Latvia spends 30.1 million euros on unforeseen expenses in nine months – which ministries received the most?
Latvia spent a total of 30.114 million euros from its contingency fund during the first nine months of this year, representing 34.1% of…
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Trump could pose a threat to NATO if Republicans loses midterm
European allies are concerned that a defeat for the Republican Party in the midterm elections could intensify US President Donald Trump’s critical stance…
forecasters reveal what weather to expect in Latvia this week
Monday will be mostly cloudy, although skies will clear in some areas. Rain and drizzle are expected in places. With light winds, fog…
Why are potential ministers’ names being leaked, and where do Zimbabwe’s “fat catfish” really live?
The outlines of Latvia’s future governing coalition have yet to become clear, but the public broadcaster is already naming potential ministers. Was this…
NATO supreme commander reveals what the Baltic states must prepare for amid Russian threats
Russia poses a threat, but there is no need to dramatize the situation – resilience and preparedness are essential, NATO Supreme Allied Commander…
Potentially the largest cryptocurrency theft in history – hackers breach world’s biggest crypto exchange Binance
Hackers have targeted Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in an attack that could result in losses of up to $6.3 billion. Analysts…
New customs processing fee takes effect – what parcel recipients need to know
From 1 November 2026, a new EU-mandated processing fee of two euros will apply to private individuals’ online purchases imported into the European…
Two Russian fighter jets destroyed on the ground in Ukrainian missile strike
Two Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft were destroyed on the ground in a Ukrainian missile strike deep inside Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced…
Higher heating bills ahead for Riga residents – Rīgas siltums announces new tariff and warns of possible further increases
Riga’s district heating company Rīgas siltums plans to increase its heating tariff by 19% from 1 December, the company announced. Rīgas siltums has…
