NATO allies agree to boost arms stockpiles ahead of summit
NATO defence ministers agreed on Thursday, the 5th of June to significantly increase air defence and ground forces to deter Russia, which is…
Dangerous or not? Sharp increase in GPS signal disruptions in Latvian airspace
GPS disruptions in Latvian airspace were recorded 497 times during the first five months of this year, which is a 52% increase compared…
Russian opposition talks with Ukraine behind the scenes, claims Kara-Murza
The Russian opposition in exile is quietly talking to Ukrainian officials, Pulitzer Prize winner Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian-British journalist and one of the…
No confidence in Saturday’s municipal elections in Latvia – Commission Chair’s warning raises concerns
At this point, it looks like someone is trying to reinvent the wheel, said Māris Zviedris, Chair of the Riga City Election Commission,…
Trump-Musk relationship implodes with threats and insults
On Thursday, the 5th of June, President Donald Trump threatened to terminate government contracts with billionaire Elon Musk’s companies, while Musk suggested that…
“A thief belongs in prison” – Lembergs loses ECHR case over Sprūdžs’ remarks
On Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) dismissed a complaint by Ventspils City Council member Aivars Lembergs (“For Latvia and Ventspils”)…
Orange warning in the East – heavy rain and flood risk over the weekend
On Friday, clouds will bring rain to many areas, with heavy downpours and thunderstorms expected in the eastern part of the country. Overnight,…
Surge in new opioids and synthetic drugs threatens Europe, EU drugs agency warns
In a report published on Thursday, the 5th July, the EU Drugs Agency (EUDA) warns of new threats to Europe’s “constantly evolving” drugs…
Latvian PM remains in office – Saeima rejects resignation request for the second time
On Thursday, the Latvian Parliament once again rejected a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity – JV), submitted…
