With barberries and wild strawberries – Food Union invests €25,000 in two new Lakto products

Latvia’s leading dairy producer, Food Union, is continuing to develop one of its most loved functional yogurt brands - Lakto. Just in time for the autumn season and the return to healthy eating routines, the company has invested €25,000 in...

‘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...

China is soaking up oil imports, and the US and Russia are reasons why

There is a mystery at the heart of the global oil market. China has soaked up a torrent of oil imports this year, filling tanks and underground caverns. Without this, prices would be much lower. But why is Beijing snapping up oil it doesn’t...

I’ve been to 56 countries — this is where I’d go to dodge the EES fingerprint system

The EU’s new smart border system looks set to inspire off-the-beaten-track travel (Picture: Getty Images) The next time you travel from the UK to Europe, you might notice some changes at passport control. That’s because on 12 October 2025, the...

Eastern EU states ‘in fear of Russian invasion’, claims Irish Ambassador

Ireland’s fellow European Union states in eastern Europe, including Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, live “in real fear” of Russia and “genuinely” fear invasion, Ireland’s Ambassador to London Martin Fraser has told Irish and British politicians....

Contemporary Artists in the Baltics Fight Instability with Connection

Roman Khimei and Yarema Malashchuk, You Shouldn’t Have to See This, 2024. Photo: Kaspars Teilāns, courtesy of the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art “In the Baltics right now there are two artistic tendencies,” Solvita Krese, director of the...

New music this week (part 1): Songs from KAJ, Slimane, MARO and more

Although we’re officially into the Eurovision 2026 season, it will still be some time before we hear any national final and Eurovision songs. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new...

Travel expert shares genius trick to get 57 days off in 2026 and holiday for less

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The online travel agent is helping holidaymakers getaway for less (Image: Love Holidays) Savvy holidaymakers in England and Wales can...

Ryanair axes more flights from European city and it affects 160,000 passengers

RYANAIR has announced it is cutting more flights from one of Europe's cheapest cities. As a result of rising costs, the budget airline will reduce its winter capacity to the capital of Latvia. 4 Ryanair has cut seven routes to the Latvian...

What happens when using the new EU entry-exit system as it's launch gets underway

Lynn Love Lifestyle Writer and Rebecca Robinson 11:13, 13 Oct 2025 The new entry/exit system aims to boost border security in the EU(Image: Getty ) Scottish tourists are being warned of potential major delays and four-hour queues when visiting EU...

Affordable Art Fair’s Autumn Edition

Affordable Art Fair will return for its Autumn edition in the iconic setting of Battersea Park this October, bringing together 114 galleries from 17 countries around the world. Highlights at Affordable Art Fair Battersea Autumn will include the...

The End of Asylum

In Los Angeles, ICE agents descend upon day laborers in a Home Depot parking lot. In central California they chase farmworkers through a field, trampling migrants and crops alike. In Georgia they raid a Hyundai factory and detain hundreds of...

Is this Baltic country the easiest way to move to Europe? Check its residency perks

For many aspiring to live, work, or study in Europe, finding out the one that will make your process easier might be the crucial key. Here, we tell you how. Well, Latvia may offer one of the simplest and most attractive pathways. Nestled on the...

Black Nights' PÖFF Shorts Reveals Competition Titles for 2025

The international Shorts Live-Action Competition will see 6 World Premieres: A PERFECT MARYAM (Dirs. Solmaz Etemadzadeh, Ara Torosian, 2025, Iran, USA), NO NO PLACE HOTEL (Dir. Reinis Ubelis, 2025, Latvia), ROTTEN (Dir. Asli Bildirici, 2025,...

Full list of EU countries taking Brits' fingerprints from today

Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer and Kate Lally SEO writer 10:41, 12 Oct 2025 Spain is one of a long list of countries(Image: georgeclerk via Getty Images) From Sunday, October 12, European nations using the Entry/Exit System (EES) will...

Perceptions of tax fairness in Europe: Are the rich paying their way?

Taxes are an important way for governments to pay for public services like healthcare and education. In 2023, the total taxes collected by all EU governments made up about 40% of the total value of goods and services produced, known as the...

Baltic states prepare mass evacuation plans amid growing fears of Russian attack

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are drawing up detailed plans to evacuate vast numbers of their citizens to the countries’ west in the event of a Russian invasion, with officials warning that Moscow could attempt to overrun all three Baltic states...

Britain set to ditch plans for Islamophobia law

A proposal to introduce new laws to protect Muslims from hate in the UK has resulted in a behind-the-scenes move to quash an official definition of Islamophobia being adopted, The National can reveal. Speaking to people inside the room during...

Travel from Uzbekistan to Europe up 38% in 2025.

Uzbek citizens have been booking more flights to Riga and Vilnius this year, with analysts attributing the surge not only to tourism but also to work-related travel. Demand for trips from Uzbekistan to Europe has grown significantly since the...

From Long Island to the Baltics: Drop Site Investigation Reveals New Details About Canary Mission's Operations

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