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Lexu AI integrates the full European Court of human rights case law database in Latvian

The AI-powered legal research platform Lexu AI has introduced one of the most significant developments in Latvia’s legal technology sector: the platform now provides access to the complete database of [..]

Lithuania gears up to dismantle Chornobyl-type reactors – for the first time in the world

By Marius Jokūbaitis, LRT RADIJAS, LRT.lt. Lithuania’s is preparing to dismantle the RBMK-type reactor cores of the Ignalina nuclear plant – the same ones as in the Chornobyl plant. No [..]

Vilnius yellow air alert lifted after radar contact identified as weather balloon

A yellow-level air threat alert issued for Vilnius county on Saturday morning has been lifted after the object that triggered it was identified as a weather balloon that had drifted [..]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Estonia for NB8 summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be in Tallinn on Tuesday to attend the Nordic-Baltic cooperation summit and meet with President Alar Karis. The summit, hosted by Estonia, which holds the [..]

More than 30 Latvian companies to participate in Europe’s leading defence technology exhibition, EUROSATORY 2026

One of the world’s most influential defence, security, and dual-use technology exhibitions, EUROSATORY 2026, will open in Paris on 15 June. The event will bring together more than 2,100 companies [..]

Tallinn erects modular bomb shelter in the heart of the city

Tallinn on Thursday installed a modular shelter in the green area at Juhkentali 10, the first shelter of its kind to be placed in public urban space in Estonia. The [..]

Ben Hodges: Putin’s war is exposing Russia’s biggest problem

Retired U.S. Army General Ben Hodges said Ukraine’s growing long-range strike capabilities could increasingly threaten Russian oil refineries and export infrastructure deep inside Russian territory. Speaking to geopolitical commentator Pyotr [..]

NATO enhances security in the Arctic and High North

MONS, Belgium – NATO’s Forward Land Forces (FLF) Finland, including the Alliance’s newest multinational battlegroup, led by framework nation Sweden, began operations today in Finland and Sweden, the Alliance’s two [..]

Elron to test drone attack response with train passengers on Wednesday

Trains will be stopped on Wednesday afternoon as Estonian Railways (Eesti Raudtee) and Elron practice their response to a drone attack as part of a nationwide exercise. On Wednesday, the [..]

INVESTOR PULSE expands across the Baltics for the first regional retail investor study

The launch of INVESTOR PULSE 2026 marks the start of a Baltic-wide study aimed at providing deeper insight into retail investors’ investment habits, motivations, future expectations and attitudes towards capital [..]

Auditor General: Latvia’s Rail Baltica delay will end up costing Estonia

Latvia’s inability to complete Rail Baltic construction by the set deadline will inevitably end up costing Estonia as well, Auditor General Janar Holm said. The Riigikogu Anti-Corruption Select Committee discussed [..]

Lithuania raced to embrace self-driving car. Eight years on, it’s waiting for breakthrough

Lithuania was among the first countries in Europe to establish a legal framework for testing autonomous vehicles on public roads, back in 2018. It signalled the country’s ambitions as an [..]

FIBA 3×3 world cup: Latvia shows championship character, wins historic world title

On Sunday, June 7, in Warsaw, the Latvian men’s national team — Nauris Miezis, Kārlis Lasmanis, Francis Lācis, and Zigmārs Raimo — captured the FIBA 3×3 Basketball World Cup title [..]

Germany, Mexico seek closer cooperation against organized crime

By Jörg Blank and Andrea Sosa Cabrios, dpa. Mexico City (dpa) – Germany and Mexico agreed to strengthen cooperation against organized crime and drug trafficking on Thursday as officials from [..]

Boeing plane that collapsed at Frankfurt Airport towed from tarmac

Frankfurt (dpa) – The Lufthansa Boeing Dreamliner that buckled at Frankfurt Airport has been towed to a maintenance area, the German airline said on Friday. The airline said the Boeing [..]

Several injured as Lufthansa plane collapses at gate in Frankfurt

Frankfurt(dpa) – Several employees were injured when a Lufthansa plane collapsed while parked at the gate at Frankfurt Airport for reasons yet unknown, the airline said on Thursday. The German [..]

