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"German Forces Need to Get Into Better Shape" - KALNINA /EPA / REX / Shutterstock

Estonian Defense Minister "German Forces Need to Get Into Better Shape"

In an interview, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur discusses EU support for Ukraine, NATO's presence in the Baltic region and the state of Germany's military. Interview Conducted by Markus Becker in Brussels

Latvian Defense Minister Demands Weapons from Germany - Ozge Elif Kizil / Andolu Agency / Getty Images

“We Are a Small Country Next To a Big Bully” Latvian Defense Minister Demands Weapons from Germany

In an interview, Artis Pabriks, the defense minister of Latvia, the NATO country that shares 283 kilometer border with Russia, calls on Germany to provide more concrete assistance. He says his country is engaged in an all-encompassing mobilization to protect itself in the future. Interview Conducted By Jan Petter in Riga, Latvia

NATO Debates Directing Missile Shield against Russia - REUTERS

Baltic Fears NATO Debates Directing Missile Shield against Russia

With fears of Moscow growing after its intervention in Ukraine, NATO member states in Eastern Europe would like NATO to direct a planned missile-defense system against Russia as well. The calls have divided the military alliance.

Watch Out for Little Green Men - AP/dpa

Opinion Watch Out for Little Green Men

When Moscow-backed troops appeared in Crimea earlier this year, the media dubbed them the "Little Green Men." Now NATO members should ask themselves how they will respond if the soldiers begin appearing in Estonia and Latvia too. Von Steve Pifer

Only the Rich Are Welcome - Nikos Arvanitidis/ picture alliance / dpa

EU Immigration Only the Rich Are Welcome

Hundreds of poverty-stricken refugees are drowning in the Mediterranean, while at the same time, many European Union member states issue residence permits to wealthy Chinese, Arabs and Russians. Anyone is welcome who can pay the asking price. Von Claus Hecking

Meet the EU's Newest Tax Haven - INTS KALNINS/ REUTERS

Latvia and the Euro Meet the EU's Newest Tax Haven

Latvia will become the common currency area's newest member in January 2014 -- the same time that new tax laws go into effect allowing the country to compete with the likes of Cyprus and Malta. This could further destabilize the European economy. Von Stefan Schultz

'We Have Learned From Our Mistakes' - Uwe Zucchi/ picture alliance / dpa

Latvian Prime Minister 'We Have Learned From Our Mistakes'

Just a few years ago, Latvia was on the edge of bankruptcy. Now, it's poised to join the euro zone in 2014. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis explains why austerity turned the country's economic fortunes around and insists Latvia is not becoming a tax haven.

About Time Germany Finally Opens Labor Market to Eastern Workers

On May 1, Germany and Austria will open up their labor markets to citizens of the Eastern European countries that joined the EU in 2004 -- seven years after most other EU members let them in. But Berlin's protectionist fears have only hurt the German economy, as the country will struggle to attract enough skilled workers. Von Markus Dettmer und Jan Puhl

NATO Developed Secret Contingency Plans for Baltic States - Timur Nisametdinov/ AP

Fear of Russia NATO Developed Secret Contingency Plans for Baltic States

The South Ossetia war in August 2008 made the Baltic states worry about the prospect of a Russian attack. The diplomatic cables reveal how Baltic politicians persuaded NATO to prepare a new strategy to defend their countries. The plan was supposed to be kept secret to avoid irritating Russia. Von Ulrike Demmer und Ralf Neukirch

Blonde Parade Lifts Spirits in Gloomy Latvia - SPIEGEL ONLINE

'Positive Energy' Blonde Parade Lifts Spirits in Gloomy Latvia

Latvians may be feeling depressed as a result of the economic crisis which has hammered the Baltic state, but over 500 blonde women did their best to lift spirits in Riga on Sunday with a parade and other "Blonde Weekend" events.

Waffen SS Veterans March Through Riga - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Annual Ceremony Divides Latvia Waffen SS Veterans March Through Riga

Latvian veterans of Hitler's Waffen SS marched through Riga on Monday, defying a ban by officials. The annual march divides the country. Latvians of Russian descent regard it as an insult, but many others honor the fighters for resisting Soviet occupation.

Latvia's Crisis Mirrors Eastern Europe's Woes - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Trouble in the Baltics Latvia's Crisis Mirrors Eastern Europe's Woes

Until recently, it was regarded as an economic success story. Now, Latvia could be on the "brink of bankruptcy." Von Jason Bush

Tourists Being Evacuated From Stranded Cruiseship - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Maneuvring Error Wrecks Baltic Cruise Tourists Being Evacuated From Stranded Cruiseship

Latvia's coastguard started evacuating the cruise ship "Mona Lisa" with nearly 1,000 people on board on Monday, one day after it ran aground on a sand bank 17 kilometers off the coast of Latvia. Tugboats have so far failed to shift the ship which was taking mostly German tourists on a Baltic cruise.

Estonia, Latvia Sign Visa-Waiver Deals with US - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Detour around Brussels Estonia, Latvia Sign Visa-Waiver Deals with US

Estonia and Latvia are signing their own visa-waiver deals with the US, paving the way for their citizens to enter the country without visas. The European Union is annoyed at the move, which Commission officials feel undermines their authority.

Belarus Boots Out Latvian "Porn Dealer" - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Diplomatic Tiff Belarus Boots Out Latvian "Porn Dealer"

Belarusian state television on Sunday showed "a dirty homosexual orgy" during prime time. The country accuses a Latvian diplomat of starring in the video and distributing pornography. No way say the Latvians. Von Charles Hawley

Democrats Versus Dictators - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Eastern Europe in Crisis Democrats Versus Dictators

With attention squarely focused on the Muslim world, problems in Eastern Europe are being ignored. SPIEGEL ONLINE spoke with former EU Commissioner and ex-Latvian Foreign Minister Sandra Kalniete about the dictatorship in Belarus, Russian power politics and the role of the new EU member states.

The Tiny Tigers - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Eastern Europe's Economic Boom The Tiny Tigers

Accepted into the European Union last year, the former eastern bloc countries are the latest to capitalize on globalization. Followed by Slovenia and Slovakia, the Baltic States have set a cracking pace with their radical economic reforms. Their fervor is alarming its old-school neighbors in the West. Von Marion Kraske und Jan Puhl

Rewriting Latvian History - SPIEGEL ONLINE

World War II Rewriting Latvian History

Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II by celebrating former Soviet might. But for the Baltic states the day of liberation from the Nazis was also the day of occupation by the Soviets. For this reason, the Latvian president is demanding clarification for Stalin's crimes. Von Walter Mayr

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