New Dutch government wants to save NATO
The new Dutch government, led by liberal Rob Jetten, has given hope to the region’s centrist forces, writes Politico. The government-forming process in…
Author: Ogres
Latvia’s Interior Ministry: Cold weather is no reason to relax – enhanced border security remains in force
Despite the apparent decline in illegal migration pressure during the winter months, Latvia’s Ministry of the Interior (MoI) does not currently plan to…
Latvia’s President slams the brakes on rushed restrictions on distance learning in primary school
President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs has returned amendments to the Education Law to the Saeima for reconsideration, which would significantly restrict access to…
Chinese rocket expected to re-enter atmosphere; current forecasts – debris could fall in Latvia
On the 30th of January, the Chinese rocket ZQ-3 R/B, launched on the 3rd of December, will re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere, and current…
Baltic Sea ice cover reach 90,000 square kilometers
Clear skies on the 29th of January allowed NASA satellites to obtain clear images of Estonia and the surrounding area, and it is…
Lavrov: Russia calls on the UN to equate Donbas and Crimea with Greenland
Russia has asked the United Nations to recognise the right to self-determination of the residents of Donbas, Novorossiya and Crimea, Russia’s Foreign Minister…
Mandatory military service for women in Latvia – JKP urges the Ministry of Defence not to rush implementation
The New Conservative Party (JKP), which is not represented in the Saeima, is calling on the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to postpone the…
Israeli, Saudi officials discuss possible US strikes on Iran in Washington
The Trump administration will host senior defense and intelligence officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia at the White House to discuss the next…
Latvian government launches costly study: could Latvia have a nuclear power plant?
The Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) plans to commission an assessment of the possibilities for developing nuclear energy in Latvia for 1.425…
