A new rain zone to cross Latvia over the weekend – thunderstorms expected in some areas
On Friday, the 10th of October, occasional rain is expected throughout the central and eastern regions, with isolated thunderstorms possible during the day,…
Latvia’s emergency medical service tests new approach – “standby points”
The State Emergency Medical Service (NMPD) has introduced a new ambulance post in Jaunmārupe this summer, while another will open in Baloži in…
Russian intelligence operation traced to Estonia
An Estonian court is considering whether to extradite Estonians linked to a package bombing scheme organized by the Russian military intelligence service (GRU),…
Italy plans to ban face coverings in public
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Fratelli d’Italia party has announced plans to ban the wearing of Islamic face coverings, the burqa and niqab,…
Istanbul Convention crisis deepens in Latvia – NA, ZZS, and United List propose a new law
Members of the National Alliance (NA), the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS), and the United List (AS) have submitted to the Saeima…
Macron plans to nominate a new French prime minister in the coming days
French President Emmanuel Macron will name his sixth prime minister in two years in the next two days, allaying speculation that a snap…
After two failed attempts, Saeima passes pollution law to avoid at least 300 million euros fine
On Thursday, after two unsuccessful attempts, the Saeima finally adopted amendments to the Law on Pollution in the second and final reading, aligning…
Gaza ceasefire agreement reached; civilians on both sides celebrate step closer to end of war
Both Israelis and Palestinians are celebrating a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal reached as the first phase of peace talks brokered by US…
Election system glitches still being fixed — authorities promise to resolve issues before parliamentary vote
The Central Election Commission (CVK) plans to complete the repairs of Latvia’s election IT systems for use in the 2026 parliamentary elections by…
