Inflation slows in Latvia, but food, heating and healthcare costs continue to rise
Consumer prices in Latvia increased by 0.2% in February compared with January, while annual inflation fell to 2.3%, down from 2.9% a month…
Service investigation commission to review Rail Baltica procurement for railway switches
A service investigation commission will be established to evaluate the procurement organised by the Baltic joint venture RB Rail for the supply of…
Croatia reinstates compulsory military service; first hundreds begin training
For the first time since 2008, when Croatia abolished compulsory military service, hundreds of young Croatians have arrived for compulsory military service, writes…
Dutch intelligence: Russian cybercriminals use communication apps to search for victims
Dutch intelligence services have warned that hackers hired by the Kremlin have launched a large-scale international cyber campaign targeting civil servants, military personnel…
Ministry explains why diagnosis codes will not yet be introduced on sick leave certificates in Latvia
The Ministry of Health of Latvia (VM) has concluded that making diagnosis codes mandatory on sick leave certificates would currently not be the…
France sends warships to Mediterranean; considers mission in Strait of Hormuz
French President Emmanuel Macron said France is moving to the Mediterranean, the Red Sea and possibly the Strait of Hormuz to support allies…
Sunny weather and spring-like warmth expected in Latvia
Sunny and dry weather is forecast for Tuesday, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. A light to moderate southerly wind…
Breast cancer patients from Lithuania forced to seek medication in Latvia and Poland
Women battling breast cancer said that Lithuania has been short of the much-needed drug Tamoxifen for four months in a row, and some…
Estonian woman arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying for Iran
Cyprus authorities have detained a 27-year-old Estonian citizen on suspicion of terrorism, and the Estonian Foreign Ministry is investigating the situation, writes ERR…
