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Lithuania Weekly: Vaitkus Award Controversy Used to Undermine the Government

Kremlin-aligned media in Lithuania continued to amplify the fallout from Eduardas Vaitkus’s award revocation, portraying it as a symbol of authoritarianism and political bias. The narrative was echoed by publisher Vitas Tomkus, whose provocative protest framed state honors as tools of loyalty, reinforcing broader efforts to discredit Lithuania’s leadership and its Western alignment.

Weekly Reports

July 15th – July 21st, 2024 by Olevs Nikers

Estonia Weekly: RailBaltica and New Tax Laws

In the reporting week there was a general feeling of anti-government sentiments with posts targeting RailBaltica, new tax laws, and issues with politicians. 

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July 8th – July 14th, 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: President’s Reinauguration Party

During this reporting week, among the events that sparked the most heated discussions online was the evening reception after President Nausėda’s reinauguration.

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July 8th – July 14th, 2024 by admin

Latvia Weekly: RailBaltica and Bombings in Ukraine

During the examined week the primary narratives surrounded domestic issues alleging incompetence and corruption of the current government in relation to RailBaltica.

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July 8th – July 14th, 2024 by admin

Estonia Weekly: Border crossings to Russia and Economic woes

In the reporting week, there were many posts centred around general anti-government sentiments. 

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July 1st – July 7th, 2024 by admin

Lithuania Weekly: Belarus sanctions and fringe party reshuffle

During this reporting week, different stories were trending among Kremlin-aligned media.

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July 1st – July 7th, 2024 by Otto Tabuns

Latvia Weekly: Energy prices and RailBaltica

During the examined weeks the narratives concern domestic issues such as the alleged corruption exampled by RailBaltica, and the rising costs for energy.

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July 1st – July 7th, 2024 by Olevs Nikers

Estonia Weekly: Dropping Birthrates and Kallas Departure

In the reporting week, there was a considerable amount of posts made, including antigovernment sentiments, primarily focused on the change in power with Kaya Kallas leaving as Prime Minister.

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June 24th – June 30th, 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Commission Inquiries and Resignation

This week, Lithuanian media outlets known for their Kremlin-aligned views focused heavily on local news stories.

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June 24th – June 30th, 2024 by Otto Tabuns

Latvia Weekly: Railbaltica and Russophobia

During the examined week, the narratives primarily focused on domestic issues relating to corruption and Russian language policies.

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