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Russia steps up disinformation, propaganda efforts in Baltic states: Report

Russia steps up disinformation, propaganda efforts in Baltic states: Report

Russian intelligence services reportedly recruit Latvian residents to spread Kremlin narratives

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Lithuania faces deepening demographic crisis as birthrate falls by third in decade
19.11.2025

Lithuania faces deepening demographic crisis as birthrate falls by third in decade

Slightly more than 30,000 children were born in Lithuania a decade ago, but almost 11,000 fewer births were recorded last year, according to reports

Finland at risk of EU fiscal action amid 'structural' problems, finance minister warns
19.11.2025

Finland at risk of EU fiscal action amid 'structural' problems, finance minister warns

'Defense spending does not explain our current deficit, but rather weak development of revenue in relation to other growing expenditures,' says Riikka Purra

Macron says hidden algorithms threaten teens, democracy, calls for tougher EU controls
19.11.2025

Macron says hidden algorithms threaten teens, democracy, calls for tougher EU controls

At European Digital Sovereignty Summit in Berlin, French president says social platforms expose teenagers to bullying, pornography, mental-health risks, accusing tech giants of operating 'Wild West'

Slovakia reiterates it will not supply lethal weapons to Ukraine
19.11.2025

Slovakia reiterates it will not supply lethal weapons to Ukraine

During talks with NATO secretary general, Robert Fico says his country has sovereign right to decide what pace and structure of military spending it chooses

Merz and Macron remain cautious after Poland accuses Russia of rail sabotage
19.11.2025

Merz and Macron remain cautious after Poland accuses Russia of rail sabotage

German and French leaders express solidarity with Poland but say they want to evaluate the evidence before making a final assessment