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Domantas Sabonis injury update: Kings star set to enter camp healthy after season-ending knee surgery

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis is on track to open training camp for the 2026-27 season healthy, following a torn meniscus in his left knee that ended his 2025-26 campaign [..]

Latvia and Estonia sign memorandum on supply security; bilateral business forum opens in Tallinn

As part of the State Visit of the President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, to Estonia, the Latvia–Estonia Business Forum “Stronger Together” was officially opened today, 2 July, at the National [..]

Lithuania’s Trakai imperilled by overtourism and overdevelopment

By Marija Žukovska, LRT.lt. One of Lithuania’s most treasured natural and cultural landscapes is facing mounting environmental pressure as rising tourism, lakeside development, illegal dumping and unauthorised tree cutting increasingly [..]

Scott Bessent on tariff rebates: checks remain unlikely as debt reduction takes priority

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent continues to pour cold water on the prospect of Americans receiving tariff-funded rebate checks anytime soon. His public statements over the past year show a consistent [..]

Air Canada flies from BER to Montréal

Berlin Brandenburg Airport has a new long-haul route. From today, Canada’s largest airline, Air Canada, is connecting the capital region with the city of Montréal. The new route strengthens the [..]

Netherlands becomes first country to invest in a software-first defence strategy through a partnership with Intelic worth more than 30 million euro

Amsterdam, Netherlands – July 3, 2026 – The Dutch Ministry of Defence has signed a strategic partnership worth tens of millions of euros with Dutch defence technology company Intelic to [..]

Saulvedis Vārpiņš: Artificial intelligence is becoming part of lawyers’ everyday work

The Latvian Council of Sworn Advocates (LCSA) and the AI-powered legal research platform Lexu AI have signed a cooperation agreement to promote the safe and professional use of artificial intelligence [..]

Masterform expands its presence in the medical technology market

Polish precision engineering company Masterform is expanding its production of high-precision components used in vacuum pumps, infusion pumps, and other medical devices. In addition to serving the domestic market, the [..]

Amid Russia warnings, Baltics brace for ‘hybrid’ rather than conventional threats

By Milda Vilikanskytė, Evaldas Labanauskas, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Russia is more likely to resort to hybrid provocations than launch a conventional military attack against NATO’s eastern flank, Lithuania’s ambassador to [..]

World-class architectural masterpiece in Jūrmala: Villa Guna by Meinhard von Gerkan

Located on Bulduru Prospekts in the prestigious seaside resort of Jūrmala, Villa Guna represents one of the highest achievements of contemporary residential architecture in Latvia. Designed by Meinhard von Gerkan, [..]

Latvian coffee brand Rocket Bean Café ranked among Europe’s best

Latvian coffee roaster and specialty coffee brand Rocket Bean has been included in The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops – Europe 2026, an international ranking that recognizes the best cafés [..]

LMT and “Latvijas dzelzceļš” demonstrate private 5G network technologies in railway infrastructure management for the first time in the Baltic region

SJSC “Latvijas dzelzceļš” will be the first railway company in the Baltics to use a private 5G network technology provided by the LMT Group. The network is operating in test [..]

New defence and security company LAT Defence established in Latvia

LAT Defence, a newly established Latvian defence and security company, has launched with €2 million in initial funding. The company aims to strengthen security and defence capabilities across Latvia and [..]

Why algorithms can become allies of democracy

By Roberts Ernests Levics, Founder of Spotwise. Public trust is no longer something governments or institutions receive automatically. It must be earned—not through slogans, polished press conferences or assurances that [..]

Latvian business delegation travels to Estonia to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation in strategic industries

As part of the State Visit of the President of Latvia to Estonia, the Latvia–Estonia Business Forum will take place in Tallinn on 2 July, bringing together representatives of public [..]

World’s best sidecar and quad riders set for Madona in one month

In just one month’s time – 25–26 July – the Smeceres Sils motocross track in Madona, Latvia, will welcome the world’s best sidecar motocross and quad riders. Following the successful [..]

