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Penblwydd Hapus Nation.Cymru – a voice for all of Wales
Edinburgh Council: SNP booted out of power by Labour’s Unionist coalition
Narva: The Estonian border city where Nato and the EU meet Russia
Russia Cannot Respond to NATO’s Northern Expansion
UK minister: Russian meddling ‘must be stopped’ in Bosnia
NATO commander nominee says Finland, Sweden fortify alliance’s defenses against Russia
Two Russian soldiers plead guilty in new war crimes trial in Ukraine
Neutrality defied: NATO in Eastern Scandinavia
Estonian President in Davos: Naive to see Russia as part of Europe
Belarus sending troops to Ukraine border
Lithuania’s pro-Kremlin disinformation network exposed
Belarusian opposition figures win Charlemagne Prize
Latvia’s FM: ‘Some stagnation’ at international level in relation to Ukraine
Replica of Hong Kong’s ‘Pillar of Shame’ unveiled in Norway
‘China is all-out against us’: an interview with Lithuania’s foreign minister
Germany’s Scholz says Russia will not win the war in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy addresses Latvian Saeima
Here’s how much it could cost to rebuild Ukraine — and who would pay for it
School for 800 Ukrainian children set to open in Tallinn
Norway claims it can replace more Russian gas if Europe commits to buying
US support for NATO eastern flank is vital
Finland’s Marin visits Ukraine, meets with Zelensky
Latvia is not a way to avoid saying ‘Russia’
Finland, Sweden Would Contribute Militarily to NATO on ‘Day One,’ General Says
Latvia’s Saeima moves forward the law to remove objects glorifying Soviet and Nazi regimes
Inside Widerøe: Norway’s Largest Airline By Flights Operated
Ukrainian volunteer fighters in the east feel abandoned
Finland will help restore Ukrainian cities
Ukraine’s richest man Rinat Akhmetov plans to sue Russia for huge losses
Germany helps move Ukraine grain by rail: US defense official
Czech municipal department mayors claim they object to housing Romani refugees from Ukraine in their parts of Prague
Megaliths and hoopoes: chance encounters in untamed Brittany
Minesto Deploys Dragon Class Tidal Kite in Faroe Islands
Romania hopes to negotiate smooth withdrawal from ‘Russian’ bank IIB
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Slovak MEP of Romani origin Peter Pollák: It is incomprehensible that the Czech Republic is unable to help a few hundred Romani refugees from Ukraine at the Prague railway station
Moldova: Time to Banish Europe’s Gray Zones
Olympic recognition would increase participation says Faroe Islands Prime Minister
Breakaway Moldovan Region of Transnistria Gets New PM
Montenegro may be set to join Open Balkan initiative
Moldova says Europe’s security policies need ‘paradigm shift’
Viva Catalonia! Australians invited to experience the ultimate Grand Tour
Humanity’s Last Chance Saloon: Indigenous traditional knowledge & custodianship
Keepers of time: ancient and native woodland and trees policy in England
In Estonia, and a small world, Colorado’s National Guard in the defense of Northern Europe
Latvia a step closer to demolition of Soviet Victory monument
Russian Embassy in Tallinn blasts anti-war protesters with music
Grand reopening of Latvia’s Occupation Museum on May 30
Khodorkovsky joins 8th Vilnius Russia Forum in Lithuania
Inside the unicorn factory: 5 takeaways from our trip to Tallinn
NATO presence the best deterrence against Russia
Police seeking woman who pushed mother onto Tallinn train tracks
Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge arrives in Tallinn, concludes Hedgehog 22
Stockpiling food a growing trend, says survey
Anything Goes: Lukashenko Keeps Enticing Latvians and Lithuanians to Visit
Macron and Erdoğan discuss Finnish Nato membership
The China shock: Germany turns away from its biggest trading partner
Stars and royalty watch ABBA’s return in digital stage show
Former Law Enforcement Officer To Be Tried In Poland For Collaboration With Belarusian KGB
Ex-Danish police employee charged in huge hacking case
Sweden to spend 2% of GDP on defense by 2028: finance minister
Iran seizes 2 Greek tankers in Persian Gulf as tensions rise
