Estonians compare Riga and Tallinn Christmas markets
As the festive season begins, Estonian public media journalists have visited Christmas markets in Riga and Tallinn to compare offerings and prices, writes…
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Latvia’s gender equality indicators are worsening – the sharpest decline in recent years
In the European Institute for Gender Equality’s (EIGE) Gender Equality Index, Latvia this year ranks 24th among the 27 EU member states, the…
Why does Latvia lack trains – and why might it soon have to lease them from Estonia?
Latvia could begin leasing diesel trains manufactured by the Swiss company Stadler from Estonia, the chairman of the board of Pasažieru vilciens (PV),…
After damaging the border fence, a Russian citizen enters Latvia
In Ludza Municipality last Saturday, border guards detained a Russian citizen who illegally crossed the state border from the Russian side, the State…
With power so close, Germany’s far right seeks to improve its image
Before Leif-Erik Holm became the Alternative for Germany (AfD)’s lead candidate in the federal state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, he was a popular DJ…
Why are wages rising in Latvia while the number of jobs is decreasing? CSP data explained
In the third quarter of this year, the average gross monthly wage in Latvia was 1,835 euros, and compared to the third quarter…
Hong Kong authorities arrest more people; search continues for missing in devastating fire
Hong Kong authorities said they had arrested 13 more people for negligence that led to the deaths, citing the use of substandard materials…
Don’t fall for It! These schemes are used by scammers who extracted nearly half a million euros in one week
Last week, 460,937 euros were defrauded from residents of Latvia, according to information from the State Police. From the 24th to the 30th…
EU to Trump: Putin must not be pardoned for war crimes
The European Union has warned that US President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker peace in Ukraine must not allow Russian dictator Vladimir Putin…
