Expert warns of serious consequences if airBaltic fails to secure strategic investor
If Latvia’s national airline airBaltic fails to attract a major strategic investor, the country could face significant long-term consequences and a substantial impact…
Europe threatens to boycott World Cup; FIFA says football is not for sale
The world football governing body FIFA has decided to allow private investors to buy shares in its competitions, and the idea has drawn…
Latvia’s police chief proposes stripping officers convicted of intentional crimes of service pensions
Police officers who commit intentional criminal offences should lose their right to receive a service pension, Latvia’s State Police Chief Armands Ruks said…
Hamas considers laying down arms; will Trump’s peace plan work?
After months of talks, the terrorist group Hamas has agreed to lay down its arms for the first time, accepting the terms of…
Forecasters warn of 31°C heat before sharp weather change hits Latvia
Latvia is set to experience the hottest day of the week on Friday, with temperatures climbing as high as 31°C, before significantly cooler…
Hungary to shut down nuclear power plant due to low water level in Danube
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has said that the Paks nuclear power plant could be shut down on the 30th and the 31st…
Latvia plans stricter housing rules for third-country nationals
Latvia could introduce stricter housing requirements for third-country nationals, as Economy Minister Viktors Valainis has asked the Saeima’s Defence, Internal Affairs and Corruption…
Estonia detains large number of migrants from Belarus; situation not expected to improve
Last week, Estonian police detained 63 migrants who do not have the right to be in the country, and authorities indicated that the…
Latvia’s police chief: It is impossible to monitor every officer every day
Latvia’s State Police officers are subject to regular checks, but it is impossible to organise the force in a way that allows every…
