Figures difficult to comprehend: the scale of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Since February 2022, Russia has launched at least 94,344 long-range strike drones and missiles against Ukraine, emphasized Latvia’s Ambassador to the United Nations,…
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Riga residents overpaid millions for heating, State Audit Office concludes
Due to long-standing issues that have remained unresolved for years, residents of Riga overpaid millions of euros for heating energy in the previous…
Latvia must be self-sufficient in defense, says the President
Latvia must abandon the assumption that allied production capacities will provide the necessary ammunition and equipment—the country must be sufficiently flexible and self-sufficient,…
Could a ghetto form in Vilnius: researchers and the mayor’s opinions differ
Migration has become a key issue in the second half of Vilnius Mayor Valdas Benkunskas’ term, and his statements about a “critical mass”…
Russia publishes a “target list” – Latvia included
The actions of the Ministry of Defence of Russia in publicly naming and threatening drone manufacturers cooperating with Ukraine demonstrate the aggressor state’s…
Can Putin be overthrown by his own people? Ijabs gives a blunt answer
It is doubtful that generals in the Russian army could mobilize to overthrow dictator Vladimir Putin, said Member of the European Parliament and…
BNN IN FOCUS | airBaltic crisis and the VIP lounge story: two blows to the government in one week
This week in Latvia unfolded under the sign of airBaltic. The question—whether to grant or deny a 30 million euros short-term loan to…
Swedish schools ditch devices, return to books
The Swedish government is battling declining literacy rates and has focused on bringing back physical books to schools and encouraging handwriting, the BBC…
Latvia is becoming a hub for illegal cigarettes in Europe
Latvia is taking on an increasingly significant role in Europe’s illegal cigarette production network, according to the latest study by the London-based international…
