Inese Kalvane

Politics Correspondent

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Latvian reporter in Riga, single mother and EU-policy watcher. Tracks how the union's promises land in Eastern Europe and what the gap between Brussels and a Jelgava supermarket actually looks like.

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Abandoned scam survivors face a new crisis on Cambodia’s streets

Thousands of trafficked survivors from 66 nations are being 'freed' into homelessness on the streets…

Are Vance and Kushner near a Swiss Channel nuclear deal?

Inside the high-stakes 60-day sprint for global stability, Switzerland acts as the vital 'protecting…

Will Russian warning shots in the Channel raise your energy bills?

On June 16, 2026, a peaceful sailing trip turned into a geopolitical flashpoint when a Russian friga…

Will Starmer’s social media ban for under-16s work by 2026?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's 'Australia plus' framework aims to legally block children under 16 fro…

How will the new Swiss population cap impact the family home?

Switzerland faces a historic vote on June 14, 2026, regarding a proposed 10 million resident ceiling…

Can the U.S.-Iran Peace Accord lower global food prices?

The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding marks the end of a 100-day conflict that crippled global s…

ECB Interest Rate Hike 2026: What Estonians Will Pay

Starting July 17, 2026, Estonian families will face higher mortgage payments following the ECB's 0.2…

Estonian hospitals use SBRT to return time to working families

Estonia is leading a shift in oncology by reducing radiotherapy schedules from 20 sessions to just f…

5% GDP for a Quiet Sky: The Cost of Baltic Drone Defense

As Estonia moves toward spending 5% of its GDP on defense, the reality of air security is hitting ho…

Estonia’s Vaccination Crisis: 25,000 Children at Risk

With vaccination rates falling below the critical 95% threshold, Estonia is facing a creeping public…

Will the Kuwait airport strike permanently alter global flight paths?

On June 3, 2026, a drone strike on Kuwait International Airport did more than damage Terminal 1—it t…

Can Paris riots analysis explain why celebrations turn violent?

A victory on the pitch often translates to a state of emergency on the streets of Paris. This analys…

Can 1,209 Poison Packages Change the Way We Shop Online?

Kenneth Law operated a global distribution hub for lethal chemicals from an ordinary Ontario kitchen…

Can NATO keep the sky clear after the latest strike in Galați?

When a Russian drone hit a 10-story apartment block in Galați, the war moved from headlines into a r…

Will the empty kitchens of Lebanon ever see a return to normal?

As the May 2026 Beirut strike targets Hezbollah leadership, the civilian toll reaches a staggering 3…

Estonia's Defense Shift: Why 17 Million Euros is Moving to Pärnu

Estonia is investing 17 million euros in Pärnu infrastructure as the German-Dutch Corps prepares to …

Can a trader's family survive 21 days of Ebola containment?

Rigid Ebola containment protocols often force a choice between clinical isolation and starvation for…

Why is Canada ditching US defense tech for a Swedish partner?

Canada is breaking its reliance on US defense tech by partnering with Sweden to secure the Arctic. B…

Why did elite police search the Spanish Socialist headquarters?

Elite police units entered the PSOE headquarters at Calle Ferraz 70 to investigate a massive corrupt…

Can AI companions ever foster healthy youth social development?

Between 2024 and 2026, a surge in AI companion usage has left 83% of Estonian teens interacting with…