Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Vote #3 #TommyCash #Eurovision #ESC #Estonia2026 120
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Happy to share the Estonian perspective on the end of WW2: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...theguardian.comThe witnesses: second world war survivors from across Europe share their storiesOn the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war in Europe, survivors, including veterans from both sides, remember what happened 082
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 12/04/2025Very powerful: youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...youtu.beThis Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like | Carole Cadwalladr | TEDYouTube video by TED 181
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Trump 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! 🤫 070
Reposted by Maris HellrandAngry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 03/04/2025I was thinking that none of those numbers made sense, but holy fuck this is insane 649151665592
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 30/03/2025A great 🧵 following the breadcrumbs back to 2019 when all this 🇬🇱 talk was unleashed by a fake letter created by 🇷🇺: 040
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 30/03/2025Finland’s icebreaker diplomacy is top notch. But considering Trump’s aggressive Greenland comments while golfing with Stubb can’t help the thought that he is buying the icebreakers to use them in conquered Greenland, which happens to be part of Denmark - Finland’s second closest ally. 390
Reposted by Maris Hellrand#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 27/03/2025Trump admin restores funding for Radio Free Europe, Open Technology Fund after lawsuits twp.ai/1VPjGotwp.aiTrump admin restores funding for Radio Free Europe, Open Technology Fund after lawsuitsThe 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 th… 14613
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Über 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...hiiuleht.eeHÜPOTEETILINE OLUKORD | Hiiumaa rünnakustsenaariumi tulipunktis - Hiiu LehtSoome seriaal “Konflikt“ kirjeldab stsenaariumi, kuidas tundmatut päritolu sõjaväelased võtavad oma kontrolli alla Hanko poolsaare, lõigates selle ära Soome sidekanalitest ja kasutades ära kohalikke k... 000
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 23/03/2025Das 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. 010
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 16/03/2025Another 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-...about.rferl.orgRFE/RL President: Defunding Would be “Massive Gift to America’s Enemies”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/RL’s global operations, has been terminated. 0123
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 16/03/2025A warm recommendation to all Trump-whisperers on both sides of the big beautiful ocean. youtu.be/4NdUuZJSLDU?...youtu.beThe Future of Democracy in America: A Conversation with The AtlanticYouTube video by American Academy in Berlin 000
Reposted by Maris HellrandPuckFutin @handle.invalid · 15/03/2025A 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 Orbán's winter!" 823244
Reposted by Maris HellrandOutspoken™️ @out5p0ken.bsky.social · 13/03/2025❗️Don’t tell me protesting and petitions don’t work❗️ An online petition which garnered more than 92,000 signatures sent to Spotify results in Spotify removing ANDREW TATE’S “PIMPING” PODCAST. 31896402042
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Kas mootorsaega Toompeal lustivad reforminoored kaitsevad Eestit? Süda läheb pahaks. Poliitmängulust on hetkel riskantsem kui vene rulett. www.ohtuleht.ee/1126434/mich...ohtuleht.eeMICHALI PROBLEEM | Maris Hellrand: minu kaks poega teevad praegu ajateenistuses Eesti julgeoleku jaoks rohkem kui peaministerVähe sellest, et meie peaministri lauluhääl rahvusvahelisel areenil nõrgavõitu kostub, on nüüd selgunud, et ka kodumaine muusikaline kuulmine pole Kristen Michalil suurem asi. 1171
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Talking European security with president of Estonia Alar Karis for Deutsche Welle 070
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 09/03/2025Some hot soft power from Estonia: www.euronews.com/culture/2025...euronews.comTurn the heat up! Estonia Sauna Marathon tests limits and traditionThe 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... 091
Reposted by Maris HellrandAnne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 09/03/2025US defense companies might never be trusted again on.ft.com/3DtQQZson.ft.comCan the US switch off Europe’s weapons?Long hooked on American defence exports, allies feel buyers’ remorse over hardware dependent on Washington support 34752641623
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 09/03/2025OTD 81 years ago soviets bombed the Estonian capital Tallinn. The same monsters still at it in Ukraine. 0225
Reposted by Maris HellrandToomas Hendrik Ilves @ilvestoomas.bsky.social · 08/03/2025US 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. 618584
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Der Titel des Beitrags braucht natürlich ein update. Was wir von Putin zu erwarten haben, wissen wir längst. Trump ist nun noch gefährlicher geworden, denn die Phantasie reicht nicht mehr aus, was er noch Putin schenken könnte. www.zdf.de/politik/ausl...zdf.deAngst vor PutinTrumps Äußerungen über Europa und die NATO alarmieren die Verbündeten. Länder in Osteuropa sind sich unsicher, ob sie noch auf die Unterstützung der USA zählen können. 020
