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June 15, 2026
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…
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…
Latvia to call for faster military reinforcement of NATO’s eastern flank at European Council
Latvia will emphasize the need for the European Union to accelerate the implementation of defence projects aimed at strengthening the Eastern Flank during…
Lithuania dismantles nuclear reactor in Ignalina; thinks of tourist attraction
Lithuania is preparing to dismantle the RBMK cores of the Ignalina nuclear power plant reactors, which are the same as those used in…
British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet ship in English Channel
The British military intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel on the 14th of June, taking the lead in…
Stradiņš Hospital sounds the alarm: Rīga needs another hospital
Riga is lacking either an additional emergency care hospital or a facility capable of treating patients who do not require highly specialized medical…
