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A tribunal for Putin: key parameters of work, its jurisdiction and roadmap agreed upon

A tribunal for Putin: key parameters of work, its jurisdiction and roadmap agreed upon

A meeting was held in Riga to establish a special tribunal to punish the leadership of aggressor countries. The jurisdiction and roadmap of the tribunal were agreed upon, which could be operational by the end of 2024.

Politics •  • 18656 views
Stefanchuk went on a tour of the Baltic States with a plan to win

Stefanchuk went on a tour of the Baltic States with a plan to win

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk presented the Victory Plan in the Lithuanian Parliament. He will also visit Estonia and Latvia to attract additional assistance to Ukraine in countering Russian aggression.

Politics •  • 14537 views
Tens of thousands of people in the Baltic States and Poland lost power due to storms

Tens of thousands of people in the Baltic States and Poland lost power due to storms

Severe storms in the Baltic States and Poland left tens of thousands of people without electricity. In Lithuania and Poland, casualties were reported, infrastructure was damaged, and Latvia experienced record rainfall.

News of the World •  • 21632 views
Record rainfall in Latvia: streets flooded, roads blocked, tens of thousands of people without power

Record rainfall in Latvia: streets flooded, roads blocked, tens of thousands of people without power

A powerful storm with record rainfall is raging in Latvia. Streets are flooded, roads are blocked, and 30,000 people are without power. Riga may receive two months' worth of precipitation, and a severe storm is expected.

News of the World •  • 20901 views
House for Ukrainian refugees opened in Riga

House for Ukrainian refugees opened in Riga

A house for Ukrainian refugees has been opened in Riga, where they can live for the first 120 days of their stay in Latvia. The building is designed for 125 people and has an equipped kitchen and washing machines.

Our people abroad •  • 29059 views
Latvia sends a new batch of military aid to Ukraine consisting of 500 drones

Latvia sends a new batch of military aid to Ukraine consisting of 500 drones

Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds announced that a new batch of military aid, including more than 500 drones, has been sent to Ukraine. This is part of a planned delivery of 2,500 drones worth 4 million euros.

War •  • 31264 views