German Chancellor’s reshuffle fails to deliver expected results
In normal circumstances, the summer recess of the German parliament is a time when politicians can breathe a sigh of relief and journalists…
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Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s defence minister gives a clear answer
A direct conventional military attack by Russia against NATO is currently not possible, and this assessment is based on military realities rather than…
Latvia plans mandatory morning alcohol tests for some police officers after fatal Priekule incident
Latvia plans to introduce mandatory morning alcohol tests for certain police officers nationwide following the fatal incident in Priekule, where an off-duty officer…
Hottest day of the week still to come as Latvia braces for temperatures of up to 30°C
The hottest day of the week is still ahead, with temperatures in parts of Latvia expected to reach as high as 30°C on…
Latvia plans long-term support strategy for Ukrainians living in the country
Latvia’s government is preparing a long-term support plan for Ukrainians living in the country beyond 2027, as authorities shift their focus from emergency…
Fuel prices surge as Latvian government urged to prepare support measures
Latvia’s government is being urged to prepare potential support measures as fuel prices continue to climb, after Economics Minister Viktors Valainis warned that…
Poland to ask US to extradite former Justice Minister
Poland formally requested the US authorities on the 27th of July to arrest and extradite former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, Politico reports….
New data reveals shift in Latvian banks’ profits despite strong lending and deposit growth
Latvia’s monetary financial institutions (MFIs), primarily banks, earned a combined profit of 181.2 million euros during the first six months of 2026, down…
Germany against sick leave: fighting symptoms, not the disease
Researchers have suggested that Germany’s plans to tighten the conditions for issuing sick leaves may be confusing a symptom – regular absence due…
