Tag: Latvia

The frequency balancing facility of Latvia's transmission system operator AST (Augstspriegumu Tikls) is pictured in Grobina, near the border with Lithuania.
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Three NATO countries still rely on Russia for their electricity grid but are close to ending this dependence

Estonia, together with its Baltic neighbors Latvia and Lithuania, is eagerly anticipating the end of one of the last remnants of 50 years of Soviet rule: a power grid still under Russian control. As part of the final preparations for this transition, authorities are working to ready the public for the possibility of power outages, a scenario that many consider unlikely. A recent post from … Continue reading Three NATO countries still rely on Russia for their electricity grid but are close to ending this dependence

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Norwegian-owned ship Silver Dania, suspected of cable sabotage in the Baltic Sea, was brought into the port of Tromsø, Norway, for investigation Friday.
DISPUTES

Norway has detained a ship with a Russian crew for allegedly damaging an undersea cable between Latvia and Sweden

Norwegian authorities have detained a ship crewed by Russians amid suspicions of its involvement in significant damage to a fiber optic cable in the Baltic Sea, situated between Latvia and Sweden. The Troms Police in northern Norway identified the vessel, named Silver Dania, on Thursday evening after receiving a request from Latvian officials. The ship was subsequently escorted to the port of Tromsø on Friday … Continue reading Norway has detained a ship with a Russian crew for allegedly damaging an undersea cable between Latvia and Sweden

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Armenian authorities have approved a proposal to begin the process of applying for EU membership

On Thursday, the Armenian government approved a bill aimed at initiating the country’s application to join the European Union. This move comes as Armenia has increasingly strengthened its ties with Western nations, distancing itself from its historically close relationship with Moscow, which has been criticized for not adequately supporting Armenia against its longstanding adversary, Azerbaijan. The legislation was proposed following a successful petition drive. According … Continue reading Armenian authorities have approved a proposal to begin the process of applying for EU membership

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Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze speaks to reporters.
DEFENCE

Latvia says NATO allies await Trump’s input before deciding on Ukraine’s invitation

Several NATO member states are awaiting the inauguration of the new U.S. administration before deciding on Ukraine‘s request for an invitation to join the U.S.-led transatlantic alliance, as stated by Latvia‘s foreign minister on Tuesday. Kyiv has called on NATO foreign ministers to extend an invitation during their meeting in Brussels this week; however, progress seems unlikely due to resistance from certain capitals and the … Continue reading Latvia says NATO allies await Trump’s input before deciding on Ukraine’s invitation

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Nordic and Baltic nations, plus Poland, will boost ammunition support for Ukraine

Nordic and Baltic nations, along with Poland, announced on Wednesday their intention to enhance support for Ukraine in the upcoming months. This will include bolstering the country’s defense industry and increasing the availability of ammunition. In a joint statement, the leaders of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Poland, and Sweden emphasized their commitment to strengthening deterrence and defense capabilities, including resilience against both conventional and … Continue reading Nordic and Baltic nations, plus Poland, will boost ammunition support for Ukraine

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Latvia plans to implement conscription for women in military service

Latvia has initiated a plan to require women to participate in military service, as stated by Defense Minister Andris Spruds on Wednesday. In a discussion on Latvian television, Spruds mentioned that while significant work remains, the new conscription law could be implemented by 2028. The minister emphasized that this initiative is part of the government’s commitment to advancing gender equality within the armed forces, which … Continue reading Latvia plans to implement conscription for women in military service

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