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Lithuania Weekly: Mocking Kapčiamiestis Military Polygon and Anti-Russian Deterrence

This week, Kremlin-aligned media in Lithuania focused on the planned military polygon in Kapčiamiestis, portraying it and anti-Russian deterrence as theatrical and disconnected from citizens’ concerns. Coverage mocked opponents of the facility, ridiculed the government and President Gitanas Nausėda, and questioned Lithuania’s security policies, framing military initiatives as exaggerated and elite-driven. Overall, familiar Kremlin-aligned narratives were reinforced: policymakers are paranoid, democratic debate is hijacked by elites, and anti-Russian measures are unnecessary and performative.

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School
September 2nd – September 8th, 2024 by Olevs Nikers

Estonia Weekly: Accusations of Russophobia Take Center Stage

Media posts and articles in Estonia were dominated by anti-government sentiment, focusing on economic issues and alleged Russophobia linked to Russian schools and citizens.

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Ingrida Šimonytė
August 19th – August 25th, 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Anti-Government Sentiments Targeting Conservatives

During this reporting week, Lithuanian crowdfunder “Contribee” came under fire: media reported that the Lithuanian prosecutors had opened a pre-trial investigation into the Lithuanian crowdfunding platform Contribee, as it has now emerged that one of its shareholders took a large sum of money from an NGO account on Contribee for his personal use.

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Rye bread
August 19th – August 25th, 2024 by Otto Tabuns

Latvia Weekly: Rye Bread Campaign Under Scrutiny

The disinformation narratives were primarily focused on domestic issues related to corruption and the perceived incompetence of the current government.

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Tallinn
August 19th – August 25th, 2024 by Olevs Nikers

Estonia Weekly: Continued Anti-Governmental Sentiments

During the week, anti-governmental sentiments continued to be expressed across social media accounts. Many posts targeted the Reform Party, which holds the most seats in the Estonian parliament.

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Gabrielius Landsbergis
August 12th – August 18th, 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Controversy Over Landsbergis Villa Purchase

Discussions peaked over the villa in Greece that the family of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gabrielius Landsbergis, bought. The main criticism went out after the date of buying the villa was found out.

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Riga
August 12th – August 18th, 2024 by Otto Tabuns

Latvia Weekly: Alleged Governmental Corruption

During the examined week the narratives were similar to prior weeks focusing on issues relating to the Green Deal and the European Parliament, incompetence of the current government and lgbtq and gender issues.

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Tallinn
August 12th – August 18th, 2024 by Olevs Nikers

Estonia Weekly: Rising Government Criticism 

A significant number of posts expressing anti-governmental sentiments, particularly regarding the economy, were reported during the week.

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August 5th – August 11th, 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Crowdfunder under fire

During this reporting week, Lithuanian crowdfunder “Contribee” came under fire: media reported that the Lithuanian prosecutors had opened a pre-trial investigation into the Lithuanian crowdfunding platform Contribee, as it has now emerged that one of its shareholders took a large sum of money from an NGO account on Contribee for his personal use.

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August 5th – August 11th, 2024 by Otto Tabuns

Latvia Weekly: European Green Deal and LGBTQ+ issues

During the examined week, the narratives were similar to prior weeks, focusing on issues relating to the Green Deal and the European Parliament, the incompetence of the current government and lgbtq and gender issues.

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