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Fierce protests with calls to stop the "migrant influx" broke out in the Romanian village of Ditró/Ditrău last week after a local bread factory hired two bakers from Sri Lanka. Allegations have also been made against the company: local employees had to quit their jobs at the factory due to the poor pay. The villagers aren't the only ones at fault, the regional press concurs.

Estonia celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Tartu, in which Estonia's independence was agreed on with Soviet Russia, on the weekend. However, today's borders still do not correspond to those agreed at the time - a bone of controversy in Estonia and Russia to this day. The lack of a consensus is reflected in both countries' media.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared coronavirus a global health emergency last Thursday. The number of confirmed cases has now risen above 17,000, with 361 deaths. European media call for appropriate action from the EU, but also from civil society.

As of February 1, Britain will officially no longer be a member of the EU. This also means that the United Kingdom ceases to have any say in Brussels. During the transition period which lasts until the end of 2020, much will remain the same as regards border traffic and trade. European media discuss what stance the EU should adopt vis-à-vis Britain and which party will suffer most in the aftermath.