Special security operation launched along Latvia’s Eastern border
Following an initiative by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, as well as an assessment of the situation by the defence and interior sectors, a…
Colombia hit by 7.4-magnitude earthquake; rescue efforts continue
A state of emergency has been declared in Colombia after one of the strongest earthquakes in recent years struck the country; at least…
Details emerge of Latvian Interior Minister’s criticism of Spain in controversial letter
Latvian Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava (National Alliance) criticised Spain for weakening its migration policy and questioned whether the country should receive European Union…
Ukraine, Moldova consider grain exports by land
Ukraine, seeking safer routes, is considering exporting grain by rail through Moldova and has asked Chisinau to consider lower freight rates, Reuters reports….
Rainfall zone to continue crossing Latvia, affecting weather conditions
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 11th and the 12th of August, a band of precipitation will continue to move across Latvia, bringing periods…
Potter fans get power line diverted from house-elf Dobby’s grave
Harry Potter fans have secured a multi-million dollar power line connecting Britain and Ireland from passing over the supposed grave of house-elf Dobby,…
Split in Poland’s far-right party ranks – joy without guarantee of victory for centrists
The split in the right-wing conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party is a development that the centrist and pro-European government of Donald Tusk…
Food rotting in closed stores as MERE crisis reaches 1.52 million euros
The Latvian Traders Association (LTA) reports that, according to the latest available data, the value of Latvian businesses’ frozen funds and goods tied…
Sārts: Russia is and will be a threat to us, but that doesn’t mean right now
As long as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, Russia does not have the military capabilities to open another front against NATO countries, and…