Turkey reiterates Nato veto over Sweden, Finland’s Kurdish ties
US wins latest legal battle to seize Russian yacht in Fiji
Finland, Sweden Will Bolster NATO in Baltic, Says EUCOM Nominee Cavoli
More than 4,000 civilians killed in Ukraine : UN
Ukraine fears repeat of Mariupol horrors elsewhere in Donbas
Azerbaijan, Norway discuss normalization processes in South Caucasus
Russian Court Rejects Belarusian Activist’s Asylum Appeal Paving Way To Extradition
Ukraine nuclear inspectorate accuses IAEA of falling for Russian propaganda
Ex-Defence Minister of Poland: It’s Crucial for Us to Have Belarus Free
Ukraine says troops may retreat from eastern region as Russia advances
Finland needs ability to ‘react rapidly’ to any Russian aggression: Minister
The Russian invasion has united Poland and Ukraine, two countries with a fractious history
How a Russian billionaire shielded assets from European sanctions
Teams from Belarus and Ukraine cannot face each other in UEFA matches
Biden Tells Naval Academy Grads Putin ‘NATO-ized Europe’
Fighter jets scrambled near Finland border as NATO and Russia tensions mount
Putin and Draghi discuss ways to help solve food crisis
Belarus President Orders Formation Of ‘people’s Militia’ To Defend Against External Threat
After Nord Stream 2, time has come for Nord Stream 1 to go
Highly awaited LNG plant in Norway restarts after fire
Germany denies VW China investment guarantees over human rights concerns – Spiegel
Finnish foreign minister optimistic that ‘sooner or later’ Finland and Sweden will be NATO members
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NGO director in Czech Republic says politicians’ rhetoric about “inadaptable” Roma is dangerous, some non-Roma refugees from Ukraine are reportedly aggressive toward local Roma here
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican power who dismissed sexual abuse, dies
Moscow-led Ukrainian Orthodox Church breaks ties with Russia
‘Message to the world’ – Lithuanians fundraise to buy drone for Ukraine
Russia pummels eastern towns in bid to encircle Ukraine forces
Saka Manor memorial commemorates historic Mathias Rust flight into the heart of the Soviet Union
Wales’ oldest cinema has been saved
Response to threats against Baltic States will be unified, rapid
Church of Scotland leader to join Pope Francis for ‘historic’ peace pilgrimage in South Sudan
‘Stranger Things’ filmed in Lithuania jail where Nazis held Jews
Scotland is ‘bankrolling’ 90 per cent of Rishi Sunak’s £5bn windfall tax
The expulsion of Jews from Lithuania and Courland in 1915
Finland’s first F-35s will be based up north
Spain adding missiles, troops to NATO Latvia mission: Report
Defending European borders
US secretary of state confident Finland, Sweden will join NATO
Belarus restricts public access to three districts bordering Ukraine through summer-end
Missiles and escorts: Unblocking Ukraine’s ports on the Black Sea
Central Bank of Sweden Does Not Think Highly Of Bitcoin
Finnish Foreign Minister meets with US Secretary of State in Washington
Putin Warns Germany, France Against Sending More Weapons To Ukraine
Ukrainians To Kalinouski Regiment Fighters: We Will Go And Liberate Belarus Together With You
Inside Queen Elizabeth’s Friendship With Queen Margrethe Of Denmark
Finnish Foreign Minister expresses concern over Uighur revelations
Belarusian At ‘Military Drills’ In Brest Region: Russian Soldiers Behave Like Swine With Us
‘No Bogus Company Will Help’: Salaries Go Down Significantly At Belaruskali
Authentic histories: How the Soviets almost grabbed an island from Denmark, and why they still pine for it
Felshtinsky: Putin Wants To Move Nuclear Weapons To Belarus
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Serbia ignores EU sanctions, secures gas deal with Putin
Baby Boom in North Iceland
Andorra won’t return to Eurovision in 2023, says RTVA content manager
Czech Republic, Poland Sent New Rounds Of Military Aid To Ukraine
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The future of Valencia is cooked in Singapore
Tom Stoltman: Scot wins World’s Strongest Man for second consecutive year
Catalan government counters judiciary with decree ‘not applying’ 25% Spanish quota in schools
