Maris Hellrand
@marishell.bsky.social
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Journalist, language nerd, mom of 2 conscripts & 1 IT-girl
Vote #3
#TommyCash
#Eurovision
#ESC
#Estonia2026
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Happy to share the Estonian perspective on the end of WW2:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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The witnesses: second world war survivors from across Europe share their stories
On the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war in Europe, survivors, including veterans from both sides, remember what happened
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/08/the-witnesses-second-world-war-survivors-from-across-europe-share-their-stories?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5mjA63H_Vhe9tCAqXxBGpgcJHyFvqbEpUmftsCSxk_UwwE0DjBLoKx_aCgrQ_aem_sHoLb3dV2UIPIXaECjL5nQ
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Very powerful:
youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...
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This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like | Carole Cadwalladr | TED
YouTube video by TED
https://youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?si=p9ioTlQ_fRhO4vZE
7 months ago
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Trump tariffs are a conspiracy of the global climate lobby: US imposes high tariffs on the whole world (ex ruzzia & NK); prices go up worldwide, especially in the US; people consume less, especially the world's biggest consumers Americans; climate change slows down. Thanks! Don't tell them! đ€«
7 months ago
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7 months ago
I was thinking that none of those numbers made sense, but holy fuck this is insane
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Shashank Joshi
7 months ago
Fact-checking these pathological liars is exhausting, but important to note that this claim - that US sanctions mean zero trade with Russia, so no tariffs needed - is completely false. By USTRâs own count American imported $3bn of Russian goods last year.
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Whatâs the tariff rate for ruzzia?
7 months ago
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A great đ§” following the breadcrumbs back to 2019 when all this đŹđ± talk was unleashed by a fake letter created by đ·đș:
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7 months ago
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Finlandâs icebreaker diplomacy is top notch. But considering Trumpâs aggressive Greenland comments while golfing with Stubb canât help the thought that he is buying the icebreakers to use them in conquered Greenland, which happens to be part of Denmark - Finlandâs second closest ally.
7 months ago
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Nii see on ;)
#sĂŒvariik
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#TuckFrump
7 months ago
Trump admin restores funding for Radio Free Europe, Open Technology Fund after lawsuits
https://twp.ai/1VPjGo
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Trump admin restores funding for Radio Free Europe, Open Technology Fund after lawsuits
The Trump administration says it has restored funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the Open Technology Fund after the groups sued. The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) had cut off thâŠ
https://twp.ai/1VPjGo
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Ăber das Buch von
@carlomasala1.bsky.social
aus der Sicht der Insel Hiiumaa, die laut Szenario morgen in 3 Jahren in einer Nacht-und-Nebel-Aktion erobert wird. Ich hoffe, die Warnung wird reichen um es zu vermeiden.
hiiuleht.ee/hupoteetilin...
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HĂPOTEETILINE OLUKORD | Hiiumaa rĂŒnnakustsenaariumi tulipunktis - Hiiu Leht
Soome seriaal âKonfliktâ kirjeldab stsenaariumi, kuidas tundmatut pĂ€ritolu sĂ”javĂ€elased vĂ”tavad oma kontrolli alla Hanko poolsaare, lĂ”igates selle Ă€ra Soome sidekanalitest ja kasutades Ă€ra kohalikke k...
https://hiiuleht.ee/hupoteetiline-olukord-hiiumaa-runnakustsenaariumi-tulipunktis/
7 months ago
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Das schneidet nah - mit halbem Leben auf Hiiumaa, und seit 2014 sehr sehr oft in Narva, wie auch jetzt gerade. Die Hoffnung bleibt, dass ein ausgemaltes Szenario dann doch nicht wahr wird.
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7 months ago
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Another gift to the enemies of the US and the free world. And yes, for me this is personal. Having arrived in Munich in 1990 RFE became my family, my home, the foundation for my world view, my journalistic career and life. A sad sad day.
about.rferl.org/article/rfe-...
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RFE/RL President: Defunding Would be âMassive Gift to Americaâs Enemiesâ
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) was informed today by the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) that its federal grant agreement, which funds RFE/RLâs global operations, has been terminated.
https://about.rferl.org/article/rfe-rl-president-defunding-would-be-massive-gift-to-americas-enemies/?utm_source=clipboard
8 months ago
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A warm recommendation to all Trump-whisperers on both sides of the big beautiful ocean.
youtu.be/4NdUuZJSLDU?...
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The Future of Democracy in America: A Conversation with The Atlantic
YouTube video by American Academy in Berlin
https://youtu.be/4NdUuZJSLDU?si=Qw8dwiXaqXwyWp7E
8 months ago
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PuckFutin
8 months ago
A multi-thousand opposition rally is taking place in Budapest today Opposition leader Péter Magyar: "Spring is coming to Hungary, together we will put an end to Orbån's winter!"
