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As AI advances across Central and Eastern Europe, the region's tech giants and venture funds are poised to benefit — but policy gaps may allow wealth to concentrate unevenly.
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Who’s Cashing In on the AI Surge? – Winners and Losers in the Region

The AI surge in Central and Eastern Europe is not a democratic renaissance of tech – it is a fast‑track to richer pockets for a handful of entrenched players while…
Posted by Rūta Jankauskaitė January 18, 2026
Poland's fighter jet, deployed in response to Russian reconnaissance activity, demonstrates NATO's readiness to deter aggression in the Baltic region.
Posted inSecurity

Baltic Skies Tense: Poland Intercepts Russian Recon Plane

Polish F‑16s swooped on a Russian Il‑20 over the Baltic Sea in the last days of December, underscoring how quickly NATO’s air‑policing net can be activated when Moscow’s aircraft stray…
Posted by Rūta Jankauskaitė December 27, 2025
Latvian forces test new air-defence system capable of launching up to 100 rockets daily, marking a major upgrade for Baltic security.
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Latvia Fires Up to 100 Rockets a Day – Baltic Air‑Defence Leap

Latvia has burst onto the Baltic security stage, trumpeting a successful test of an air‑defence system it claims can launch up to one hundred rockets a day – a figure…
Posted by Rūta Jankauskaitė December 18, 2025
A heavily fortified border barrier, symbolizing the tense security situation following the Estonian border incident at Vasknarva.
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Estonian Guards Cross Border Into Russia – Tensions Rise at Vasknarva

Three Russian border guards set foot on Estonian soil at Vasknarva pier on 17 December, sparking an immediate security alert and a flurry of diplomatic protest. Video released by Estonia’s Police…
Posted by Rūta Jankauskaitė December 18, 2025
The image symbolizes the complex geopolitical and digital trade tensions between the United States and the European Union, as highlighted in the article on their digital sovereignty and relations.
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Digital Showdown: US Threatens EU Over Online Service Rules

The United States has put the EU on notice: keep tightening the reins on American tech giants or face a full‑blown Section 301 assault, complete with fees, service bans and new…
Posted by Rūta Jankauskaitė December 17, 2025
A formidable border wall, topped with barbed wire, symbolizes the geopolitical and security challenges facing regions affected by drug trafficking and cross-border violence.
Posted inSecurity

Fentanyl Declared a Weapon of Mass Destruction – What It Means for Europe

President Donald Trump’s November executive order branding illicit fentanyl a “weapon of mass destruction” has sent shockwaves through Europe, prompting a rapid, coordinated EU response that sidesteps the American label while…
Posted by Rūta Jankauskaitė December 16, 2025
A curated collection of scenic and nostalgic photographs displayed on a rustic wooden surface, evoking a sense of timeless beauty and personal memory.
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Epstein Photos Resurface: Trump, Clinton and the Baltic Disinformation Wave

A fresh wave of Epstein‑related conspiracy theory crashed into the Baltic media sphere on 3 December, and the region’s fact‑checkers were nowhere to be found. The leak, publicised by US House Democrats,…
Posted by Rūta Jankauskaitė December 15, 2025
The rise of AI chatbots like 'Kass' is sparking urgent debates in Estonia and the Baltics over privacy, bias, and regulation.
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Meet ‘Kass’: The Most Enigmatic Figure in Estonia’s AI Debate

A chatbot with no name, no known creator and no disclosed data practices has become the flashpoint of Estonia’s AI controversy. Dubbed “Kass”, the digital interlocutor is surfacing in headlines across…
Posted by Rūta Jankauskaitė December 14, 2025
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