at end of July
Lithuania starts preparings for wind farm in the Baltic Sea
Meelis Münt: Half-way point to nuclear plant decision
Lithuania sought EC’s public clarification on transit, not change – Landsbergis
Lääneranna Municipality to relocate six Soviet monuments to local museum
Around 95% of drinks have deposit label in Latvia
Lithuania supports doubling gas supplies from Azerbaijan to Europe – Kazys Starkevicius
Future students choose computer and social sciences this year in Latvia
Two more cases of monkeypox diagnosed in Estonia
No restrictions planned despite rising Covid infections in Lithuania, says PM
WRC Estonia: The Good, The Bad and a rain master
Police drones on highway patrol in Latvia
Lithuanian parliamentary committee mulls banning business ties with Russia
Borrell slams cyber attacks against Lithuania, other member states
Donations raised for man arrested by Estonia for buying drones for Russian military
Levits calls for research program on 20th century history of Latvia
Oman FM Sayyid Badr honoured with Lithuanian order
Estonia amends law to be able to strip naturalized citizens of citizenship
Latvian minister: we have to continue providing Ukraine with aid, especially military aid
Lithuanian, Omani officials discuss energy ties as EU shifts away from Russian resources
Extension of emergency at Belarus’ border is legal solution aimed at preventing hybrid threats
China seeks to stop UN rights chief from releasing Xinjiang report
Russian Republic of Tatarstan launches website calling for independence referendum
Petersberg Climate Dialogue: Germany rejects delaying climate action
Albania and North Macedonia launch EU accession talks
Poland gets first US-made M1 Abrams tanks
Germany to Wait Until Early Next Week to Count Russia Gas Damage
Ukrainian boy held hostage by Russia tells of cleaning up torture rooms
Europe’s Continued Commitment to Ukraine Hinges on Germany
Finland aspires to become world leader in hydrogen
Belarusian soldiers fight alongside Ukraine despite Lukashenko’s Russian ties
Russia pounds Ukraine as Putin holds talks in Tehran
Nicaragua Facilitates Restricted Exports to Russia & Belarus
Tampere hospital commits to treat wounded Ukrainian soldiers
Belarus defaults on its Eurobond payments
V4 no more? Time for a Polish-Czech-Slovak triangle
Denmark national team stadium Parken contains best restaurant in the world, new list says
Poland gets green light for mandatory e-invoicing from 2024
Finland to build two large offshore wind farms
Sweden Tests Electric Charging Road
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1810 July 20: Colombian Declaration of Independence
1969 July 20: Moon Landing
Mägi finishes eighth in World 400m hurdles final
New NATO plans: Shift from retaking Baltics to stopping Russians before they enter
Latvia mulls state-coordinated ammunition production
Estonia: Warning the World About Russia
Latvia to revoke Latvian citizenship for Russians who support Ukraine war
Bruus finishes seventh in World high jump final, equals Estonian record
Rīga beaches not fully accessible to disabled people
Vips no longer receiving Red Bull support
Latvia must prepare for a serious crisis – Pilens
Kanepi Municipality opens hemp maze to promote municipality, hemp
Cargo volumes down at Latvian ports in June
Eesti Energia hires 300 extra miners to meet rising shale oil demand
Report outlines recent Latvian language landscape
Lithuania ratifies Swedish, Finnish NATO accession protocols
Reinsalu against changing residence rules for Russian IT specialists
Ukraine’s Metinvest to repay debt to DLRR in installments
Estonian epee team knocked out of World Cup
Finland, Sweden’s NATO membership will boost investment in Lithuania
Kremlin calls Open Estonia Foundation a ‘threat’ to Russian security
Lembergs as prime minister candidate. How many times is enough?