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Outspokenâąïž
8 months ago
âïžDonât tell me protesting and petitions donât workâïž An online petition which garnered more than 92,000 signatures sent to Spotify results in Spotify removing ANDREW TATEâS âPIMPINGâ PODCAST.
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Kas mootorsaega Toompeal lustivad reforminoored kaitsevad Eestit? SĂŒda lĂ€heb pahaks. PoliitmĂ€ngulust on hetkel riskantsem kui vene rulett.
www.ohtuleht.ee/1126434/mich...
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MICHALI PROBLEEM | Maris Hellrand: minu kaks poega teevad praegu ajateenistuses Eesti julgeoleku jaoks rohkem kui peaminister
VĂ€he sellest, et meie peaministri lauluhÀÀl rahvusvahelisel areenil nĂ”rgavĂ”itu kostub, on nĂŒĂŒd selgunud, et ka kodumaine muusikaline kuulmine pole Kristen Michalil suurem asi.
https://www.ohtuleht.ee/1126434/michali-probleem-maris-hellrand-minu-kaks-poega-teevad-praegu-ajateenistuses-eesti-julgeoleku-jaoks-rohkem-kui-peaminister
8 months ago
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Talking European security with president of Estonia Alar Karis for Deutsche Welle
8 months ago
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Some hot soft power from Estonia:
www.euronews.com/culture/2025...
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Turn the heat up! Estonia Sauna Marathon tests limits and tradition
The challenge of the Estonia Sauna Marathon is simple - how long can you stand the heat while dressed in a funny costume. The weekend long event is a great leveller for visitors but Maris Hellrand say...
https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/03/09/its-getting-hot-in-here-estonia-sauna-marathon-raises-temperatures-for-traditionalists
8 months ago
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Anne Applebaum
8 months ago
US defense companies might never be trusted again
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Can the US switch off Europeâs weapons?
Long hooked on American defence exports, allies feel buyersâ remorse over hardware dependent on Washington support
https://on.ft.com/3DtQQZs
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OTD 81 years ago soviets bombed the Estonian capital Tallinn. The same monsters still at it in Ukraine.
8 months ago
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Toomas Hendrik Ilves
8 months ago
US cuts Ukraine off from intel, Russia steps up missile attacks, Trump says that's a smart thing for Putin to do... ...and Ukraine sees pattern in Russian attacks suggesting US now giving intel instead to Russia. Don't just fixate on what he says, look at what he does and says.
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Der Titel des Beitrags braucht natĂŒrlich ein update. Was wir von Putin zu erwarten haben, wissen wir lĂ€ngst. Trump ist nun noch gefĂ€hrlicher geworden, denn die Phantasie reicht nicht mehr aus, was er noch Putin schenken könnte.
www.zdf.de/politik/ausl...
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Angst vor Putin
Trumps ĂuĂerungen ĂŒber Europa und die NATO alarmieren die VerbĂŒndeten. LĂ€nder in Osteuropa sind sich unsicher, ob sie noch auf die UnterstĂŒtzung der USA zĂ€hlen können.
https://www.zdf.de/politik/auslandsjournal/angst-vor-putin-aufruestung-100.html
8 months ago
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The cruelty has no bottom. Europe should welcome the Ukrainians with open arms.
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8 months ago
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This is way cheaper than appeasing Putin and Trump.
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Richard Branson
8 months ago
For the US to side with Russia and North Korea to oppose a UN resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine defies all common sense and adds insult to the countless injuries suffered by the brave Ukrainian people.
edition.cnn.com/2025/02/24/p...
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US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russiaâs war against Ukraine | CNN Politics
The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russiaâs war against Ukraine Monday in a stunning shift from years of US policy.
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/24/politics/us-joins-russia-ukraine-un-vote
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Eliot Higgins
8 months ago
Thread - I've been thinking a lot about Walter Lippmannâs Public Opinion lately, especially in the context of Muskâs role in dismantling the federal workforce through DOGE. Itâs a perfect example of what Lippmann warned about over a century ago.
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JĂŒrgen Nauditt
8 months ago
On the new cover of Time Magazine, the Kremlin replaces the White House. What do non-MAGA Americans think when they see something like this?
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Ainult EKRE lollakad pole veel aru saanud, et nende kuningas on alasti.
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8 months ago
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The Associated Press
8 months ago
BREAKING: The Associated Press sues three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events, citing the First Amendment.
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AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech
The Associated Press is suing three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events.
https://apnews.com/article/ap-lawsuit-trump-administration-officials-0352075501b779b8b187667f3427e0e8
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Timothy Snyder
8 months ago
Americans proposed that Ukraine concede half of the profits from its mineral rights in perpetuity... in exchange for essentially nothing. This is not a monetary proposition, let alone a "deal," but rather the demand that Ukraine become a permanent American colony.
snyder.substack.com/p/recoup-the...
