Food prices rise in Latvia – June brings increases in housing and fuel costs as well
In June 2025, consumer prices in Latvia increased by 0.1% compared to May, and by 3.8% compared to June 2024. This marks an…
Eight injured in Pamplona’s bull running
One man was seriously injured and seven others sustained slight traumas in the running of the bulls during Pamplona’s San Fermin festival, Reuters…
Trump promises more weapons to Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has said Ukraine will receive more weapons, mainly for defense, to help it defend itself from Russian attacks, Reuters…
Opinion | Venta Port – costly silence and a failure without accountability
Opinion article One of the perhaps least meaningful projects of the Ministry of Transport is coming to an end – Venta Port is…
Alleged Estonian human trafficker detained on Lithuanian-Polish border
On the 7th of July, Poland temporarily reintroduced border controls and immediately detained an Estonian citizen who was trying to smuggle migrants from…
Rail Baltica – Estonia builds faster and cheaper; Latvia pays more and delays. Why?
In Estonia, each kilometer of Rail Baltica railway costs less than in Latvia and even below the European average, and construction is progressing…
Dismissed Russian Transport Minister found dead
Russia’s Investigative Committee has announced that former Transport Minister Roman Starovoit has been found dead, and it is reported that he committed suicide…
Cooler weather ahead: heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in several regions
On Tuesday, skies will be mostly cloudy, although occasional clear spells are expected in some areas. During the day, precipitation will be less…
Putin dismisses Russian transport minister
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has fired Transport Minister Roman Starovoit after the weekend of air traffic disruptions, Politico reports. The Kremlin has not…
