Will Latvia again agree to remove Putin’s close associates from the sanctions list?
The European Union is once again engaged in heated debates over sanctions against influential Russian citizens, many of whom not only support Russian…
Russia to Ukraine: End the war diplomatically or we will end it by force
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has told Kyiv that if common sense prevails, the war in Ukraine can be ended through negotiations, which would…
Up to +27 degrees, but with thunderstorms – what weather to expect in the coming days
On Thursday and Friday, the sun will alternate with clouds. In some eastern areas, short periods of rain are expected, along with isolated…
Greece to impose tougher penalties on rejected asylum seekers; speeds up return process
The Greek parliament has approved a law that imposes tougher penalties on rejected asylum seekers and speeds up the return of migrants to…
Cracks, dangerous stairs and unauthorized constructions – what condition are Latvia’s schools in?
The State Construction Control Bureau (BVKB) found non-compliance in the majority of inspected educational institutions – 43 out of 49 – mostly related…
Latvia prepares for mandatory conscription of women into the Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will take further steps next year to ensure that women are subject to mandatory conscription into the National…
Ukrainian drone attacks tear through Putin’s fuel reserves
Frequent drone attacks by Ukrainian drones on Russian oil refineries have severely reduced refining capacity, creating fuel shortages and putting the Kremlin’s most…
Political disputes stall reforms: Latvia’s ports face long-term crisis
The decline in cargo volumes at Latvian ports since 2019 has led to a loss of 1.7 billion euros in value-added products and…
Estonia calls for VAT reduction for food
The head of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Toomas Luman, has called on the government to reduce the value-added tax (VAT)…
