Russia responsible for downing of MH17, UN body rules
The UN International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council ruled on Monday, the 12th of May, that Russia was responsible for the downing of…
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Bolt criticizes Latvia: The only EU country that bans ridesharing with leased cars
Latvia remains the only country in the European Union where offering taxi and ridesharing services with leased vehicles is prohibited, according to Jevgeni…
Zelenskyy on his way, Trump mulls possible visit, Putin remains silent – will Istanbul become a place of peace?
US President Donald Trump unexpectedly offered on Monday, the 12th of April, to join potential Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey scheduled for Thursday, while…
May still holds back: after a sunny Tuesday, storms, fog and thunderstorms expected
Tuesday will bring a mix of clouds and sunshine with no rain expected. Winds will remain light, and air temperatures will rise to…
Macron’s office hits back at allegations that he brought cocaine on Kyiv train
Emmanuel Macron’s office has taken the unusual step of refuting unsubstantiated claims that the French President was carrying a bag of cocaine during…
Due to migration pressure on the Belarusian border, Estonian police unit arrives in Latvia
On Monday, an 11-member unit from the Estonian Police and Border Guard Department departed from Tartu for Latvia to assist Latvian colleagues in…
PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding
After its imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan called for an end to the organisation in February, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) militant group, which…
Prices continue to rise – food in Latvia has become significantly more expensive
In April this year, consumer prices in Latvia increased by 1.1% compared to March, and by 3.9% compared to April 2024, according to…
US and China agree to cut trade tariffs for 90 days
The US and China announced on Monday, the 12th of May, that they have agreed on a deal that will significantly reduce for…
