EU unveils plan to tackle housing affordability crisis
The European Commission has unveiled its first Affordable Housing Plan, setting out guidelines to tackle the bloc’s housing crisis, Politico reports. The wide-ranging…
Protests in Slovakia as government threatens rule of law
Slovakia, like Bulgaria and Romania, has been marked by protests against government interference in the justice system and the erosion of the rule…
Ministry of Transport warns: Public talk of rail dismantling sends sharp signals to the transit industry
There are currently no threats in Latvia that would require the dismantling of railway tracks near the eastern border, but restricting rail infrastructure…
Grey pre-holiday week in Latvia with minor temperature fluctuations
Light precipitation is expected only in some areas on Thursday and Saturday, while the weather will remain predominantly grey and overcast throughout the…
Student arrested in Poland for planning terrorist attack
Polish security services have detained a 19-year-old student suspected of trying to establish contacts with the Islamic State and accused of planning an…
Despite other countries’ decisions, Latvia plans to take part in Eurovision
Latvian Public Media (LSM) currently sees no circumstances that would prompt Latvia to consider withdrawing from the Eurovision Song Contest, said Raina Anna…
British foreign intelligence chief: We operate between peace and war
Blaise Metreweli, the new head of MI6, has said the agency is operating between peace and war, the BBC reports. In her first…
Latvia and Finland seek to host the 2030 ice hockey world championship
The Latvian Ice Hockey Federation (LIHF), together with the Finnish Ice Hockey Association, has launched the application process to host the 2030 IIHF…
No more cadastral surveying required — Latvia promises faster commissioning of buildings
Cadastral surveying will no longer be required prior to the commissioning of a building, the Latvian government decided on Tuesday. The Ministry of…
