Farmers’ losses increase, but no fund exists – is Latvia ready for climate risks?
Latvia still needs to explore options for creating a risk fund into which farmers would contribute to cover losses from natural disasters and…
Cooler along the coast, thunderstorms in the East – summer arrives in Latvia with variable weather
On Thursday night, the skies will be mostly cloudy, clearing only in the west by afternoon, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and…
EU gives green light for Bulgaria to adopt the euro in 2026
On Wednesday, the 4th of June, the European Commission (EC) and the European Central Bank (ECB) gave Bulgaria the green light to adopt…
Latvia begins its path in the UN Security Council – President Rinkēvičs outlines priorities
In the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Latvia will continue to provide maximum support to Ukraine, emphasized President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs during…
World War II bombs found in Cologne – 20 000 residents evacuated to neutralise them
After three unexploded World War II bombs were found in the Deutz neighbourhood of Cologne on Monday, around 20 500 people were evacuated…
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…
