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German Foreign Minister: Russia's "shadow fleet" is a threat, the EU will impose new sanctions against it

Johann Wadephul stated a security threat due to Russia's "shadow fleet" and confirmed the EU's plans for new sanctions. The 17th package of sanctions will tighten measures against these vessels.

Politics • May 17, 11:59 AM • 3562 views

Tourist or spy: in Latvia, citizens are advised to be vigilant about untidily dressed people with backpacks

The Latvian Defense Intelligence Service calls on citizens to be attentive to suspicious persons who may be spies with backpacks and radios. Especially if they are interested in infrastructure and photograph objects.

News of the World • May 16, 02:10 PM • 2306 views

Eurovision-2025: all finalists of the song contest have been determined

The finalists of Eurovision-2025 have been determined in Basel after two semi-finals. Ukraine has reached the final, where the founding countries and winners of the qualifying rounds will also perform.

Culture • May 15, 09:57 PM • 4252 views

Tourists "wandering through the forests" may be Russian spies - Latvian intelligence

Russian intelligence services are the main threat to Latvia. Experts have given advice on how to identify Russian spies, paying attention to their appearance and behavior.

War • May 15, 04:10 PM • 3635 views

US and European representatives called for "Georgian Dream" not to be allowed to attend the OSCE PA session in Porto

The Portuguese government is urged not to allow the "Georgian Dream" party to participate in the OSCE PA session due to the oppression of democracy. Prime Minister Kobakhidze called the appeal a "Soviet approach".

News of the World • May 15, 03:58 PM • 2540 views

The EU is considering redirecting €400 billion in regional aid to the defense industry - Euractiv

EU countries are considering redirecting €400 billion from regional aid funds to the defense industry. The funds will go to bomb shelters, military-civilian technologies and military infrastructure.

News of the World • May 8, 12:59 PM • 5221 views

Vucic arrived in Moscow for the May 9 parade and said he is not afraid of punishment from the EU

Serbian President Vucic visited Moscow on the eve of the May 9 parade, despite warnings about the risks to Serbia's accession to the EU. Vucic said he is ready to take personal responsibility for this visit.

Politics • May 8, 12:46 AM • 15025 views

Latvia and Lithuania, following Estonia, have closed the sky to Fico to Moscow

Latvia and Lithuania did not allow Slovak Prime Minister Fico to fly to Moscow, as did Estonia. The reason is participation in the Kremlin's propaganda event on May 9, which is incompatible with EU values.

Politics • May 7, 11:29 PM • 4603 views

lavrov called it a disgrace that EU countries are obstructing the flights of leaders to moscow on May 9

lavrov criticized EU countries for obstructing visits by European leaders to moscow on May 9. He also accused the EU of double standards regarding Ukraine and Serbia.

Politics • May 7, 08:28 PM • 5129 views

Lithuania and Latvia closed the sky for Vucic, who was going to Moscow on May 9

Lithuania and Latvia did not allow the plane of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to fly through their airspace. He was planning to visit Russia on May 9.

Politics • May 6, 07:12 PM • 6657 views

EU's €800 billion defense plan hit with tepid response - Euractiv

Only 14 EU countries have formally requested increased defense spending, casting doubt on the European Commission's €800 billion ReArm Europe plan due to limited budgetary capacity.

News of the World • May 6, 08:49 AM • 11549 views

Georgia lost 11 positions at once in the World Press Freedom Index

Georgia dropped 11 positions in the press freedom ranking due to the hostile environment for the media and attacks on journalists. Ukraine took 62nd place, and Russia – 171st, dropping by 9 lines.

News of the World • May 2, 01:08 PM • 3660 views

Number of EU countries are asking for an escape clause to increase defense spending

Against the backdrop of Russian aggression against Ukraine, 16 countries in the EU have initiated a request to activate the "exception clause". This should facilitate the transition to higher defense spending at the national level.

Politics • May 1, 05:16 AM • 97829 views

The US is facing difficulties in financing security in Europe due to its huge national debt - Trump adviser

National Security Advisor Waltz stated that the US can no longer subsidize European security due to the large debt. Aid to Ukraine should be provided under the leadership of Europe.

Politics • April 30, 09:46 AM • 11281 views

The Cabinet approved a draft agreement with Latvia on mutual recognition of driver's licenses

The Cabinet approved an agreement with Latvia on mutual recognition and exchange of national driver's licenses. A similar agreement has been in effect with Lithuania since October 2023.

Society • April 29, 11:57 AM • 4764 views

International experts will help select the new composition of the Accounting Chamber: who are the candidates

The government has received proposals from partners regarding experts for the selection of members of the Accounting Chamber. The group will include specialists from Latvia, France and Great Britain who have significant experience in auditing.

Economy • April 29, 10:30 AM • 4056 views

Latvia is handing over a batch of 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine

Latvian companies will supply 12,000 drones within the framework of the Drone Coalition. Support for the coalition to Ukraine in 2024 amounted to EUR 1.8 billion.

War • April 29, 09:21 AM • 6635 views

The Unified Entrance Exam to the Master's program can be taken abroad, but places are limited

Entrance exams to the Master's program EVI and EFVV can be taken abroad. Registration will last from May 2 to May 23, additional period - June 16-17.

