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

"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

NATO Debates Directing Missile Shield against Russia - OSMAN ORSAL/ Reuters

NATO Debates Directing Missile Shield against Russia - OSMAN ORSAL/ 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

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

Lithuanian Gangs Target German Cars - Andreas Ulrich/ DER SPIEGEL

Lithuanian Gangs Target German Cars - Andreas Ulrich/ DER SPIEGEL

Borderless Criminals Lithuanian Gangs Target German Cars

A special investigative team comprised of German and Lithuanian police is seeking to stop a spate of thefts of luxury vehicles in Berlin. The cars are frequently stolen from the capital and taken to the Eastern European country. Von Andreas Ulrich

'Brussels Was Target Before, Now It's Merkel' - Vadim Ghirda/ AP

'Brussels Was Target Before, Now It's Merkel' - Vadim Ghirda/ AP

Lithuanian President 'Brussels Was Target Before, Now It's Merkel'

The Baltic countries have already moved on from their debt crisis, and are exhibiting healthy growth. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, Lithuania's President Dalia Grybauskaite explains that austerity is merely a question of political will -- and why her country wants to join the euro zone despite the crisis.

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

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

CIA Accused of Third Torture Prison in Europe - Mindaugas Kulbis / AP

CIA Accused of Third Torture Prison in Europe - Mindaugas Kulbis / AP

Black Site in Lithuania? CIA Accused of Third Torture Prison in Europe

As Americans continue to debate the torture era of the Bush administration, a new report has emerged about the alleged existence of a third secret prison used by the CIA in Europe. According to ABC News, the CIA operated a "black site" prison in Lithuania until the end of 2005. Von Britta Sandberg

Lithuanian Catholic Church to Sue MTV over 'Popetown' - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Lithuanian Catholic Church to Sue MTV over 'Popetown' - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Lithuania Unamused by Pope Satire Lithuanian Catholic Church to Sue MTV over 'Popetown'

Lithuanian Catholics are not amused by "Popetown." The Catholic Church in the country is planning to sue MTV over the irreverent cartoon satire.

EU Approves Euro Expansion - SPIEGEL ONLINE

EU Approves Euro Expansion - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Slovenia Yes, Lithuania No EU Approves Euro Expansion

The EU has accepted Slovenia's bid to become the first new member of the expanded bloc to join the euro zone. But Brussels' rejection of Lithuania's attempt to embrace the common currency highlights the economic perils ahead.

Flowers from the Black Hussar - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Flowers from the Black Hussar - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Racism in Lithuania? Flowers from the Black Hussar

A flower shop in Lithuania stands accused of racism. Its pricing structure depends on the color of the delivery man's skin, say some. The shop says its "black hussar" is a celebrity.

The Tiny Tigers - SPIEGEL ONLINE

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

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