European brand TATUUM continues Baltic expansion with the opening of its first store in Lithuania

European affordable premium fashion brand TATUUM continues its expansion across the Baltic region by opening its first store in Lithuania. The new store opened its doors on Saturday, June 27, [..]

Dutch-German corps take over command of Estonian, Latvian NATO forces

A formal ceremony was held on Tuesday in the twin city of Valga–Valka, where the 1st German–Dutch Corps (1GNC) officially took over the tactical command of the Estonian and Latvian [..]

Riga offers the most affordable housing in the Baltics: a smart opportunity for property investors?

Riga continues to enjoy a significant pricing advantage in the Baltic residential property market. The average price per square metre in new developments in the city centre is around half [..]

Kristaps Porzingis re-signs with Golden State Warriors on two-year deal

Latvian NBA star Kristaps Porzingis has agreed to a new two-year, $40 million contract to remain with the Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania, who reported the [..]

New residential development in Āgenskalns secures EUR 3.4 million financing from Signet Bank

Signet Bank has provided EUR 3.4 million in financing to SIA L 24 for the construction of two identical three-storey residential apartment buildings at 24 Lapu Street in Āgenskalns, Riga. [..]

AgroCredit Latvia expands its activities – financing is now also available to foresters throughout Latvia

The financial service provider SIA “AgroCredit Latvia” is expanding its activities and in the future will offer financing solutions not only to entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector, but also to [..]

Third time’s the charm – will Lithuania’s new govt last this time?

By Edvardas Špokas, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Lithuania’s governing coalition is attempting to turn the page after months of political turbulence, nominating Social Democratic Party leader Mindaugas Sinkevičius as prime minister [..]

Estonian mobility unicorn Bolt reaches profit for the first time

According to its annual report, Bolt posted a net profit for the first time in its history last year, totaling €900,000. Bolt posted a net profit of €900,000 last year, [..]

Secretary General meets President Trump in Washington: “Europe is stepping up”

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with US President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. to prepare for the Ankara Summit in July. At the White House the Secretary General thanked [..]

Estonia’s Baltic Defense Line section taking shape in Setomaa’s forests

Twenty-eight bunkers and more than 10 kilometers of anti-tank ditches have been dug in southeastern Estonia as work on the Baltic Defense Line progresses. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are strengthening [..]

The big squeeze: Lithuanians living in smaller homes as apartment sizes shrink

By Justina Ilkevičiūtė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Lithuanians are living in increasingly smaller homes, while the average living space available per person remains below the European Union average, according to Eurostat [..]

Lockheed Martin and Insta Advance Europe’s first multiple launch rocket system common fire control cystem custainment centre

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Finnish technology company Insta are continuing to establish Europe’s first sustainment centre for the M270A2 and HIMARS® MLRS CFCS at Insta’s facility in Tampere, Finland. [..]

Rohlig SUUS Logistics accelerates CEECA expansion with team Poland support

Rohlig SUUS Logistics, Poland’s largest logistics operator, is continuing its expansion across Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia (CEECA) with the backing of Poland’s development institutions. On 26 June, [..]

Latvijas Banka grants crypto-asset service licences to Bleap SIA and Hodleris SIA

The Supervision Committee of Latvijas Banka issued crypto-asset service licences to Bleap SIA and Hodleris SIA, allowing both companies to operate under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). [..]

Estonian intel: 82% of foiled terrorist attacks in Ukraine involved Telegram agents

The overwhelming majority of uncovered terrorist attacks in Ukraine were carried out by people using the Telegram messaging app, the Military Intelligence Center of Estonian Defense Forces has said. Information [..]

Latvian defenceman Alberts Šmits selected fifth overall in historic NHL draft milestone

Latvian defenceman Alberts Šmits was selected fifth overall by the New York Rangers in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, making the 18-year-old the highest-drafted Latvian player in NHL history. Šmits [..]

