Crisis management reform: how Latvia’s national security system will be monitored
The Crisis Management Centre will submit an annual report to the Cabinet of Ministers on the progress of implementing the comprehensive national defence…
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Europe’s longest aspen found in Estonia
Scientists have found the longest common aspen in Europe in the Nigula Nature Reserve in Pärnu County, Estonia, surpassing the previous European record…
Moldova: Accept us into the EU and we’ll help repel the Russians
One of Moldova’s main reasons for joining the European Union has always been security, and now Chisinau has indicated that it can also…
Fuel retailers versus the Latvian government: dispute over windfall tax intensifies
A windfall tax will motivate fuel retailers to reduce prices as quickly as possible, Economy Minister Viktors Valainis (ZZS) said on Tuesday in…
Iran refuses to open Strait of Hormuz; attacks continue
Tehran has maintained a defiant stance and refused to open the Strait of Hormuz to traffic and accept ceasefire terms, while Iran and…
“No ideas how to fight anti-vaxxers” – Latvia’s Health Minister admits in interview
The biggest problem in Latvia’s healthcare system is insufficient funding, Health Minister Hosams Abu Meri (New Unity) said in an interview with TV3….
A weather shift is approaching in Latvia: when will it become warmer and drier?
This week in Latvia, weather typical of spring will persist, with changeable conditions – at the beginning of the week it will be…
Election observation in Hungary: controversion and potential contestation
The emergence of various election observation groups — including those formed by allies of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán — raises concerns about…
Lithuanians seek ways to use bank cards offline
The Central Bank of Lithuania is looking at alternatives to current payment systems, and has indicated that Lithuanians will soon be able to…
