Epstein case in Latvia: investigation depends on US response
February 9, 2026
Sweden to tighten citizenship rules
Sweden’s center-right government has announced that the rules for obtaining citizenship will be stricter in the future – requiring at least eight years…
Sea frozen over – Estonia decides to open ice road
With frozen seas hampering ferry traffic to the Estonian islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, the country has decided to create an official ice…
Latvia must start acting like a mature state – political scientist on mistakes, US cooperation and security challenges
Ilona Bērziņa Is the world order really changing, so that what seemed self-evident yesterday no longer is today? What hopes can we link…
Alleged Chinese spies arrested in quiet French village
Two Chinese men have been arrested in France on suspicion of espionage after they used a quiet village in the south-west of the…
Stabilitātei! could become the first party dissolved since Latvia restored independence
In the case concerning the party Stabilitātei!, the prosecution is likely to take the matter to court, Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters said in…
Epstein case in Latvia: investigation depends on US response
As part of the criminal proceedings launched in Latvia over the recently published materials in the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,…
Winter Olympic Games begin – news and events
Today, the 6th of February, the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games open, with Italy set to host the world’s largest sports event, writes the…
Origin Robotics delivers autonomous interceptor drones to three NATO countries
Latvia, Estonia and Belgium have received the first Blaze interceptor drones produced by Latvian defence technology company Origin Robotics, Latvia’s Minister of Defence…
Norway sees increased Russian intelligence activity in Arctic
Norway’s Internal Security Service (PST) has warned of a risk of sabotage and said it expects Russia to expand its intelligence operations in…