Monaco GP needs to make changes to stay in F1
Fallout from Dodon’s Arrest Keeps Moldova in Suspense
Remote Scottish islands could soon be reached by car thanks to underwater tunnels
Failed mobilization in Transnistria lowers security risks for Odesa – region chief
Prejudice Just Below the Surface in Iceland, Says Prime Minister
Slovakia to import gas from Norway and other countries
North Macedonia’s President: Let’s Not Delude Ourselves, We will Not Enter the EU Soon
Bulgaria’s ruling coalition divided over euro adoption plans
Rejecting Gas, Kosovo Eyes US Funds for Renewable Energy
At least 70 bears and eight wolves identified in Pyrenees since 2019
Princess Diana opera to receive world premiere on Anglesey
EU leaders agree to ban 90% of Russian oil by year-end
Lapland first to receive new F-35 fighter jets
President Karis: Victory in Ukraine not far if Europe stays united
FT: Baltic politicians annoyed by Scholz and Macron’s Putin call
NATO looks to ‘historic’ Madrid summit, with Sweden, Finland
ERR in Ukraine: War boosting interest in Ukrainian language
Vanhanen: Finland’s Nato membership would boost stability in Baltic region
NATO has right to deploy in eastern Europe: Deputy chief
US Secretary Of State: Lukashenka Is Accomplice To Aggression Against Ukraine
Lithuanians raise €5m for Ukraine’s Bayraktar drone in 3 days
No Russian gas? Nyet problem for Denmark
Lithuanian Orthodox Church seeks independence from Moscow
Poland, Czech Republic Find Alternative To Russian Gas
NATO is no longer bound by commitments to Russia and will beef up Eastern Europe presence, says deputy secretary general
Biden will not supply Ukraine with long-range rockets that can hit Russia
Latvia objects to planned removal of war memorial in Belgium
Anonymous Claims Attacks Against Belarus for Involvement in Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Could Lithuania’s proposed naval coalition break blockade on Ukraine grain?
Poland Swallows the Rule of Law Pill While Hungary Raises the Stakes
Estonia commits the highest aid to Ukraine by GDP share, dwarfing Germany by over 10x
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The size of Wales – measured in books
Court legally recognizes same-sex relationship for the first time in Latvia
Spain carried out 35% of public investment pledged for Catalonia in 2021 budget
Norway no longer calls Belarus ‘White Russia’
Catalan Education minister sends questionnaire to schools to validate their language plans
The Suwalki Gap needs more effective defending
Spanish Supreme Court confirms acquittal of pro-independence activist Tamara Carrasco
Finland May Face Short-Term Recession on Inflation, War: Danske
Scottish Government allocates £20 million for independence referendum in 2023
Defence minister confirms Denmark has now donated 2 billion kroner of military aid to Ukraine
Russia halts gas supply to the Netherlands
Moldova’s neutrality dilemma
Albania Fined by Strasbourg Court for Segregating Schoolchildren
Scotland outperforms the UK and Europe in attracting investment
Time to Tame Transnistria
2022 Bosnia and Herzegovina: From ‘non-paper’ to a crawling War
Flanders to create temporary ‘care points’ for Ukrainian refugees
Zelenska, Caputova discuss creation of Ukrainian Cultural Center in Slovakia
Vucic Vows to Protect Kosovo as ‘Integral Part of Serbia’ in Swearing-In Ceremony
Fleeing war in Ukraine, Russians find home in Montenegro
Catalan Michelin-starred restaurant Europe’s most affordable, reports magazine
Serbia to Extradite Kurdish Politician to Turkey over ‘Terrorism’ Charges
Time for Northern Ireland to prioritize the Irish language
Eroski Agrees Deal With Basque Government On Sustainable Agri-Food Development
Slovenia’s new government to realign foreign policy with core EU countries
The Most Beautiful Small Towns in Portugal
Canada hosts over thirty climate leaders in Sweden to make progress on the environmental goals set out in the Paris Agreement
Russia Accuses Poland Of Seizing Territories In Western Ukraine Amid Ongoing War
These Belarusians join the fight against Russia, defying their Moscow-backed regime
Turkey Is Complicating Finland and Sweden’s NATO Entry. What Does Erdogan Want?
