Over 10 000 signatures for menstrual leave – politicians remain sceptical
Harijs Rokpelnis, head of the Saeima faction of the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS), has expressed a negative stance toward the proposal…
Category: Social
Russia in Estonia targets young people as older supporters decline
Russia is targeting younger people as its traditional supporters age and decline, the Estonian Internal Security Service (ISS) said in its annual report…
Estonia produces 71% of the meat consumed in the country
According to Statistics Estonia, 76 500 tonnes of meat were produced in Estonia in 2024, which is 1% more than the year before….
Baltic region could become the next stage for Russia’s show of force, says Commander of Latvian Armed Forces
Russia would likely frame any ceasefire in Ukraine as its own victory, raising concerns about potential troop regrouping and future threats to our…
Does obligation cause stress? Health issues among conscripts in National Defence Service mainly psychological
The health condition among volunteers in Latvia’s National Defence Service (VAD) is generally better than that of those conscripted through mandatory selection, and…
Estonia detains Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker
Estonian authorities have detained an oil tanker belonging to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” according to Rear Admiral Ivo Värk, Commander of the Estonian…
Will we pay more for natural gas? “Gaso” explains the upcoming tariff changes
Due to the rise in natural gas prices, inflation, and increasing labor costs, AS “Gaso” has prepared a new draft for natural gas…
From -6°C to +20°C: Latvia faces a sharp temperature shift
On Friday, skies will be mostly cloudy, but the sun will break through from midday. According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology…
A mistake that now needs correction: How does Latvia plan to protect people in the event of war?
One of the potential solutions for creating bomb shelters in Latvia could be the use of mobile shelters, acknowledged Minister of the Interior…
