1945 August 17: Indonesian Declaration of Independence
1960 August 17: Gabon Independence Day
August 19
1919 August 19: Afghan Independence Day
1991 August 19: 1991 Soviet coup d’état attempt, August Putsch
August 19: Day of the Tribes in Nauru
Local fish gets its own trademark in Burtnieki, Latvia
Germany’s belt-tightening puts squeeze on the ‘Lithuanian brigade’
Five-year-old Latvian eastern border construction cases reach trial
Experts suspect Chinese hand behind Finland-Estonia gas pipeline damage
Latvian public media announce donation campaign for Ukraine
Estonia: Pikk Hermann tower open to the public on Restoration of Independence Day
Delisting of JSC “Latvijas Gāze” shares from the Baltic Secondary List
Is China conducting ‘gray zone’ warfare for Russia?
Latvia: Could Jūrmala have prevented excessive flooding?
Estonia’s coalition government still not of one mind on hate speech law
FM Landsbergis drops bid to become Lithuania’s next EU commissioner
Circle K Latvia plans to acquire Astarte Nafta
Lithuanian filmmakers triumph at Locarno Film Festival
Latvia makes progress on reducing excess mortality
airBaltic opens vacancy for captains and establishes new crew bases
Latvian researchers model the creation of matter itself
Estonia: Tartu to mark Restoration of Independence Day with speeches and live music
Latvia: 14 persons interested in State Language Center’s top job
Kaliningrad–Riga bus overturns in Lithuania, injuring 20 people
Latvia: ‘Moscow House’ in Rīga to be auctioned off
Lithuania to extend Ukrainian refugee protections for another year
Latvian beach volleyball duo claim European title
Researcher: There is no classical defense industry in the Baltics
Debate over bank surplus tax idea in Latvia
Finland and Estonia Continue with Investigations into Balticconnector Pipeline Damage
Scandi Standard expands into Lithuania
[Estonia] Antti Tooming: Next steps towards the deployment of nuclear energy
Life expectancy in Lithuania highest since 1958, still below EU average
Denmark officially joins NATO multinational brigade in Latvia
Baltic prime ministers discuss security at annual summer meeting
[Estonia] Prime minister: Government will make final decision on new taxes
Saldo Bank Announces Launch of Banking Operations in Lithuania
[Estonia] SDE leader: Finance minister’s proposed salary tax would hinder prosperity
Lithuania begins construction of largest military site in its history
Estonia: Kallas preparing for EU Parliament hearings in October
Latvia: Jelgava municipality fails to elect mayor again
Lithuanian Art in Delhi: An artist, therapist who weaves link between brain waves and colours
Photos: Paide first Estonian city fully equipped with civil defense sirens
Cancer fund planned in Latvia to cover treatment costs
Italy and Lithuania Face Deadline Crunch for European Commission Nominations
Latvia: ‘Tet’ to build high-performance data center in Salaspils
Estonia: Outgoing top defense ministry official heading for private sector
Over 390 tons of synchronous condenser equipment, essential for the stability of Latvia’s power system, has been received at the Port of Ventspils
Minister: Developing the Estonian defense industry will pay dividends
Security concerns force airBaltic to cancel flights to Tel Aviv
[Estonia] Tsahkna: Eesti 200 willing to consider Ligi’s salary tax proposal
Lithuania invites Tajik citizens to work
AirBaltic Sets the Stage for Growth with New Bases in Tallinn, Estonia, and Vilnius, Lithuania
‘Historic moment’: Lithuania starts construction for hosting German brigade
Baltic PMs discuss beefing up NATO deterrence, tightening sanctions against Russia
5,000 German soldiers to based near Lithuania’s border with Belarus
8 Countries Voice Concerns to EU Over Hungary’s Eased Entry Rules for Russians & Belarussians
Lithuania begins construction of base for German troops near Russian border
Riga to host Ukraine Independence Day march and fundraising concert.
