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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 [..]

EKRE nominates Mart Helme its presidential candidate

The opposition Conservative People’s Party of Estonia (EKRE) nominated founding member Mart Helme as its presidential candidate for this autumn’s elections. A former diplomat and previous EKRE chair, Helme said [..]

UK King and Queen to visit the U.S. for independence anniversary, then make first sovereign visit to Bermuda

The King and Queen will undertake a State Visit to the United States from 27th to 30th April to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and celebrate [..]

A new phase in Pentasweet’s €65 million investment – foundations laid for Europe’s first sweet protein production facility

One of the largest biotechnology investments in Lithuania in recent years is gaining momentum – the construction of Pentasweet’s €65 million brazzein sweet protein factory. This major national investment project [..]

Latvia strengthens economic cooperation with Poland and Ukraine – focus on investment and high value-added sectors

Under the leadership of Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis, a delegation of Latvian entrepreneurs will depart on Thursday, April 23, for a working visit to Poland and Ukraine. The trade [..]

Study: Hungarians debunked Orbán’s propaganda faster than it could spread

Going into Hungary’s parliamentary election, one side of the information contest had an extraordinary head start. Fidesz controlled an estimated 80% of the country’s media landscape and had spent years [..]

Tesla Estonian showroom to open next Friday

US e-vehicle manufacturer Tesla is to open its first showroom in Estonia next Friday, the company has announced. Tesla announced that a public opening event is to take place on [..]

Swiss and German cruise ships leave Strait of Hormuz

By Christiane Oelrich, dpa. Geneva/Hamburg (dpa) – Three cruise ships stranded in the Gulf because of the Iran war have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz and are on [..]

Porzingis and the Warriors bow out of play-in, Kerr’s future suddenly uncertain

The Golden State Warriors’ 2025–26 season is over. Golden State lost to the Phoenix Suns 111–96 in the Western Conference play-in elimination game on Friday night at Mortgage Matchup Center [..]

Lufthansa cancels hundreds of flights as crews renew strike

Frankfurt (dpa) – Hundreds of flights were cancelled again across Germany on Thursday as flight crew at flag carrier Lufthansa held a further round of strikes. At the country’s largest [..]

Porzingis helps Warriors survive Clippers in NBA play-in thriller

Latvian star Kristaps Porziņģis delivered a strong all-around performance as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 126–121 in the NBA Play-In Tournament, keeping their postseason hopes alive. [..]

Minister on keeping border open: We need to respond to risks

Minister of the Interior Igor Taro (Eesti 200) said Estonia does not plan to close its eastern border with Russia, despite security services identifying problems, so risks can be responded [..]

Estonia congratulates Hungary’s opposition on “historic” win

Estonia’s prime minister and foreign minister said Hungarian voters have chosen “change, democracy, and a stronger place in Europe” after the opposition Tisza party unseated Prime Minister Viktor Orban from [..]

Germany says transit through Strait of Hormuz must remain toll-free

Berlin (dpa) – The German government has called for transit through the Strait of Hormuz to remain toll-free, after Tehran agreed to temporarily reopen the key waterway as part of [..]

Estonian aviation expert: Stake in airBaltic not sensible for the country

Aviation expert Sven Kukemelk does not consider it reasonable for Estonia to contribute to ensuring the continued operation of Latvia’s airBaltic, as proposed by the Latvian prime minister. Latvian Prime [..]

Commission takes preparatory steps on financial support for Ukraine and boosting drone production

The European Commission took preparatory steps for the implementation of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, aimed at securing necessary budgetary support and accelerating urgent defence procurement for Ukraine in [..]

Bank of Estonia recommends keeping cash reserve at home

The Bank of Estonia recommends that people keep a supply of cash while also preparing for the introduction of the digital euro. Although most everyday payments in Estonia are already [..]

German petrol prices surge again despite new government restrictions

By Carsten Hoefer, Christof Rührmair and Sascha Meyer, dpa. Berlin (dpa) – German fuel prices rose again at midday on Thursday, one day after a rule came into force limiting [..]

Delfi acquires a Tet subsidiary – one of the largest training centres in the Baltics

Latvia’s leading digital media company Delfi has signed an agreement to acquire Baltijas Datoru Akadēmija (BDA), a training centre and subsidiary of Tet. BDA is one of the largest professional [..]

Peak morning, evening electricity prices surge to over €800

Experts deny Sweden has carried out its threat to restrict electricity exports after morning and evening electricity price spikes surged to over €800 per megawatt-hour in recent days. However, no [..]

Poll: Nearly two-thirds of people in Estonia at least “considering” leaving country

Nearly two thirds of respondents to a Maaleht survey said they were either thinking about moving away, were considering doing so, or would do so if things got any worse. [..]

Startups awarded over 600,000 EUR in prizes at TechChill Riga Founders Battle

TechChill has come to a close, awarding startups over 600,000 EUR in prizes after the conclusion of the Founders Battle. The main prize winner was Deep Space Energy, who received [..]

Supermarkets launch campaign to pressure government into lowering food VAT

The Estonian Retailers Association and retail chains have launched a campaign aimed at pressuring the state to lower value-added tax on essential food items. Nele Peil, CEO of the Estonian [..]

Baltic and Nordic fuel markets see no broad supply panic – but prices are already under pressure

By Viesturs Deksnis. The warning from the International Energy Agency has been unusually stark. In an interview with El País, IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol described the conflict involving Iran [..]

Bank of Finland’s interim forecast: Economic performance overshadowed by rising energy prices

Between 2026 and 2028, Finland’s economy will grow more slowly than previously estimated, as the energy shock caused by the war in Iran is weakening the economic outlook. The energy [..]

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