The hidden side of sanctions: fertilizer shortages threaten global food security
Opinion article by Ilona Bērziņa Global sanctions against Russia and Belarus were introduced with a clear political objective — to weaken the economies…
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Estonian Border Guard patrol boat sinks in Mediterranean
Five people were injured when an Estonian patrol boat involved in a European Union Border Agency mission sank in the Mediterranean on the…
Europeans warn Israel against invading Lebanon; call for diplomatic agreement
The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain have called on Israel to refrain from a ground invasion of Lebanon and urged…
Minister comments: Will Latvia need to get involved in the Strait of Hormuz?
At present, Latvia’s involvement in a potential operation in the Strait of Hormuz is not planned, Defence Minister Andris Sprūds (P) told Latvian…
Weather forecast: daytime temperatures in Latvia up to +13°C
During the first half of the night into Tuesday, rain is expected in some parts of Kurzeme, while dry weather will prevail during…
VIDEO: Court refuses detention after police seize largest cocaine haul in recent years in Riga
During a search of an apartment in Riga, the State Police of Latvia seized approximately 11 kilograms of cocaine and three kilograms of…
Lithuanian idea to combat smuggling balloons: patrol airships
It is possible that Lithuanian airspace will soon be monitored by airships – a solution that will allow finding and intercepting meteorological probes…
Polish PM warns: Poland’s exit from EU is a real threat
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that a potential Polish exit from the European Union is becoming a real threat, accusing right-wing…
Banned substances hidden in letters and soap discovered in Latvian prisons
Several attempts to deliver prohibited substances and items to inmates were detected last week in prisons across Latvia, according to the Latvian Prison…
