# latvia strengthens defense with saab missile technology amid heightened tensions with russia **riga, latvia** – in response to growing security concerns in eastern europe, the latvian ministry of defense has secured a significant deal with swedish defense company saab

**is it safe to travel to iceland after recent volcanic eruptions?** as iceland grapples with increased volcanic activity, travelers are understandably concerned about the safety of future trips to this popular destination

**finland to withdraw from landmine treaty and increase defense spending** *helsinki, finland* – in a significant policy shift, finland has announced plans to withdraw from a global convention banning anti-personnel landmines and to increase its defense spending in response to heightened security concerns over russia

# analysts predict inflation in estonia to stay around 6 percent in 2025 analysts have updated their inflation forecasts for estonia, projecting that the inflation rate for 2025 may hover around 6 percent, with the possibility of it rising even higher

**denmark joins boycott of american goods over greenland controversy** *by camilla fuhr* *copenhagen, denmark — denmark has seen a significant consumer backlash against american products, driven by widespread dissatisfaction with the trump administration's repeated assertions that the united states should acquire greenland

# norway faces pressure to lift ban on wealth fund investments in defense companies **published:** april 2, 2025 **author:** sam meredith norway's government is under increasing pressure to lift a ban that prevents the nation's $1

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**saab receives major order for rbs 70 ng air defence system from latvia** on march 31, 2025, saab announced the signing of a framework agreement with the latvian ministry of defence for its rbs 70 ng short-range ground-based air defence system

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**finland records first negative day-ahead power price for 2025** *april 2, 2025 | montel news* finland has reported its first negative day-ahead power price for the year 2025, signaling a notable shift in the nordic energy market

**portugal's f-16 jets take over nato air policing in estonia** march 30, 2025 - four portuguese f-16 fighter jets have arrived at ämari air base in estonia, marking the beginning of a four-month deployment as part of nato's enhanced air policing mission in the baltic region

**norway's cold war military bunkers set for restoration amidst rising tensions** as geopolitical tensions rise in europe, norway is taking significant steps to reinstate some of its cold war-era military bunkers

# norway considered renewed bid for eu membership recent discussions in norway indicate a potential resurgence of interest in european union membership

As New York City hosts the Estonian Cultural Days on April 4–6, 2025, it’s a fitting time to celebrate the remarkable history and legacy of the city’s Estonian community. From the earliest Estonian settlers in colonial times to the thriving cultural scene of today, Estonian New Yorkers have nurtured a rich heritage.

# norway proposes new offshore marine protected areas **by oliver mcbride | march 31, 2025** **oslo, norway** – the norwegian government has announced a significant initiative to establish new offshore marine protected areas (mpas) aimed at enhancing biodiversity and marine conservation