Eastern Europe News 2025 — Latest Events and Trends

Bucha, Putin, and Heating: Mihhail Stalnuhhin's Interview Brings Narva's Hidden Rift to the Surface

Mihhail Stalnuhhin, Chairman of the Narva City Council, called Vladimir Putin "luck for Russia" in a published video, questioned facts about Bucha established by international investigations, and claimed the "destruction of Estonia's economy"; Narva ...

Dry Firewood Shortage Recorded in Estonia Due to High Electricity Costs

In the peak of the heating season, dry firewood has virtually vanished from the Estonian market. Suppliers have sold out of stock, production has been slashed due to high electricity costs, and retail prices for dry wood have hit €75–€80 per cubic meter.

Estonian Citizen Arrested in Ivangorod for Robbery Over 48,000 Ruble Wage Dispute

A native of Kohtla-Järve born in 1982 has been detained in Ivangorod. According to investigators, on February 10, the suspect threatened his employer with an object resembling a Makarov pistol, forcing him to withdraw 48,000 rubles (approx. €530.88) ...

Ex-CIA Analyst Predicts US May Refuse to Defend Allies in Conflict with Russia

Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern has stated that the administration of US President Donald Trump will not automatically invoke Article 5 of the NATO treaty in the event of a military provocation by a member state against Russia, including a hypothe...

Movement Halted at Polish Border Crossing After Grenade Found with Estonian Citizen

Early in the morning on February 17, Polish border guards closed the Dołhobyczów checkpoint after discovering a grenade without a fuse in the possession of an Estonian citizen. Nineteen people were evacuated, cross-border traffic was completely suspe...

Latvia Enters Final Stage of Liquidating Russian-Language Radio: What Does This Mean for Listeners?

Latvia's National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) has submitted an initiative to the Saeima (Parliament) to gradually phase out private Russian-language radio stations over the next eight years. The regulator links this proposal to the use of s...

Peace on Europe’s Terms: Kaja Kallas Presents a List of Demands for Russia, Including Troop Withdrawal from Five Countries

What Happened — Facts in Brief
The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, has drafted a comprehensive list of demands for Russia. This document is currently being used by European diplomats as a working framework for discus...

Estonian Government Approves New Pension Rates for 2026

Starting April 1, the average monthly old-age pension in Estonia will increase by 5.3%. The national pension (for individuals without the required years of pensionable service) will rise to €414.10 per month. This adjustment is driven by the ...

Russia's "Shadow Fleet" Continues to Evade Sanctions in the Baltic Sea

Finnish and Estonian authorities are recording steady activity by Russia’s so-called "shadow fleet" in the Baltic Sea. Vessels with opaque registration and disabled tracking systems continue to traverse key maritime routes, exploiting loopholes in in...

Language Blitz in Narva: Phantom Salaries, Truants in the Bushes, and Katri Raik’s Political Split

A gripping educational thriller is unfolding in Ida-Viru County, featuring 500 students, 20 intimidated teachers, and one highly controversial mayor. The plot is simple: Hendrik Agur, Director of the Ida-Viru Vocational Education Centre (IVKHK), h...

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