Latvian Defence Minister Sprūds resigns from office
Prime Minister Evika Siliņa of New Unity (JV) has demanded the resignation of Defence Minister Andris Sprūds of The Progressives (P) and announced…
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BNN IN FOCUS | “The builder of the drone wall has built nothing” — Rajevskis sharply criticizes Sprūds
This week Latvia experienced yet another drone incident and once again stepped on the same rake. Early Thursday morning, three unmanned aerial vehicles…
GPS interference in Estonia makes it difficult to detect wildfires
In the northeastern Estonian county of Ida-Viru, interference in the transmission of global positioning system (GPS) signals has been observed for several years,…
Victory Day parade without tanks – Moscow’s war is not going according to plan
Moscow’s Red Square, surrounded by metal barriers, is now overrun with the word “victory” on posters and soldiers rehearsing for the parade, the…
Latvian Prime Minister sharply criticizes Defence Minister: 2 billion euros budget demands greater responsibility
The substantial government support provided to the defense sector — allocating it a 2 billion euros budget, including at the expense of other…
Britain charges spies; Chinese ambassador to be summoned
After two men were charged of spying for Hong Kong and thus for China, Britain has summoned Beijing’s ambassador to London for an…
North Korea unveils memorial to fallen soldiers; aid to Russia cost thousands of lifes
North Korea has unveiled a new memorial in its capital to honour soldiers killed in Russia, and an investigation based on satellite imagery…
Latvia’s Defence Minister to take three days of leave due to relative’s funeral
Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds of The Progressives (P) will be on leave from today until Sunday due to the funeral of a…
“What happens if 100 drones enter Latvia?” Former military commander criticizes state preparedness
Latvia’s defense sector is not prepared to force down or shoot down foreign drones, former commander of the National Armed Forces of Latvia…
