Why are potential ministers’ names being leaked, and where do Zimbabwe’s “fat catfish” really live?
The outlines of Latvia’s future governing coalition have yet to become clear, but the public broadcaster is already naming potential ministers. Was this…
NATO supreme commander reveals what the Baltic states must prepare for amid Russian threats
Russia poses a threat, but there is no need to dramatize the situation – resilience and preparedness are essential, NATO Supreme Allied Commander…
Potentially the largest cryptocurrency theft in history – hackers breach world’s biggest crypto exchange Binance
Hackers have targeted Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in an attack that could result in losses of up to $6.3 billion. Analysts…
New customs processing fee takes effect – what parcel recipients need to know
From 1 November 2026, a new EU-mandated processing fee of two euros will apply to private individuals’ online purchases imported into the European…
Two Russian fighter jets destroyed on the ground in Ukrainian missile strike
Two Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft were destroyed on the ground in a Ukrainian missile strike deep inside Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced…
Higher heating bills ahead for Riga residents – Rīgas siltums announces new tariff and warns of possible further increases
Riga’s district heating company Rīgas siltums plans to increase its heating tariff by 19% from 1 December, the company announced. Rīgas siltums has…
Colder weather approaching Latvia – forecasters predict frost and heavier rain showers
Friday will be mostly cloudy across Latvia, although skies will clear in some areas, particularly in the west. Light rain is expected in…
Changes at the European Central Bank – Lagarde announces early resignation
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde will step down from her position in February 2027, the ECB announced on Thursday. Lagarde’s term…
Without electricity, food or medicine – civilian evacuation planned in Russian-occupied Oleshky
Residents of Oleshky, a Russian-occupied town in Ukraine’s Kherson region, who wish to return to Ukrainian government-controlled territory after evacuation will first be…
