EU to continue sending waste to Turkey; environmental concerns persist
Despite evidence of potential environmental harm, the European Union will continue to ship hundreds of thousands of tons of plastic waste to Turkey…
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Heating to become more expensive in Latvia this season
Heating tariffs in Latvia could be on average 5–15% higher this heating season than during the previous one, Climate and Energy Minister Jānis…
Watchdog: War with Iran has depleted US weapons reserves
The US Department of Defense Inspector General has reported that the war with Iran has caused a munitions shortage and a “bottleneck” in…
Nearly 420,000 euros from father living in Russia – Stepaņenko refuses to explain origin of gifts
Jūlija Stepaņenko, the prime ministerial candidate of the Sovereign Power/Young Latvians alliance, refused to explain the origin of funds gifted to her by…
Large rain system approaching Latvia – thunderstorms also possible in some areas
On Wednesday, skies will be cloudy with occasional clear spells. Light rain is expected in some areas overnight, while on Wednesday evening a…
Iceland’s only whaling company unconcerned about potential ban
Hvalur, Iceland’s last remaining commercial whaling company, has stated it believes it can weather the latest proposals to ban whaling, noting that previous…
Iran conflict continues to drive up oil prices; Lithuania considers fuel tax cuts
After Saudi Arabia was forced to shut down an oil pipeline following a Houthi attack, global oil prices reached 110 dollars per barrel,…
Communications must last at least 72 hours in a crisis – Latvia prepares new action plan
Latvia’s Ministry of Transport, together with mobile operators, is working on a plan to ensure that communications remain operational for at least 72…
Gulf states cancel meeting with Iran; Houthis attack Saudi Arabia
Arab nations have cancelled a meeting with Iranian representatives scheduled for the 14th of September, and the Houthi group in Yemen has once…