Twenty-six people injured in Latvian bus crash in Lithuania
Lithuanian PM and president agree on MEP Kubilius as EC candidate
[Estonia] Gallery: Rita Ray wins President’s Young Cultural Figure award
Lithuanian Leader’s Power Play Roils Politics Ahead of Election
August 20
1991 August 20: Day of Restoration of Independence of Estonia
Lithuania is building a base for 4000 German troops near the border with Russia
Tartu Pride 2024: A huge success for the small Baltic city
They are building bases for the German army in Lithuania
[Estonia] Restoration of independence: Events of August 20, 1991 explained
Lithuania begins construction of base for German troops near Russian border
Latvia: Industrial park construction begins in Liepāja’s former ‘Metalurgs’ area
Estonia: Tallinn fires hobby school director over deportation comments
Latvia must co-finance €61 million for Rail Baltica’s priorities
Lithuania: Vilnius’ first glass skyscraper faces demolition
Latvian government starts working on 2025 budget
Estonia: Number of Job seekers rising, but vacancies falling
‘Getting dronisation moving’: Lithuanian UAVs successfully pass tests in Ukraine
Latvia: Baltic Way race reaches Rīga
Lithuania starts construction of €1bn military base near Russian border
Latvia: ‘Old Believers’ style hotel hopes to boost Rēzekne tourism
Mammoth tusk discovered on Lithuania’s Baltic coast
Latvia’s 2025 Eurovision selection process starts today
Estonia: New bikesharing service launches in Tallinn
Construction underway on $1 billion NATO base in Lithuania to house German brigade
Tender announced for ammunition production at Estonia’s Ämari military base
Latvia: Rail Baltica tries to stress its military utility
Lithuania Building Military Base for German Troops Near Russia
Surprise reduction in EU funding for Rail Baltica forces Latvia to reach deeper into its own pockets
Estonia: Museum gifted three Baltic German family portraits
Latvia: Basement survey finds about half partly fit for bomb shelter use
Lithuania begins construction of a base for German troops
Latvia slashed its electricity imports in 2023
Lauren Vance discusses her trip of a lifetime to Estonia
Ten million euros scammed from customers of Latvia’s four biggest banks
Western Union malfunction: transfers from Azerbaijan to Estonia on hold
Lithunian president praises EC candidate Kubilius as ‘active’ politician
Latvia’s dirtiest beaches are in Jūrmala and Liepāja
Hot summer leads to Estonian butter shortage
[Latvia] LTV: Corruption cops swoop on former Valka mayor
Lithuania is building a military base 20 km from the border with Belarus
[Estonia] Gallery: August 20 Club holds annual meeting
Lithuania has begun building a military base that will house up to 4,000 combat-ready German soldiers
Printful profits up slightly in Latvia
Lithuania begins construction of military base for German troops near border with Belarus
Estonia begins testing ecological “green” asphalt
Boundaries of new military training areas in Lithuania to be reviewed – ministry
Latvia: Briedis ends his career in the boxing ring
Lithuania breaks ground on military base for German troops near Russian border
Latvians invited to share National Awakening stories
Electricity price in Lithuania up by 7% in July
Can the Baltic states afford more defence?
Commerzbank, Pekao notify authorities of plans to operate in Lithuania
Cyber attacks on public sector websites in Latvia Tuesday
Charges brought against Latvian bus driver involved in accident in Lithuania
New S. Korean envoy to Estonia
Why Baltics are switching electric standards from Russian to European
[Estonia] Alar Karis: Self-limitation has no place in defending the future of the free world
Rail Baltica plays a crucial role in enhancing military mobility across the Baltics
The 33rd anniversary of restoration of independence of the Republic of Estonia was celebrated at Toompea
August 21
Commerzbank discovers the Baltic States as a growth market
Vilvi Group starts construction of €50 million cheese production facility in Latvia
According to Vytaras Radzevičius, “Driving an electric car in Lithuania is very convenient”
Estonia-based UP Catalyst bags €2.3M to develop sustainable battery materials from CO2
Lithuania to review potential for military training zones as demand rises
Latvia: Latvenergo pledges to donate to cancer patients
Experts Suspect Chinese Involvement in Finland-Estonia Pipeline Damage
Over €1 million lost to scammers by Latvians every month
How Teltonika is transforming small Lithuanian town into hi-tech centre
New car market in Latvia sees oversupply
[Estonia] President and first lady at Kadriorg reception: The guests make a party good
Latvia marks 33 years since ‘de facto’ independence
Estonia: Dutch company has not abandoned plans for billion-euro Pärnu plant
Construction of €16M Pea and Fava Facility is Completed in Latvia to Supply Northern European Market
[Estonia] Film director Anna Hints: President speech highlighted need to stick together
Audit Office: Latvia’s economic annual report could use some work
Commerzbank to Open Lithuania Office in Baltics Growth Push
Latvia: 436 foreign students from 43 countries to start studies at Riga Stradins University this year
IBA Lithuania Partners with SAP Lithuania
Anti-mobility obstacles continue to be placed along Latvian border
Estonia: MPEÕK removes references to Moscow Patriarchate from its statutes
German Commerzbank AG to open Baltic representative office in Lithuania
Goalkeeper Hein becomes first Estonian to play in Spain’s La Liga
Lithuanian government officially proposes Kubilius for EU commissioner
Statistics: Estonia’s July industrial producer price index up 0.8 percent
Latvia: Tactile walking trail set up near Lake Jugla, Rīga
Lithuanians don’t go shopping in Poland as much – why?
