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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 • 15782 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

“Things are not good": Latvian Foreign Minister on Russia's war with NATO

Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže said that Russia is now unable to attack NATO because of its significant losses in Ukraine. Russia's daily losses reach 2,000 soldiers, which significantly affects its economy.

News of the World • December 10, 10:31 PM • 17442 views

Poland is preparing a new 15-year program for the development of the army, taking into account the experience of the war in Ukraine

Poland is developing a program for the development of the armed forces for 2025-2039, taking into account the experience of the war in Ukraine. The document will include seven priorities, including increasing the army, developing air defense and introducing artificial intelligence.

News of the World • December 9, 02:30 PM • 16862 views

Ukrainian headscarf day: how a traditional headdress became a global flash mob

On December 7, Ukraine celebrates the day of the Ukrainian headscarf, founded in 2019. The holiday became an international flash mob and set a national record for the number of women in traditional headscarves.

Society • December 7, 08:37 AM • 22287 views

Plans to resume flights to Ukraine: which companies expressed interest

Several international airlines have expressed their readiness to resume flights to Ukraine, provided that security improves. UNN has collected statements from those who are already considering the possibility of flying with proper safety guarantees.

War • December 2, 05:37 PM • 204729 views

AirBaltic has developed a plan for the rapid resumption of flights to Ukraine

Latvian airline AirBaltic has developed a plan for the rapid resumption of flights to Ukraine after the opening of airspace. The company plans to move capacities from other destinations and base aircraft at Ukrainian airports.

Society • December 2, 02:58 PM • 17268 views

MEPs call on European Commission to impose sanctions against Georgian Dream leaders

MEPs have called on the European Commission to impose sanctions against the leadership of the Georgian Dream because of the authoritarian seizure of power. The Baltic states have already agreed to impose national sanctions against the suppression of protests in Georgia.

Society • December 2, 07:30 AM • 18152 views

The Baltic States announced the date of disconnection from the Russian energy system and synchronization with the EU

On February 8, 2025, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will disconnect from the Russian IPS/UPS power grid. The next day, the Baltic states are synchronized with the continental European energy system with the support of the CEF Foundation.

Economy • November 30, 04:27 AM • 71856 views

The countries of Northern Europe, the Baltic States and Poland announced increased support for Ukraine

At the summit in Hapsund, the heads of government of the Baltic states, Scandinavia and Poland announced the strengthening of military assistance to Ukraine. The participants supported the "Victory Plan of Ukraine" and promised to increase the supply of ammunition.

Politics • November 27, 11:22 PM • 18455 views

Kiper enlisted the support of France in the restoration of the Odessa region

Chairman of the Odessa RSA Oleg Kiper met with President of the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'azur region Renault Muselier. The parties signed a memorandum of cooperation for 5 years and discussed support for the medical sector and The Superhumans project.

Economy • November 27, 03:33 PM • 19641 views

Poland initiates maritime patrol of the Baltic Sea due to cable damage

Donald Tusk suggests creating a "maritime police" to protect the Baltic Sea from Russian threats. The initiative comes after the recent damage to an underwater telecommunications cable between Finland and Germany.

News of the World • November 27, 02:25 PM • 15782 views

International Drone Coalition: support for Ukraine will reach €1.8 billion

Latvia and the United Kingdom lead the International Drone Coalition, which will support Ukraine with €1. 8 billion in 2024. The Coalition has a €83 million Joint Fund for the purchase of drones and the development of their production.

War • November 25, 02:49 PM • 18642 views

Baltic states call on the West to increase support for Ukraine

The prime ministers of Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia called on Western partners to increase assistance to Ukraine. The countries agreed that Europe's security depends on Ukraine's victory and its Euro-Atlantic integration.

War • November 22, 03:25 PM • 15573 views

Umerov announces the launch of cooperation within the Northern Group-Ukraine: what is known about the new alliance

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced the creation of the Northern Group-Ukraine format involving 12 countries. The first meeting was held in Denmark, where they discussed plans for 2025 and the equipment of combat brigades.

