Bulgarian President resigns; rumors of new party launch arise
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev announced his resignation on the 19th of January, sparking speculation that he plans to launch a new party to…
Severe frost persists in Latvia: nighttime temperatures down to –25°C, no thaw expected
Tuesday will be sunny, although clouds will occasionally cover the sky, and no precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…
Political party calls for an assessment of responsibility over the unfinished Rail Baltica bridge pillar
The board of the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) is calling on Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) and Finance Minister Arvils…
Lithuanian economists divided on possible real estate bubble in Lithuania
The Bank of Lithuania has been observing a rapid rise in property prices since the beginning of the year, and economists are divided…
Thousands of reports of violations of children’s rights: what is happening in Latvia?
Last year, the Children’s Protection Centre (BAC) reviewed 1,741 submissions from individuals and legal entities regarding possible violations of children’s rights, which is…
Prices in Latvia are rising faster than elsewhere in Europe – latest data
Annual inflation in Latvia in December was higher than the average in the European Union (EU) and the euro area, according to data…
Concerns grow: Internet shutdown in Iran could lead to severe digital isolation
Iran has been without internet for almost two weeks, with 92 million people without access to web services; telecommunications and text messaging have…
Rail Baltica finally moves forward in Latvia – construction to begin on a 30–35 km section
Construction companies have been given permission to start works on a 30–35 kilometre stretch of the Rail Baltica railway line project in Latvia,…
Two high-speed trains collide in Spain; death toll rises
A high-speed train derailed and crashed into an oncoming train in southern Spain on the evening of the 18th of January, sending it…
