When Estonia wanted to inspect a ship from Russia's "shadow fleet", Russia sent a fighter plane to the area, according to the Estonian government. "Completely unacceptable", explains Estonia's foreign minister. NATO and Estonia have had contact about the incident.
WorldKAJ is the favorite to advance to the final in the European Song Contest. "Only shower and sauna" is at the top of the odds lists ahead of tonight's semifinal.
MusicKAJ's biggest challenger in the semifinal of the European Championship is an Estonian parody of Italy and a Dutch song that is sung half in French. According to the odds, KAJ has a 95 percent chance of becoming one of the ten entries that will advance to the final.
MusicFinland has in principle two winning chances in the European Championship this year, says the country's representative Erika Vikman. Her "I'm coming" is also one of the favorites. It feels weird but also fun with KAJ. It's a big year for us in Finland.
MusicThe Nordic countries and allies within the defense cooperation JEF are now participating in the attempts to achieve a month-long ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Ultimately, Russia must know that there is an "or else", that forces them to accept a ceasefire and respect it, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to TT in Oslo.
ConflictsUlf Kristersson is attending a dinner in Oslo tonight within the British-led defence cooperation JEF. The Prime Minister will prepare with Nordic colleagues for the next major summit with Donald Trump, in the Netherlands in June.
World politicsThe Parliament in Lithuania voted on Thursday to leave the Ottawa Treaty, which bans the use of landmines.
WorldEven before the European Championship gets underway in Basel next week, a global winner has emerged on Spotify. "Bara bada bastu" with KAJ has been streamed more than twice as much as the second on the list.
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