Temperatures in Latvia to climb to as high as +30°C midweek
August 5, 2026
Denmark calls for suspension of Hungary’s participation in EU votes
Denmark wants Europe to use all its legal tools against Hungary, which has violated the bloc’s common law, Politico reports. Among other things,…
Estonian government will not purchase airBaltic shares
The Estonian government decided on Thursday not to purchase shares of Latvia’s national airline airBaltic, Estonian Minister of Infrastructure Kuldar Leis told journalists…
Railway on hold – temporary platforms to be built in Riga due to Rail Baltica delays
Temporary platform construction is planned to begin in mid-July at Riga Central Railway Station, according to Artis Grinbergs, Chairman of the Board of…
Italy plans to increase defense budget while keeping other expeditures
Italy, along with other NATO countries, has agreed to significantly increase its defense budget over the next decade, and the government of Italian…
Latvia offers “airBaltic” shares to Estonia and Lithuania on equal terms with Lufthansa
Latvia has offered Estonia and Lithuania the opportunity to purchase shares in its national airline airBaltic under the same terms as the German…
Georgescu to be tried for fascist propaganda
Former Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu will face trial for spreading fascist propaganda, Politico reports. The prosecutor’s office said in a press release…
Hotel Planned Across from Ādaži Military Base in Kadaga
A new hotel is planned for construction directly across from the central entrance of Latvia’s Ādaži military base, in Kadaga, according to information…
Forest fires rage in Crete; evacuations begin
Wildfires are raging on the Greek island of Crete, fueled by strong winds, and hundreds of people have already been forced to evacuate,…
US halts arms deliveries; Ukraine concerned about growing Russian aggression
Kyiv has warned that the suspension of US arms supplies could encourage Russia to continue the war, which is now in its fourth…
