Hungary grants asylum to former Polish justice minister
Hungary has granted asylum to former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, widening the rift between Warsaw and Budapest, Reuters reports. Poland, where right-wing…
British ministers: Law allows shadow fleet tankers to be seized
The British government believes it has identified legislative provisions that would allow the military to board and detain ships believed to be part…
Estonia bans entry for Russian citizens who fought in Ukraine
The Estonian Interior Ministry has banned entry to 261 Russian citizens who fought in Ukraine in early January, and hopes that neighboring countries…
Latvian citizen accused of gathering intelligence on the defense sector for Russian military intelligence
On the 30th of December last year, Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD) decided to request that the Prosecutor’s Office initiate criminal prosecution against…
Journalist attacked in Slovakia; ministers blame his professional work
At least two Slovak government ministers have responded to an attack on 70-year-old journalist Peter Schutz by criticizing his publications, Politico reports. The…
Coalition parties see no grounds for calling for the Latvian Prime Minister’s resignation
Latvia’s coalition parties see no grounds for demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) over the use of the Russian…
NATO considers deploying military forces to Greenland; Britain says “all as usual”
After talks with other NATO allies about reducing Russian activity in the Arctic region, Britain said they were “business as usual,” Reuters reported….
Wintery weather to continue in Latvia in the coming days
Wintery conditions will persist in Latvia in the coming days. The week will begin with light snowfall in some areas and frost, with…
Sweden sees lowest number of asylum applications in 40 years
The number of asylum seekers in Sweden fell by 30% in 2025, reaching its lowest level since 1985, and the right leaning government…
