Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to affect Latvia
June 15, 2026
Pornhub owner to suspend services in France in protest against new age verification law
Aylo Freesites, the owner of Pornhub, Redtube and YouPorn, plans to stop offering adult content to French users on Wednesday afternoon, the 4th…
Musk calls Trump’s “big beautiful bill” a “disgusting abomination”
On Tuesday, the 3rd of June, billionaire Elon Musk commented on President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful” tax cut and spending bill, calling it…
Uncertainty and errors in the election olatform – CEC seeks justifications, MPs still doubt readiness
The disruptions observed during Monday’s early voting are also linked to insufficient training, said Kristīne Saulīte, Chairwoman of the Central Election Commission (CEC),…
South Korea’s new president Lee Jae-myung vows to “unite” the country
South Korea’s new liberal president, Lee Jae-myung, promised in his inauguration speech on Wednesday, the 4th of June, to “unite the nation”, lift…
Head of the Central Election Commission: The electoral process in Latvia can be trusted
There is no reason to believe that any illegalities could occur during the electoral process in Latvia, said Kristīne Saulīte, Chairwoman of the…
Heatwave expected – local thunderstorms and the onset of meteorological summer
On Wednesday, skies will be mostly clear with no significant precipitation expected. A light to moderate wind will continue to blow from the…
Latvia elected to the UN Security Council – A historic step in global politics
Latvia has been elected to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the term 2026–2027, receiving 178 votes. To become a non-permanent member…
VIDEO | Russia’s Crimean bridge blown up, Ukrainian SBU claims responsibility
The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) carried out its third attack on the Crimean bridge since the start of Russia’s full-scale war in 2022,…
OPINION | From “minor glitches” to major doubts — What is happening with Latvia’s electoral system?
Opinion article Following the announcement by the Central Election Commission (CEC) about technical issues with the election system, public concern is understandable. Not…
