**lithuanian prime minister aims to restore diplomatic ties with china** **introduction** lithuania's prime minister gintautas paluckas has announced plans to restore diplomatic relations with china, signaling a desire to resolve the ongoing tensions that have existed since 2021

# ancient antler from stone age sweden revealed as multi-use tool ## discovery of a decorated antler a fascinating discovery in sweden has unearthed a richly decorated antler, believed to be approximately 7,500 years old, that showcases the ingenuity of stone age toolmakers

# exploring life in the world’s happiest country: finland finland has once again claimed the title of the happiest country on earth, according to the un's world happiness report, marking its eighth consecutive year at the top of the rankings

**russia warns of security threats from new estonian legislation** *by reuters | april 17, 2025* in a statement on thursday, maria zakharova, spokesperson for the russian foreign ministry, expressed concerns over recent legal amendments passed by estonia

### tommy cash wins first episode of adresse basel for eurovision 2025 **norway** – in an exciting kickoff for the norwegian preview show for the eurovision song contest 2025, tommy cash from estonia has emerged victorious in the inaugural episode of adresse basel

**russia withdraws from barents sea agreement with norway, finland, and sweden** *april 18, 2025* in a significant political move, russia has officially withdrawn from the 2007 agreement with norway, finland, and sweden concerning the barents sea

# denmark explores reactivation of coastal defense with nsm batteries **published on april 18, 2025** **by robin häggblom** in light of increasing global security challenges, denmark is considering the reactivation of its coastal defense capabilities with the acquisition of nsm (naval strike missile) batteries

**lithuania plans enhanced border infrastructure amid heightened security concerns** *april 19, 2025* *by olena goncharova* in response to increasing security concerns in the region, lithuania has announced plans to bolster its border infrastructure, particularly along the strategically crucial suwałki gap

### latvia exits land mine convention amid rising tensions with russia **riga, latvia** – in a significant move reflecting growing security concerns, latvia's parliament voted to withdraw from the 1997 ottawa treaty, an international accord banning anti-personnel mines

**sweden investigates damage to baltic sea cable: cause remains uncertain** **introduction** the swedish accident investigation authority (shk) recently released a report regarding the damage sustained by the c-lion 1 subsea cable in the baltic sea on november 18, 2024

# iceland faces economic challenges as tourism declines in march 2025 ## decrease in visitor numbers tourism in iceland experienced a significant downturn this march compared to the same month last year, marking a troubling trend for the industry

### finland maintains closure of border with russia **helsinki, finland** — finland will continue to keep all checkpoints on its eastern land border with russia closed until further notice, as announced by the interior ministry in a press release on wednesday

# russia alters estonian river borders: tensions rise over narva river buoys april 16, 2025 in a concerning development for regional stability, russian border authorities have taken unilateral action impacting the boundary along the narva river, which separates estonia and russia

In the windswept Baltic isles of Estonia, a young girl learned skincare secrets passed down through generations. Decades later, that girl – Eha Urbsalu – is a New York City entrepreneur bottling those very Viking beauty secrets for the world. With an international career spanning beauty pageants, fashion runways, and even Hollywood film sets, Urbsalu has never lost sight of her Estonian heritage. Today, as the founder of Viking Beauty Secrets, she blends the natural wisdom of her homeland with modern, organic skincare innovation. Her story is one of cultural pride, female entrepreneurial grit, and a mission to prove that clean, sustainable beauty rooted in tradition can captivate a global audience.

Estonia is witnessing a surge in private equity and venture capital investments, driving innovation and growth across various sectors