Von der Leyen: EU can no longer rely solely on rules-based system
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on the 9th of March that the European Union must be prepared to use force…
Switzerland to enshrine right to use cash inconstitution
Voters on the 8th of March voted to enshrine the right to use cash in the country’s constitution, Politico reports. The official result…
Public opposition grows: petition launched in Latvia against cuts to overtime pay
A petition has been launched on the public initiatives platform Manabalss.lv over the weekend to halt proposed amendments that would reduce overtime and…
Sarkozy’s son to enter French politics; will bring US political influence
Louis Sarkozy, the son of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, hopes to launch a new, conservative wing influenced by US politics, Reuters reported….
BNN IN FOCUS | What rising gas and fuel prices could mean for Latvia
This week has been marked by announcements about rising fuel prices and warnings that they could even double. Political analyst Filips Rajevskis, co-owner…
Lithuanian intelligence: Russia will not directly threaten NATO while fighting in Ukraine
The Lithuanian intelligence agency’s annual national security threat report notes that while Moscow is devoting most of its resources to continuing its aggression…
Latvia’s GDP growth outpaces EU average
Latvia recorded faster gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the fourth quarter of last year compared with the average in the European Union,…
Estonian Air Force, US Army test drone countermeasures technology
The Estonian Air Force, in cooperation with the US Army, tested a new system to protect against drone attacks in Ida-Viru County during…
The impact is not yet felt, but it will be felt: war in Iran worries China
China is not yet feeling the effects of the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East, but it has noticed the ripples and is…