Estonia calls on tech experts to develop its Siri-like civil servant
Three cities in contention for ‘Youth capital of Latvia’
Runbjarn, historic sailboat of Estonia’s Coastal Swedes, arrives in Paris
Two more Soviet monuments in Rīga up for dismantling
Lithuania will provide Ukraine M113 & M577 armored personnel carriers
The local hero who lucked out on Rally Estonia victory
The beating heart of Lithuania’s GBS & ICT
Belgium wraps up NATO deployment in Baltic airspace
Walrus rescue attempt fails — experts seek cause of death
Norway’s new national museum delivers a monumental home for Munch and more
Top U.S. General Milley says Donbas ‘not lost yet’
Google’s update on app system payment raises eyebrows
A new confidence: the east German economy finally gets a boom
EU tells members to cut gas usage amid new Putin warning
Two-faced referendums: How not to turn Ukraine into a frozen conflict
A critical shipping lane in Europe’s economic heart is drying up in the searing heat
Biden stops short of declaring climate emergency, takes steps on wind power
French government launches public takeover bid to fully control EDF
EU adopts Ukrainian art exhibition left stranded in Denmark
U.S. to send four more HIMARS to Ukraine
Clean aircraft can cover most EU flights but will not cut long-haul emissions
Russia expands Ukraine war goals
Syria formally breaks diplomatic ties with Ukraine
EU Bans Gold Imports As Part Of Seventh Sanctions Package Against Russia
Sweden and NATO are ready for each other
Serbia, Egypt agree to boost cooperation amid war in Ukraine
International Creditors Grant Ukraine’s Request For Debt Freeze
Poland awards households 630 euros to buy coal
European Parliament VP urges renewed China-Taiwan dialogue
Central Asian Leaders Meet Amid Russia’s ‘Declining Role’ In Region
UN agency accuses senior Belarusian officials of lying about the bomb threat against Ryanair Flight FR4978
World markets climb, tracking profit-driven gains on Wall St
Azerbaijanis Visit New ‘Smart Village’ In Land Recaptured From Armenia
NFL ‘overwhelmed’ by demand for Germany game tickets
EU draws up energy plan in case of Russian gas cutoff
Ukraine can win
Finland and Sweden in NATO are strategic assets, not liabilities
White House says Russia laying groundwork to annex Ukraine territory
Putin faces second war front as Chechens threaten new offensive in Russia
Military training area in Poland expands under Puerto Rico National Guard Leadership
How the inventor of English died in Flanders
Senior lawmaker says EU supports Taiwan’s ‘sovereign’ existence
Romania’s public debt reaches 49.2% of GDP at end-April
Ukraine’s first lady pleads with US for more weapons: ‘Help us stop this terror’
Fleeing Putin, Russian tech workers find a home in Armenia
US, allies discuss possible training for Ukrainian air force
Germany’s railway operator plans Ukraine “grain bridge”
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1831 July 21: Belgian National Day
World Travel and Tourism Council Applauds Estonia’s Taxation of Short-Term Rentals
Exhibit recalls Catholic journalists’ courage in Soviet Lithuania
Estonia: As shortage continues, family doctors’ five-year starting bonus to triple
Latvian shopping habits change with price hikes
PM: Natgas consumption in Estonia already on downward trend
Rinkēvičs: Europe must do everything to not depend on Russian energy
Estonia: Teacher shortage haunting schools on verge of new academic year
‘There’s no such thing as a permanent peace with Russia’ – interview
Estonian intelligence chief: Ukraine unlikely to reclaim all territory
Metocean Measurement Campaign Starts Offshore Lithuania
Estonia manages to procure fifth of planned gas supply
Lithuanian govt, Palanga agree on Baltic Sea wind farm’s 30-km distance
Victims of Communism Memorial in Tallinn undergoes renovations
Latvia: Business organizations present economic wish list to parties
Haapsalu awaiting more info before deciding Soviet monument’s fate
Latvia sees startling increase in transit cargo from Central Asia
Tartu’s ‘Car-free Avenue’ draws criticism from locals
Lithuania begins construction of longest railway bridge in Baltics
Estonian Railways trying to lure Kazakhstan coal to Estonia
In fear of split from Moscow, Lithuanian Orthodox Archdiocese dispossess the parishes
Estonia’s new health, labor minister at risk of contradicting good practice
Free school lunches will be rare this year in Latvia
Estonia: Justice ministry wants prison textbook removed from library
Latvia: Producer prices continue to climb
Tallinn Zoo looking for name for its sloth
Latvia: ‘Ukrainian flag attack’ case reopened
Estonian foreign minister calls for further sanctions on Russian oil, gas
Lithuania to intervene in Ukraine’s case against Russia at ICJ
Simson: Solidarity from all states needed to solve Europe’s gas problem
Several former high-ranking ABLV Bank employees charged with laundering EUR 2.1 billion
Col. Toomas Susi takes over command of Estonian Air Force
Hellfire: a chat with black midi in Latvia
European Central Bank interest rate hikes may not help slow inflation
Most powerful electric car charging station in Latvia unveiled
Number of Tourists to Estonia Has Not Increased Even After Russia’s Abolishment of COVID Restrictions
Lithuanian cosmetics maker told to stop using ‘Champagne’ on its powder
A joint Latvian-Estonian government meeting could be held next year
Francis McCullagh – an Irish journalist in prewar Lithuania
New photovoltaic tiles from Estonia
Beyond Rhetoric: E.U. Accession As Antidote To Russian Aggression
India elects first president from tribal community
Germany are eight-time Women’s European champions – so why were they written off before England 2022?
