Spain declares three days of mourning; investigation into train crash
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has declared three days of mourning across the country after a tragic train crash that killed dozens of…
Cargo volumes at the Port of Ventspils increase across all main segments
In 2025, terminals operating at the Port of Ventspils handled a total of 8.53 million tonnes of cargo, which is 3.6% more than…
The construction cartel case returns to Parliament – dispute over secret recordings
The Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee will consider the issue of whether materials from operational cases may be used in other proceedings, according to…
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…
