Prime Minister promises – Rail Baltica will continue in Latvia, funding secured
Funding for the continuation of the Rail Baltica railway project in Latvia is guaranteed for several more years, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New…
Made-up traditions and housing shortages; Naples is also threatened by mass tourism
The relentless flow of foreign tourists, which should boost the economy, is choking the population of Naples, reducing the number of available housing,…
Latvia plans to grant municipalities the right to block wind farm projects
Municipalities may be given the right to reject wind power projects if the capacity of projects already implemented in their territory reaches 150…
Due to costs, Latvia considering reducing print media deliveries
During a meeting this week between representatives of the Ministry of Transport (MoT) and the Latvian Press Publishers Association, the possibility was discussed…
From human trafficking to wage issues: Violations against foreigners on the rise in Lithuania
While human trafficking cases related to prostitution or drug smuggling have declined, authorities say the number of complaints about forced labor is rising…
Japanese town moves to limit smartphone use
A city in central Japan wants to limit smartphone use to two hours a day for all of its nearly 70,000 residents after…
All gambling halls in Riga threatened with closure – industry raises alarm
Following applications by three companies, the Constitutional Court (CC) has initiated a case concerning restrictions on gambling operations in Riga, the court announced….
Ukraine could offer big data in exchange for European help
Ukraine is looking for ways to share battlefield data with allies, calling big data a key bargaining card in negotiating support from friendly…
Warmer air reaches Latvia – temperatures to climb to +26°C
On Thursday, clouds will occasionally cover the sky, but no significant rainfall is expected, with light winds blowing. As a warmer air mass…
