US envoy calls Putin a “humanitarian”; British Prime Minister’s Office criticizes remark
The United Kingdom has condemned remarks made by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, who, during a meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, referred…
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Trump announces restoration of Starlink connectivity; Republican senator warns against dependence on Musk
US President Donald Trump has stated that billionaire Elon Musk has restored full access to the Starlink internet service in Ukraine, reports the…
Time is running out, but talks have yet to begin – Latvian president comments on formation of new government
Latvia’s new government could still be formed by the country’s Independence Day celebrations, President Edgars Rinkēvičs believes. Asked whether he was satisfied with…
Weekend plans could be disrupted by the weather – rain and gusty winds heading for Latvia
Friday will be mostly cloudy, with a widespread band of precipitation moving across Latvia from the southwest during the night, bringing rain to…
Elections in Israel: candidates and issues
Parliamentary elections are scheduled to take place in Israel on the 27th of October. These will be the first elections since the 2023…
Serious threats to human rights at the bloc’s borders
In a report published on the 22nd of October, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) warned that the migration crisis in…
Just one week after approval, Latvian parliament reverses decision to grant citizenship to Vishwanath
On Thursday, the Latvian parliament, the Saeima, adopted urgent legislation declaring invalid from the date of its adoption a law passed just one…
New communication cable to connect Estonia, Finland, and Sweden
Swedish telecommunications company GlobalConnect AB is preparing to lay a new fiber-optic cable connecting Sweden, Estonia, and Finland, which could become operational as…
No electricity, but fuel must remain available – Latvian parliament introduces new requirements for petrol stations
On Thursday, the Latvian parliament, the Saeima, adopted amendments to the Energy Law in the second and final reading, requiring certain petrol stations…
