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Poland and the Baltic states want to withdraw from the treaty banning anti-personnel mines

Lithuania, Poland, Latvia and Estonia have announced their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention due to threats from Russia and Belarus. This should provide more opportunities to defend NATO's eastern flank.

News of the World • March 18, 10:00 AM • 46538 views

Ukraine has joined the UN complaint over Russian satellite disruption - report

Ukraine and seven other countries have filed a complaint with the UN over satellite communication disruptions suspected to be caused by Russia. The disruptions are affecting television, aviation, and shipping.

War • March 18, 09:47 AM • 101260 views

Latvia plans to partially close border crossing points with Russia and Belarus

The Latvian State Border Guard has initiated the partial closure of checkpoints on the borders with Belarus and Russia due to the increased flow of migrants. The restrictions may last up to six months.

News of the World • March 18, 04:07 AM • 11467 views

Which European countries can boast long-livers - research

Eurostat reported a record life expectancy in the EU – 81. 4 years. The longest life expectancy is in Spain (Madrid), Italy (Trento) and the Åland Islands, and the shortest is in Bulgaria.

Health • March 14, 03:39 PM • 15918 views

13 detained and a million in cash: a joint EU operation was carried out in Ukraine due to a call-center scheme

Law enforcement officers of Ukraine, Lithuania and Latvia exposed 14 members of a criminal organization. Fraudsters extorted money from EU citizens, posing as bankers and law enforcement officers.

Crimes and emergencies • March 13, 08:29 AM • 148665 views

"We need a real, honest peace, not an endless war": Zelensky held a meeting.

At the meeting of the Staff, they analyzed the packages of military assistance and funding for 2025. They discussed issues of state resilience and ways to achieve peace through diplomacy.

War • March 3, 08:55 PM • 22125 views

Zelensky told the Baltic leaders about the summit in London, there are specific initiatives.

The President of Ukraine had a conversation with the leaders of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia about the results of the summit in London. The parties agreed to work on an action plan to ensure real security guarantees.

War • March 3, 06:58 PM • 21995 views

Latvian film wins Oscar for the first time in history

The animated film “The Stream. The Last Cat on Earth, produced by Latvia, won in the Best Animated Feature Film nomination. Earlier, it also won a Golden Globe.

Culture • March 3, 02:25 AM • 37018 views

The Baltic countries are outraged by the lack of invitation to the summit on Ukraine in London - media

Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia have protested their exclusion from the Ukraine Support Summit in the United Kingdom. The Baltic countries, which are among Ukraine's largest donors, consider this decision unacceptable.

Politics • February 28, 01:53 PM • 26952 views

Rinkēvičs announces plans to increase aid to Ukraine

Latvian President Rinkēvičs announced that military support for Ukraine would continue at 1. 25% of GDP. Latvia also plans to increase its own defense spending to 5% of GDP.

Politics • February 24, 10:02 AM • 19721 views

Leaders of the Baltic States, Spain and Canada arrive in Kyiv on the anniversary of the Russian invasion

The presidents of Lithuania and Latvia, the prime ministers of Estonia, Spain, and Canada, as well as EU leaders arrived in Kyiv on February 24. They were met at the train station by Andriy Yermak and Andriy Sybiga.

Politics • February 24, 06:30 AM • 35811 views

Latvia can send peacekeepers to Ukraine, but there are nuances - President Rinkēvičs

Latvian President Rinkēvičs said he was ready to discuss sending troops to Ukraine under certain conditions. The key issues are strengthening Latvia's security and clear rules for the military's stay in Ukraine.

War • February 20, 12:31 PM • 23674 views

“We have ready-made scenarios, we just need to agree.” Latvia offers an alternative to NATO for Ukraine's security

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silinia has proposed creating a coalition of Baltic and Scandinavian countries as an alternative to the NATO mission in Ukraine. According to her, they already have ready-made scenarios for joint negotiations.

Politics • February 19, 10:47 AM • 15207 views

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Manual regulation of prices for medicines will lead to delays in the supply of imported drugs, their shortage and rise in price - Patients of Ukraine

“Patients of Ukraine warns about the risks of manual regulation of drug prices, which may cause delays in supplies and shortages. Experts suggest alternative solutions, including parallel imports.

Economy • February 19, 08:16 AM • 288886 views

France to hold second meeting on Ukraine: Canada among invitees

France organizes a second meeting on Ukraine and European security with the participation of new countries. Norway, Canada, the Baltic States, the Czech Republic, Greece, Finland, Romania, Sweden and Belgium are invited to the meeting.

Politics • February 18, 05:15 PM • 137017 views

EU should be involved in talks with Russia on war to outline future European security architecture - Costa

President of the European Council Costa insists on the EU's participation in negotiations with Russia over the war in Ukraine. He emphasized that Russia poses a global threat not only to Ukraine but to the entire European security.

