Estonian MPs sign declaration of support for Istanbul Convention
In response to events in Latvia, when the Saeima decided to withdraw from the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence…
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Lithuania’s border with Belarus closed; Lithuanians seek detours
After the Lithuanian government’s decision to close the border with Belarus, direct bus services have also been suspended, but some companies are offering…
Legal expert explains why the Latvian President’s decision on the Istanbul Convention was correct
President Edgars Rinkēvičs has chosen the only and best option currently available in the matter of the Istanbul Convention and articulated his position…
“Unanswered questions and oddities”: Citskovskis on Kariņš’s special flights
In the case concerning former Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš’s special flights, the only accused, former State Chancellery (VK) Director Jānis Citskovskis, has not…
Latvian President sends law on withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention back to parliament
President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs has decided to return to the Saeima for reconsideration the draft law on Latvia’s withdrawal from the Council…
Fog and drizzle to persist – forecast for the coming days
Tuesday will be cloudy, with occasional brighter spells. Light rain and drizzle are expected across most of the country both at night and…
KNAB uncovers misappropriation in LDz subsidiary – officials suspected
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has, under an expedited procedure, proposed that the Prosecution Office for Investigation of Offences in State…
Estonian Police: Electric scooter sales must be curbed
The state plans to review regulations for the lightest vehicles, and among the changes is a ban on children under the age of…
Belgium spots suspicious drones; concerns grow
Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken said that suspicious drones spotted over Belgian military bases in early November were intended to gather information about…
