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POLITICSOct 3In Latvia, the rise of political parties close to Russia sparks concern ahead of parliamentary electionsAs voting wraps up on Saturday, October 3, two populist parties are seeking to win over the Russian-speaking minority in the Baltic state. In Latvia, deep political disillusionment has created fertile ground for Russian propaganda.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 3Latvian PM faces bittersweet victory in election backdropped by RussiaAn EU sanctions showdown could strengthen the position of Andris Kulbergs, but a coalition puzzle awaits.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 3Latvians vote in election in shadow of drone incursions and war in UkraineRIGA, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Latvians vote in ⁠a parliamentary election on Saturday that is likely to keep power in the hands of pro-Ukrainian Prime Minister Andris ⁠Kulbergs, although deep political fragmentation may complicate the formation of a government.thestar_my · malaysia
WORLDOct 2The exodus of Spanish teachers to Finland for 3,298 euros and a permanent position: 9,000 new positions are needed in early childhood education in four years"Si esto no mejora, nos terminaremos yendo todas las buenas", dicen las docentes reclutadas por el Ayuntamiento de Helsinki LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 2Russian-speaking Latvians who back Ukraine and value their language are heading into an election without an obvious political homeLatvia will elect its 15th Saeima, or parliament, on October 3. September polls suggest seven political groups have a chance of winning seats. Two of them — the Sovereign Power / Young Latvians alliance and Latvia First — are competing vigorously to win over voters who once supported the “Russian” parties. Their rivalry is one of the campaign’s central stories: almost 35% of Latvian citizens speak Russian at home. Polls also suggest that the traditional “Russian” parties, especially Harmony Center, remain below the 5% threshold. Writing for Meduza, Sergejs Potapkins, a political scientist and Meduza [en]
MILITARYOct 2Putin says all weapons 'on agenda' if Russia's Kaliningrad attackedEuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 2Finland's government survives confidence vote after Israel visit rowFinland's government on Friday survived a parliamentary vote of confidence called over the government's Middle East policy following a criticised visit to Israel by the defence minister.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 2Putin warns the West that Russia is ready to use all means to protect KaliningradLe dirigeant russe insiste sur le fait que Moscou « ne menace personne » et ne fait que répondre aux déclarations des dirigeants occidentaux.BBC Afrique
POLITICSOct 2Kasčiūnas : Lithuania does not have a clear channel to talk with the US about security and defencelrytas.lt · Lithuania
CONFLICTOct 2Russian president warns Moscow will use ‘all weapons’ to defend KaliningradAfricanews [en]
CONFLICTOct 2Putin warns West of 'all weapons' as Kaliningrad becomes new flashpointthenews · pakistan
CONFLICTOct 2Russia will use all weapon if Kaliningrad comes under attack , Putin warns Westdunyanews.tv · Pakistan
POLITICSOct 2Finland on alert after ‘significant’ number of break-ins at MPs’ homesSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 1Latvian parliament adopts amendments on minority languages, restricting use of RussianLatvia's public-service media will be allowed to produce content in Russian only in an emergency, under a state of emergency, or for the targeted debunking of disinformation.Ukrinform [en]
MILITARYOct 1Marines head to the Baltic to safeguard undersea infrastructureThe U.S. is rerouting a team of “specialized” Marines from Europe to the Baltic Sea to bolster NATO-led security efforts.Military Times
POLITICSOct 1Latvia bans its public broadcaster from producing regular Russian-language content (except during emergencies)Latvia’s parliament, the Saeima, has passed a law that effectively bans the public broadcaster LSM from producing content in Russian.Meduza [en]
CONFLICTOct 1Russia warns of rigid response to any actions threatening KaliningradRussia has issued a warning about a strong reaction to any actions perceived as threatening Kaliningrad. This indicates potential geopolitical tension or conflict regarding the region.aa.com.tr · Turkey
CONFLICTOct 1Estonian FM calls for Russian hybrid attacks to be called warUkrinform [en]
CONFLICTOct 1Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect KaliningradBBC World
POLITICSOct 1Latvians head to the polls with Russia on their mindsOn October 3, Latvians will elect a new parliament with Russia looming large over the campaign. Security fears dominate the agenda, but so does a debate over the economic cost of cutting ties with Moscow.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 1Finland to provide EUR 50M loan for Ukraine's reconstructionFinland will provide a EUR 50 million loan to the International Development Association (IDA), part of the World Bank Group, to channel the funds toward Ukraine's reconstruction.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 1Finland probes suspected break-ins at politicians' homesThe Finnish prime minister has not ruled out the possibility of foreign involvement in the suspected break-ins at the homes of members of parliament.DW News [en]
CONFLICTOct 1It’s war, not hybrid attacks, says Estonian foreign ministerMargus Tsahkna says Europe must present a united front against Moscow.Politico Europe
CYBEROct 1Russian narratives dominate AI chatbots on Lithuanian history – Culture Minister Lukas AlsysArtificial intelligence chatbots rely on Russian narratives when generating responses about the history of Lithuania. This is due to the Russian side uploading massive amounts of data online, which algorithms then absorb to formulate their responses.Ukrinform [en]