Nordics and Baltics: 'Path to peace cannot be charted without Ukraine’s voice'

The eight Nordic and Baltic countries issued a joint statement on August 10th in the context of the latest U.S.-brokered talks about resolving Russia's illegal war on Ukraine and a possible upcoming meeting between Presidents Trump of America and...

Nordics, Baltics Say ‘No Decisions on Ukraine Without Ukraine’

Nordic and Baltic countries said Sunday that negotiations on ending the Ukraine-Russia war can only take place during a ceasefire and “no decisions” should be taken without Kyiv’s involvement. Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President...

All hail the round goby in Baltic sea

The round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) has become an important part of the Baltic Sea ecosystem, forming large populations and becoming the second most caught fish in Latvia after the Baltic herring. Despite initial enthusiasm for the new...

Monday Briefing from the Balkans: August 11, 2025

Wildfire in Croatia. Photo: Croatian Ministry of Defence. Wildfire in Croatia blocks coastal road Some 150 firefighters with 50 vehicles battled a fire that broke out on Sunday near Jesenice, east of Split in Dalmatia, where flames threatened...

Latvia wants to be part of 'Baltic AI Gigafactory' in Poland

The project offers Latvian companies an opportunity to become part of a European-level innovation infrastructure, develop new products and services, and ensure competitiveness in the future digital economy, acording to the Ministry. The goal of...

Watch: Russia’s Defence Minister Inspects the Baltic Fleet in Kaliningrad Region

Birss criticises “Balkanised” civil justice procedure

Birss: Silly differences Lord Justice Birss, the outgoing deputy head of civil justice, has spoken out at what he called the “heavily Balkanised” civil justice process in England and Wales. Birss LJ particularly targeted the five overlapping but...

Nordic and Baltic nations insist Ukraine must join peace talks

STOCKHOLM: Nordic and Baltic nations declared on Sunday that any negotiations to end the Ukraine-Russia war must include Kyiv and occur during a ceasefire. The joint statement came ahead of Friday’s planned meeting between Russian President...

Southern Europe battling worst wildfires in decades amid huge blazes

Firefighters in southern France have warned that a huge fire they have been battling, which spread across an area bigger than Paris, could reignite as the region continues to face a scorching heatwave. Authorities on Sunday said hot, dry winds and...

A full-scale war with Russia looms in Eastern Europe: Romania used as the war gate

By Roberto CASSELI Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su The specter of a full-scale war with Russia is casting a long, dark shadow over Eastern Europe, with Romania emerging as a potential frontline state in...

Nordic And Baltic Leaders Warned Against Peace Agreements Without Kiev

1 The G8 backed Trump's peace initiative with conditions. The leaders of the eight Nordic and Baltic countries issued a joint statement in which they warned against peace talks with Russia unless Ukraine's position and Europe's security interests...

United Kingdom to Host Western Balkans Summit in October

Source: Beta News / Region | 10.08.25 | access_time 21:21 David Lammy (BETAPHOTO/MILOS MISKOV) UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy will welcome this autumn the foreign ministers of 15 European countries at a summit organized to foster cooperation and...

EU-Level Energy Connectivity: The Baltic States Plug into Europe’s Power Future

The Baltic states accelerate plans to synchronize their electricity grids with Continental Europe, ending decades of dependence on Russian and Belarusian systems. In a landmark step for energy security and integration, the Baltic states are on...

Nordic-Baltic leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine, say Russia must end 'unlawful' war

(Reuters) -The leaders of eight Nordic-Baltic nations on Sunday jointly reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and said that peace could only come through consistent pressure being put on the Russian federation to halt its "unlawful" war. The...

Wildfires rage across southern Europe amid record temperatures

Firefighters are battling wildfires across southern Europe as extreme heat grips the region with record-breaking temperatures. In France, About 1,400 firefighters were deployed on Saturday in France's southern Aude region to prevent the country's...

Deep Tech Dreams: Iron Wolf Capital’s €100M Baltic Fund Aims to Propel Innovation

The Baltic region has long been a hidden gem in Europe’s innovation landscape. Now, with the launch of Iron Wolf Capital’s €100 million deep tech and AI fund, that gem might just start to shine brighter on the global stage. The fund, announced in...

Watch: Russia's Defence Minister Inspects the Baltic Fleet in Kaliningrad Region

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov visited the Baltic Fleet's infrastructure in the Kaliningrad Region, focusing on enhancing coastal surveillance and defense against drone threats. He also reviewed regional air defense units and met with...

US, Serbia contemplate de-escalation in Western Balkans

(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric on Wednesday to address rising tensions in the Western Balkans, particularly in Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the State Department said. The talks...

Russian Tugboat “Kapitan Ushakov” Sinks During Outfitting at Baltic Shipyard

In Saint Petersburg, near the berth of the Baltic Shipyard, the tug “Captain Ushakov” sank during the final completion and outfitting of a vessel that belongs to the Yaroslavl Shipbuilding Plant. According to the Western Interregional...

Dutch holidaymakers face major delays on routes to Southern Europe

Dutch holiday traffic heading to Southern Europe slowed sharply Saturday morning, with long delays reported at well-known bottlenecks in France, Austria, and Switzerland, according to the ANWB’s European traffic information service. On France’s...