UN Commission of Inquiry: Israel committed genocide
The UN commission of inquiry has announced that Israel committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, writes the BBC. The latest report…
Public transport crisis in Latvia: Thousands of passengers left without buses amid protest
During the passenger carriers’ protest action “One Hour Without Public Transport” on Tuesday, about 165 regional bus routes were disrupted, affecting up to…
“This is no accident” — Rinkēvičs on Russian drones entering NATO airspace
Russian drone incursions into NATO airspace — including over Poland and the Baltic states — cannot be considered accidental, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs…
“Lots of talk, little action” — coalition in Latvia continues to disagree over the state budget
Minister of Finance Arvils Ašeradens (New Unity) has expressed hope that work on Latvia’s 2026 state budget will soon move forward in the…
Polish President visits Berlin; tensions linger
Poland’s new president, Karol Nawrocki, visits Berlin, and the tensions between the neighbors may affect their efforts to take a united stance against…
Long-awaited vote: Will Lāčplēsis Day become an official public holiday?
The Saeima Human Rights and Public Affairs Committee has rejected a citizens’ initiative that proposed to designate Lāčplēsis Day (the 11th of November)…
Spanish PM calls for Israel to be banned from international sporting events
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for Israel’s athletes to be banned from international sporting events over the dramatic situation in Gaza,…
“We must show we have teeth too” — Rajevs urges NATO to engage in Ukraine’s air defence
NATO should take control over parts of Ukraine’s airspace to strengthen the security of its member states, said military expert and independent MP…
Election proximity threatens Czech ammunition supplies to Ukraine
The Czech Republic’s successful effort to deliver more than a million artillery shells to Ukraine has drawn criticism from the populist party leading…
