European countries should 'absolutely' introduce conscription, Latvia's president says

Ukraine to withdraw from anti-personnel mines ban treaty, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine to withdraw from anti-personnel mines ban treaty, says Zelenskyy The decision to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention follows similar decisions by Kyiv's allies Poland, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia - which also border Russia. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/29/ukraine-to-withdraw-from-anti-personnel-mines-ban-treaty-says-zelenskyy Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Rail Baltica could be used for defensive military purposes

Rail Baltica could be used for defensive military purposes Construction on the 870-km-long Rail Baltica through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia is gathering momentum, as the line switches from the Russian broad gauge to the European standard gauge. The EU is covering a large part of the costs. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/25/rail-baltica-could-be-used-for-defensive-military-purposes Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

EU's infant mortality rates paint an unexpectedly bleak picture across bloc

EU's infant mortality rates paint an unexpectedly bleak picture across bloc Romania, France and Spain have some of the highest infant mortality rates in the EU between 2023 and 2024, while Latvia and Sweden have the lowest rates. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/04/eus-infant-mortality-rates-paint-an-unexpectedly-bleak-picture-across-bloc Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Shooting training at schools and dragon teeth at the border: Latvia is preparing for an emergency

Shooting training at schools and dragon teeth at the border: Latvia is preparing for an emergency To protect themselves from unpleasant surprises, Poland and the Baltic states are fortifying their EU external border with tank barriers and minefields. And Latvia has introduced “military lessons” as a compulsory subject in schools. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/28/shooting-training-at-schools-and-dragon-teeth-at-the-border-latvia-is-preparing-for-an-eme Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages