Nutter Securities Enforcement Update: October 1, 2025

The Nutter Securities Enforcement Update is a periodic update of noteworthy recent securities enforcement activity, settlements, decisions, and charges. We provide brief summaries that highlight recent enforcement action filings and developments...

Ride Mobility introduces age verification following tragic accident in Imanta

The shared e-bike operator “Ride Mobility” has introduced age verification tools for all customers starting Monday, the company’s CEO Edgars Jākobsons announced. From now on, every user wishing to use the Ride service will be required to present a...

‘So we prepare’: Estonia’s women volunteer for defense, eyeing Russia

Ingrid Nielsen, an environmental activist, never imagined that she would one day put on a military uniform. “If I could destroy every weapon in the world, I would,” she says. “I’d take men out of war and never let them hold power again.” But...

MAMA Mother Nature international art exhibition opens in Berlin

On October 14, the MAMA Mother Nature international art exhibition was inaugurated at the Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Berlin, APA reports. Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public...

Baltic music industry joins forces for Ireland Music Week

Ireland Music Week took place in Dublin for the 23rd time this October, placing a special focus on the Baltic States. The event was attended by more than thirty delegates from the Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian music industries, and the Baltic...

Cartuna Acquires Tribeca Premiere Indie Animated Horror ‘Dog of God’ for NorAm

Cartuna (Boys Go to Jupiter, Hundreds of Beavers, Nova Seed) has acquired North American distribution rights to Dog of God, the acclaimed animated feature from Latvian filmmakers Lauris Ābele and Raitis Ābele, following its screening at the Sitges...

Ragtime on Broadway review: ‘This Ragtime is not just a revival; it is a revolution’

Ragtime is on Broadway until 4 January 2026, with previews having begun on September 26 at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. The musical adaptation of E. L. Doctorow’s 1975 novel, follows three families from different backgrounds, races and classes,...

When data becomes the Baltic sports secret

In the Baltic region, something is shifting behind the scenes in sports. Data analytics has moved from a buzzword to a powerful force that shapes every level of competition, from youth football clubs in Riga to professional basketball teams in...

Canada named among world’s most powerful passports; US passport drops to lowest ranking in 20 years

The latest global passport ranking released by Henley & Partners listed the Canadian passport among the 10 most powerful in the world for 2025. Canada placed ninth overall against 198 other passports based on how many destinations Canadian...

“Payments were made to foreign accounts” – State Audit Office uncovers fraud at Rēzekne Technical school

At least 54,000 euros may have been embezzled from the budget of the Rēzekne Technical School, according to an audit conducted by the State Audit Office (Valsts kontrole), which revealed possible fraudulent activities. The Ministry of Education...

The Digital Transformation of Gaming in Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe has steadily built a reputation as a hub for digital industries, from fintech to software development. In recent years, one of the fastest‑growing sectors has been online gaming, particularly the establishment of live casino studios...

Bridging the Baltics and Bharat

H.E. Ms. Namrata S. Kumar, Ambassador of India to Latvia H.E. Ms. Namrata S. Kumar, India’s first resident Ambassador to Latvia, brings warmth, vision, and a deep appreciation for cultural linkages to her historic posting. In this candid...

The never-ending web of lies and dirty tricks that cost us £100,000 and our dream of a happy retirement after we were ruthlessly preyed on by the £28m timeshare sharks

The timing could not have been better. It was Christmas 2013 and Donald Craig had just received his annual timeshare bill. On top of all the seasonal expenses, he had no idea how he was going to pay it. For years, Donald, a 68-year-old retired...

UW-Eau Claire Holocaust research featured in new National Geographic documentary

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WQOW) - For nearly a decade, teams of researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire have been visiting Eastern Europe to map Holocaust graves. Now, their work can be seen on National Geographic. The National Geographic...

Henley Passport Index: Singapore still has the most powerful passport in the world

Singaporeans are going places, all thanks to the unrivalled power of our passport. Sure, we've slipped off the first-place throne a couple of times, but for the most part, our little red book of travel stamps has consistently been number one on...

LCCI criticizes government plans: shared transport to become expensive and bureaucratic

The Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has criticized the Transport Ministry’s proposed amendments to the Road Traffic Law, which would tighten age verification, driver’s license requirements, and alcohol or substance testing for...

Never Visit an Estonian Empty-Handed: The Ultimate Guide to Estonian Hospitality

Invited to an Estonian home? Discover the one unspoken cultural rule you must follow to be a perfect guest. Hint: it’s all about what’s in your hands. Picture this: you’re invited to a friend’s home in a quiet Tallinn suburb or a rustic summer...

Society suffers because of 'political theatre' over Istanbul Convention - PM Silina

RIGA - It is society and the people that have been exposed to domestic violence, and not politicians or the government coalition who suffer because of the political theater over the Istanbul Convention, Prime Minister Evika Silina (New Unity)...

'Fighting like hell to stay relevant and stay in the sport' - Heidi Franz uses solid finish at UCI Gravel World Championships for another job search

With all the drama and dust kicked up by the Dutch national team at the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships a week ago, it was easy to miss a significant finish by US rider Heidi Franz with 13th overall. She was only one of two riders in the top...

‘Deport now, appeal later’ scheme for foreign criminals expanded to 23 countries

A hostile environment era deportation policy for criminals is being expanded by the Labour government as it continues its migration crackdown. The government wants to go further in extraditing foreign offenders before they have a chance to appeal...