More Americans seek second citizenship as US passport loses sheen

A rising number of US and UK citizens are seeking to escape the high taxes and political, social and economic uncertainty in their home countries, immigration specialists say. They are taking advantage of citizenship-by-investment (CBI) and...

Estonian Interior Minister Igor Taro: “We are holding every square centimetre of our territory”

Zero tolerance for Russian “tourists” and violators Mr Taro, Estonia recently reported increased activity by Russian forces in the so-called ‘Saatse Boot’ and even closed the stretch of road that runs through it. What’s the situation in the ‘boot’...

ZZS claims Istanbul Convention declaration is being violated in Latvia

The Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) believes that the declaration added by the political force to the Istanbul Convention a few years ago has been violated, according to a statement released to the media. The party calls on Prime Minister Evika...

Retail trade figures up 4.3% on year in Latvia

According to calendar-adjusted Central Statistical Bureau data at constant prices, published on 29 September, compared with August 2024, total retail trade turnover increased by 4.3 % in August 2025. Retail sale of food products dropped by 0.9 %....

Ranked: European Countries With the Most Immigrants

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: European Countries with the Most Immigrants This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...

New Estonian book showcases internationally admired Seto culture and language

This year, the most detailed study yet of Seto language and culture was published: "Setomaa 3: Language and Modern Culture." Karl Pajusalu, an academic and University of Tartu professor of history and dialects of the Estonian language, helped...

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on Chakma ethnic minority group, Baltic Sea and more (Week 129)

UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on International Relations to...

Future of aggressor state sanatoriums in Latvia still unclear

Two sanatoriums (or sanatoria, if you prefer) – "Belorusija" and "Jantarnij Bereg" or "Dzintarkrasts" – which are in Latvia but owned by the aggressor states Belarus and Russia, respectively, have not been accepting vacationers since Russia's...

Baltic States sign semiconductor MoU to boost investment, research, and Europe’s tech independence

Three Baltic nations – Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia – today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation between their national chip competence centres. By aligning national strategies and pooling expertise, the countries...

Baltic Cities: Where Historical Architecture Meets Modern Design

To walk through the capital cities of the Baltics is to journey through time. In Tallinn, a medieval spire can be seen reflected in the glass façade of a modern high-rise. In Riga, an ornate Art Nouveau building stands just a short walk from a...

A Different Kind of History Tour: A Military Heritage Journey in Latvia and Lithuania

The M52 "Sūduvis," a former German mine trawler that served Lithuania's naval forces for 22 years. Photo by Janna Graber All my life, I’ve heard stories of my grandpa’s experience during World War I—how the Germans invaded his native Latvia when...

15,000 children are outside the Latvian education system

The responsible institutions do not have precise information about 4,000 of them, but they assume that they are abroad. In turn, observations by social experts show that the number of young people who have left school early is increasing.Yet...

Keller posts hat trick; Churchville-Chili stays undefeated

Riga, N.Y. — Chris Keller's first varsity hat trick left the Churchville-Chili Saint wanting a little bit more. Wednesday night the senior midfielder followed through on that intention. And he capped the effort with an exclamation point. Keller...

Several immigration violations recorded in Latvia. NA calls for stricter immigration control

During immigration control measures carried out within the country on Thursday, eight individuals were found to have violated entry or residence regulations, the State Border Guard reported. Those identified were two citizens of Eritrea, one from...

Who are the nine standout artists that shaped Frieze London 2025?

Frieze London 2025 marked the fair’s 22nd edition, and beneath the white tents in Regent’s Park, this year’s standouts share a common strategy: reworking inherited forms to expose the infrastructures that shape what (and who) gets seen. From...

Putin embarrassed by Trump's 'tremendous' sanctions to shut down Russia's war machine

04:07 ET, 23 Oct 2025 Trump's patience with Putin is "wearing thin(Image: Getty) President Donald Trump has launched a sweeping wave of significant new sanctions against Russia, demonstrating his mounting impatience with the continuing Ukraine...

How Little We Really Know About What Trump Is Up to in Latin America

A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM’s Morning Memo. US Strikes Extend to Pacific By its own admission, the Trump administration has expanded its lawless attacks on supposed drug-smuggling boats from the Caribbean to...

Moldovan pro-Russia politician Vlah blacklisted by Latvia

Moldovan politician Irina Vlah has been added to the list of personae non gratae in the Republic of Latvia, according to a release from the Foreign Ministry on September 25th. "Pursuant to Section 61, Paragraph two of the Immigration Law, the...

'Ragtime' At Lincoln Center; Quan Berry's New Novel About Race & Survival; Ethan Hawke Plays Lorenz Hart in 'Blue Moon'

Loading... The new NYC production of "Ragtime" is an epic portrait of American life in the early 20th century. Joshua Henry stars as Coalhouse Walker Jr., a celebrated pianist. Caissie Levy stars as Mother, a wealthy woman living in New Rochelle....

Bihar Election 2025 Date, Key Candidates List: Here’s All You Need To Know About State Assembly Elections

Patna, October 23: The Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 are set to take place in two crucial phases in November, promising a fiercely contested political showdown. At the center of this battle is the contest between the BJP-JD(U)-led National...