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latvia-politics
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washingtonpost.compolitics38 days ago
Latvian Government Collapses After Ukrainian Drones Crash Into Rezekne Fuel Depot
Evika Silina announced her resignation on May 14, 2026, ahead of a no-confidence vote, days after dismissing Defense Minister Andris Spruds following the crash of two Ukrainian drones into a fuel depot in Rezekne. The moves collapsed the coalition government less than five months…
rte.ieworld48 days ago
European Parliament Adopts Consent-Based Rape Definition Amid Rising EU Sexual Violence Reports
The European Parliament voted to support a common 'only yes means yes' definition of rape shortly after data showed France, Germany, and Sweden leading in reported sexual violence and rape offences in 2024. Sexual violence offences increased 94% and rape offences 150% from 2014 t…