Lavrov calls Vatican an “inelegant” venue for Ukraine-Russia peace talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday, the 23rd of May, questioned the Vatican as a potential venue for peace talks between Russia…
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Germany commits to protecting NATO neighbours with new brigade in Lithuania
Germany and its NATO partners are ready to defend every inch of the Alliance’s territory, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday, the 22nd…
BNN IN FOCUS | Behind the scenes, the division game has already begun: political analyst on the real coalition possibilities in Riga
There are just over two weeks left until the municipal elections, and political parties are making sweeping promises. In the battle for voters’…
Ombudsman Jansons admits excessive alcohol use, explains absence from parliament with health issues
Latvian Ombudsman Juris Jansons did not appear in the Saeima on Thursday, the 22nd of May, to present his annual report because he…
Trump administration bars international students from Harvard University
On Thursday, the 22nd of May, the government of US President Donald Trump decided that Harvard University can no longer admit foreign students….
Tet fined 14 000 euros for withholding key contract information from customers
Latvia’s Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) has fined telecommunications company Tet 14 000 euros for failing to provide mandatory contract summaries to customers before…
Ombudsman Jansons nowhere to be seen – Saeima demands answers over his ongoing absence
The Latvian Parliament is seeking clarity regarding the situation at the Ombudsman’s Office, particularly the repeated and unexplained absences of Ombudsman Juris Jansons….
Denmark to raise retirement age to highest in Europe
Denmark will have the highest retirement age in Europe after the Danish Parliament passed a law raising the retirement age to 70 by…
Russia closes Moscow airports for third night in a row due to Ukrainian drone strikes
Russian authorities have been forced to close airports in Moscow due to a series of drone strikes carried out by Ukraine overnight, Russian…
