In Latvia – judge involved in high-profile cases may face criminal prosecution
On the 13th of November, members of the Saeima (Parliament) will have to decide whether to grant permission to initiate criminal prosecution against…
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In Latvia – at least 10,000 people gather at Dome Square to protest against withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention
At least 10,000 people gathered at Dome Square in Riga on Thursday evening to protest against Latvia’s possible withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention,…
The anticyclone will bring clearer skies, but temperatures will drop below zero
On Friday, the sky will be mostly cloudy, though the sun will occasionally peek through, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology…
From export support to sanctions barrier: how the war has transformed Latvia’s customs strategy
Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the work of Latvia’s customs service has fundamentally changed – while previously the focus was on facilitating…
Political advisor: Macron is France’s worst president
Political advisor Alain Minc once sang the praises of his former protégé Emmanuel Macron, even comparing him to Napoleon’s generals, especially gifted with…
Lithuanian rural hospitals start offering significant support to attract new doctors
At a time when young specialists from smaller cities are moving to larger places, Lithuania is also facing a shortage of doctors in…
14 hours of debates and disputes in the Latvian Parliament: 2026 budget “pushed through” in first reading
After two days of debates, the Saeima on Thursday supported next year’s state budget and the accompanying package of draft laws in the…
“I see no reason to worry that it imposes anything unacceptable” – Latvian Police Chief on the Istanbul Convention
“I have read it thoroughly and I see no reason to worry that something unacceptable could be imposed on our society,” State Police…
Security expert: Authorities had to be sure before arresting Bessedin
Estonian security expert Erkki Koort said that authorities should have been completely sure before arresting Oleg Bessedin, who was detained for spreading Kremlin…
