British plan to release prisoners sparks concern among Europeans
The UK is preparing to release thousands of prisoners early to alleviate prison overcrowding, a plan that has raised concerns among neighboring countries,…
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Macron criticizes Trump in General Assembly address
French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump’s efforts to establish peace in Gaza during his address to the UN…
Hacker arrested over cyberattacks on at least two Latvian companies
On the 15th of September, Latvian State Police arrested a hacker born in 2003 on suspicion of carrying out cyberattacks against at least…
War continues; wheat buyers brace for higher prices
As Russian aggression in Ukraine persists, buyers worldwide seeking to replenish dwindling wheat stocks face painfully high prices, reports Reuters. Major wheat importers…
Estonian police detain 46 migrants in one week
In less than a week Estonian police detained 46 foreign nationals who had entered the country illegally from Belarus via Latvia; meanwhile, a…
Latvian prime minister outraged over position Latvia was put in over EU sanctions
The issue of European Union (EU) sanctions should have been handled in a way that ensured Latvia was not left standing alone, and…
Trump’s UN General Assembly speech: threats and boasting
Addressing the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump stated that he faced a serious decision: whether to continue strikes against Iran or…
Rainy days ahead in Latvia, with thunderstorms possible in some areas
September has so far been rainy across much of Latvia, with the monthly precipitation norm already exceeded at most observation stations. The highest…
Estonian real estate developers look towards Latvia
An increasing number of Estonian real estate development companies are operating in the Latvian market because land in Riga is significantly cheaper and…
