Belgium spots suspicious drones; concerns grow
Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken said that suspicious drones spotted over Belgian military bases in early November were intended to gather information about…
Major transformations ahead for Riga Airport
Riga Airport’s development plan for 2025–2050 foresees runway and airfield modernisation, including new taxiways, a southern apron and modern de-icing areas, the airport…
Another Russian military intelligence spy detained in Latvia
The State Security Service (VDD), in cooperation with the Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIDD), detained a person in mid-October on suspicion of…
China has launched a campaign of intimidation against British academics
Documents obtained by the British broadcaster show that China has launched a campaign of intimidation against British universities to force the closure of…
No clearance – no office? Latvian minister explains rules for municipal leaders
Approximately 80 senior municipal officials have so far received the required clearance to work with state secrets, Minister for Smart Administration and Regional…
“Power belongs to the people” – record-breaking wave of signatures in Latvia on the Istanbul Convention
More than 50,000 people have signed a ManaBalss.lv initiative addressed to President Edgars Rinkēvičs within just three days, calling on him not to…
BNN IN FOCUS | What Happens Next? Political scientist explains why withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention could reshape Latvia’s government
This autumn, we witnessed an unprecedented situation in Latvia’s political arena when one of the ruling parties – the Union of Greens and…
Estonian Defence Forces Commander: Hysteria about war is doing a disservice
The Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Andrus Merilo, has stated that there is too much and frequent hysterical news about…
“ZZS betrayed partners and the public – they will have to answer for this ‘infidelity’,” Latvia’s Prime Minister warns
The Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) will have to answer for betraying coalition partners and the public, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New…
