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The Latest Breaking News from Narva

The silent war going on inside a city at Nato’s eastern border – which could be Putin’s next target

Narva, which is home to more than 50,000 Russian speakers, has become the target of constant provocation from Russia

The Independent UK

Estonia travel guide: Everything to know before you go

This Baltic nation is an oft-overlooked European gem. Its capital, Tallinn, gets the bulk of attention, but there are compelling things to find all over, from beaches to art, sauna culture to festivals

The Independent UK

Russia stages Victory Day concert for Estonian Russians across the river

After Estonia banned Soviet Victory Day celebrations, several hundred people in the Russian-speaking town of Narva watched celebrations across the river which separates it from Russia.

Reuters

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The Ukrainians forced to flee their homeland through the country of their invaders

Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have had to escape the war via Russia. Neighbouring Estonia has become a sanctuary for those unwilling to stay on enemy soil.

ABC News

‘I’m always looking over my shoulder’: anxiety among Estonia’s Russians

In Tallinn, the government’s strong support for sanctions against Russia is leading to tension and distrust

The Guardian - UK

UN inspectors need 'urgent' access to Ukraine nuclear plant, NATO says

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday said it was “urgent” that the UN’s atomic watchdog be given access to inspect the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded.

France 24

Estonia removes Soviet-era statue amid tensions

PM says statue removed from a largely Russian-speaking city to ensure ‘public order’ amid ‘increasing tensions’.

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Estonian visa cancellation has ordinary Russians worried

Estonia this week will close its border to more than 50,000 Russians with previously issued visas, the first country in the European Union to do so, making it harder for ordinary Russians to enter EU.

Reuters

Estonia to remove Soviet memorials in Russian-speaking city

Estonia will remove all public Soviet memorials in its majority Russian-speaking city of Narva, the government said on Tuesday, citing rising tensions in the city and accusing Russia of trying to exploit the past to divide Estonian society.

Reuters

Estonia removes Soviet-era monument, citing public order

Estonia is removing a Soviet-era monument in a border town in Estonia’s Russian-speaking part with the Baltic country’s prime minister saying it represents a risk for public order

The Independent UK

Estonia removes Soviet-era tank monument amid Russia tensions

Monument taken down in city of Narva, while Finland says it will cut tourist visas for Russians by 90%

The Guardian - UK

Estonia summons Russian envoy to protest Putin remarks

Estonia on Friday summoned the Russian ambassador to condemn President Vladimir Putin's "completely unacceptable" praise for an 18th century Russian ruler who captured a city that is now Estonian.

Reuters

How one of Russia's neighbors is dealing with Putin's propaganda

On the border with Russia, the Estonian town of Narva has strong cultural and linguistic ties with Russia. That makes it a target of Russian disinformation; something Estonians are trying to combat.

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