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 06/03/2025The cruelty has no bottom. Europe should welcome the Ukrainians with open arms. 071
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 06/03/2025This is way cheaper than appeasing Putin and Trump. 0152
Reposted by Maris HellrandRichard Branson @richardbranson.bsky.social · 25/02/2025For 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...edition.cnn.comUS joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine | CNN PoliticsThe United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine Monday in a stunning shift from years of US policy. 35876215514096
Reposted by Maris HellrandEliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 23/02/2025Thread - I've been thinking a lot about Walter Lippmann’s Public Opinion lately, especially in the context of Musk’s role in dismantling the federal workforce through DOGE. It’s a perfect example of what Lippmann warned about over a century ago. 571713587
Reposted by Maris HellrandJürgen Nauditt @juergennauditt.bsky.social · 22/02/2025On the new cover of Time Magazine, the Kremlin replaces the White House. What do non-MAGA Americans think when they see something like this? 916637
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 22/02/2025Ainult EKRE lollakad pole veel aru saanud, et nende kuningas on alasti. 1355
Reposted by Maris HellrandThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 21/02/2025BREAKING: The Associated Press sues three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events, citing the First Amendment.apnews.comAP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speechThe Associated Press is suing three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events. 34295611966
Reposted by Maris HellrandTimothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 21/02/2025Americans 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...snyder.substack.com"Recoup the costs"The sadism of American policy to war-torn Ukraine 1292922985
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Meanwhile I recommend this piece by @euronews.com - especially also a very good history explainer at the beginning: www.euronews.com/video/2025/0...euronews.comVideo. Estonia phases out Russian as a language of instructionVideo. 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 – e... 0150
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 19/02/2025Hey, but go ahead and lecture Europe about freedom of speech! 0131
Reposted by Maris HellrandOlena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 19/02/2025Let’s take a dive into history. 5464162
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 17/02/2025During 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. 0120
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 17/02/2025MEGA! www.err.ee/1609607546/j...err.eeJevgeni Ossinovski: ärkamisaeg ehk Make Europe great againEuroopa ja Eesti ei saa elulistes küsimustes enam USA-le kindlad olla ning asi ei ole ainult Donald Trumpis. Ameerika endasse sulgumine on sügavam protsess. Kehvast olukorrast ei tohi heituda, vaid Tr... 091
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 17/02/2025Subscribe to: broligarchy.substack.com?utm_campaign...broligarchy.substack.comThe Power | Carole Cadwalladr | SubstackGirl power vs Tech bros. Click to read The Power, by Carole Cadwalladr, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers. 210
Reposted by Maris HellrandToomas Hendrik Ilves @ilvestoomas.bsky.social · 14/02/2025This 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...youtube.comPistorius counters Vance: Criticism of democracy is not acceptable | BR24YouTube video by BR24 20544174
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 13/02/2025Strong Hitler-Stalin vibes these days. Who could have imagined the USA casting for one of these roles. 4301
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 05/02/2025open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...open.substack.comThe Logic of DestructionAnd how to resist it 021
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 03/02/2025The Logic of Destruction open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...open.substack.comThe Logic of DestructionAnd how to resist it 000
Reposted by Maris HellrandTom Logan (in Tokyo) @tokyotom2020.bsky.social · 14/12/2024ROK President Yoon HAS been impeached. With four more votes than needed. 15726133
Reposted by Maris HellrandAnonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 08/12/2024Protestors in South Korea essentially held one of the largest pro-democracy raves in modern history. 803827699
Reposted by Maris HellrandAnne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 07/12/2024Why 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?...youtu.be‘Enormous heist’: Hayes on the ‘audacious scheme’ to reward big donorsYouTube video by MSNBC 20642701754
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Nii saan sellest Lõuna-Koreas käimasolevast mürglist aru. Viimane reis Koreasse andis ühe huvitava juhtlõnga. vikerraadio.err.ee/media/video/...vikerraadio.err.eeMaris Hellrand. Olukord Lõuna-Koreas | ERRERR 1140
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Fantastic reporting from the "6-hour-dictatorship" in South-Korea: 020
Maris Hellrand @marishell.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Tegelikult on see tõsilugu, mitte Järvani kiusamine: epl.delfi.ee/artikkel/120...epl.delfi.eeMaris Hellrand: Rohkem lapsi või rohkem autosid? Mõlemat ei saaAbilinnapea Järvani ideaalmaastik näib olevat parkla ilma mänguväljakuta. 2110
Reposted by Maris HellrandMartin Laine @martinlaineolen.bsky.social · 19/11/2024In 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 concerning—I'll show you why. 🧵👇 1/7 9540212
