Latvia considers creating a brigade of Ukrainian soldiers modeled after the French Foreign Legion
The political party For Latvia’s Development has included the creation of a special brigade within the National Armed Forces of Latvia (NBS) among…
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Latvia’s Prime Minister’s pick for Defence Minister reveals his priorities if appointed
Colonel Raivis Melnis, selected by Prime Minister Evika Siliņa for the position of Defence Minister, says his main priority would be improving the…
EU gives green light to sanctions against violent Israeli settlers
European Union foreign ministers formally approved sanctions against Israeli settlers who carry out attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on the…
Rain clouds will move across Latvia, bringing precipitation
On Tuesday, the 12th of May, skies will mostly remain cloudy. Rain is expected at times overnight in western regions and during the…
EU rejects former German chancellor as Ukraine peace negotiator
The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has said that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is not a suitable candidate to represent…
How Israel’s Eurovision entry could change the contest forever
Last year, when Austria won the Eurovision Song Contest, earning the right to host this year’s contest in Vienna, British viewers heard contest…
Latvian political tensions rise: Prime Minister accused of being unable to lead the government
The Progressives believes that Prime Minister Evika Siliņa of New Unity (JV) is unable to responsibly lead the government. At the same time,…
Former Polish Justice Minister flees to US
Former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who was granted asylum in Hungary, has now traveled to the US on a visa issued by…
Kremlin accuses Armenia of giving Zelensky a platform
Russia accused Armenia on the 10th of May of giving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a platform to make anti-Kremlin remarks, Reuters reports. This…