War • November 20, 05:17 PM • 31562 views

Kravchenko presents Zelensky's Victory Plan to Italian colleagues

Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of the Kyiv RMA, met with representatives of Tuscany to discuss the security situation and the Victory Plan. The parties agreed to expand the network of twin communities and help restore infrastructure.

Politics • November 20, 02:06 PM • 11500 views

UK allocates Ukraine more than 9.5 million dollars for drones

The UK has allocated 9. 5m dollars for new attack and reconnaissance drones for Ukraine. Additionally, the coalition will receive 16m pounds from Germany, Canada and Luxembourg.

War • November 19, 06:00 PM • 27019 views

“We are Europe” rally continues near the Parliament of Georgia, Rustaveli Avenue is blocked

The “We are Europe” rally is held in Tbilisi. The ruling party refused to meet with MEPs who came to discuss election violations.

News of the World • November 11, 06:33 PM • 20667 views

PrivatBank case: the court collects UAH 5 million bail from the former deputy chairman of the bank's board

The HACCU has recovered UAH 5 million bail from Lyudmyla Shmalchenko for failure to appear in court and increased the bail to UAH 51 million. The case concerns the embezzlement of UAH 8.2 billion on the eve of the nationalization of Privatbank.

Crimes and emergencies • November 11, 03:31 PM • 16933 views

Ukraine to receive Frankenburg Technologies air defense missiles for testing

Frankenburg Technologies will provide Ukraine with samples of the new air defense missile for testing. If successful, the missiles, capable of destroying targets at an altitude of up to 2 km, may be manufactured in Ukraine.

War • November 8, 10:13 AM • 34195 views

Economic cooperation in the maritime and logistics sectors: Kipers shares details of meeting with Latvian Ambassador to Ukraine

Oleh Kiper, Chairman of Odesa RSA, met with Latvian Ambassador Ilgvars Kļava to discuss cooperation in the maritime and logistics sectors. The parties discussed the possibilities of new partnerships between the regions of the two countries.

Politics • November 6, 09:48 AM • 22481 views

Woman killed for her real estate: members of organized criminal group detained

Four Ukrainians, on the orders of two Russians, kidnapped and murdered a Latvian resident because she refused to give up her rights to her estate. The organizers were sentenced to 20 years in prison, and the cases of the perpetrators were brought to court.

Crimes and emergencies • November 4, 02:27 PM • 56040 views

Ukraine is preparing the final document for the second Peace Summit: what is known about its content

Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a document on all aspects of Russian aggression by November. More than 50 countries and international organizations have already participated in conferences on the Peace Formula.

War • October 25, 07:30 PM • 34297 views

Prefers temptations in Kazan to the content of the UN Charter: Zelensky on Guterres' visit to BRICS summit

President Zelenskyy criticizes the UN Secretary General's visit to Kazan for the BRICS summit. The Crimean Platform in Latvia brings together 70 delegations to discuss the Victory Plan and the Peace Formula.

Politics • October 24, 05:04 PM • 22535 views

Zelensky on the Crimean Platform: We worked hard on the points of the Peace Formula

The Crimean Platform meeting in Latvia was attended by over 70 delegations. The participants discussed the Victory Plan and the points of the Peace Formula, in particular, the territorial integrity.

War • October 24, 04:42 PM • 30387 views

Zelensky: when and if the Victory Plan is fully implemented, we will see Russia at the Peace Summit

The President of Ukraine is confident that after the Victory Plan is implemented, Russia will attend the Peace Summit.

War • October 24, 08:45 AM • 18342 views

President: Victory Plan contains everything necessary to deprive Russia of alternatives other than a just peace

The President of Ukraine presented a Victory Plan containing 5 key points at the Crimean Platform Summit in Latvia. Zelenskyy said that if the plan is implemented, Russia will take part in the Peace Summit.

War • October 24, 08:32 AM • 17054 views

Zelensky at the Crimean Platform Summit: “Putin failed to make international crime part of the norm for nations”

The President of Ukraine spoke at the Crimean Platform Summit in Latvia. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine's support demonstrates the failure of Russia's attempts to legitimize the occupation of Crimea and other international crimes.

War • October 24, 08:26 AM • 17656 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

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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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