Estonian Born Toronto Maple Leaf, Leo Komarov, Named to NHL All Star Team
byEstonian born Toronto Maple Leafs forward, Leo Komarov, has been named an NHL All Star. Komarov, born in Narva, Estonia is the first Estonian…
Estonia’s third channel struggles to connect with Russian speakers
byIn late November 2014, Estonia’s parliament made a historic decision to launch a Russian-language TV-channel as part of ERR, Estonia’s public broadcaster. A year…
Niinistö: Finland and Sweden Promote Northern European Security
byFinnish President Sauli Niinistö has stated that Finland and Sweden have a major, joint opportunity to promote Northern European security. In his New Year’s…
Petrozavodsk Mayor’s Firing May Backfire on Republic Head and United Russia, Experts Say
byThe vote last week by the city council of Petrozavodsk to fire Galina Shirshina as mayor could be reversed by the courts because the…
US Musician David Lowery Sues Sweden’s Spotify for $150m
byUS singer-songwriter and musician’s rights advocate, David Lowery, who fronted alternative rock acts Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven, has filed a proposed class action suit…
One Person Attends Christmas Service at Keflavik Church in Iceland
byOnly one person showed up for Christmas service at Innri-Njarðvíkur Church, near Keflavík, on Christmas morning, according to Víkurfréttir. Her name is Anna Meyvantsdótt,…
Moving Backward: Russia’s Moral Decay
byThe Public Opinion Foundation conducted a survey this month asking Russians two questions: “What was the main event of the year in Russia?” and “What was the…
Preparation for Sale?
byA disgruntled, formerly union mechanic sent UpNorth these unauthorized photos to document what the state is doing to the three Bombardier jets to ready…
Russian Military Aircraft Violates Estonian Airspace
byEstonian media reports that a Russian Air Force AN-72 entered Estonian airspace for just under one minute earlier today. The Russian aircraft’s transponder was…
Baltic Politicians Respond to Canadian Prime Minister
byA group of Baltic politicians have posted a video Christmas message to Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, telling him that The Baltic nations really…