Baltic Way anniversary to be marked around the world
Lithuania’s GetJet to boost revenue in “vertical expansion”
Latvian asylum applications up by 50% in May
Lithuania builds base for 4,000 German troops amid Ukraine invasion
Latvia: Baltic Way envelope and stamp underway
Estonia: New coalition agreement published in English
Baltic presidents to mark 35th anniversary of the Baltic Way
Tweed Forum to share expertise at major ecological conference in Estonia
Lithuania starts building base for German troops near Russian border
The Baltics Ditch Russia for European Integration
Germany’s Commerzbank to open office in Lithuania by end of year
Estonia’s security experts voice concerns over Germany aid to Ukraine rumors
[Latvia] President: Ministry communications departments can’t communicate well
Blinkevičiūtė vows to become Lithuanian PM if Social Democrats win election
Poland’s Pekao bank aims to operate in Lithuania
Producer prices down 2.9% on year in Latvia
Lithuania invites US to contribute to rotational air defence
Zakharova notes Latvia growing involvement in armed conflict
Lithuania extends Ukrainian refugees’ protection for a year
Security expert: Estonia should have pushed harder in Balticconnector investigation
Nine unicorns already associated with Lithuania
Latvia: Statehood award goes to charity head Rūta Dimanta
Commerzbank to open Representative Office in Lithuania
Websites of Latvian state institutions under intense cyberattacks
Lithuanian citizen detained in Russia for spying, didn’t ask for assistance – ministry
Estonian Orthodox Church strengthens autonomy from Moscow Patriarchate
Latvia: Homophobic attack case reopened after ECHR judgment
Estonia: Metropolitan finds MPEÕK cannot name itself the Estonian Orthodox Church
[Estonia] Marko Adamson: Information flood and challenges of critical thinking
Estonia: Harju County Court acquits Martin Repinski
Slight improvements in Latvia’s road death statistics
Lithuania proposes arch Russia hawk Andrius Kubilius as EU commissioner
Minister: ‘Estonian Orthodox Church’ probably not acceptable as new name of MPEÕK
[Estonia] Rait Kuuse: Expensive and time-consuming to reverse decisions to close prisons
Russian Foreign Ministry: We warn of Latvia’s increasing involvement in the armed conflict in Ukraine
Estonia: Donations platform founder still repaying money meant for Ukraine
Seafloor alkalinity enhancement as a carbon dioxide removal strategy in the Baltic Sea
How a ‘Free North’ strategy can ensure Arctic and Baltic security
August 22
Russia to retaliate on Latvia’s residence permit move, official tells RIA
Estonia’s digitalized public services offer a look into other countries’ future
Medical aid convoy heads to Ukraine from Latvia
Lithuania starts construction of military campus for German troops, but mentions plan B
Latvian Television invites youth to ‘Media Academy’
Estonia: Irish team triumph once again at 69th world ploughing contest
Latvia: Polluting oil depot in Daugavpils stops operation
Kursk lessons for Lithuania: mine the border, use drones
Higher exam-passing threshold as of this school year in Latvia
Lithuania sends forklifts to Ukraine
Photos: Gladioli in full bloom at Latvian Nature Museum
Rail Baltic Estonia’s Alliance Procurement Consultancy Contract with BrainTeam OÜ and Vision Oy
Goren Bridge: Latvian Lead
Meet the women bringing Estonian art to the world stage – and growing the scene at home too
Latvia: New rehab clinic at Vaivari begins to take shape
[Estonia] MPEÕK bishop: Some canonical ties to Moscow Patriarchate unavoidable
Lithuania picks Bareiša’s drama Drowning Dry for Oscar nomination
Latvia: Ukraine’s Independence Day celebrations to take place in Rīga
Rise in Swedish, Finnish exports will not yet save Estonian wood industry
Latvian debutant Kolodinskis claims Riga Speedway GP wild card
Estonian women in action in disc golf world championships in Lynchburg
Russia Plans Retaliatory Measures Against Latvia’s Tightened Residency Rules
Estonia: Paid microdegrees popular but cannot resolve universities’ funding problems
Latvia: Speakers of Nordic and Baltic parliaments meeting in Cēsis
