Medvedev urges Trump to act quickly, warning of a Russian “referendum” in Greenland
Russia has for the first time publicly commented on remarks by US President Donald Trump regarding the possible establishment of US control over…
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US considers military intervention in Iran; Trump to hit new tariffs on Tehran’s trade partners
US President Donald Trump has slapped a 25% tariff on all countries doing business with Iran, Politico reports. This will affect US trade…
Temperatures in Latvia to drop to −18°C in the coming days
On Tuesday and Wednesday skies will occasionally clear and sunshine will break through, while precipitation will decrease significantly. On Tuesday, light snow is…
Hungary grants asylum to former Polish justice minister
Hungary has granted asylum to former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, widening the rift between Warsaw and Budapest, Reuters reports. Poland, where right-wing…
British ministers: Law allows shadow fleet tankers to be seized
The British government believes it has identified legislative provisions that would allow the military to board and detain ships believed to be part…
Estonia bans entry for Russian citizens who fought in Ukraine
The Estonian Interior Ministry has banned entry to 261 Russian citizens who fought in Ukraine in early January, and hopes that neighboring countries…
Latvian citizen accused of gathering intelligence on the defense sector for Russian military intelligence
On the 30th of December last year, Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) decided to request that the Prosecutor’s Office initiate criminal prosecution against…
Journalist attacked in Slovakia; ministers blame his professional work
At least two Slovak government ministers have responded to an attack on 70-year-old journalist Peter Schutz by criticizing his publications, Politico reports. The…
Coalition parties see no grounds for calling for the Latvian Prime Minister’s resignation
Latvia’s coalition parties see no grounds for demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) over the use of the Russian…
