Israel destroys 40 000 Hamas targets in Gaza in one year of war
Israel has bombed more than 40 000 targets in the Gaza Strip in the past year, uncovered 4 700 tunnel shafts and destroyed…
Week in Lithuania | Lithuania buys additional NASAMS systems; prosecutors open probe into TV host’s remarks about Russian-speakers
Last week, MPs amended law setting one-third quota for women in leadership positions; Minister said Rheinmetall plant in Lithuania ‘still needs work’ Lithuania…
Latvian president suggests improving cooperation with Central Finance and Contracting Agency
The President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs called on the Minister of Finance Arvils Ašeradens to pay attention to the work of the Central…
West Nile virus found in dead bird in Latvia for the first time
Latvian Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment Research Institute Bior has confirmed the first Latvian case of West Nile virus infection in a…
State Security Service detains Latvian citizen for glorifying terrorism and Putin
On the 25th of September this year, the State Security Service (VDD) detained a Latvian citizen on suspicion of public glorification and justification…
UK to cede Chagos Islands to Mauritius, retaining island with military base
Britain announced on Thursday, the 3rd of October, that it would transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal that…
KNAB investigates Navalny team’s claims about possible bribery of Latvian law enforcers
Latvian Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has commenced an investigation into the claims voiced by the team formed by Russian opposition member…
Poland promises changes to alcohol laws after fiasco with alcoholic drinks packaging resembling children’s purees
The Polish government announced on Wednesday, the 2nd of October, that it will amend the country’s rules on the advertising and sale of…
Purgaile: no “bubble” is possible in lending in the coming years
It is not possible to create a “bubble” in lending in Latvia in the coming years, said Vice-Governor of the Bank of Latvia…