Lithuania: Vilnius-based Tingit Secures €500k to digitally streamline the repair industry
Latvian better than EU average on graduate job measure
[Estonia] Gallery: Jesus and Mary Chain perform in Tallinn
NATO Submarine Hunter Keeps Tabs on Russia’s Baltic Fleet
Estonia: City of Tallinn tests out accessibility for people with mobility impairments
Lithuanian election watchdog bars MEP Gražulis from running for parliament
Floating wheelchairs available at Apšuciems beach, Latvia
Reduction of Russian troops is recorded in Kaliningrad region – commander of Lithuanian Armed Forces Vaikšnoras
Latvia: Civinity buys 10% stake in Mobilly
Tallinn’s Estonian-language schools seeing more and more Russian-speaking kids
Latvia: Detecting anomalies in cross-border payments with machine learning
A Warning From Onboard the ‘Old Piles of Junk’ Ferrying Russia’s Oil Across the Baltic Sea
Latvia: Smiltene municipality remains mayorless
Estonia: Tallink to keep one ferry on Tallinn-Stockholm line during winter season
Work begins on Germany’s 5,000-strong military base in Lithuania
Latvia: Doctors, university lecturers saw positive wage data in 2022
Estonia: Education ministry opts for partly paid adult vocational education
Average labour income up 10.3% in Lithuania in Q2
Over 150 JLTVs delivered to Lithuania
Latvia: Municipalities dissatisfied with budget progress
First ever opera in South Estonian language to be performed in Narva
Seniors in Latvia lost €210,000 to scammers in a few weeks
Estonia sends fourth Interflex mission rotation to train Ukrainians in UK
[Estonia] Gallery: Drag variety show ‘Siinpool sood’ premieres in Tartu
Social scientist: People tend to idealize the 1990s in Estonia
More South Estonian youngsters want to study in Tartu high schools than before
Lithuanian president approves Kubilius as candidate for European Commission
‘White Night’ returns September 7 in Latvia
Šimkus: Lithuania is attractive to big banking players from other countries
[Estonia] Riigikogu speaker: Time between presidential nominations and voting should grow
Estonia’s transport authority testing out bioasphalt on national road
‘Integral part of defence’: Lithuania opens first counter-mobility equipment park
Lithuania: LSDP is concerned about Vaitkus’ and Žemaitaitis’ statements
Solar and wind capacity in Lithuania has reached 3 GW – Litgrid
Storage facility for countermobility measures opens in eastern Lithuania
Ukraine and Latvia will continue to develop joint investment projects: five priority areas have been identified
Lithuania: Vilnius to rename streets named after Soviet writers
Estonia: Tsahkna’s company earns thousands from sale of stake in MM Hospital
Estonia: Simple Session brings world class skateboarders and BMX riders to Tartu
UAE, Lithuania hold inaugural Joint Economic Committee to boost ties
Russia reduces troops in Baltic region amid Kursk offensive, claims Lithuania
Thirty-five years later, the Baltic Way still inspires the fight for freedom
August 23
August 23: European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism
1939 August 23: Nazi–Soviet Treaty of Non-Aggression, Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact
1979 August 23: Baltic Appeal to the UN
1989 August 23: Baltic Way
Lithuania opens first counter-mobility equipment park as part of new Baltic Defence Line
Latvia: Air Baltic announces names of cities to be featured on aircraft
US: House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Deputy Staff Director visits Camps Taurus and Herkus, Lithuania
[Estonia] Memories of the Baltic Way: ‘There was so much excitement, and so much hope’
36% of Latvian families can dedicate up to EUR 100 to prepare their child for school
[Estonia] The Baltic Way: 35 years since 2 million protest for freedom from Soviets
Roadworks continue across Latvia
New investment makes Estonia’s UP Catalyst a transformative force in the European battery landscape
Latvia works on probation system for juveniles
650 KM of Freedom: Vilnius marks 35 years since the Baltic Way with huge anniversary concert
Latvia: Ministry has plans to cut road deaths by 35% in three years
