Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to affect Latvia
June 15, 2026
Latvia and Ukraine launch strategic drone and air defence partnership
Latvia and Ukraine are preparing to deepen their defence cooperation through a new long-term agreement focused on drone technologies, air defence systems, cybersecurity…
Study: AI models still susceptible to propaganda
A new Estonian study has found that many AI systems can still be driven by propaganda-style requests, with results varying widely depending on…
EU takes Ireland to court over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
The European Commission has decided to take legal action against Ireland for failing to protect its environmentally important bogs from commercial peat extraction,…
Riga Airport faces serious challenges as passenger growth plans come under pressure
Riga Airport expects to serve between 7.1 and 7.2 million passengers this year, but a range of geopolitical and economic factors could threaten…
Zelensky calls for Putin to meet face to face
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a face-to-face meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, saying it is the only way to end…
Weather in Latvia set for a sharp change: what to expect this weekend
Weather conditions across Latvia will become increasingly unsettled over the coming days as a cyclone moves through the region, bringing rain, thunderstorms, and…
While Latvia remains silent, Russia profits: fertiliser transit continues to feed the war economy
Opinion article The debate over global fertiliser supply chains is growing louder. Governments and international organisations increasingly recognise that maintaining stable fertiliser exports…
US Secretary of State: Greenland is “for now” part of Denmark
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged that Greenland is “for now” part of Denmark, but made it clear that Washington is…
Germany fails to secure UN Security Council seat; blames Russia
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has said that support for Ukraine and Israel may have cost the Germans the votes needed to secure…
