Estonia

U.S., UK Backed Soviet Entrance into Baltics in 1940s

The United States and the United Kingdom treated the entrance of Soviet troops into the Baltic states in the 1940s with understanding and viewed this step as an unpleasant but necessary measure to oppose Nazi Germany’s aggression.

Popularity: 3% [?]

November 23, 2006

Russian Ultranationalist Lawmaker Calls for Severing Ties with Estonia

Russia’s flamboyant ultranationalist lawmaker, Vladimir Zhirinovsky, proposed Friday that Russia should sever diplomatic ties with Estonia, its former Soviet ally in the Baltic Region, RIA Novosti agency reports.

Popularity: 2% [?]

November 10, 2006

Estonia First Country to Hold Online Elections

Estonia last week became the first country to open its local elections to internet voting on a nationwide level, although only about one percent of the votes were cast online, AP reported.

Popularity: 1% [?]

October 18, 2005