Austria won’t stifle discontent during Israel’s Eurovision performance
The Austrian broadcaster ORF, which will host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, said it would not ban viewers from using the Palestinian flag,…
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“Latvia continues to live on borrowed money” — MPs demand explanation of 2026 budget advertising costs
Opposition lawmakers from the United List (AS) have submitted a formal request asking Finance Minister Arvils Ašeradens (New Unity) to explain the costs…
EU unveils plan to tackle housing affordability crisis
The European Commission has unveiled its first Affordable Housing Plan, setting out guidelines to tackle the bloc’s housing crisis, Politico reports. The wide-ranging…
Protests in Slovakia as government threatens rule of law
Slovakia, like Bulgaria and Romania, has been marked by protests against government interference in the justice system and the erosion of the rule…
Ministry of Transport warns: Public talk of rail dismantling sends sharp signals to the transit industry
There are currently no threats in Latvia that would require the dismantling of railway tracks near the eastern border, but restricting rail infrastructure…
Grey pre-holiday week in Latvia with minor temperature fluctuations
Light precipitation is expected only in some areas on Thursday and Saturday, while the weather will remain predominantly grey and overcast throughout the…
Student arrested in Poland for planning terrorist attack
Polish security services have detained a 19-year-old student suspected of trying to establish contacts with the Islamic State and accused of planning an…
Despite other countries’ decisions, Latvia plans to take part in Eurovision
Latvian Public Media (LSM) currently sees no circumstances that would prompt Latvia to consider withdrawing from the Eurovision Song Contest, said Raina Anna…
British foreign intelligence chief: We operate between peace and war
Blaise Metreweli, the new head of MI6, has said the agency is operating between peace and war, the BBC reports. In her first…
