OPINION | From “minor glitches” to major doubts — What is happening with Latvia’s electoral system?
Opinion article Following the announcement by the Central Election Commission (CEC) about technical issues with the election system, public concern is understandable. Not…
Dutch government on brink of collapse after Wilders’ far-right party leaves coalition
The Freedom Party (PVV) of Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders withdrew from the ruling coalition on Tuesday, the 3rd of June, which will…
OECD forecasts weakest economic growth for Latvia among Baltic States this year
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in a report published on Tuesday forecasts that Latvia will experience the weakest economic growth…
Following pressure from regulatory authorities, TikTok blocks “unhealthy” hashtag SkinnyTok
On Monday, the 2nd of June, social media platform TikTok announced that, following a thorough review by lawmakers in Brussels and Paris, it…
Latvia’s Foreign Minister explains why pressure on Russia is the path to peace
Today, many acknowledge that we in the Baltic states were right to warn about Russia’s drift towards militarism and autocracy, as well as…
VIDEO | Greenpeace steals Macron’s wax figure to protest France’s trade with Russia
On Monday, the 2nd of June, Greenpeace activists stole a wax figure of French President Emmanuel Macron from the Grévin Museum in Paris…
Will Latvia say goodbye to anonymous SIMs? Interior Ministry proposes major changes to combat fraud
To reduce crime, the Ministry of the Interior (MoI) is proposing to start registering prepaid mobile SIM card users, the ministry has announced….
Russia sets strict conditions at peace talks with Ukraine
On Monday, the 2nd of June, Russia announced to Ukraine during peace talks that it would agree to end the war only if…
After technical disruptions, CEC promises increased oversight of election system
The Central Election Commission (CEC) is working in close coordination with the State Agency for Digital Affairs (VDAA) to ensure that no further…
