Costa in Riga: Russia is not just a threat to Europe – it is a global problem
Russia is not only a threat to Europe and the United States, but a global problem, European Council President António Costa told journalists…
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Estonian mushroom pickers provide work for police dogs
A good mushroom picking season means that at least once a week the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board’s (PPA) dog unit is…
The French Prime Minister’s government has fallen; what happens next?
French Prime Minister François Bayrou has failed a vote of no confidence in the National Assembly after just nine months in office, the…
Warm days coming to an end – cyclone brings rain and wind to Latvia
Tuesday, like the past few days, will bring calm weather – although clouds will mix with sunshine, the day will remain dry, with…
Prices continue to rise in Latvia: August inflation at 4.1%
In August 2025, consumer prices in Latvia fell by 0.2% compared to July, but increased by 4.1% year-on-year, compared to August 2024, according…
Latvia’s coalition quarrels but holds on to power – political scientist explains why
The coalition partners are currently not interested in toppling the government, as too little time remains before the next parliamentary elections, Rīga Stradiņš…
New European border control system to start working – how does it work and what to expect?
The next time one have to measure the path from Britain to continental Europe, they may notice a change – the European Union’s…
BNN IN FOCUS | Austerity mode: Rajevskis explains what it means for people
Government spending remains one of the hottest issues this week and, most likely, will stay in the public spotlight for a long time….
The once-used “cockroach chalk”: explosives and poison
Autumn is a time when residents often encounter cockroaches entering their homes, but the once-popular “cockroach chalk” is no longer available in Estonian…