Action guidelines developed in case of cell broadcast alerts in Latvia

The Crisis Management Centre, in cooperation with relevant agencies and field ministries, has developed the “Action Guidelines for Public Administration and Municipal Institutions, Essential Service Providers, Legal Entities and Other [..]

NATO launches major Baltic Sea naval exercise BALTOPS

More than 6,000 soldiers from 15 countries are rehearsing for a real-world scenario during Baltops in the Baltic Sea. The focus: securing maritime traffic and deterrence. Warsaw (dpa) – NATO’s [..]

Estonian-founded Wise hit by Belgian money laundering investigation

The European arm of U.K.-based money transfer company Wise is under investigation in Belgium over suspected money laundering involving more than €500 million. Wise is being investigated by Belgium’s Federal [..]

Iran war drives eurozone inflation fears

By Alexander Sturm , dpa. Frankfurt (dpa) – Consumers in the eurozone expect inflation to remain persistently high as a result of the oil price shock triggered by the Iran [..]

Estonia becomes third EU country to allow self-driving cars on its roads

Estonia has become the third country in Europe to allow cars with self-driving systems on its roads, following the Netherlands and Lithuania. Within the next few months, drivers of newer [..]

Estonia installs first counter-drone systems on its border with Russia

The Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) has installed the first section of fixed counter-drone detection and surveillance systems on Estonia’s eastern border. The entire border with Russia is set [..]

Tragedy on Denali: three Latvian mountaineers lose their lives in Alaska

The Latvian mountaineering community has been struck by tragedy following a fatal accident on Denali, North America’s highest peak, in Alaska. Three experienced Latvian climbers — Inese Pučeka, Vija Olte, [..]

Latvia finishes the world championship in sixth place

The Latvian national ice hockey team concluded its World Championship campaign in sixth place after suffering a 0–2 defeat to Norway in the quarterfinals on Thursday, May 28. The opening [..]

Latvia’s new government led by Andris Kulbergs wins parliamentary approval

On Thursday, May 28, 2026, the Latvian Parliament approved the country’s new government during an extraordinary sitting, granting confidence to the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs. The new [..]

Latvia set for Norway quarter-final clash after securing third place in group

Latvia’s national ice hockey team is preparing for a crucial quarter-final clash against Norway after securing third place in its group at the 2026 IIHF World Championship. The Latvian team [..]

Jet fuel shortage debate unsettles German travellers, survey finds

Berlin (dpa) – Concerns about a possible jet fuel shortage linked to the Iran war are unsettling travellers in Germany, according to a survey. Almost one in five respondents in [..]

NATO Foreign Ministers meeting in Sweden address how to make the Alliance stronger

NATO Foreign Ministers concluded a meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden, on Friday (22 May 2026). Their discussions helped lay the groundwork for the upcoming NATO Summit​ in Ankara this July.​ A [..]

Latvia face crucial world championship clash against Hungary with quarterfinal spot on the line

Latvia’s national ice hockey team faces one of its most important matches of the 2026 IIHF World Championship today as it takes on Hungary in a decisive Group A encounter [..]

Largest taxpayers of 2025 honoured at official ceremony

The State Revenue Service (SRS) annually presents awards to Latvia’s largest taxpayers – companies whose responsible, sustainable, and fair business practices make a significant contribution to the country’s economic development. [..]

LCCI: New coalition agreement contains several important signals, but lacks a clear economic breakthrough plan

In response to the agreement reached by the governing parties on the government’s priorities and working principles, the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) positively assesses several provisions included [..]

Latvia stuns USA with historic 4–2 victory at IIHF world championship

Latvia produced one of the most memorable performances in recent national ice hockey history on Saturday, defeating the United States 4–2 in a crucial IIHF World Championship group-stage clash and [..]

Drone crashes and explodes in Latvia

An unidentified drone crashed into a lake in eastern Latvia earlier today, exploding on impact and triggering a response from emergency and security services, according to local reports. Authorities received [..]

