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Sweden detains a ship in the Baltic Sea: a suspect in cable damage was heading to Russia

The Swedish Security Service detained a ship suspected of damaging a communication cable between Sweden and Latvia in the Baltic Sea. The investigation is being conducted under the article “gross sabotage” with the participation of several agencies.

News of the World • January 26, 11:20 PM • 30184 views

Sweden to help Latvia investigate damage to submarine cable in the Baltic Sea

The Swedish side will help Latvia with the investigation into the damage to the submarine cable in the Baltic Sea on Sunday, January 26.

News of the World • January 26, 05:29 PM • 35776 views

A submarine fiber optic cable was damaged in the Baltic Sea between Latvia and Sweden

In the Baltic Sea, damage to the underwater fiber optic cable of the Latvian State Radio and Television Center was discovered. Two ships outside Latvian territorial waters were spotted at the scene of the incident.

News of the World • January 26, 03:26 PM • 32748 views

Oscar 2025: Emilia Perez leads with 13 nominations, Brutalist and Wicked: The Conjuring are slightly behind

The American Film Academy has announced the full list of nominees for the 2025 Oscars. The film Emilia Perez received 13 nominations, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked: The Conjuring with 10 nominations each.

Culture • January 23, 03:48 PM • 135260 views

Latvia initiates a ban on Russian and Belarusian citizens working in critical infrastructure facilities

Latvia plans to ban Russian and Belarusian citizens from working at critical infrastructure facilities. The ban will also apply to the ownership and management of such facilities.

News of the World • January 20, 09:19 AM • 27722 views

Sweden sends 600 troops to Latvia for the first time to guard the border with Russia

600 Swedish soldiers arrived in Latvia by sea to participate in a NATO brigade. The unit will guard the border with Russia for 6 months, with the possibility of reinforcement by 200 more troops.

Politics • January 18, 05:44 PM • 39888 views

Death of singer Sedokova's ex-husband: new details about match-fixing

The Latvian basketball player Janis Timma, who committed suicide, may have been involved in the organization of match-fixing. His death could be related to a conflict with Azerbaijani bookmakers.

Sports • January 18, 03:24 PM • 62512 views

In Latvia, a 72-year-old Russian man was sentenced to 8 years in prison for spying for Russia

A court in Riga sentenced a 72-year-old Russian citizen to 8 years in prison for spying for Russia. Explosives and ammunition were found in the convict's garage.

News of the World • January 16, 12:51 AM • 28038 views

Russia has tightened its control over the media: British intelligence gives reasons

In 2024, Russian courts massively fined journalists and readers of independent media, including Meduza and Radio Liberty. British intelligence believes this is part of a strategy to control the media after the invasion of Ukraine.

News of the World • January 15, 10:56 AM • 24164 views

Zelenskyy and Speaker of the Saeima of Latvia discussed further support for the country and joint steps to achieve peace

Zelenskyy met with Latvian Saeima Speaker Daiga Mierins in Kyiv. The two sides discussed military support, sanctions against Russia, and Latvia's participation in Ukraine's reconstruction.

War • January 14, 10:02 PM • 33417 views

Latvia has provided Ukraine with military aid worth over €501 million

Latvia has provided Ukraine with military aid worth over €501 million. The countries discussed further cooperation, including support for the defense industry, military training, and the creation of a transport corridor.

War • January 14, 02:50 PM • 31610 views

F***ing idiot, the empire is gone: Johnson speaks out sharply about Putin's ambitions

The former British prime minister called Putin a dirty word because of his imperial ambitions for Ukraine and the Baltic states. Johnson said that Russia is no longer an empire, and this needs to be realized.

War • January 11, 04:25 PM • 48485 views

Volunteer from Latvia Edgar Platonov killed in Luhansk region

Edgar Platonov, 41, from Latvia, died on December 25, 2024, in Novoyehorivka, Luhansk region. He voluntarily fought as a member of the International Legion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War • January 11, 01:47 AM • 31112 views

Ukraine will receive 30 thousand drones from the UK and NATO allies

The international Drone Capability Coalition will allocate 45 million pounds for the purchase of drones for Ukraine. The funding comes from the UK, Denmark, the Netherlands, Latvia and Sweden.

War • January 9, 03:37 PM • 28503 views

Baltic states prepare assistance to Moldova after gas supply cut-off - joint statement

Eight Nordic countries have announced their intention to increase assistance to Moldova after the suspension of Russian gas supplies on January 1, 2025. The NB8 countries praised the Moldovan authorities for their efforts to ensure energy stability.

Economy • January 8, 01:59 AM • 104597 views

Ukrainian luge representatives win historic award

The Ukrainian luge team won a bronze medal in the team relay at the World Cup in Sigulda. The team included six athletes who competed in single and double sleds.