Germany announces new deal with Greece to send tanks to Ukraine
The Finnish President Is Taken Hostage in Attack on Finland Trailer
Russian Military Is Repeating Mistakes in Eastern Ukraine, U.S. Says
Ukraine identifies 600 Russian war crime suspects: Prosecutor
Stiffening Spines: Ukraine is buying us time. Use it wisely
Poland to build 2nd FSRU due to Czech and Slovak demand
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Businesses from Turkey and Hungary have taken the least action in Russia among OECD countries
Warbnb: Nerves Fray, Resentments Mount As Bulgaria Evicts Ukrainian War Refugees From ‘Luxury’ Locales
Leading Welsh language poet wins prestigious Cholmondeley Award
EBRD and Sweden support women entrepreneurs in Kosovo
Slovenia’s parliament approves a new centre-left government
Welsh fans join forces with Polish charity to help Ukranian refugees
Emília Rigová: And the One Doesn’t Stir without the Other
Northern Ireland economy outpacing post-Brexit Britain
Google boosts digital transformation with new offices in Barcelona
The Czech and Hungarian fondness for emergency powers
Men linked to terror group arrested in Norway, Bulgaria
First caganers store outside Catalonia opens in Madrid
Kosovo harnesses legacy of war to train Ukrainians to clear mines
Albanian Farmers Receive Lowest Government Subsidies in Region
Catalonia’s National Art Museum to be expanded, works to end in 2029
Prince Albert II of Monaco: ‘We have 139 nationalities living on two sq km’
Understanding Life in Ireland: 2022 Analysis
‘Catalonia is ready to have Olympics’: Minister meets IOC president
Ukraine’s Muslim Crimea battalion yearns for lost homeland
USAF F-35s flew long-range mission to Bulgaria
Anti-fascist protest as far-right Vox mark one year in Catalan parliament
Croatia on track to adopt the euro
Police Ban on Bosnian War Victims’ Memorial March Condemned
BBC fails to report on impact of austerity on life expectancy in Scotland
Luxembourg-based Machinations plays in €3.07 million to build future of game design
Kathryn Ferguson’s ‘Nothing Compares’ to open Docs Ireland, Darren Aronofsky to speak
UK think-tank awards Kaja Kallas 2022 Grotius prize
Where does brave, stubborn Hungary stand today?
Cultural Heritage Department suggests moving Lithuania’s Soviet monuments to Grutas Park
US Envoy Urges Serbia to Impose Sanctions on Russia
Lithuanian President Nauseda Asserts EU Must Stop Importing Gas From Russia
Kosovo Albanians Outraged at New Charges Against Guerrilla Leaders
Language practice cafes open across Estonia
New book describes German as Luxembourg speaks it
Rinkevics declares another 34 Russian citizens personae non gratae in Latvia, mainly cultural figures
Rare sighting of European Roller in Cornwall
Amnesty International urges Croatia to release Pussy Riot member
Hungary celebrates EU Russia oil ban ‘victory’ – for now
Erdogan halts Turkey-Greece talks as rift widens
US Lawmaker Demands Punishment for Wartime Rape in Kosovo
Young, unemployed most likely to commute into Luxembourg
What does Malta’s neutrality mean?
Hungary’s Viktor Orbán and his ‘superbank’
Bulgaria’s deputy PM under pressure to resign over chaotic Ukraine refugee relocations
Vucic vows Kosovo will never be independent during swearing-in ceremony
Switzerland veto Danish request to send Swiss-made armored vehicles to Ukraine
Official figures: About 10 000 Ukrainians have left Bulgaria in past few days
Hungary holds up EU sanctions package over Patriarch Kirill: Diplomats
We must use Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine and help refugees
Denmark votes to join EU common defense after 30 years of opting out
Germany to supply modern IRIS-T air defence system to Ukraine
Disabled children and the war against Ukraine
Russian TV Says Poland Next Target for Invasion
Buy Undervalued Norway, Europe’s New Energy Powerhouse
Russia pauses nuclear safety cooperation with Norway in the north
Sinn Féin leaders give backing to EU in NI Protocol dispute
Denmark and Greenland in Meetings over Contraceptive Spiral Scandal
Sweden commissions Saab to carry out preparatory study for post-Gripen future
Office of War Information and the “Battle of Sweden”
Berlin forces storage in Gazprom facilities on German soil by decree
In Arctic Finland, Santa’s Grotto Doubles as a Bomb Shelter
NATO, US say Ukraine war likely to end through talks
EU overshoots 2020 climate target, records 34% drop in emissions
Nearly 60 percent of Finns support militarization of Aland islands
Finland Becomes World’s First Country to Make Legally Binding Carbon Negativity Pledge
Ukraine to get 4 rocket systems in new $700 million US military aid package
Belarus: Interrogee Set Himself And Officer On Fire In Shklou
Baltic Sea exercise may serve as prime showcase for prospective NATO members Finland, Sweden
U.S. Warships Now in the Baltic Ahead of BALTOPS as Sweden, Finland Move Through NATO Membership Process
Germany asks Turkey to refrain from provoking Greece, Ankara condemns Scholz’s stance
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1523 June 6: National Day of Sweden
1944 June 6: D-Day/Normandy landings
1905 June 7, Norway: Independence Day/Union Dissolution Day