Ombudswoman sounds alarm: In Latvia, decisions about children’s futures are often made by people without legal education
Latvia’s Ombudswoman, Karina Palkova, has called for an immediate reform of the country’s Orphan’s Court system, proposing two alternative models for restructuring child…
SAB: Russia has prepared a legal complaint against the Baltic States and plans to submit it to court
Russia is preparing to intensify what Latvia’s State Security Service describes as “lawfare” — the misuse of legal systems, legislation, and judicial proceedings…
Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call
US President Donald Trump has admitted that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu crazy in a heated phone call; the harsh remarks…
“Drones must be shot down” – Latvia’s new Defence Minister delivers a clear message
Latvia’s new Defence Minister, Raivis Melnis, has stated that drones entering Latvian airspace must be intercepted and destroyed, while emphasizing the need to…
Hungary reports agreement with Ukraine; door opens for Kyiv to EU accession talks
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced that Budapest has reached an agreement with Kyiv that will open the door for Ukrainians to…
Temperatures up to +26°C! Summer warmth arrives in Latvia, but there’s a catch
Summer-like weather will continue across Latvia in the coming days, with temperatures rising to as high as +26°C. However, the pleasant warmth will…
Strait of Hormuz still closed; thousands of sailors stranded in the Gulf
Looking at the calm sea, one might think that everything is fine, and sailors who are unable to leave the Gulf sometimes manage…
Latvian immunologist Ņikiforenko sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexual abuse of patients
The Riga District Court in Jūrmala on Wednesday sentenced immunologist Jevgēnijs Ņikiforenko to 13 years in prison and banned him from practicing medicine…
EBRD cuts Latvia’s growth forecast and warns of Rail Baltica and airBaltic risks
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has lowered its economic growth forecasts for all three Baltic states for both this year…
