Šlesers does not recognize Riga election results, demands a re-vote and promises protest
Ainārs Šlesers, leader of the party Latvia First (LPV), which won the Riga City Council elections, does not recognize the results of the…
Mass shootings in Europe over the last 25 years
On Tuesday, 10th of June, a former student at a secondary school in Austria’s second largest city, Graz, killed 10 people and himself…
Few more rainy days, then up to +23°C over the weekend
On Wednesday and Thursday, the weather will remain similar – most of the country will be under cloudy skies, with occasional clearings in…
Tallinn Russian Theatre to change its name
On Monday, the 9th of June, the board of the Tallinn Central Theatre agreed to change its name, which means that the former…
Latvia’s healthcare system only “partially” prepared for crises – ministry acknowledges shortcomings and promises solutions
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is currently only “partially prepared” to respond to natural disasters, emergencies, and health crises. Therefore, active work on…
New power in Riga? New Unity and Progressives seek common ground
The Progressives are ready to work in the same team with New Unity (JV), said Viesturs Kleinbergs, the Progressives’ candidate for mayor of…
In 2024, Germany granted citizenship to a record number of people, mainly Syrians
Germany granted citizenship to a record 291 955 people last year, 46% more than in 2023, most of them Syrians, according to data…
Ex-Latvian President Zatlers: Sooner or later, we must answer the question of our attitude toward Pyotr Aven – a Latvian citizen under sanctions
Former Latvian President Valdis Zatlers is calling on the public for calm and fair judgment regarding one of the most talked-about figures in…
Russia struck a maternity hospital in overnnight attack, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday, the 10th of June, that Russia had carried out a “massive” overnight attack that hit several…
