Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to affect Latvia
June 15, 2026
EP allows pro-Russian sect to hold event in its building
A pro-Russian group that spreads pseudoscience and conspiracy theories has been allowed to hold an event in the European Parliament building in Brussels,…
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Latvia’s new government led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has completed its first week in office. Under normal circumstances, such a short period…
Trump’s son-in-law’s resort plans in Albania spark widespread protest
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Study: AI models still susceptible to propaganda
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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…
