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Thursday 18 June
- LatviaIn certain cases, heads of institutions may be transferred without open competition· Jauns.lv
- CultureLatvia Submits Application to Venice Architecture Biennale, Reserves Right to Withdraw if Russia Participates· LSM Kultūra
- LatviaPrime Minister allowed to appoint State Chancellery director without competition; amendments passed urgently· LSM
- WorldFrench Presidential Candidates Woo Tech Industry at Vivatech· Politico Europe
- SportsProšina fails to reach European Championship quarterfinals· Jauns.lv
- TechnologyGoogle Calendar now lets you use any color you want for your events· Engadget
- SportsLatvian Parliament Approves Modernized Sports Law· Delfi
- UkraineUkraine's SBU Says Intercepted Russian Document Proves Bus Attack Was Russian Special Operation· Apollo.lv
- World3 Amazon Workers Under Investigation After Speaking Out About Data Centers· Wired
- UkraineUkraine launches one of largest drone attacks on Moscow since war began· NPR World
- WorldPhillipson: VAT on private school fees did not cause pupil exodus to state sector· The Guardian World
- UkraineUK Announces £752 Million Drone and Air Defense Package for Ukraine Funded by Russian Assets· Euromaidan Press
- WorldNiger says soldiers, civilians killed in armed attack on Niamey airport· Al Jazeera
- UkraineKallas hopes for quick approval of 21st sanctions package against Russia· Ukrainska Pravda
- WorldThe Major Oak, Ancient Tree of Robin Hood Legend, Has Died· The New York Times
- BalticsPower Outage in Tartu Caused by Coincidence of Multiple Factors· ERR (rus)
- CultureArt Academy Graduates' Works on Display at 'Definition' Exhibition· LSM Kultūra
- TechnologyHumanoid robots and smart homes take centre stage at VivaTech 2026 in Paris· Euronews
- CultureOver 130 Works at Latvian Academy of Arts Graduate Exhibition 'Definition'· LSM
- EconomySilicon Valley's Elite Financial Advisers Say This Era of Wealth Is Different· Wired
- UkraineUkraine's SBU calls attack on bus carrying Belarusian children in Bryansk region 'a Russian intelligence operation'· Meduza
- BalticsDeveloper expects contract for difference support scheme for Estonia's nuclear plant· ERR News
- SportsTen Basketball Federations, Including Latvia, Warn FIBA Against Allowing Russia and Belarus· Sportacentrs
- WorldAustralia's Labor Government Tweaks Capital Gains Tax Plans, Critics Cry Foul· The Guardian World
- BalticsEstonian Police Unit Deployed to Latvia-Belarus Border to Assist with Migratory Pressure· Postimees
- WorldLondon Hospital Worker Reprimanded Over Attempt to Sell Princess Catherine's Medical Records· The New York Times
- LatviaTax and Customs Police Detain Two Persons; Seize Illegal Cigarettes, Cocaine and Ammunition· Delfi
- EconomyReadiness for VAT reduction on food confirmed – pilot project starts July 1· TVNET
- WorldG7 Summit: Transatlantic Alliance Holds Despite Internal Disagreements· France 24
- UkraineUkrainian Special Forces Strike Russian Oil Depot in Rostov Region Overnight· Ukrainska Pravda
- UkraineUkrainian SOF Hit Oil Depot in Rostov Region with Drones Overnight· Pravda — ziņas
- LatviaTrain Schedule Changes on Riga–Daugavpils–Kraslava–Indra Route for Midsummer Holidays· Jauns.lv
- Culture'Prototype' of Stonehenge Discovered: Wooden Post Structure Predates Famous Monument by 500 Years· ERR (rus)
- TechnologyTech Worker-Backed PAC Brings $5M Knife to Big Tech’s $100M Gunfight· TechCrunch
- LatviaLatvia bans adults in authority from intimate relationships with 16-18 year olds· LSM
- Culture16th Latvian Song and Dance Festival in the USA to Take Place in July 2026· LSM Kultūra
- LatviaRestrictions Placed on Issuance of Residence Permits to Investors from Russia and Belarus· LSM (rus)
- UkraineUkraine's largest drone attack on Moscow hits key oil refinery, prompting psychological shock· Guardian Ukraina
- TechnologyBudapest’s brightest: 10 Hungarian startups making us take notice· EU-Startups
