Britain greenlights controversial Chinese embassy project
The British government on the 20th of January approved the controversial Chinese embassy project in central London, which has sparked widespread debate over…
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Costs rise, deadlines slip: EU auditors sharply criticise Latvia’s Rail Baltica, Ministry responds
The European Court of Auditors’ report on European Union (EU) transport infrastructure projects, including Rail Baltica, is a constructive reference point for the…
Estonians postpone family growth; reasons – economic and personal difficulties
Few more than 10,000 children were born in Estonia last year, and young people are increasingly postponing the idea of starting a family,…
GPS interference in Latvian airspace increases sharply
Last year, disruptions to the Global Positioning System (GPS) in Latvian airspace were recorded 1,276 times, representing an increase of 55.6% compared with…
Spain declares three days of mourning; investigation into train crash
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has declared three days of mourning across the country after a tragic train crash that killed dozens of…
Cargo volumes at the Port of Ventspils increase across all main segments
In 2025, terminals operating at the Port of Ventspils handled a total of 8.53 million tonnes of cargo, which is 3.6% more than…
The construction cartel case returns to Parliament – dispute over secret recordings
The Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee will consider the issue of whether materials from operational cases may be used in other proceedings, according to…
Bulgarian President resigns; rumors of new party launch arise
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev announced his resignation on the 19th of January, sparking speculation that he plans to launch a new party to…
Severe frost persists in Latvia: nighttime temperatures down to –25°C, no thaw expected
Tuesday will be sunny, although clouds will occasionally cover the sky, and no precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…
