Latvia’s residents want to defend the country but don’t know how – expert warns
A system is needed to enable Latvian residents to participate in national defence in non-military ways, said Ieva Bērziņa, leading researcher at the…
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Sunny but very cold in Latvia: what to expect this week
Monday and Tuesday will be sunny, although clouds will occasionally cover the sky. No precipitation is expected on these days. With light winds,…
Cartels seen by all, but no longer provable? Supreme court ruling shakes established practice
While society awaits clear answers on how cartels and behind-the-scenes agreements among major businesses will be tackled in Latvia, public debate is increasingly…
BNN IN FOCUS | Latvia is cornered on migration issues – political scientist blames government inaction
The influx of third-country migrants has become a difficult problem for Europe to resolve, and the European Union is attempting to address it…
Sweden bans AI-created song from national music charts
The Swedish music industry body IFPI has banned a very popular song on the streaming site Spotify from the country’s music charts because…
In Latvia, former MP sentenced to eight years and two months in prison for spying for Russia
On Friday, the Riga Regional Court found former Saeima (parliament) deputy Jānis Ādamsons guilty of spying for Russia and sentenced him to eight…
Europe divided on diplomatic talks with Russian dictator
Britain has a different view than Italy and France on direct European talks with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, writes Politico. British Foreign Secretary…
Work as a cover for espionage: State Security Service reveals Russian influence in Latvia
One of the men detained last year and now charged with spying for Russia worked as a manager in the construction sector, and…
Britain to increase number of reservists; will be able to call up to 65
Britain announced on the 15th of January that it will raise the maximum age at which former military personnel can be called up…