War • February 17, 09:02 AM • 41963 views

Norway has joined the international coalition of drones

Norway has officially joined an international coalition of drones to support Ukraine. Defense Minister Tore Onshuus Sandvik signed the agreement in the presence of his Latvian counterpart.

War • February 16, 11:04 AM • 36910 views

President Rinkēvičs: We do not feel nostalgia for Brezhnev or Putin in Latvia

Edgars Rinkēvičs stated that there is no nostalgia for the Soviet past and that Latvia has a clear pro-European position. He called for concrete actions to strengthen defense and counter Russian threats.

War • February 16, 10:09 AM • 35603 views

Foreign Minister tells how to make Russia “pay for years of using energy as a weapon”

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have successfully disconnected from the Russian power grid and synchronized with the European one. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry calls on the EU to abandon Russian energy supplies and use Ukrainian gas storage facilities.

Economy • February 10, 01:48 PM • 22976 views

Latvia to supply Patria armored personnel carriers to Ukraine

The Latvian Defense Ministry has ordered Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers to be delivered to the AFU in 2025. The vehicles will be manufactured in Latvia as part of an international cooperation program with Finland, Sweden and Germany.

War • February 10, 01:20 PM • 33203 views

Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the Baltic countries, which have built a historical record in the energy sector

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have finally disconnected from the Russian power grid and joined the EU system. The ceremony took place in Vilnius with the participation of the leaders of the Baltic states and the President of Poland.

News of the World • February 9, 08:10 PM • 27481 views

Zelenskyy: Moscow will no longer be able to use energy as a weapon against the Baltic states

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have synchronized with the EU grid, receiving €1. 23 billion in support. Zelensky called this an important step that will deprive Russia of the ability to use energy as a weapon.

Politics • February 9, 06:59 PM • 49978 views

The Baltic States synchronized with the EU power grid instead of the Russian one

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania were completely disconnected from the Russian power system and synchronized with the EU grid. The project received more than €1.23 billion in support from the European Commission.

News of the World • February 9, 03:26 PM • 30343 views

Baltic States officially disconnected from the Russian energy system

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania successfully disconnected their power systems from the Russian BRELL frequency zone. Synchronization with the European power system is scheduled for February 9.

News of the World • February 8, 07:59 AM • 93476 views

Baltic states have decided when they will disconnect from the Russian energy system - Kallas

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia will completely disconnect from the Russian power grid on February 8. The countries signed an agreement to synchronize with the European grid back in August 2023.

News of the World • February 7, 03:49 PM • 25727 views

Latvia is preparing for provocations in connection with the disconnection from the Russian energy system

Latvia is fully prepared to synchronize with the European power grid on February 8-9. President Rinkēvičs warns of possible provocations and disinformation from Russia.

News of the World • February 6, 02:33 AM • 32832 views

Swedish authorities lift suspicions of Vezhen vessel over cable damage in the Baltic

The Swedish Prosecutor's Office has determined that the damage to the submarine cable between Sweden and Latvia was not sabotage. The incident was caused by a combination of weather conditions and technical deficiencies.

News of the World • February 3, 04:16 PM • 28312 views

German agency uses photos of injured Ukrainians to advertise Russian media. Kyiv demands an apology

The German agency Lure used photos of Ukrainians affected by the war in an advertising campaign for the Russian media outlet Meduza. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry demands that the content be removed and that Ukrainians whose grief was exploited apologize.

War • February 1, 04:54 PM • 42712 views

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Lavreniuk wins bronze at the European Junior Championships

Yaroslav Lavreniuk won a bronze medal at the European Junior and U20 Championships in Sigulda. The 17-year-old athlete from Zhytomyr showed a time of 1:42.82, losing to two Latvian athletes.

Sports • January 31, 02:03 PM • 26702 views

Norwegian police detain ship with Russian crew on suspicion of sabotage

The Silver Dania vessel, which is cruising between St. Petersburg and Murmansk, was detained in the port of Tromso at the request of Latvia. The vessel is suspected of involvement in damaging the submarine cable between Sweden and Latvia.

News of the World • January 31, 01:28 PM • 27168 views

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics trade

“Return to Stalinism”: lawyer Kravets on NABU's pressure on the bar, wiretapping and reports to foreigners

Held in a camp for six years: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine evacuated a Ukrainian woman and her two children from Syria

TCR servicemen without combat experience will be sent to fighting units - General Staff

We have already lost the opportunity to purchase seeds from Ukrainian producers - expert

Electricity tariff will remain unchanged until the end of October - Shmyhal

Construction of the metro to Vynohradar: the developer responded whether the pipe breakthrough will affect the pace

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Tesla promises first Semi electric trucks from the assembly line in the USA by the end of the year

Sumy region: 87 Russian strikes in 24 hours, man killed by direct hit from FPV drone

Kyiv residents will receive compensation for rent of housing damaged by the April 24 attack - KCSA

European leaders will not arrive in Kyiv on May 9 - Politico

“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

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