China is now top priority for British intelligence, spy chief says
South Korean officials say major sale of weapons to Poland is imminent
Mario Draghi resigns, plunging Italy into political turmoil
Germany and Hamburg legend Uwe Seeler dies, aged 85
Vatican puts brakes on progressive German Catholic movement
State-owned power company to build 800MWh BESS in Poland
U.S. probes China’s Huawei over equipment near missile silos
Russia resumes gas flows to Germany after Nord Stream maintenance
Beloved monarch butterflies now listed as endangered
Vacation in Poland? A city trip to Gdansk
Hungarian FM in Russia to discuss buying more gas
Russian Court Upholds Decision To Extradite Belarusian Activist Despite Torture Fears
Czechia’s largest military purchase plans snub Sweden
Why Tom of Finland is a fashion phenomenon
Brussels lays out EU gas crisis plan ahead of coming winter
Pro-Russian language discrimination in Belarus “imprisons native Belarusian speakers”
Vatican warning: Germany’s ‘Synodal Way’ poses ‘threat to the unity of the Church’
Norway: No One Is Having a Better Summer Than Freya the Walrus
Andorra lawmakers extend civil marriage rights to same-sex couples
Finland combats emissions by treating crops with gypsum
In Israel, Circassians preserve their culture
How Denmark has fallen in love with the Tour de France
Vatican says they’re gifts; Indigenous groups want them back
Finland sees record-low births in first half of 2022
Austria and Israel Sign Strategic Partnership
U.K.’s top spy: We have to win in Ukraine because China is watching like a hawk
Belgium ratifies controversial prisoner swap treaty with Iran
Inheritance becoming an increasingly important wealth source in Finland
In Montenegro, Ukrainian Refugees Struggle with Work and Rent
Ukraine’s central bank devalues hryvnia rate to 36.5686 to the dollar
Tehran Recalls Ambassador To Sweden After Conviction Of Iranian Citizen In 1988 Mass Executions
Turkiye says it will meet Finland, Sweden in August to evaluate terror-related pledges
Catalonia: Last remaining formerly jailed independence leaders take appeals to ECHR
Norway Becomes 10th European State to Reject Israel’s Blacklisting of Palestinian NGOs
Patriot missile sales to Netherlands cleared by US State Department
Russia about to run out of steam in Ukraine – MI6 chief
Moldova’s pro-Russian ex-president Dodon tops popularity poll despite house arrest for treason
Minsk blames western sanctions for pushing Belarus into default
‘Emotion and pain’ as Dutch farmers fight back against huge cuts to livestock
Lukashenko says Belarus is ‘authoritarian’
Cyprus Shipping Pivots From Russia To Asia
FC Koln Calls For Removal Of Belarusian Clubs From Tournaments Over Minsk’s Support Of War On Ukraine
Amid Tight EU Scrutiny, Georgian Dream Feuds With Western Envoys
Norway, Canada launch crowdfunding campaigns to buy Turkiye drones for Ukraine
Azerbaijan starts post-war resettlement in Karabakh
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1963 July 22: Sarawak Independence Day
Estonia’s defense posture must be so good Kremlin won’t even think of attacking us
Situation in Latvia’s cyberspace has never before been so tense – Cert.lv
Germany’s Seven.One Entertainment Joins Beta’s Premium Series ‘Estonia’ From ‘Chernobyl’ Team
League of Free Nations will hold rally in Vilnius
Danske Bank axes dividends again over Estonia case
Taiwan’s parlt speaker vows to press his government on investment in Lithuania
Hiiumaa residents question future of Soviet statue
Latvia will succeed in cutting gas consumption, experts say
Environmental Board authorizes Enefit Power to heat Narva with shale oil
Lithuanian film and stage actor Vytaytas Paukštė passes away aged 90
Bank of Estonia governor: Time of negative Eurozone interest rates over
Free Russian media fights “partisan struggle” from Latvia
Court in Estonia finds three guilty of supporting Russian aggression
Should Lithuania put total ban on business with Russia?
Volunteers in Estonia raise more than €100,000 for Ukrainian drones
Latvia submits declaration to The Hague over Russia’s actions in Ukraine
The inside line: Rally Estonia
Baltic states, Poland, Romania urge EU to counter Russian falsification of history
First Estonian woman reaches top of world’s second highest mountain K2
Taiwan delegation led by legislative speaker arrives in Lithuania
Taste Latvian specialty ‘sklandrausis’ in Dundaga festival
Lepo Sumera Composition Prize goes to Tatjana Kozlova-Johannes
Lithuania plans to open trade representative office in Taipei in September – official
Tallinn still waiting for go-ahead to renovate Maarjamäe Memorial complex
Latvia: phase-out for peat
Poll: Estonian population more willing than ever to defend country
Pennsylvania Guard, SPP Partner Lithuania Join NATO Exercise
Estonian company develops next-generation rapid biomining for rare metals
Latvia has received offers from potential suppliers of coastal defense missiles and inquired about availability of HIMARS in U.S.