Our people abroad • April 28, 01:57 PM • 8768 views

""These are not the actions of a man of peace": Great Britain condemns Russia's massive attack on Ukraine"

London condemned the Russian Federation's attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, which resulted in civilian casualties. It was emphasized that this happened during peace negotiations in London.

Politics • April 24, 11:32 AM • 5234 views

European diplomats react to massive Russian attack on Kyiv on April 24

European diplomats condemned Russia's massive strike on Kyiv, which resulted in deaths. They expressed support for Ukraine and called for increased resistance to the aggressor.

War • April 24, 11:00 AM • 101648 views

Latvia officially withdrew from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention due to the threat from Russia

Latvia has officially withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits anti-personnel mines, due to the changing security situation and Russian aggression. The authorities assure that they will adhere to the norms of humanitarian law.

News of the World • April 24, 08:19 AM • 4713 views

In Kyiv, a fraudster swindled a pensioner out of UAH 320,000, claiming that he had to check if her money was Russian.

In Kyiv, a fraudster swindled a pensioner out of 320,000 hryvnias, posing as an employee of the Security Service of Ukraine and claiming that he was checking her money for affiliation with Russian special services. The woman was promised that the funds would be returned after "legalization."

Kyiv • April 23, 12:09 PM • 11961 views

Support for Ukraine and Ukrainians has decreased in Latvia over the past year: survey data

According to the survey, the number of Latvian residents who donated to the needs of Ukraine or refugees has decreased. At the same time, the proportion of those who did not support Ukraine increased.

News of the World • April 22, 11:56 AM • 8623 views

A criminal group defrauded Latvians of UAH 6 million through fake cryptocurrency investments - the organizers have been detained

The criminal group operated under the guise of cryptocurrency investments through fake brokerage platforms. The organizer and three perpetrators have been notified of suspicion and face up to 12 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • April 22, 10:10 AM • 5391 views

IT coalition handed over equipment worth almost 2 million euros to Ukraine - Ministry of Defense

The Ministry of Defense received a batch of equipment from the IT coalition, funded by Luxembourg and Iceland, worth almost 2 million euros. The delivery included access points, routers, charging stations and telephones.

War • April 22, 04:29 AM • 7886 views

The EU warned Vucic about the consequences of his visit to Moscow for the May 9 parade

EU leaders have warned Serbian President Vucic that his visit to the May 9 parade in Moscow could harm Serbia's accession to the European Union.

Politics • April 16, 01:41 AM • 4436 views

EU candidate countries should not participate in the May 9 events in Moscow - Kallas

Kaja Kallas called on EU candidate countries not to participate in the May 9 events in Moscow. She also called on EU leaders to visit Ukraine more often for support.

Politics • April 14, 03:20 PM • 10404 views

The EU called on candidate countries not to participate in the May 9 events in Russia - the head of the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The European Union called on candidate countries for EU membership to refrain from participating in the May 9 events in Russia. Support for Ukraine remains a key priority for the European Union.

Politics • April 14, 11:25 AM • 7795 views

The Ukrainian national futsal team crushed the Cypriot national team and qualified for Euro 2026

The Ukrainian national futsal team defeated Cyprus (11:1) and qualified for Euro 2026, as Romania lost to Germany. The European Championship will be held in Latvia and Lithuania from January 20 to February 7, 2026.

Sports • April 11, 07:10 PM • 7583 views

Housing in the EU is rapidly becoming more expensive: purchase prices have risen by 5%, and rents by more than 3%

Since 2010, the largest increase in house prices has occurred in Hungary (+234%) and Estonia (+228%).

News of the World • April 9, 08:13 AM • 12282 views

Austria won Eurovision 2025. Ukraine entered the top ten

Five cozy movies: what to watch in your free time

Prisoner exchange under the formula "1000 for 1000" may take place as early as next week - Budanov

Political scientist on presidential elections in Poland: they will affect Ukraine, and not in the most positive way

Meeting in Istanbul: How European leaders reacted to the results of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia

Meeting in Istanbul: how the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended and what to expect

During negotiations with Russia, the exchange of prisoners "1000 for 1000" was discussed - Umerov

Why the new regulation of the pharmaceutical market in Ukraine may lead to a shortage of medicines and development of the shadow market - expert opinion (VIDEO)

Zelenskyy on negotiations in Istanbul: Russian representatives cannot even agree to a ceasefire

The EU is preparing new sanctions against Russia: Nord Stream, shadow fleet and banks under attack - von der Leyen

Russian UAVs spotted in Kyiv and the region: air defense forces are working

Denmark will provide Ukraine with a new military aid package worth over DKK 4 billion

In Crimea, the occupiers are conducting raids on cars to identify pro-Ukrainian citizens

A woman died in the Kyiv region as a result of a Russian attack, a child is among the injured

Turkey discovers new giant gas field in Black Sea

Swiss Guard, Fisherman's Ring and Mass in Latin: what will be the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

Meeting in Istanbul: How European leaders reacted to the results of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia

Meeting in Istanbul: how the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended and what to expect

Sanctions, meeting in Istanbul, Russian offensive: key statements by Zelenskyy following the meeting with Erdogan

## Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul under threat: international media assessed the main risks of the situation

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