New professional military secondary school to be established in Latvia
The Ministry of Defence will establish a professional military secondary school in Malta, Rēzekne Municipality, to strengthen patriotic education and provide military training…
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VIDEO | Estonia says Russia sent warplane after attempt to intercept shadow fleet tanker
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said on Thursday, the 15th of May, that Russia had sent a military plane because the Estonian navy…
Aigars Strupišs reappointed as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Latvia
Aigars Strupišs will continue to lead the Supreme Court of Latvia, as the majority of Saeima deputies today voted to reappoint him to…
Unemployment in Estonia hits 12-year high
According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2025, the unemployment rate was 8.6%, the employment rate was 67.4%, and the labour…
Sharp increase in GPS signal disruptions in Latvian airspace
Disruptions in global satellite navigation systems (GNSS) over Latvian airspace were recorded 399 times during the first four months of this year, marking…
Putin and Trump to skip Ukraine peace talks in Turkey, initiated by the Russian dictator himself
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced late on Wednesday, the 14th of May, the formation of a delegation of experienced negotiators to hold direct…
Rain, gusts, and frost – a chilly weekend ahead in Latvia
Thursday will be mostly cloudy. Overnight, rain is expected in both western and eastern regions, with prolonged rainfall and possible thunderstorms in Latgale,…
Foggy windows and no room for bikes – “Vivi” trains still plagued by defects
Approximately 300 windows in the new Czech-made “Škoda Vagonka” electric trains, operated by Pasažieru vilciens(PV), have been found to be defective, the company…
No support in Saeima for paid menstrual leave initiative
On Wednesday, members of the Saeima’s Mandates, Ethics and Submissions Committee acknowledged that menstruation can cause significant discomfort and reduce women’s work capacity….
