Latvia objected to a French-led push to remove EU sanctions on two Russian billionaires, delaying a deal to extend the bloc’s other penalties targeting people and companies linked to Moscow’s war efforts
Latvia's airBaltic said it voluntarily filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code, as it seeks to survive a deepening sector-wide crisis brought on by the Iran war. Could this be the first airline of many to take such steps?
⚡️ Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia have asked the EU for €500 million to strengthen their defenses against drones
Аccording to Iltalehti, the three Baltic states are hoping Brussels will provide additional funding as early as 2026 to expand drone detection and counter-UAV capabilities.