China slams Taiwan parliament Speaker’s Lithuania visit
The co-production podcast, Episode 32: The Book of Everything (Netherlands/Latvia)
Central bank urges Lithuanian govt to take targeted anti-inflationary measures
Estonia: Digital Economy Drives Growth
Successful Ripon business built on the art of furniture restoration
Lithuania lifts ban on rail transport of goods into Russian exclave
Russia on brink of civil war as Chechen rebels prepare to topple key Putin ally
Netflix Unveils Nicolas Winding Refn’s Homecoming Denmark-Set Series ‘Copenhagen Cowboy’
Closed loop system for aluminium: Volkswagen Slovakia heads for CO2 neutrality
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan Refuse To Sign Friendship Treaty At Central Asian Summit
Finland continues to coordinate development of European ground combat capabilities
Andorra becomes the 33rd country with marriage equality
Germany agrees to bail out energy giant Uniper as Russia squeezes gas supplies
Orbán’s ally eyes Serbian media for potential investment
EU ban on Russian gold puts Switzerland on the spot
How Germany is kicking its meat habit
US Warns of ‘Threat’ to Iranian Opposition Summit in Albania
Deal Signed to Get Ukrainian Grain to Global Markets
President Duda signs Sweden and Finland’s accession to NATO
Traditional Cyprus pasta gets protected geographical recognition status
German Economic Activity Unexpectedly Shrinks on Inflation
Jihadists attack Mali’s main military base, situation ‘under control’
EU sues Britain again as N. Ireland bill erodes trust
Baltic Pipe connected to Polish and Danish transmission systems
Barcelona remembers Olympics 30 years on with show reliving key moments
White House announces $270M military package for Ukraine
Scholz Opens Door for Extending Nuclear Power in Germany
Researchers in Finland were under pressure to limit criticism of Russia
The Muslims who defended Poland
Belgium reaches initial deal to prolong nuclear power by 10 years
Moldova denied rotation of Russian troops in occupied Transnistria
Now for the hard part: A guide to implementing NATO’s new Strategic Concept
Russia Adds Croatia, Denmark, Greece, Slovakia, Slovenia To List Of ‘Unfriendly Nations’
Design Museum Denmark exhibits the future of design using blueprints from the present
Dimmed street lights, shorter showers: Germany leads Europe energy savings drive
Belarus Downgraded to Tier 3 in Annual Trafficking in Persons Report
Late goal sends Sweden to Euro 2022 semi-final, knocking out Belgium
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1940 July 23: Welles Declaration
Number of foreigners residing in Lithuania increases
Here’s how to get a cheap European holiday using Nomad from Kiwi.com
Estonian farmers start cereal, potato harvest
Kruminsh brings the ultimate tutorials, tips and tricks to help those looking to grow their online business
Analysts: Interest rates, price rises will cool Estonian property market
Taipei Times: Speaker You praises Lithuania’s resolve
My Father Ant relays memories of Lithuanian-French artist Antanas Mončys
Road, public transport disruptions in effect for Tallinn Open Triathlon
First ladies of Lithuania and Latvia visit Irpin, Bucha
Cricket: Norway will take on Estonia in the second game of the T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier
‘Very successful mission’: Former Lithuanian FM on Kyiv visit
MLR 52 ~ Battle Group Estonia Defenders at 25
Number of foreigners residing in Lithuania increases
Iran says it detains Israel-linked network planning sabotage
Germany’s Schaeuble calls on Berlin to help fund French nukes – report
Zelenskiy says Odesa strike shows Russia will find ways not to implement grain deal
Germany: 150,000 people march for LGBTQ rights in Berlin
Thousands join Budapest Pride march in sweltering heat
Germany is caught in Putin’s trap
Turkey summons Swedish charges d’affaires over ‘terrorist propaganda’ in Stockholm – sources
Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard set to claim first Tour de France title
China heightens warning to U.S. over possible House Speaker Pelosi visit to Taiwan -FT
Ukrainians will receive e-IDs in Poland: this will allow crossing borders within EU
Zelenskiy says no ceasefire without recovering land lost to Russia
Saint of the day: Bridget of Sweden
U.S. discussing America-made fighter jets for Ukraine
Two Americans killed in Ukraine’s Donbas region
EU looks to replace gas from Russia with Nigerian supplies
MTV: Top doc in Finland wants to remove Covid from dangerous disease list
UK says Ukraine continues offensive against Russia in Kherson
SKorea to lift ban on NKorea TV, newspapers despite tensions
Orban urges new EU strategy on Ukraine, says sanctions have failed
Greece battles 4 major wildfires; hotels, homes evacuated
WHO declares global health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
Pope’s Indigenous tour signals a rethink of mission legacy