Zelensky rules out giving territory to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine rejects any Russian proposal to hand over Donbas in exchange for a ceasefire, as the…
Austerity measures will be necessary for Latvia, says Siliņa
In order to find resources for addressing demographic challenges, strengthening security, and supporting education, austerity measures will be necessary, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa…
From summer-like high pressure to cool and rainy weekend in Latvia this week
On Wednesday, skies will see variable cloudiness, wit h some rain expected overnight in the eastern part of the country. A light wind…
Moldovan pro-Kremlin politician calls for protests; promises reward
Ilan Shor, a pro-Kremlin Moldovan politician living in Russia, has offered Moldovans 3,000 dollars a month to join anti-government demonstrations, Reuters reports. Moldovan…
“Measure seven times, then cut” – seniors’ warning to the government on early retirement pensions
The Latvian Senior Communities Association (LSKA) believes that reform of the early retirement pension system is necessary, but decisions to exclude professions from…
Baltics investigate shocking electricity price surge
The electricity market regulators of the Baltic states will investigate balancing price fluctuations recorded in the region last week, which have raised suspicions…
North Koreans tell of slavery-like conditions in Russia
To make up for the huge labor shortage caused by the war, thousands of North Koreans have been sent to work in Russia,…
Estonia installs gates and barriers at three border crossings
Estonia has installed gates and barriers at three border crossings with Russia that can close in seconds if necessary and stop both people…
No penalty in Latvia for disturbing barking by pets; Ombudsman demands to change that
The Ombudsman’s Office has called on the Ministry of Agriculture (ZM) to find a solution by the 1st of November to address disturbances…
