Will regional hospitals in Latvia survive? The Health Minister warns about “doctors on paper”
Emergency departments in smaller hospitals in Latvia’s regions must definitely be preserved so that they are always accessible to people and function in…
Anatomy of propaganda: how Zapad 2025 exercises serve Russia’s and Belarus’s information war
During the Zapad 2025 military exercises held in September, Russia spread six key narratives — one emphasizing the military unity of Russia and…
Fog, frost, and a warmer weekend ahead in Latvia
On Tuesday and Wednesday, skies over Latvia will be partly cloudy, although by Wednesday afternoon, clouds will gradually increase from the west, according…
Ombudswoman warns that mandatory consultations before abortion would restrict women’s rights
The proposal to introduce mandatory consultations for women who wish to terminate a pregnancy raises serious human rights concerns, according to Ombudswoman Karina…
Israel reports renewed ceasefire, aid deliveries after Gaza strikes
The Israeli army said a ceasefire in Gaza had been restored after it carried out air strikes in retaliation for an attack that…
Netherlands’ Ingka Investments to become Latvia’s largest private forest owner
The Swedish forest owners’ association Södra will sell its Baltic land holdings — a total of 153,000 hectares — for €720 million to…
Lithuania seeks ways to help families – schools open during holidays
To help families who have nowhere to leave their young students while their parents work, Marijampolė has become the first municipality in Lithuania…
Ride Mobility introduces age verification following tragic accident in Imanta
The shared e-bike operator “Ride Mobility” has introduced age verification tools for all customers starting Monday, the company’s CEO Edgars Jākobsons announced. From…
UK Finance Minister: Brexit has long-term damage to economy
UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has stressed at the International Monetary Fund that Britain’s 2020 exit from the European Union has had a…