Sports • January 5, 06:03 PM • 28700 views

Ukrainian tried to illegally cross the border from Latvia to Russia

Latvian border guards detained a Ukrainian man who was trying to illegally cross the border from Latvia to Russia on a bicycle. The offender faces a warning or a fine under local law.

Crimes and emergencies • January 2, 06:48 PM • 32350 views

Up to 2 euros per kilogram: why tangerines in Europe are breaking price records

Wholesale prices for tangerines in Europe have reached record levels, approaching €2 per kilogram. The reason was a poor harvest in Turkey and weather disasters in the EU in 2024.

Economy • December 31, 03:01 PM • 25717 views

Latvia to provide Ukraine with over a thousand drones

Latvia has prepared more than 1,000 combat drones of various types for transfer to Ukraine. In 2025, the country plans to allocate an additional 20 million euros for the purchase of drones as part of a coalition with the United Kingdom.

War • December 29, 10:46 PM • 98840 views

Olena Zelenska on the achievements of 2024: 18 new audio guides and hundreds of books for Ukrainians in the world

In 2024, we launched 18 new Ukrainian-language audio guides to cultural sites around the world. We also donated hundreds of Ukrainian books to libraries in 8 countries as part of the Ukrainian Bookshelves project.

Culture • December 27, 03:42 PM • 24881 views

Ukrainian wines and their role in shaping world culinary traditions

Ukrainian wines are rapidly integrating into the global gastronomic culture due to their high quality and naturalness. The products are exported to many countries and appear on the menus of well-known international restaurants.

Business News • December 26, 05:43 PM • 66525 views

NATO not ready for conflict with russia without u.s. support - The Independent

Leaders of three frontline NATO countries have called on the alliance to increase defense spending. The countries are concerned about a possible decline in U.S. involvement in European security after the elections.

War • December 25, 08:13 PM • 42854 views

Finland detains a plane flying to Russia on suspicion of sanctions circumvention

A Lithuanian Beechcraft plane was detained at Helsinki airport on suspicion of circumventing sanctions. The plane was planning an unusual route to Pskov via Helsinki instead of a direct flight from Latvia.

News of the World • December 19, 08:51 AM • 13671 views

KORD Special Forces unit receives a four-legged robot from international partners

The KORD special forces unit received a modernized BAD-2 robotic ground drone with a video camera and thermal imager. The robot is capable of conducting reconnaissance at a distance of over 2 km, which reduces the risk to police officers during dangerous operations.

Society • December 18, 01:31 PM • 15278 views

Czech Senate recognizes deportation of Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide

The Czech Senate has recognized the mass deportation of Crimean Tatars as an act of genocide. The decision was supported by 70 senators out of 76 present, joining other countries that had previously made a similar recognition.

Politics • December 18, 12:42 PM • 17078 views

Latvian military conducts unannounced combat readiness check across the country

Latvia is testing the combat readiness of the National Armed Forces. Military equipment and personnel are being deployed to different locations to perform combat missions.

News of the World • December 17, 12:16 PM • 11861 views

Singer Anna Sedokova's ex-husband found dead in an entranceway in Moscow

Latvian basketball player Janis Timma was found dead in a residential building in the center of Moscow. According to media reports, the 32-year-old athlete committed suicide after his divorce from Anna Sedokova.

News of the World • December 17, 09:41 AM • 15781 views

Lithuania and 6 EU countries are preparing a strategy to counter Russia's hybrid attacks

The Lithuanian Foreign Minister called on the EU to approve a joint strategy to counter Russia's hybrid actions. Lithuania, together with 6 EU member states, has prepared a proposal to be considered at a meeting of the Council of Ministers.

News of the World • December 16, 09:26 AM • 16108 views

Zelenskyy and Latvian Prime Minister discuss defense cooperation and Ukraine's European integration

President of Ukraine had a conversation with Evika Silina on strengthening defense capabilities and European integration. Latvia is ready to support Ukraine in its military programs and EU accession negotiations.

War • December 13, 08:40 PM • 43333 views

EU to allocate €170 million to five countries for drone defense: who will receive funds

The European Commission will provide funding to Estonia, Norway, Finland, Poland and Latvia to protect their borders from drones. The decision was announced by Ursula von der Leyen after a conversation with the Finnish Prime Minister.

News of the World • December 11, 02:45 PM • 16211 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

World Football Day: victories and defeats of the Ukrainian national team in a year

The first hundred days of Trump's presidency: what they were remembered for and what to expect in the future

Behind the guise of science - the interests of a pharmaceutical giant: how the Academy of Legal Sciences covered up the pressure on the pharmacy business

In Donetsk region, the enemy struck 5 cities and villages in the morning, 5 dead in a day, a child among the wounded

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

“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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