Surge in new opioids and synthetic drugs threatens Europe, EU drugs agency warns
In a report published on Thursday, the 5th July, the EU Drugs Agency (EUDA) warns of new threats to Europe’s “constantly evolving” drugs…
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Latvian PM remains in office – Saeima rejects resignation request for the second time
On Thursday, the Latvian Parliament once again rejected a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity – JV), submitted…
Construction of shelters to become mandatory for many buildings in Latvia after two years
On Thursday, the Saeima adopted in the final reading amendments to the Civil Protection and Disaster Management Law, introducing a mandatory requirement to…
Criminal gang steals 47 million pounds from the UK tax office
Organised criminals stole 47 million pounds (63.76 million dollars, 55.8 million euros) from the UK tax office last year, using phishing techniques to…
Trump bans citizens from 12 countries from entering the US
On Wednesday, the 4th of June, US President Donald Trump signed an official declaration banning citizens from 12 countries from entering the US,…
MP Rosļikovs at the Saeima podium: “Russian is our language!” – MP expelled from the session
Saeima deputy Aleksejs Rosļikovs (“For Stability!”) was expelled from the parliamentary session hall on Thursday by a majority vote of MPs. During a…
Putin tells Trump that Russia must respond to Ukrainian “terrorist” attacks
On Wednesday, the 4th of June, Russian President Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump that he would have to respond to Ukrainian…
Farmers’ losses increase, but no fund exists – is Latvia ready for climate risks?
Latvia still needs to explore options for creating a risk fund into which farmers would contribute to cover losses from natural disasters and…
Cooler along the coast, thunderstorms in the East – summer arrives in Latvia with variable weather
On Thursday night, the skies will be mostly cloudy, clearing only in the west by afternoon, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…
