French Parliament takes historic step by approving assisted dying bill
France has taken an important step towards legalising assisted dying. In the French lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, 305 MPs voted…
Trump says Putin is “playing with fire” as Russia makes gains in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, the 27th of May, that Vladimir Putin was “playing with fire” by refusing to engage in…
Variable midweek weather – local showers, warm but humid weekend ahead
On Wednesday, skies will be mostly cloudy, with some clearing expected in central regions during the day. Rain is forecast overnight in eastern…
Latvia promises food price drop – memorandum on lower prices signed
Food prices in Latvia may begin to drop in real terms within two weeks, Economy Minister Viktors Valainis (ZZS) said Tuesday at the…
EU ministers approve new 150 billion euro fund for arms procurement
On Tuesday, the 27th of May, EU ministers in Brussels approved a 150 billion euro armaments fund. The decision comes amid growing concerns…
Wrong man spends a year behind bars – mistaken identity in sexual abuse case
Due to a similarity in names, an innocent man spent nearly a year in prison for the sexual abuse of a minor, Latvijas…
Russia, China and North Korea criticise Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defence project
North Korea on Tuesday, the 27th of May, criticised the US plan for a futuristic missile shield called the “Golden Dome”, saying it…
Illegal migration from Belarus likely to continue for several more years, says State Border Guard Chief Pujāts
Pressure from illegal migrants coming from Belarus—and indirectly from Russia—on Latvia’s border may continue for several more years, General Guntis Pujāts, Chief of…
Baltic transport ministers agree to pursue additional funding for Rail Baltica
Baltic Transport Ministers have agreed to jointly pursue additional European funding for the Rail Baltica project, emphasizing its strategic importance for military mobility…
