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Estonia PM questions Baltic plan to price Soviet occupation

Estonia's premier raised doubts Friday about the decision of three Baltic states to calculate how much money they lost under some 50 years of Soviet occupation.

Estonia PM questions Baltic plan to price Soviet occupation
Employee of the Tartu Department of Estonian Security Police (KAPO) Eston Kohver. ©RiA Novosti
US calls on Russia to release jailed Estonian officer

The United States called on Russia to release an Estonian intelligence officer who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for spying and weapons possession, calling the charges "baseless."

US calls on Russia to release jailed Estonian officer
Russia 'reviewing' legality of Baltic states independence

Russia's Prosecutor General is reviewing the legality of the independence of the three Baltic countries from the Soviet Union.

Russia 'reviewing' legality of Baltic states independence
Photo © Nikolay Kolessnikov
The Spirit of Tengri becomes highly discussed on social media

The Spirit of Tengri, two-day open-air festival of contemporary ethnic music has become highly discussed event on social media

The Spirit of Tengri becomes highly discussed on social media
Photo © Nikolay Kolessnikov
The Spirit of Tengri promotes Kazakhstani ethnic musicians worldwide

The contemporary ethnic music festival The Spirit of Tengri aims to present yet unknown Kazakhstani ethnic musicians internationally.

The Spirit of Tengri promotes Kazakhstani ethnic musicians worldwide
Sandra of TRAD.ATTACK. Photo © Nikolay Kolessnikov
Estonian folklore energizes crowd at The Spirit of Tengri in Almaty

A young and ambitious band from Estonia Trad.Attack! has energized the crow with a contemporary take on traditional Estonian folklore.

Estonian folklore energizes crowd at The Spirit of Tengri in Almaty
Holdviola. Photo courtesy of www.music.hu
Holdviola and Trad.Attack! first European ethnic bands at The Spirit of Tengri

For the first time The Spirit of Tengri has invited European bands to perform in Almaty.

Holdviola and Trad.Attack! first European ethnic bands at The Spirit of Tengri
TRAD.ATTACK from Estonia. Photo © Nikoloay Kolessnikov
Mongolian ethnic rock meets Estonian folklore at The Spirit of Tengri

Some of the participants of The Spirit of Tengri have come to Kazakhstan for the first time to perform in front of thousands of people.

Mongolian ethnic rock meets Estonian folklore at The Spirit of Tengri
Russia to ban fish imports from Latvia, Estonia

Russia is to ban fish imports from the Baltic states of Latvia and Estonia, its food safety watchdog said Friday, citing violations.

Russia to ban fish imports from Latvia, Estonia
Prime Minister of Estonia Taavi Roivas. ©RIA Novosti
Estonians vote amid heightened security concerns over Russia

Estonia's centre-left coalition is poised to return to power in an election marked by nerves in the NATO member over the military resurgence of Russia.

Estonians vote amid heightened security concerns over Russia
Photo courtesy of natochess.com
Estonia shows off NATO ties at celebrations on Russian border

Estonia marked its independence day with a military parade featuring NATO hardware and troops on its eastern border with Russia amid heightened east-west tensions over Ukraine.

Estonia shows off NATO ties at celebrations on Russian border
Estonian embassy in Astana becomes NATO representative in Kazakhstan

Starting from January 1 of this year, the Embassy of Estonia in Astana will serve as the contact point embassy of NATO in Kazakhstan.

Estonian embassy in Astana becomes NATO representative in Kazakhstan
Estonian finance minister quits over Facebook comments

Estonian Finance Minister Juergen Ligi announced his resignation after he caused a furore with Facebook comments seen as insulting to the education minister.

Estonian finance minister quits over Facebook comments
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Baltics most vulnerable to Russia food sanctions: EBRD

Lithuania and fellow Baltic states Estonia and Latvia are the countries most vulnerable to a Russian block on EU food exports.

Baltics most vulnerable to Russia food sanctions: EBRD
Obama to spell out message to Putin on former Soviet land

President Barack Obama will go to Estonia this week with a simple message for Vladimir Putin -- don't mess with NATO's ex-Soviet members.

Obama to spell out message to Putin on former Soviet land
Kazakhstan Parliament. Tengrinews stock photo
Kazakhstan Senate ratifies investment protection agreement with Estonia

The Senate of Kazakhstan has ratified the Kazakhstan-Estonian agreement that encourages and protects mutual investments.

Kazakhstan Senate ratifies investment protection agreement with Estonia
Photo ©Marat Abilov
Kazakhstan to launch 75 new air routes within 6 years

Kazakhstan is going to launch 75 new international air routes by 2020.

Kazakhstan to launch 75 new air routes within 6 years
Photo courtesy of newskaz.ru
Estonia to represent NATO in Kazakhstan

Estonian Embassy in Astana will represent NATO in Kazakhstan starting from January 1, 2015.

Estonia to represent NATO in Kazakhstan
Mirage-2000 fighter jets. ©Reuters/Pichi Chuang
France to send fighter jets for NATO Baltics patrols

Four French fighter jets will join NATO air patrols over the Baltics starting on Sunday, France's chief of defense staff said Wednesday during a visit to Washington.

France to send fighter jets for NATO Baltics patrols
US sending 600 troops to Poland, Baltics for drills

The United States is deploying about 600 troops to Poland and the Baltics to underscore its commitment to NATO allies amid tensions with Russia over the crisis in Ukraine, the Pentagon said.

US sending 600 troops to Poland, Baltics for drills