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June 15, 2026
Will Rail Baltica be completed by 2030 at all?
The Rail Baltica railway project can only be completed with European Union funding, Latvia’s Minister of Transport, Rihards Kozlovskis (New Unity), said in…
EP President wants to open investigation into MEP’s warm relations with Russia
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola wants oversight bodies to investigate alleged code of conduct violations by Luxembourg MEP Fernand Kartheiser, Politico reports. Kartheiser…
Sweden passes new law to assess immigrant behavior
The Swedish parliament has passed a new law that will allow authorities to revoke a person’s residence permit if they commit violations, such…
Bank of Latvia issues more pessimistic economic forecasts
The Bank of Latvia has lowered its forecast for Latvia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth this year from the previously projected 2.8% to…
Peace treaty with Iran – a political problem for Netanyahu
The US peace treaty with Iran could become a political nightmare for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as it destroys three cornerstones of…
Defence Minister reveals how Latvia plans to counter incoming drones
Latvia is working on solutions that will allow hostile drones entering its airspace to be neutralized as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible, Defence…
US-Iran deal reached; Strait of Hormuz opening uncertain
Jotaro Tamura, CEO of Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, told the Financial Times that shipping in the Strait of Hormuz would not…
The transit business Latvia lost — and Russia gained
Belarusian potash continues to reach global markets despite sanctions and political tensions. The cargo is moving, the profits are being made, and the…
Sardinia wants to save beaches; introduces entry fee and ban on parasols
Visitors to the picturesque beaches of the Italian island of Sardinia must now count not only on mandatory reservations, but also on a…
