French judge: Sanctions on French justice system would be unacceptable interference
The US is reportedly planning to sanction representatives of the French justice system, and Paris court judge Peimane Ghaleh-Marzban has warned that such…
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Latvia’s regional bus operators again weigh protests over contract price revisions
Regional public transport passenger carriers in Latvia are once again considering organizing a protest over the revision of long-term contract prices, while the…
Russian propaganda machine corrects Wikipedia entries; Estonians try to fight back
The English-language pages of the online encyclopedia Wikipedia are being regularly edited to present Estonian history in a light friendly to supporters of…
Competition Council criticizes Supreme Court ruling in construction cartel case
Competition Council of Latvia (CC) says a recent ruling by the Supreme Court in the construction cartel case unjustifiably restricts cooperation between law-enforcement…
Rising excise duties on alcohol in Latvia may fuel smuggling, retailers warn
An increase in excise duties on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products will pose serious challenges for retailers, said Raimonds Okmanis, Chairman of the…
Western Europe in snow and cold; Amsterdam airport running out of de-icing fluid
The first major storm of the year has hit Europe’s Atlantic coast, and it is expected to bring more snow and ice, Reuters…
US monitors Russian tanker; Moscow sends naval ships to guard it
Russia has sent naval ships to guard an oil tanker after it was reported that US forces were tracking it in the Atlantic…
What is happening at Dailes Theatre? Actress speaks publicly about mass layoffs
Dailes Theatre actress Lelde Dreimane has revealed that the new year began for her in a highly unusual and distressing way. She says…
US pledges support for security guarantees for Ukraine in Paris
US representatives, meeting in Paris with members of the Coalition of Willing, have pledged to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, which would also…