Estonia delivers diplomatic note to Russian embassy over airspace disinformation campaign

Estonia’s Foreign Ministry summoned Russia’s chargé d’affaires on Thursday to deliver a note on an ongoing disinformation campaign targeting Estonia and the other two Baltic states. Estonia delivers diplomatic note [..]

A Peak Moment for Latvian Cinema in Cannes – “Ulya” Celebrates Its World Premiere with Seven-Minute Standing Ovations

Yesterday, May 21, in southern France, where the 79th Cannes Film Festival is taking place, the world premiere of the feature film “Ulya”, created through the collaboration of director Viesturs [..]

Intruding drone shot down by Romanian fighter jet in Estonia

A drone that entered Estonian airspace was shot down over Lake Võrtsjärv, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said. Drone debris fell at the edge of a field in Kablaküla village, Põltsamaa [..]

G7 finance ministers to discuss Iran war at Paris meeting

Paris (dpa) – Finance ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) leading industrialized nations are set to meet in Paris from Monday to discuss the economic impact of the Iran [..]

Ukrainian drones in Baltics present a paradox – interview with Stubb in Vilnius

By Guoda Pečiulytė, LRT TV, LRT.lt. In an interview with LRT TV, Finnish President Alexander Stubb talks about drone incidents, Ukraine, NATO and Europe’s nuclear umbrella. I would like to [..]

Latvia faces political crossroads as government resigns and coalition talks intensify at presidential level

Latvia has entered a period of political transition after Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced the resignation of her government, opening the door to intensive coalition negotiations and consultations at the [..]

4th Estonian-Latvian electricity connection postponed to at least 2038

Plans for the fourth electricity connection between Estonia and Latvia have been postponed beyond the original 2038 completion date, and no final decisions have been made. Estonia’s national transmission system [..]

Latvia faces deepening government crisis amid speculation over Prime Minister’s resignation

Latvia is facing a rapidly escalating political crisis as speculation grows over the possible resignation of Prime Minister Evika Siliņa following mounting pressure from coalition partners and opposition parties. On [..]

Flights home planned as hantavirus-struck Hondius heads for Tenerife

By dpa correspondents. Madrid (dpa) – Travel arrangements for European passengers aboard the hantavirus-hit Hondius have been made, Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska told a press conference in Madrid on [..]

German airports warn millions of flights could be cancelled

The Association of German Airports (ADV) is warning that flights may be cancelled and prices are likely to rise in future, as jet fuel shortages loom. Berlin (dpa) – The [..]

Estonia expects Ukraine to improve drone control after airspace breaches

Estonia’s government has said it expects Ukraine to improve control over its drones after a series of airspace breaches on the borders of the Baltic states in recent months. Ukraine [..]

Hostage situation at German bank is over, police say

Sinzig, Germany (dpa) – The hostage situation at a bank in the western German town of Sinzig is concluded, police said on Friday. Two apparent victims were found uninjured, a [..]

Drones crash in eastern Latvia near Russian border, triggering security response

Two unidentified drones entered Latvian airspace early Thursday morning before crashing in the eastern part of the country near the Russian border, prompting an emergency response from security services and [..]

Ben Hodges warns NATO withdrawal would be a “gift for the Kremlin”

Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Ben Hodges warned that a potential U.S. withdrawal from NATO would be a serious mistake and a “gift for the Kremlin.” Speaking in an interview [..]

A shipment of aviation fuel from Norway arrives at the Port of Riga, strengthening supply security in Latvia

On 5 May 2026, the vessel STEN ARNOLD arrived at the Port of Riga, at the berth of SIA PARS TERMINĀLS, delivering 12,000 tonnes of aviation fuel from Norway. The [..]

Estonian Defense Forces: Russia could restore combat readiness in 2027

Russia could restore its combat readiness as early as 2027, and Estonia’s own level of preparedness must increase rapidly, the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) said in its annual report. The [..]

Expert: New US tariff on EU cars would mainly hit German automakers

Berlin (dpa) – A new 25% tariff on cars produced in the European Union for import into the United States could result in additional annual costs to the German automotive [..]

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