Finnish Prosecutor: Pro-Kremlin Trolls Destroyed Journalist’s Life
byA critically important court case about the limitations on free speech in Finland is unfolding in a Helsinki court this week. Jessikka Aro, a…
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Swedish Government Approves Nord Stream 2 Application Despite Regional Concerns
byThe Swedish government has approved Nord Stream’s application to install two gas pipelines inside Sweden’s economic zone in the Baltic Sea. The move comes…
COMMEMORATING THE VICTIMS OF WWII WITHOUT GLORIFYING TANKS OR STALIN
byThe discord that culminated in the Bronze Soldier riots in Tallinn 11 years ago, has not yet disappeared from Estonia’s national conscience. And on…
Will History Repeat In Swedish-Baltic Security Policy?
byWhatever the outcome of the Swedish elections this autumn, very little is likely to change in its foreign and security politics. This, for the simple…
Schröderization’s Finnish Roots
byDuring last month’s “Putincon” pro-democracy conference in New York, several European and American politicians were represented as Vladimir Putin’s accomplises. Among them were French…
A New Fortress To Defend Estonian & Baltic History Against Kremlin Disinformation
byIt’s often difficult for the citizens of any nation to completely comprehend how their country is viewed and perceived by the international community, including…
Johan Bäckman Accused of Harassing and Defaming YLE Journalist
byFinnish newspaper, Aamulehti reports that a well known Finnish pro-Kremlin advocate, Johan Bäckman, is accused of having committed crimes against a journalist at Finland’s…
Bill Browder: Putin, Magnitsky Legislation & The Baltic Sea Region
byNamed by Vladimir Putin as an enemy of Russia, American-born businessman, CEO of “Hermitage Capital Management”, Bill Browder has earned worldwide recognition as the…
Low Voter Turnout For Russian “Election” Abroad
byThe results of the Sunday’s Russian presidential election varied significantly by polling stations outside of Russia, with low voter turnout in key polling areas….
Flight: Part II
byLatvia’s libraries – citadels of light My book tour commences on November 3 with a kick-off at the stunning National Library called “the Castle…