Israeli President begins consultations with parties on forming a government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has begun consultations with the parties that won seats in the election to decide whom to task with forming…
Electricity prices in Latvia more than double – AST explains reasons behind sharp increase
The sharp rise in electricity prices across Europe in early November was mainly driven by higher natural gas prices resulting from the conflict…
Expansion of Frontex’s mandate could threaten fundamental rights
Members of the European Parliament are concerned that European Union plans to expand the mandate of the border agency Frontex could pose a…
US Vice President blames war in Iran for Republican losses
On the 4th of November, US Vice President JD Vance attributed the Republican Party’s losses in the midterm elections to the war in…
Biggest risk to the Baltic states identified following Democrats’ victory in US midterm elections
The Democrats’ victory in the US congressional midterm elections could reduce long-term economic and security risks for Europe and the Baltic states, although…
No coalition agreement, but a reform plan – Kučinskis reveals how Latvia’s new government will operate
The prospective government currently being formed by Prime Minister-designate Andris Kulbergs (United List) intends to base its work on dialogue rather than formally…
From +12°C to nights near freezing – forecasters predict a weather change in Latvia
Thursday will be mostly cloudy, with occasional sunny spells. Light rain is expected only in isolated areas of eastern Latvia. Fog will develop…
Midterm election results – a blow to Musk, too
Tech billionaire and major Republican Party donor Elon Musk is also one of the biggest losers of the midterm elections; he spent millions…
In Poland, the political tension surrounding the Constitutional Tribunal is intensifying
On the 3rd of November, the political crisis in Poland worsened even more – nationalist President Karol Nawrocki expressed sharp criticism of the…
