Populist Babiš wins Czech election; Prime Minister’s chair not guaranteed yet
Right-wing populist Andrej Babiš and his ANO party have won a landslide victory in a crucial Czech parliamentary election, but that doesn’t mean…
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A political party in Latvia proposes reducing state funding for political parties
The opposition party United List (Apvienotais saraksts, AS) has prepared a draft law proposing to reduce state budget funding for political parties for…
Latvia’s healthcare workers lose patience – minister faces possible vote of no confidence
One of the next steps that the Latvian Health and Social Care Workers’ Union (LVSADA) may take to express dissatisfaction with the government’s…
Greenpeace warns of threats to the Baltic Sea from Russia’s “shadow fleet”
Oil tankers belonging to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” are posing an increasing threat to the Baltic Sea and Germany’s coastline, the environmental organization…
Protesters try to seize presidential palace in Tbilisi; PM accuses EU of incitement
Tbilisi has once again been rocked by protests, with protesters attempting to seize the presidential palace; five people have been detained and the…
Autumn has arrived – prolonged rain and only +10°C expected in Latvia
On Monday, skies will be mostly cloudy, with occasional clear spells during the day, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre….
Consumer rights authority to fine “Ride Mobility” for failing to suspend operations after death of two girls in Imanta
The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) will impose an administrative penalty on the shared e-bike operator Ride Mobility (SIA “Ride”) for failing to…
Estonian employers: Everyone who can work is needed; from other countries as well
The Estonian government wants to increase the number of foreign workers, but the opposition has called the plan irresponsible; meanwhile, employers believe that…
Opposition: If the Latvian government cannot cope, the President must act
If the coalition itself is unable to resolve the political crisis, it may be necessary for President Edgars Rinkēvičs to get involved, according…
