With ZZS support, Saeima refers opposition’s proposal to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention to Committee
Thanks to the support of the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS), which is part of the ruling coalition, the Saeima on Thursday…
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Drone activity reported again at several Danish airports
Local authorities have closed Aalborg Airport in northern Denmark after several drones were spotted in its airspace, and drones have been seen at…
“More stable than ever”: Kleinbergs on Riga City Council coalition unity
The ruling coalition in Riga City Council is currently more stable than ever, Riga Mayor Viesturs Kleinbergs (P) claimed in an interview with…
Anticyclone to bring sunnier weekend, but nighttime frost still possible
On Thursday, cloud cover will be variable, with occasional short-term rain expected in some areas, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology…
Belarus releases political prisoners – but has it changed?
The release of 52 political prisoners marks a certain improvement in relations between Belarus and the US, but around 1,300 people are still…
Latvia loses 67 million euros to contraband cigarettes – consumption rising rapidly
Losses to the state budget from illicit cigarette trade reached 67 million euros in 2024, marking a 31% increase compared to the previous…
Neglected power grids exacerbate the devastation caused by forest fires
In Greece, while investigating the cause of a deadly fire, firefighters came across a now-familiar culprit: an uninsulated electrical wire, sparks from which…
Latvia’s 2026 state budget – will the coalition wreck it in pre-election intrigues?
This is the final year before the next parliamentary elections, which means approving the state budget will be more challenging, as political parties…
VIDEO | What to do in case of a terrorist attack? Latvia’s Security Service provides practical instructions
The State Security Service (VDD) has released a video to raise public awareness on how to act during a terrorist attack. Authorities stress…
