All of us have to be prepared yesterday, today and tomorrow, says Commander of Latvian National Guard
In order to implement the national operational plan and develop the goals defined for national security, all of us have to be prepared…
Harsh reality: Song and Dance Celebration participation fee may become a necessity
The fee to participate in events associated with the Song and Dance Celebration is mentioned only as a last resort, said Latvian Minister…
Scholz’s rhetoric on migrants harsher after deadly knife attack
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s harsher response to the deadly knife attack by an Afghan man in southern Germany on Wednesday, the 22nd of…
Number of GPS signal disruptions in Latvia reaches new record – problems blamed on Russia
The number of GPS signal disruptions in Latvian air space increased two times last year, as reported by “Ir” magazine. “Ir” references data…
Latvian minister writes off political interference in airBaltic: “The council will evaluate Gauss’ work”
Latvian Minister of Defence Kaspars Briškens will not give airBaltic’s new council any hints or orders to replace the airline’s CEO Martin Gauss,…
Trump threatens Russia and countries involved with tariffs, new sanctions if “ridiculous war” in Ukraine is not ended
US President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform “Truth Social” on Wednesday, the 22nd of January, that he would add new…
Weather forecast: wet snow and slippery roads in Latvia
Thursday, the 23rd of January, will be cloudy in Latvia. Local precipitation is expected – mainly wet snow and snow. Freezing rain is…
Europe should welcome Trump’s call for increased NATO spending, says Polish President Tusk
Europe should welcome, not rebuke, US President Donald Trump’s call for other NATO members to increase their military spending, Polish Prime Minister Donald…
Iraqi lawmakers pass a bill that critics say legalises child marriage
Iraq’s parliament on Tuesday, the 21st of January, passed three controversial laws, including amendments to the country’s personal status law, which will give…
