Latvian residents warned – trip to Russia culd result in blackmail
The State Security Service (VDD) has issued a renewed call for Latvian residents to avoid traveling to Russia and Belarus. Anticipating that the…
Former Italian Prime Minister calls for NATO counter-summit
Former Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has called for an anti-NATO meeting in The Hague just one day before a summit of alliance…
Heating in Riga to become significantly more expensive – new tariff submitted to regulator
This autumn, the cost of thermal energy in Riga will rise by approximately 22%, according to AS “Rīgas siltums.” The company has calculated…
Zelensky appoints new commander of land forces
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Hennadiy Shapovalov as commander of the land forces, replacing Mykhailo Drapatyi, Reuters reports. Drapatyi resigned from his…
Solstice weekend weather: rain, sunshine, and changing conditions ahead
During the night leading into Friday, a cyclone will bring rain to most of Latvia. In the central and eastern regions, expect prolonged…
Finnish Parliament votes to withdraw from Ottawa Convention
As threats from Russia grow, Finland’s parliament has voted to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, which bans the use of landmines, Reuters reports….
Rinkēvičs warns: This parliament is also gradually losing voter trust
Each newly elected parliament brings voter hopes for responsible politics, but those hopes often fade over time—and that is happening again with this…
Čudars confirmed as Minister for Smart Administration and Regional Development
Today, members of the Latvian Parliament approved MP Raimonds Čudars (New Unity – Jaunā vienotība, JV) as the new Minister for Smart Administration…
Tallinn plans to restrict short time rentals in Old Town
Tallinn has prepared a new development plan and wants to reduce the number of apartments available for short-term rental in the capital’s oldest…
