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Is America headed for anarchy? Be it anarchy or simply chaos, the trajectory is unmistakable
  • 2025-12-22
  • Jaire Donald, American, MSc in Anthropology

Over the past decade – and now, more than ever, under Donald Trump’s second presidency – the idea that America is sliding into chaos has moved from fringe speculation to mainstream discourse. Economic instability, cultural polarization, and the relentless chu...

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A Belief That Built a University: Vytautas Magnus University’s Journey and Global Lithuanian Community

Each new phase in a university’s life requires not only solutions but also memory. As we enter a new era of Vytautas Magnus University’s development, we would like to look back on how this university was built. Vytautas Magnus University was reestablished at the daw...

Estonia’s startup sector is entering a new era

Experts noted that while this year was challenging for Estonian founders and investors, the ecosystem remains in strong shape and is among the world’s most successful and efficient. Estonian startups are contributing three times more to Estonia’s GDP this year than five years ago, and...

A Belief That Built a University: Vytautas Magnus University’s Journey and Global Lithuanian Community

Each new phase in a university’s life requires not only solutions but also memory. As we en...

Estonia’s startup sector is entering a new era

Experts noted that while this year was challenging for Estonian founders and investors, the ecosy...

From fintech to defence: War in Ukraine reshapes Estonia’s startup focus

December 16, 2025, Tallinn, Estonia — The ongoing war in Ukraine and strong internatio...

The Minimum Wage Is Half of a Living Wage

When discussing pay, the issue of the minimum wage as the lowest salary threshold is often raised...

The National Council Approves the Princely Government’s Bill on Vaccination Requirements

Dr Christophe Robino: Driving Health Policy and Turning Science into Public Action ...

Shortage of cybersecurity specialists growing rapidly in Latvia and Europe

Amidst digital transformation and growing cyber threats in Latvia and Europe, a significant probl...

61% of Employees Feel Resentment Toward Their Employer - Why Are We Experiencing a Crisis of Trust?

Society is currently experiencing a deep crisis of trust, which is also affecting workplace relat...

Latitude59 Kenya Edition changed the game: Estonia is in Kenya and here to stay!

Nairobi, Kenya - Latitude59 Kenya 2025 made history this week by closing the event with its first...

VU Physicist Dr Mažena Mackoit-Sinkevičienė Awarded Baltic Women in Science Fellowship

Dr Mažena Mackoit-Sinkevičienė, a scientist from the Faculty of Physics at Vilnius University (VU...

Chip in with Taiwan for a Safer World

As the 93rd session of the INTERPOL General Assembly convenes from 24 to 27 November 2025 in Marr...

A memorable evening organized by the Monaco Baltic States association and the Society of Members of the Legion of Honor, Monaco section

More than 200 historians, diplomats, military history enthusiasts, and members of the French and ...

Gatis Dradeika: When traditional hierarchy is no longer enough for global teams

When an engineer in Latvia is waiting for approval from a manager in Denmark while a deadline is ...

Consul of Monaco in Latvia appointed Knight of the Order of Grimaldi by Prince Albert of Monaco

The MBS Association is delighted to announce and celebrate the recent appointment of Mr. Maris Gr...

More than 220 startups applied to the Latitude59 Pitch Competition in Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya – Latitude59 Kenya’s Pitch Competition received a total of 222 applica...

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From fintech to defence: War in Ukraine reshapes Estonia’s startup focus
From fintech to defence: War in Ukraine reshapes Estonia’s startup focus
The Minimum Wage Is Half of a Living Wage
The Minimum Wage Is Half of a Living Wage
The National Council Approves the Princely Government’s Bill on Vaccination Requirements
The National Council Approves the Princely Government’s Bill on Vaccination Requirements
Shortage of cybersecurity specialists growing rapidly in Latvia and Europe
Shortage of cybersecurity specialists growing rapidly in Latvia and Europe
61% of Employees Feel Resentment Toward Their Employer - Why Are We Experiencing a Crisis of Trust?
61% of Employees Feel Resentment Toward Their Employer - Why Are We Experiencing a Crisis of Trust?
Latitude59 Kenya Edition changed the game: Estonia is in Kenya and here to stay!
Latitude59 Kenya Edition changed the game: Estonia is in Kenya and here to stay!
VU Physicist Dr Mažena Mackoit-Sinkevičienė Awarded Baltic Women in Science Fellowship
VU Physicist Dr Mažena Mackoit-Sinkevičienė Awarded Baltic Women in Science Fellowship
Chip in with Taiwan for a Safer World
Chip in with Taiwan for a Safer World
A memorable evening organized by the Monaco Baltic States association and the Society of Members of the Legion of Honor, Monaco section
A memorable evening organized by the Monaco Baltic States association and the Society of Members of the Legion of Honor, Monaco section
Gatis Dradeika: When traditional hierarchy is no longer enough for global teams
Gatis Dradeika: When traditional hierarchy is no longer enough for global teams
Consul of Monaco in Latvia appointed Knight of the Order of Grimaldi by Prince Albert of Monaco
Consul of Monaco in Latvia appointed Knight of the Order of Grimaldi by Prince Albert of Monaco
More than 220 startups applied to the Latitude59 Pitch Competition in Kenya
More than 220 startups applied to the Latitude59 Pitch Competition in Kenya

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