Latvian Defence Minister: Decision to shoot down drone made due to potential danger
The decision to shoot down the drone was made to prevent it from posing a threat to people in Latvia, Defence Minister Raivis…
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Ukraine warns: Russians have created Starlink analogue faster than expected
Russia is trying to create its own version of low-orbit satellites for providing internet coverage, and success in its development could make Ukraine…
“Russians are trying to scare Latvians ahead of Aglona celebrations!” – drone shot down in Latgale overnight
The Latvian National Armed Forces (NBS) report that NATO Baltic Air Policing fighter jets have successfully shot down a foreign unmanned aerial vehicle…
Drought on the Danube continues – Romania closes NPP
Romania has closed the country’s only nuclear power plant, whose two reactors generate about 20% of the country’s electricity, due to extremely low…
Summer warmth to linger in Latvia over the weekend, more rain expected next week
Latvia will continue to enjoy warm and mostly dry summer weather over the weekend, but conditions will become more unsettled from Sunday. A…
Scorching summer to cost France 10-15 billion euros
Monique Barbut, France’s environment minister, has estimated that the country’s hottest summer on record could cost the country as much as 10-15 billion…
Latvia: Petition calls for scrapping MPs’ transport and rent allowances
A petition has been launched on Latvia’s public initiative platform ManaBalss.lv calling for the abolition of compensation paid to members of the Saeima…
Estonia rejects idea of housing British prisoners
Estonian Justice Minister Liisa Pakosta has rejected the idea that Estonia could house prisoners from Britain’s overcrowded prisons, ERR News reports. Pakosta told…
Putin visits Kuril Islands; Japan furious
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s visit to Iturup Island in the disputed Kuril archipelago has angered officials in Tokyo, writes Politico. The island, called…
