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From 5% for defence to abolishing the State Defence Service – what Latvian parties promise on national security ahead of the Saeima election

17.09.202617.09.2026 Ogres

Latvia’s political parties are far from unanimous on how much funding should be allocated to national defence, according to a study commissioned by…

Estonia rejects EU plan for mandatory EV charging stations in parking lots

17.09.202617.09.2026 Ogres

Estonia will only partially implement the European Union directive requiring that, starting next year, half of the parking spaces at large stores be…

From minister’s chair to prosecutor’s office – decision on charges awaited in Uzulnieks’ 3.09‰ drunk-driving case

17.09.202617.09.2026 Ogres

The criminal case against former Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks, who was caught driving under the influence of alcohol, has been referred to the…

Protest at Kaunas mosque sparks debate over religiously motivated hatred

17.09.202618.09.2026 Ogres

A protest organized by a motorcycle club outside the mosque in Kaunas – Lithuania’s second-largest city – has triggered a criminal investigation into…

Stepaņenko refuses to assess threat posed by Russia to Latvia

17.09.202618.09.2026 Ogres

Jūlija Stepaņenko, the prime ministerial candidate of the Sovereign Power/Young Latvians alliance, did not provide a specific assessment of the threat posed by…

Stevedoring companies accuse NA of populism over grain transit: loud slogans with no understanding of consequences for Latvia’s economy

17.09.202617.09.2026 Ogres

The Latvian Stevedoring Companies Association (LSA) has sharply criticised the National Alliance’s (NA) proposed ban on the transit of Russian grain, arguing that…

Trump outraged by Canada’s friendship with the EU; threatens “serious tariffs”

17.09.202617.09.2026 Ogres

US President Donald Trump has once again resorted to his characteristic rhetoric, threatening retaliation should the European Union admit Canada as an associate…

Rain to spread across most of Latvia – winds to strengthen towards the end of the week

17.09.202617.09.2026 Ogres

On Thursday, skies will be cloudy with some clear spells. Overnight into Thursday, a precipitation zone will cross Latvia from the west, bringing…

US uncovers alleged Russian terrorist group

16.09.202616.09.2026 Ogres

US prosecutors have charged five individuals – believed to be collaborating with Russian intelligence services – with conspiracy to finance terrorism and plotting…

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