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As further gruesome details about journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death come to light pressure is mounting on the Saudi royal family. In addition to the tensions between Turkey, the US, the EU and Saudi Arabia European commentators discuss certain aspects of the affair which they say have been neglected so far.

A court in Tallinn has ruled that a woman must choose between her Estonian and Russian passport, prompting many Estonians to fear that this will set a precedent and put an end to current practice. Although dual citizenship is banned by law, authorities have turned a blind eye up to now. People who could potentially be affected air their opinions and experiences.

Hungary commemorated the Revolution of 1956 this week. 62 years ago Hungarians of all stripes and classes rose up against the Communist regime and Soviet hegemony. The invasion of Soviet troops put an end to the uprising. Commentators disagree as to who has the right to claim the Revolution for themselves.

Turkey's President Erdoğan has publicly contradicted Riyadh's version of the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. He talks of a planned murder and has demanded an explanation from Saudi Arabia. Ankara is cleverly cashing in on the affair, commentators observe, finding the way in which the revelations are being made known noteworthy.