On the very day of the Danish capitulation in August, Tsar Peter declared war. He could hardly have chosen a worse moment. Charles moved on into Estonia, where the Russians were besieging the ...

For much of its history, Russia, and its predecessor Muscovy, have been a land power. It was only at the turn of the 18th ...

The city of Narva, home to one of the few open crossings into Russia, is described by Estonian border force officials as “the end and the beginning of the free world.” Located on NATO’s eastern border ...

Home to one of the few crossing points into Russia, the city of Narva is seen by Estonian border force officials as “the end and the beginning of the free world”. Located on Nato’s eastern ...

The battle that ensued is known historically as the Battle of the Bulge. The courage and fortitude of the American Soldier was tested against great adversity. Nevertheless, the quality of his ...

Explore the key events of the Battle of Britain with clips from over 50 years of BBC television and radio programmes The Battle of Britain was the German air force's attempt to gain air ...

The Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) has cracked down on chaotic wait lines at the eastern border town of Narva, following disruption caused by those not working with the purest of intentions and ...

Home to one of the few crossing points into Russia, the city of Narva is seen by Estonian border force officials as “the end and the beginning of the free world”. Located on Nato’s eastern border, the ...

C.T., The Challenge (Image credit: MTV) A whopping 40 Challenge veterans are competing this season for the huge grand prize. Check out the list of competitors below, which are divided into "eras." ...

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Earlier this week, the pneumatic dome of the new Narva Football Hall partially collapsed under the weight of snow. The issue was quickly identified and resolved, but the arena remains closed for now.