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June 27, 2026
US estimates around 200 000 military casualties in Ukraine
US generals estimate casualties in the war in Ukraine are around 100 000 troops on every side and 40 000 killed civilians, as…
Rīgas satiksme to change its price policy next year
Riga municipal public transport company Rīgas satiksme (RS) has decided to change its price policy, reducing the price of the month-long ticket and…
North Korea fires another ballistic missile
It is reported that on 9 November, North Korea launched one more ballistic missile. South Korean authorities, meanwhile, have identified last week’s missile…
Combined List’s indecisiveness risks undermining coalition formation in Latvia
If the Combined List (AS) fails to present an answer to New Unity’s (JV) suggested distribution of seats in the forming government in…
Meta plans major layoffs
On 9 November, Meta Platforms Inc. shared that they will be laying off 13% of their workforce (approximately 11 000 workers). It follows…
Hungary supports Finland and Sweden as NATO members
After passing several EU bills, the Parliament of Hungary will discuss the ratification of Sweden and Finland’s accession to NATO, informs Reuters. Prime…
Republican chance to get House majority remains uncertain
The Republican Party’s hopes to win the majority in midterm elections are dimming, but it’s too early to say it’s a loss. Some…
Latvian Employers’ Confederation invites president not to proclaim law on increase of minimal wages
Latvian Employers’ Confederation (LDDK) has invited President Egils Levits to not proclaim Saeima’s approved legislative draft to the Labour Law that would provide…
Zelenskyy: we will not relinquish even a square centimetre of our land
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country’s army will not relinquish even a square centimetre of their land in fights in Donetsk. Russian…
