Trump-Musk relationship implodes with threats and insults
On Thursday, the 5th of June, President Donald Trump threatened to terminate government contracts with billionaire Elon Musk’s companies, while Musk suggested that…
Surge in new opioids and synthetic drugs threatens Europe, EU drugs agency warns
In a report published on Thursday, the 5th July, the EU Drugs Agency (EUDA) warns of new threats to Europe’s “constantly evolving” drugs…
Latvian PM remains in office – Saeima rejects resignation request for the second time
On Thursday, the Latvian Parliament once again rejected a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity – JV), submitted…
Construction of shelters to become mandatory for many buildings in Latvia after two years
On Thursday, the Saeima adopted in the final reading amendments to the Civil Protection and Disaster Management Law, introducing a mandatory requirement to…
Criminal gang steals 47 million pounds from the UK tax office
Organised criminals stole 47 million pounds (63.76 million dollars, 55.8 million euros) from the UK tax office last year, using phishing techniques to…
Trump bans citizens from 12 countries from entering the US
On Wednesday, the 4th of June, US President Donald Trump signed an official declaration banning citizens from 12 countries from entering the US,…
MP Rosļikovs at the Saeima podium: “Russian is our language!” – MP expelled from the session
Saeima deputy Aleksejs Rosļikovs (“For Stability!”) was expelled from the parliamentary session hall on Thursday by a majority vote of MPs. During a…
Putin tells Trump that Russia must respond to Ukrainian “terrorist” attacks
On Wednesday, the 4th of June, Russian President Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump that he would have to respond to Ukrainian…
EU gives green light for Bulgaria to adopt the euro in 2026
On Wednesday, the 4th of June, the European Commission (EC) and the European Central Bank (ECB) gave Bulgaria the green light to adopt…
