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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
Croatia is investing in advanced anti-drone technology to counter aerial threats, as shown by this defensive system facing a drone in the sky.
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Croatia Pumps €125 M into Anti‑Drone Shield – A New Defence Frontier

Croatia has thrown €125 million into a home‑grown anti‑drone shield, a move that turns the country from a peripheral NATO member into a regional hub for low‑altitude air defence. The programme,…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 18, 2025
Finland, a key NATO ally in the Arctic region, is at the center of strategic defense planning as NATO ministers plot to strengthen its capabilities in the Baltic-North Sea corridor.
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Finland’s Defence Leap: NATO Ministers Plot New Arctic‑Ready Forces

Finland has turned the NATO summit in The Hague into a launchpad for a dramatic upgrade of its air‑defence firepower, signalling a decisive shift in the balance of power across…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 17, 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 police officer holds a badge and a firearm, symbolizing the authority and responsibility of law enforcement.
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Serbian Police Officer Suspended for Owning Illegal Automatic Weapon

A Serbian police officer has been suspended after an illegal automatic rifle was discovered in his home, reigniting a volatile debate over gun control and the integrity of law‑enforcement in…
Posted by Milena Vuković December 16, 2025
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EU Guarantees for Ukraine: New Security Pacts and Funding Commitments

The Berlin summit has turned rhetoric into a concrete blueprint: Europe will back Ukraine with a standing multinational force, a €2.7 billion reconstruction tranche and a €10 billion “reparation loan” funded by…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 16, 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.
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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
Katri Raik, Estonia's new mayor of the border city of Narva, is poised to lead regional governance and cross-border cooperation.
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Narva’s New Mayor: Katri Raik Takes the Helm in Estonia’s Border City

Katri Raik has been re‑elected mayor of Narva by a razor‑thin 16‑15 council vote, cementing her grip on Estonia’s most exposed frontier city on 16 December 2025. The former interior minister’s return to…
Posted by Edward Ashford December 16, 2025
A haunting visual evokes the grim atmosphere of wartime conflict in a Balkan city, as a witness reveals chilling war-crime details.
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‘Sarajevo Safari’ Witness Reveals Chilling War‑Crime Details – A Balkan Investigation

The revelation that wealthy foreigners once paid to turn Sarajevo’s besieged streets into a hunting ground has ripped open a fresh wound in the Bosnian War’s already brutal legacy. A…
Posted by Milena Vuković December 14, 2025

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