Middle East conflict escalates; airline shares fall
The escalation of the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted flight schedules around the world, and airline shares fell…
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Scientists urge delay in age verification on social media
While governments around the world plan to restrict social media use among teenagers by introducing age verification, scientists have called for these plans…
Latvia should assess the US example: adjusting sanctions as a way to avoid strengthening Russia’s economy
Ilona Bērziņa While the United States has revised its sanctions policy regarding Belarusian potash exports, Latvia and the European Union continue to enforce…
Netanyahu’s Iran plan: friendly government or internal chaos – both useful
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making little effort to give the impression that he has a plan now that Iran’s religious leader…
New port director appointed at Ventspils Freeport – Igors Udodovs takes office
Igors Udodovs has been appointed as the Director of the Ventspils Freeport. Previously, he served as Acting Director, Deputy Director, and Head of…
From sanctions list removed Russian minister manipulates international sports
Ilona Bērziņa Hungary has requested that influential Russian sports officials be removed from the European Union sanctions list, Kyiv Post reports, citing Politico….
Weather in Latvia to surprise this week: frost and snow at night, up to +10°C during the day
Monday will be cloudy, with skies clearing only in some southwestern areas of the country. Clouds will bring rain and sleet in some…
Trump Announces Khamenei’s Death
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died, U.S. President Donald Trump announced Saturday on the platform Truth Social. “Khamenei, one of the…
Political scientist: If the US lifts sanctions on fertiliser shipments, there are serious reasons behind it
The United States has lifted sanctions on Belarus’s potash sector, while the European Union has not. Meanwhile, fertiliser shipments are being redirected to…
