An explosion caused a two-storey residential building to partially collapse in Athens’ popular Plaka district on Friday, injuring three people and damaging nearby homes, shops and cars. The cause of the blast has not yet been determined. The explosion occurred near major tourist attractions including the Acropolis and the Temple of Zeus, sending debris and […]
Poland and the Baltic states are strengthening security around critical infrastructure amid concerns that Russia could stage a false-flag attack using Ukrainian-made drones. Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland have increased protection around power plants, gas facilities, dams and other strategic sites, as officials warn of potential sabotage aimed at testing
NATO is set to strengthen its eastern defenses as the combined German-Dutch 1GNC corps prepares to take command of land forces in Estonia and Latvia later this year. Based in Muenster, Germany, the corps will officially become a tactical headquarters for the Baltic region by mid-2026, reinforcing NATO’s preparedness against potential Russian threats. Currently, NATO […]
Estonia said a NATO fighter jet shot down a drone that entered its airspace on Tuesday, with officials suspecting it was a Ukrainian drone diverted by Russian electronic jamming. Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur stated that a Romanian F-16 participating in NATO’s Baltic air policing mission intercepted the drone before debris landed in a marshy […]
Estonia’s foreign intelligence service has reported that Russia is rebuilding its military forces in response to Europe’s rearmament, though it does not plan to attack any NATO state in the near term. According to the report, Moscow aims to delay and hinder Europe’s ability to conduct independent military action, viewing European rearmament over the next […]
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urges voters to avoid war by voting in the European elections. Emphasizing security and the threat of Russian aggression, Tusk’s Civic Coalition stresses the importance of a united EU stance against Moscow, particularly with pro-Russian parties gaining traction in central Europe. Poles, historically and geographically wary of Russia,
Russia has been increasingly disrupting satellite navigation systems, particularly in regions where its military activity is high, such as the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea, and the eastern Mediterranean. This disruption has affected thousands of civilian flights, with incidents reported by pilots and airlines. Finnair, for instance, had to suspend flights to Tartu, Estonia,
Russian authorities have initiated criminal proceedings against Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, alleging political motivations behind the charges. Alongside Kallas, Estonian Secretary of State Taimar Peterkop and Lithuanian Culture Minister Simonas Kairys were accused of damaging or destroying Soviet monuments dedicated to Soviet soldiers, according to Russia’s
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed accusations that Russia was responsible for the recent damage to the Baltic-connector gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia. Finnish officials, however, suspect external interference and possible Russian involvement. Estonia’s Defense Minister also suggested that the damage was caused by more than just normal means.
In a small crew room near the runway of Estonia’s Amari airbase, members of the Quick Reaction Force for Nato’s Baltic Air Policing mission are gathered. They were watching old episodes of Friends when they receive an alert about a suspicious Russian aircraft, referred to as a “Zombie.” The crew quickly moves to the Operations […]









