EU to tighten visa rules for Russian citizens
The European Union is set to tighten visa rules for Russian citizens, ending the visa regime that allowed multiple crossings of Schengen borders,…
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Large protest in Old Riga tonight over the Istanbul Convention: what you need to know
An Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) station will be set up in Old Riga’s Herder Square this evening to provide medical assistance if needed…
Man intentionally runs over pedestrians in France; five injured
A man has run over pedestrians and cyclists on the French island of Oleron, injuring five people, and is reported to have shouted…
Cloudy weather and local fog on Thursday in Latvia; slightly sunnier weekend ahead
Thursday will be mostly cloudy, though skies will clear in some western areas during the day, allowing for sunny spells. Occasional light rain…
EC report: Georgia is moving away from EU membership
The European Union’s ambassador to Georgia, Pawel Herczynski, has said that Georgia has taken a step back and is far from any hope…
How has Latvia managed to remain among the tax competitiveness leaders for eight consecutive years?
Latvia has the second most competitive tax system among the member states of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), trailing only…
Merz wants to send Syrian refugees home
As pressure from the right grows, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that it is time for hundreds of thousands of Syrians who…
Food and utilities’ prices – a challenge for Lithuanians
A survey conducted by the Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT shows that 17% of respondents assess their financial situation as bad, and 3% admitted…
Competition Council imposes 1.8 million euros fine on one of Latvia’s largest food retailers
The Competition Council (KP) has imposed a fine of more than 1.8 million euros on one of Latvia’s largest food retail companies for…
