No confidence in Saturday’s municipal elections in Latvia – Commission Chair’s warning raises concerns
At this point, it looks like someone is trying to reinvent the wheel, said Māris Zviedris, Chair of the Riga City Election Commission,…
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…
“A thief belongs in prison” – Lembergs loses ECHR case over Sprūdžs’ remarks
On Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) dismissed a complaint by Ventspils City Council member Aivars Lembergs (“For Latvia and Ventspils”)…
Orange warning in the East – heavy rain and flood risk over the weekend
On Friday, clouds will bring rain to many areas, with heavy downpours and thunderstorms expected in the eastern part of the country. Overnight,…
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,…