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"Recoup the costs"
The sadism of American policy to war-torn Ukraine
https://snyder.substack.com/p/recoup-the-costs
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Meanwhile I recommend this piece by
@euronews.com
- especially also a very good history explainer at the beginning:
www.euronews.com/video/2025/0...
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Video. Estonia phases out Russian as a language of instruction
Video. The Republic of Estonia is reforming its school system. Russian will gradually be phased out as a language of instruction by the year 2030. Soon all children will only be taught in Estonian â e...
https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/02/19/estonia-phases-out-russian-as-a-language-of-instruction
8 months ago
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Hey, but go ahead and lecture Europe about freedom of speech!
9 months ago
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Olena Halushka
9 months ago
Letâs take a dive into history.
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During the COVID pandemic Europe proved it can mobilise beyond the usual comfort zone when facing a grave danger. I do hope the leaders from Helsinki to Lisbon realise that US betraying the alliance is just as grave and find unity and resolve to respond just as they did 5 years ago to the pandemic.
9 months ago
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MEGA!
www.err.ee/1609607546/j...
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Jevgeni Ossinovski: Àrkamisaeg ehk Make Europe great again
Euroopa ja Eesti ei saa elulistes kĂŒsimustes enam USA-le kindlad olla ning asi ei ole ainult Donald Trumpis. Ameerika endasse sulgumine on sĂŒgavam protsess. Kehvast olukorrast ei tohi heituda, vaid Tr...
https://www.err.ee/1609607546/jevgeni-ossinovski-arkamisaeg-ehk-make-europe-great-again
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Subscribe to:
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The Power | Carole Cadwalladr | Substack
Girl power vs Tech bros. Click to read The Power, by Carole Cadwalladr, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.
https://broligarchy.substack.com/?utm_campaign=pub&utm_medium=web
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Toomas Hendrik Ilves
9 months ago
This is extremely good. Pistorius tells Vance where to get off. (first part in German with translation, the rest in English)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Rl...
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Pistorius counters Vance: Criticism of democracy is not acceptable | BR24
YouTube video by BR24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Rl6XgkWUg
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Strong Hitler-Stalin vibes these days. Who could have imagined the USA casting for one of these roles.
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The Logic of Destruction
And how to resist it
https://open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p/the-logic-of-destruction?r=i894e&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
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The Logic of Destruction
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The Logic of Destruction
And how to resist it
https://open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p/the-logic-of-destruction?r=9ba3q&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
9 months ago
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Tom Logan (in Tokyo)
11 months ago
ROK President Yoon HAS been impeached. With four more votes than needed.
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Anonymous
11 months ago
Protestors in South Korea essentially held one of the largest pro-democracy raves in modern history.
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Anne Applebaum
11 months ago
Why the crypto industry backed Trump: because the crypto oligarchs want billions of dollars from the US government
@chrislhayes.bsky.social
has the best explanation of this story I have seen
youtu.be/qWANiC28M8o?...
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âEnormous heistâ: Hayes on the âaudacious schemeâ to reward big donors
YouTube video by MSNBC
https://youtu.be/qWANiC28M8o?feature=shared
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Nii saan sellest LĂ”una-Koreas kĂ€imasolevast mĂŒrglist aru. Viimane reis Koreasse andis ĂŒhe huvitava juhtlĂ”nga.
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Maris Hellrand. Olukord LÔuna-Koreas | ERR
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https://vikerraadio.err.ee/media/video/947d399ef5a8aaaa91617c12c99998d7?fbclid=IwY2xjawG-gIJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHd9se9vMssaAWD0dxhVxP4FHucyeqVJFuC6k6CS7XkhkbQxklhbCo5NBaw_aem_hyvGBRFLhij6qaSkTm4k2Q
11 months ago
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Fantastic reporting from the "6-hour-dictatorship" in South-Korea:
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11 months ago
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Tegelikult on see tÔsilugu, mitte JÀrvani kiusamine:
epl.delfi.ee/artikkel/120...
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Maris Hellrand: Rohkem lapsi vÔi rohkem autosid? MÔlemat ei saa
Abilinnapea JÀrvani ideaalmaastik nÀib olevat parkla ilma mÀnguvÀljakuta.
https://epl.delfi.ee/artikkel/120337859/maris-hellrand-rohkem-lapsi-voi-rohkem-autosid-molemat-ei-saa
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Martin Laine
12 months ago
In 2021, Elon Musk joined a Kremlin propaganda event tied to reviving the infamous Soviet "pioneer movement" for kids. Invited by Sergei Kiriyenko, Putin's personal propaganda czar. WSJ later reported they stayed in contact ever since. The implications are concerningâI'll show you why. đ§”đ 1/7
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