- UkraineExperts: New Mobilization in Russia Would Be Death Sentence for Soldiers, Not a Turning Point in War· Delfi
- AutoWinners Announced in the “Latvian Motorcycle of the Year 2026” Competition· Jauns.lv
- TechnologyAkai refreshes MPC One and Key 37 workstations with faster processors and more memory· Engadget
- TechnologySpotify Launches Reserved Ticket Sales for Superfans – First Access to Live Concerts· TechCrunch
- WorldMagyar and Metsola discuss EU dropping rule of law procedure against Hungary· Politico Europe
- Middle EastPalestine Football Association Denies Reports of FIFA Youth Match Against Israel· Euronews
- CultureAardman exhibition celebrates half a century of animation studio in Bristol· The Guardian World
- LatviaLatvia to receive €3.5 billion from EU security fund for defense development· TVNET
- UkraineMoldova Security Service Warns of Russian Data Collection for Fraud· Euromaidan Press
- BalticsVõru Mayor Urmas Tali Officially Joins Centre Party· ERR (rus)
- UkraineLavrov Threatens Massive Strikes on Ukrainian Targets After Drone Attack on Moscow· Ukrainska Pravda
- SportsErich Teigamägi Elected Head of Estonian Olympic Committee· ERR News
- CultureActor Enriko Avots, Known for Role in Children's Show 'Kas te? Es te!', Dies at 73· LSM Kultūra
- TechnologyAmazon Prime Day 2026 kicks off June 23 – The Verge offers comprehensive guide· The Verge
- CultureActor Enriko Avots, Best Known as Varis from Children's Show 'Kas te? Es te!', Passes Away· LSM
- WorldLake Tahoe residents ‘horrified’ by plans to spray cancer-linked herbicide on public lands· The Guardian World
- UkraineUkraine’s Drone Attacks on Moscow: A Timeline of Escalation· Meduza
- WorldCoffee Grounds: A Natural Mosquito Repellent· TVNET
- Middle EastUS media slam Trump's Iran deal as concession, say Tehran emerges stronger· Delfi
- UkraineMoscow uses 'Russian Houses' in Africa to lure recruits into war in Ukraine, investigation shows· Euronews
- EconomyLatvia to introduce compensation mechanism for losses caused by military incidents· Dienas Bizness
- UkraineRutte explains why Hegseth left Brussels early and did not meet Zelenskyy· Ukrainska Pravda
- SportsNew Volleyball Podcast 'Volejbola studija' Launches on 11LV· Sportacentrs
- TechnologyAmazon Kindle Colorsoft Bundle Nearly Half Off for Prime Day· The Verge
- LatviaState Police Detain Suspect in Jēkabpils, Seek Owners of Stolen Goods· Jauns.lv
- BalticsEstonia sends police unit to Latvia–Belarus border· ERR News
- UkraineSweden Contributes $108 Million More to US-Led Ukraine Arms Initiative· Euromaidan Press
- BalticsNarva Election Commission Refuses to Confirm Jaan Toots as Mayor· ERR (rus)
- UkraineFirst Russian shadow fleet tanker enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding· BBC World
- WorldIsraeli Foreign Minister Severs Ties with EU's Kallas Over Apartheid Comparison· LSM
- Middle EastOil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Deal Revives Hope for Strait of Hormuz Shipping· The New York Times
- LatviaProgram 'Local Issue': Medicine in Latgale, Fuel Prices, Storm Aftermath· LSM (rus)
- SportsPhillips scores first Test hundred, leads New Zealand’s charge· BBC Sport
- TechnologyGhost in the Shell keyboard: a stunning blend of anime art and competitive gaming tech· The Verge
- TechnologyPixi's new iOS app turns text messages into interactive AR experiences· TechCrunch
- UkraineOil rain falling as Moscow refinery burns after drone attack· Meduza
- TechnologySamsung The Frame Pro 2026 Review: Anti-Glare Upgrade and AI Enhancements Make It the Best Art TV Yet· Wired
- UkraineMan opens fire with rifle near military recruitment center in Khmelnytsky region· Ukrainska Pravda
- BalticsTallinn to test system distinguishing authorized and unknown drones· ERR (rus)
- UkraineMan opens fire with assault rifle near military enlistment office in Khmelnytskyi region· Pravda — ziņas
- WorldHegseth berates European military policies at NATO meeting· The New York Times