Latvia’s Defence Minister to take three days of leave due to relative’s funeral
Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds of The Progressives (P) will be on leave from today until Sunday due to the funeral of a…
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“What happens if 100 drones enter Latvia?” Former military commander criticizes state preparedness
Latvia’s defense sector is not prepared to force down or shoot down foreign drones, former commander of the National Armed Forces of Latvia…
Spanish police seize 30 tons of cocaine
Spanish police have seized a ship off the Canary Islands carrying 30 tons of cocaine and arrested 23 crew members, making it the…
Objects allegedly at risk if Ukraine does not observe the ceasefire are named; Latvia also mentioned
The Kremlin has threatened to carry out “retaliatory” strikes against Kyiv, including against so-called “decision-making centers,” if Ukraine “interferes” with the Victory Day…
Cold nights and chilly northerly winds expected in Latvia
Over the coming days, atmospheric pressure will gradually rise, and weather conditions across most of Latvia will be determined by an anticyclone, while…
Latvia urgently needs to strengthen anti-drone defense on the eastern border, says National Security Committee chairman
Latvia must urgently modernize its defense capabilities along the eastern border, particularly by developing anti-drone systems, Ainars Latkovskis of New Unity, chairman of…
Loud protests erupt at Venice Biennale over Russian participation
Russian activists Pussy Riot and Femen have staged a loud protest to oppose the return of Russian artists to the Venice Biennale while…
“Life went on” — Latvian police surprised by public reaction during drone alert
Despite emergency cell broadcast warnings about a possible threat in the airspace, “life went on” in the Latgale region and people continued their…
Iran considers US offer to end war; Trump hopes for quick deal
US President Donald Trump has said the war with Iran will end very quickly and said most people understand his efforts to stop…
