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What is Europe’s drone wall and what tech could guard its border?

Two companies involved with a drone wall in the Baltics say their technology is ready to be deployed.

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This is Europe’s first electric boat to shuttle the public on a river

The compact ferry can carry 32 passengers through the Neris River. But some say it’s quicker to walk.

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Germany leads joint military drills in the Baltic amid Russia fears

Some 8,000 German soldiers and armed forces from 13 other NATO countries are taking part in the multi-week "Quadriga 2025" exercises.

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Lithuania will teach schoolchildren how to build drones

Three training centres will be open in September to teach more than 22,000 Lithuanians, including 7,000 children, how to build and operate drones.

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Euroviews. The Baltics scored a key European victory on energy security that can inspire others

Through smart policymaking, courage and collaboration, the Baltic states can serve as an inspiration to many countries around the world, the IEA executive director and the energy ministers of the three Baltic states write in an Euronews exclusive.

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Thousands celebrate traditional Estonian song and dance in Tallinn

The voices of tens of thousands of choir singers echoed across Estonia this weekend to unite in folk song and dance, much to the delight of huge crowds of spectators unfazed by gloomy weather in Tallinn.

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Russia is 'mocking' the US, Lithuanian defence minister says

The Kemlin has no incentive to stop the war, according to Dovilė Šakalienė, in particular amid growing cooperation with North Korea, China and Iran.

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Tallinn Music Week: Politics, identity and 200 brilliant artists

Ukraine, Canada and Taiwan are honoured guests as dozens of musical acts flock to the Baltic capital to symbolically drown out the noisy neighbours.

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Baltics and Poland announce planned withdrawal from landmine treaty

The Ottawa Convention prohibits the production, possession, and transfer of anti-personnel mines.

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Electricity prices skyrocket in Estonia

Soaring electricity prices in Estonia are mainly linked due to the weather and markets, according to experts.

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Baltic States join European electricity grid

The Baltic States are celebrating their accession to the European energy network, marking the end of electricity transmission with Russia.

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Zelenskyy congratulates Baltics after switch from Russian power grid

The switchover to the European electricity network, which Baltic leaders said held geopolitical and symbolic significance, came more than three decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

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Baltic states cut Russian electricity ties, ending decades of reliance

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia all disconnected from the Soviet-era grid on Saturday morning and will merge with the European energy system on Sunday.

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Europe needs to do more for defence, Finnish President tells Euronews

"It is in our vested self-interest to promote and spend more on defence," Finnish president Alexander Stubb tells Euronews.

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NATO to bolster Baltic military presence after power cables cut

NATO’s Secretary General Mark Rutte pledged to send drones, frigates and aircraft to the region as he highlighted a concerted campaign of 'cyber-attacks, assassination attempts and sabotage.'

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650 KM of Freedom: Vilnius marks 35 years since the Baltic Way

Celebrating the anniversary of the peaceful – yet powerful – political demonstration, Friday’s special commemorative concert in Vilnius will feature over 200 performers from across the Baltics.