Lithuania’s public beaches: municipalities plan investments to expand lakeside access

By Rūta Ribačiauskienė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. Growing interest in outdoor recreation and swimming is driving demand for public beaches across southern Lithuania, prompting municipalities to invest in new waterfront infrastructure [..]

Inclusive by design: NEO-CYCLE’s commitment to women in deep tech

Gender equality as continuous practise of the project Despite making up over half of EU higher education graduates, women still represent only 29% of doctoral graduates in science and engineering [..]

Germany, France, UK express concern over China’s activities off Taiwan

By Yu-Tzu Chiu and Johannes Neudecker, dpa. Taipei (dpa) – Germany, France and the United Kingdom on Wednesday jointly expressed concern over recent Chinese activities off Taiwan’s east coast. “These [..]

Ministry wants better rules for short‑term apartment rentals

The Ministry of Economic Affairs wants clearer rules for short‑term apartment and house rentals in Estonia to bring more order to the market and ensure fairer competition. Short‑term rentals through [..]

President Alar Karis will not run for second presidential term

President Alar Karis said in his Victory Day parade on Tuesday that he will not stand as a candidate at this autumn’s election, putting an end to months of speculation. [..]

Two suspects detained over €795 000 fraud involving Clean Air Programme

(Luxembourg, 24 June 2026) – At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Katowice (Poland), law enforcement authorities detained two suspects on Monday, as part of an [..]

Lithuanian government resigns following coalition reshuffle

Lithuania’s government has formally resigned after a major reconfiguration of the country’s ruling coalition, opening the way for the appointment of a new prime minister and cabinet. The outgoing administration [..]

airBaltic extends Vilnius–Berlin service into winter season

Latvian airline airBaltic has announced that it will extend its direct service between Vilnius (Lithuania) and Berlin (Germany) into the upcoming winter season, transforming the route into a year-round connection [..]

Police receiving more calls about potential bomb threats

The number of bomb scare-related calls to the police is increasing in Estonia, and checking abandoned items requires considerable resources from the emergency services. Data from the Police and Border [..]

Scandal in Iceland: Minister for Foreign Affairs faces allegations of abuse of office and corruption

A serious political scandal is brewing in Iceland — one that could not only bring down the ruling coalition but also seriously damage the country’s bid to join the European [..]

Deported or left willingly? Mystery surrounds a desserter’s return to Russia

Monika Juškevičiūtė, LRT.lt. A dispute has emerged over the circumstances surrounding the return to Russia of a young man reported to be a deserter from the Russian military, after he [..]

Attack drone carrying 5 kilograms of explosives found in south Estonia

An attack drone carrying 5 kilograms of explosives was found in south Estonia and authorities said it could be linked to a Ukrainian strike on Russia in early June. The [..]

Germany mulls compulsory assignment as Lithuanian brigade takes shape

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has pledged that Germany’s armoured brigade in Lithuania will be fully operational with 4,800 soldiers by the end of 2027, saying he would compel troops [..]

Helsinki is main global gateway for Estonian air passengers

During the summer season, Finnair serves a total of up to 86 flights per week from three Estonian airports, company’s Baltic market manager Arunas Skuja said in a Delfi interview. [..]

Latvia launches public platform for real-time monitoring of political radio ads

Latvian tech startup “Spotwise” has launched a free platform that lets anyone track political advertising activity on radio broadcasts across Latvia in real time. The platform was created at a [..]

DARKSIDE to play their only Baltic show this year in Vilnius, with Roe Deers opening the night

On 14 July, DARKSIDE will perform their only concert in the Baltic States this year at the Grand Courtyard of the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania in Vilnius. [..]

Poland demands shared lead in Ukraine war talks

Berlin (dpa) – Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has criticized the leading role played by Germany, France and Britain in talks on ending the Ukraine war and insisted that Poland [..]

From a university lab to 80 countries: the rise of Lithuania’s laser industry

Six decades ago, physicists at Vilnius University fired up the country’s first ruby laser. Today, Lithuania exports laser technology to more than 80 countries, and the sector is growing at [..]

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