Unemployment in Estonia hits 12-year high
According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2025, the unemployment rate was 8.6%, the employment rate was 67.4%, and the labour…
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Foggy windows and no room for bikes – “Vivi” trains still plagued by defects
Approximately 300 windows in the new Czech-made “Škoda Vagonka” electric trains, operated by Pasažieru vilciens(PV), have been found to be defective, the company…
No support in Saeima for paid menstrual leave initiative
On Wednesday, members of the Saeima’s Mandates, Ethics and Submissions Committee acknowledged that menstruation can cause significant discomfort and reduce women’s work capacity….
Starting from 2030, political parties will need at least 1,000 members to run in Saeima elections
Starting in 2030, only political parties with at least 1,000 members will be able to participate in the Saeima elections, instead of the…
Latvia defeats Slovenia at the World Championship
On Tuesday, May 13, during the Ice Hockey World Championship currently taking place in Stockholm, the Latvian national team played its third game,…
No Rail Baltica by 2030 or even 2035?
It is well known that Latvia has not had an easy time so far with the construction of its part of Rail Baltica….
Stormer pledges to significantly reduce immigration to the UK as he reveals plans for ‘tighter’ visa rules
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday, the 12th of May, pledged to significantly reduce net migration to the UK over the next…
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…
