South America’s tropical glaciers are an endangered cultural heritage 
2025-04-19 08:30
6 min read

Colombia and Ecuador are home to tropical glaciers, of which there are few left on the planet. These glaciers, located near the equator, are particularly vulnerable to climate change, and the consequences of their melting are vast.

Colombia and Ecuador are home to tropical glaciers, of which there are few left on the planet. These glaciers, located near the equator, are particularly vulnerable to climate change, and the consequences of their melting are vast.

A month after Istanbul mayor arrest, spirit of protest lives on
2025-04-19 05:33
3 min read

A month after Istanbul mayor arrest, spirit of protest lives on

A month after Istanbul mayor arrest, spirit of protest lives on

Iran, US to hold second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome
2025-04-19 03:26
4 min read

Iran, US to hold second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome

Iran, US to hold second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome

Plan for expanded Muslim community triggers hope, fear in Texas
2025-04-19 01:14
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Plan for expanded Muslim community triggers hope, fear in Texas

Plan for expanded Muslim community triggers hope, fear in Texas

False claims spread on poll worker markings invalidating Canada ballots
2025-04-18 19:34
8 min read

As Canadians prepare to cast their ballots in the federal election, social media users are claiming that any writing on the paper by a poll worker can invalidate a vote. This is false; the posts are recirculating a debunked claim that emerged in the United States during its 2024 presidential election, and Canadian election officials are required to initial the back of a ballot when handing it to a voter.

As Canadians prepare to cast their ballots in the federal election, social media users are claiming that any writing on the paper by a poll worker can invalidate a vote. This is false; the posts are recirculating a debunked claim that emerged in the United States during its 2024 presidential election, and Canadian election officials are required to initial the back of a ballot when handing it to a voter.

Suspected Lithuanian ringleader arrested as part of €31m tax evasion probe
2025-04-18 12:16
2 min read

A suspected Lithuanian ringleader has been detained as part of an international investigation into large-scale tax evasion related to the import of cars from the United States.

A suspected Lithuanian ringleader has been detained as part of an international investigation into large-scale tax evasion related to the import of cars from the United States.

Russia leaves 4,000 Russian pensioners in Estonia without their pensions
2025-04-18 09:28
3 min read

Since February, Russia has failed to pay out pensions to around 4,000 Russian pensioners living in Estonia, with payments only being made to seven World War II veterans.

Since February, Russia has failed to pay out pensions to around 4,000 Russian pensioners living in Estonia, with payments only being made to seven World War II veterans.

Russia leaves 4,000 Russian pensioners in Estonia without their pensions
Adoption and family status among battlegrounds in Lithuania’s same-sex partnership debate
2025-04-18 09:21
4 min read

Lithuania’s Constitutional Court has ruled that the country’s failure to legally recognise same-sex partnerships is unconstitutional, delivering a landmark decision in the fight for LGBTQ rights in the Baltic state.

Lithuania’s Constitutional Court has ruled that the country’s failure to legally recognise same-sex partnerships is unconstitutional, delivering a landmark decision in the fight for LGBTQ rights in the Baltic state.

Toni Cerkez: Events in Bosnia and Herzegovina and why should Estonia care
2025-04-18 06:31
9 min read

As the EU grapples with growing instability at its periphery, Estonia has strong reasons to pay closer attention to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Though the two countries may seem worlds apart, both face pressures from rising illiberalism and Russian influence — embodied in Republika Srpska's separatist leader Milorad Dodik, writes Toni Cerkez.

As the EU grapples with growing instability at its periphery, Estonia has strong reasons to pay closer attention to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Though the two countries may seem worlds apart, both face pressures from rising illiberalism and Russian influence — embodied in Republika Srpska's separatist leader Milorad Dodik, writes Toni Cerkez.

Louis Wierenga: NATO, EU and the evolving Baltic Sea security landscape
2025-04-17 16:26
7 min read

In the current security landscape, technological innovation is vital to maintaining strategic advantage in great power competition, especially in responding to modern security threats posed by Russia. AI-driven initiatives are increasingly shaping military strategy, surveillance and resilience in a rapidly evolving and volatile environment, writes Louis Wierenga, lecturer in international relations at the Baltic Defense College and researcher for Horizon Europe project REMIT (Reignite Multilateralism via Technology).

In the current security landscape, technological innovation is vital to maintaining strategic advantage in great power competition, especially in responding to modern security threats posed by Russia. AI-driven initiatives are increasingly shaping military strategy, surveillance and resilience in a rapidly evolving and volatile environment, writes Louis Wierenga, lecturer in international relations at the Baltic Defense College and researcher for Horizon Europe project REMIT (Reignite Multilateralism via Technology).

Estonian ministry preparing to simplify civilian firearm ownership rules
2025-04-17 11:17
7 min read

Citing the worsening security situation, the Ministry of the Interior has begun working to simplify the rules for firearm possession and use by citizens in Estonia.

Citing the worsening security situation, the Ministry of the Interior has begun working to simplify the rules for firearm possession and use by citizens in Estonia.

Estonian ministry preparing to simplify civilian firearm ownership rules
Absence of same-sex partnerships in Lithuania 'unconstitutional', rules court
2025-04-17 11:13
2 min read

The institution of partnership, as now defined in Lithuania's Civil Code, is unconstitutional because it only provides for a union between a man and a woman, excluding same-sex relationships, the country’s Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday.

The institution of partnership, as now defined in Lithuania's Civil Code, is unconstitutional because it only provides for a union between a man and a woman, excluding same-sex relationships, the country’s Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday.

Absence of same-sex partnerships in Lithuania 'unconstitutional', rules court
Kaunas Muslim community cites discrimination over land dispute
2025-04-17 10:19
3 min read

Lithuania’s Muslim community is considering an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights after years of unsuccessful attempts to reclaim land adjacent to a mosque in Kaunas, raising concerns about unequal treatment under the law.

Lithuania’s Muslim community is considering an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights after years of unsuccessful attempts to reclaim land adjacent to a mosque in Kaunas, raising concerns about unequal treatment under the law.

Swiss parcel bomber had links to military and intelligence services
2025-04-17 09:04
8 min read

The 61-year-old man who admitted to being Patek Philippe's blackmailer in Geneva had connections in the police and the army. A weapons enthusiast, this war photographer also claims to be close to the intelligence community. Testimonies collected by Swiss public broadcaster RTS attest to some disturbing elements.

The 61-year-old man who admitted to being Patek Philippe's blackmailer in Geneva had connections in the police and the army. A weapons enthusiast, this war photographer also claims to be close to the intelligence community. Testimonies collected by Swiss public broadcaster RTS attest to some disturbing elements.