Israeli security cabinet approves plan to “seize” all of Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the cabinet had decided on an “intensive operation” to destroy Hamas and rescue remaining hostages, and that Gaza’s…
Several countries, including Latvia, call for budget flexibility to strengthen defence
Latvia and 11 other European Union (EU) member states have jointly called for the activation of the national escape clause to allow for…
Ukraine targets Moscow with drones for second night in a row
Russian air defence units destroyed a Ukrainian drone swarm against the Russian capital Moscow for the second night in a row, shutting down…
Trump announces 100% tariff on all foreign-made films
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he is issuing an order to impose a 100% tariff on all films produced outside…
Special Service: The situation in Russia creates domestic demand to sustain an aggressive foreign policy
In the medium to long term, it will become increasingly difficult for Russia to return to a peacetime economy – a dynamic that,…
Weather this week: Wet snow, rain, and a warmer weekend
On Monday morning, light precipitation is still expected in the eastern regions, where wet snow may also be observed in some places. A…
Old wires, damage, and fires: In the coming years, electric train services may have to be suspended
In March, the state-owned company Latvijas dzelzceļš (Latvian Railways) warned the Ministry of Transport that, due to safety concerns, electric train operations may…
President of Latvia: 35 years ago we united for a common goal – and we can do so today as well
“Thirty-five years ago, we were able to unite around a common goal – a free and independent Latvia – and I am convinced…
Measles case confirmed in passenger on Moscow–Riga bus
A case of measles has been laboratory-confirmed in Latvia, and in connection with this case, the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (CDPC)…
