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- TOM UTLEY: If No Deal means we'll go without Lithuanian Scalded Rye Bread, I think I'll survive
TOM UTLEY: As the rubric on the front page spells out, they are worst-case scenarios. Indeed, the worst may well not happen, but it's obviously sensible to plan for it.
Daily Mail. Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:56:26 +0100. - Estonia sentences Russian citizen to five years behind bars for spying, media reports say
The Postimees reported that the Estonian Internal Security Service arrested him in May, charging of non-violent actions aimed against the Republic of Estonia's independence and territorial integrity
Tass. Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:06:53 +0300. - Radisson Red To Make Its Estonian Debut With Tallinn Signing
Radisson Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups in the world, is pleased to announce the signing of another Radisson RED property in Europe - continuing the brand's global expansion. ...
Hsyndicate. Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:38:35 +0200. - Boomers beat Dominican Republic and seal spot in quarters with France
Australia improved their record to 4-0 at the FIBA World Cup, and celebrated securing a spot in the quarter-finals after France beat group rivals Lithuania.
Roy Ward. Sydney Morning Herald. Sun, 08 Sep 2019 00:31:42 +1000. - Mysterious Underwater Thieves Steal 1,600-Lb. Observatory from Bottom of Baltic Sea
No tide, storm or large animal could have moved the underwater metal bulk.
Live Science. Fri, 06 Sep 2019 22:49:49 +0000. - Stena Impero: Iran to free seven crew of seized British tanker
The sailors - five Indians, one Latvian and one Russian - have already left the Stena Impero.
BBC News. Wed, 04 Sep 2019 11:27:17 GMT. - Nobe is back and it's trying to crowdfund the 100 into production - Roadshow
The Estonian EV startup has launched an Indiegogo campaign to get the adorable, three-wheeled Nobe 100 into the hands of the public.
Kyle Hyatt. CNET. Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:06:13 +0000. - Nord Stream 2: Energy Security For Europe Or Prelude To Russian Aggression In The Baltic?
Nord Stream 2 has been subject to a vigorous debate and much disagreement on whether it provides an opportunity for diversification of gas supply to the European union or facilitates Russian dominance. ...
By Baker Institute, Contributor. Forbes. Tue, 3 Sep 2019 11:47:47 -0400. - President Zelensky, Lithuanian President discuss European integration
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed with President of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda the progress of Ukraine in the European Union, as well as the intensification of cooperation in the field of alternative energy. ...
Helen Mukhina. Kyiv Post. Mon, 02 Sep 2019 10:51:35 +0000. - How the herring adapted to the light environment in the Baltic Sea
An international team of scientists reports that a single amino acid change in the light-sensing rhodopsin protein played a critical role when herring adapted to the red-shifted light environment in the Baltic Sea. ...
Science Daily. Mon, 26 Aug 2019 15:36:32 EDT. - Hong Kong protesters form human chain in call for democracy
Supporters of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement lined city streets and part of the city's harbourfront Friday, inspired by a similar protest in the Baltic states 30 years ago against Soviet control.
CBC News. Fri, 23 Aug 2019 19:42:35 EDT. - Molotov-Ribbentrop: Five states remember 'misery' pact victims
The Molotov-Ribbentrop pact doomed half of Europe for decades, say the Baltics, Poland and Romania.
BBC News. Fri, 23 Aug 2019 11:55:47 GMT.
Facts About the Baltic States
The Republic of Estonia is governed by an elected unicameral Parliament, which elects a President. Estonia's capital city is Talinn, and its national currency is the Kroon. The primary language used by Estonians is Estonian and in 2007, the estimated population of Estonia was 1,316,000.
The Republic of Latvia is governed by an elected Parliament, which elects a President who, in turn, appoints a Prime Minister. Latvia's capital city is Riga, and its national currency is the Lat. The country's national language is Latvian and in 2007, the Latvia's population was estimated at 2,260,000.
The Republic of Lithuania is governed by a unicameral Parliament and an elected President who appoints a Prime Minister. Lithuania's capital city is Vilnius, and its national currency is the Litas. The national language of Lithuania is Lithuanian, and in 2007, the nation's estimated population was 3,575,000.