[Lithuania] LRT English Newsletter: Mr Landsbergis does not go to Brussels
Study: AI a double-edged sword for journalists in Estonia
Lithuania, construction work has begun on the German military base on the border with Belarus
Tallinn Airport hopes to expand cooperation with airBaltic
‘Postcards from border area’ exhibit displayed on Latvian-Estonian border
Lithuania celebrates 35th anniversary of Baltic Way
Latvia: Baltic Way remembered 35 years on
Lithuanian students will be able to study Spanish as first foreign language
Latvian company produces ready meals for Ukrainian soldiers
Estonia: Arch of Pärnu’s new bridge installed
[Latvia] ‘Overwhelming’: the young East German eyewitness inspired by the Baltic Way
Estonians have become more aware of travel insurance importance
Over 9,000 insurance claims filed after July storm in Latvia
Estonia reverses accommodation & newspaper VAT cuts 2025
CEO of airBaltic: We need to look at the big picture instead of losses
[Estonia] Gallery: Baltic Way 35
Latvia: Former president criticial of political ‘evasiveness’
Lithuania to spend €1.2bn on new military equipment over decade – minister
Latvia to hand over the largest batch of drones of its own production to Ukraine
Lithuania: Vilnius to spend €1.5m on graffiti clean-up
Latvia: Strength of the Baltic countries lies in their unity and mutual support – Rinkevics
Lithuania: Baltic independence hero says West lacks resolve against Putin
[Estonia] Lavly Perling: Plan for an almighty prime ministry works to reduce democracy
Lithuania-based Tingit bags €500K to transform fashion repairs and boost circular economy
Gallery: Estonian, Latvian presidents mark Baltic Way anniversary
Lithuania allows new visa-free travel to one hundred and eighty-five countries
NATO Through Time podcast – NATO’s open door (2004) with former President of Latvia Dr Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga
Estonia launches competition to host major foreign munitions firm
Public media named among favorite brands in Latvia
German companies in Lithuania struggle to find German-speaking workers
Schools re-open in Ukraine with Latvian help
[Estonia] Karis: Baltic Way was our nations’ yearning for independence, freedom
Latvia has relatively large number of firefighters
Estonia plans to reduce time in which officials must reply to queries
Latvia: AirBaltic Celebrates Success With Special Naming Contest For Airbus Fleet
Estonian film lighting company Digital Sputnik files for bankruptcy
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya congratulated people of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia on Baltic Way’s 35th anniversary
Estonia: Ministry of Finance not fond of idea to charge telecoms regulatory fee
Thirty-five years of commemoration: Nations recollect the Baltic Chain event
Estonia: Sámi yoiker Wimme Saari to perform with huskies at Nõmbra Light Festival
Political Director of MFA Stanytė-Toločkienė is appointed as new Ambassador of Lithuania to Ukraine
Star Wine List Celebrates the Top Wine Lists in the Baltics
Vilnius-based Tingit secures €500,000 Pre-Seed for repairs marketplace
Estonia: Tartu installs 54 new electronic information boards at city bus stops
Lithuania Begins Construction Of Germany’s First Permanent Overseas Military Base Since WWII
The “Baltic Way”: a peaceful protest that changed history 35 years ago
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1991 August 24: Ukraine Independence Day
1825 August 25: Uruguay Independence Day
1967 August 25: Guarani Language Day, Paraguay
2017 August 25: Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day
2006 August 26: Murder of Akbar Bugti, the father of the Baloch nation
1991 August 27: Moldova Independence Day
August 30: International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
1957 August 31: Hari Merdeka, Malaysia Independence Day
1962 August 31: Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day
1963 August 31 Sabah Day
1991 August 31: Kyrgyzstan Independence Day
1939 September 1: Nazi Invasion of Poland and Beginning of WW2
1991 September 1: Uzbekistan Independence Day