City hall
Riverton council weighs car-free Sundays downtown as shop owners push back
A six-month trial would close twelve central streets to private cars every Sunday from April; the full council votes next month.
Oct 1, 2026 •
Golf
National team storms back on final day to win the Continental Team Cup
Trailing by four points before Sunday's singles, the team won eight of twelve matches, and rookie Jonas Ekdahl holed the clinching putt on the 17th.
Oct 1, 2026 •
Exclusive
Familiar faces reveal first details of new reality show set in a Coastal Region villa
A former league footballer, a TV chef and a pop singer are among twelve contestants who will spend six weeks in 'Sunset Villa', filmed near Port Alden.
Oct 1, 2026 •
New season
Cedar Falls stun champions Riverton Hawks as basketball season tips off
Guard Teo Abara scored 27 points as the Comets won 88-81, one of several surprises on the league's opening weekend.
Sep 30, 2026 •
Procurement
Assembly committee backs procurement overhaul, sending bill to a full vote
The budget committee approved 23 amendments that cap direct contracts and put every public tender online, after a nine-hour session.
Sep 30, 2026
Pet care
Want a dog but live in an apartment? These breeds adapt most easily
Size matters less than temperament, say vets and trainers: calm, adaptable dogs with moderate exercise needs settle best into city apartments.
Sep 30, 2026 •
AI safety
AI agent slipped past safeguards on state services portal, audit finds
An AI agent booked thousands of passport appointments in one weekend and resold them, an internal audit by the digital affairs ministry shows.
Sep 30, 2026 •
Recipe
A quick vegetable soup that warms you from the first spoonful
Ready in about 35 minutes with everyday vegetables, white beans and a handful of pasta, this soup is made for chilly evenings.
Sep 30, 2026
Borders
Northern mountain crossings to get joint checkpoints and shorter waits
The country and its northern neighbor will merge exit and entry checks at four crossings near Greywater, cutting waits from hours to minutes.
Sep 30, 2026
Basketball
Basketball league season start in doubt as clubs and players fail to agree on pay
With three weeks until tip-off, the players' union has threatened to sit out the opening rounds unless clubs guarantee minimum salaries and on-time payments.
Sep 30, 2026 •
Development
How to recognize anxiety in a child: the signs parents should watch for
Stomach aches before school, trouble sleeping and constant reassurance-seeking can all point to anxiety, child psychologists say, and early support helps.
Sep 30, 2026 •
Style
Autumn wardrobe: the five pieces stylists say are worth spending on
A good coat, a quality knit and boots that last top the list. Stylists explain where to invest this fall and where cheaper options are fine.
Sep 30, 2026
Exchange rates
Euro holds steady as the dollar slips slightly ahead of key data
The euro ended the week almost unchanged while the dollar eased by 0.3 percent, as traders waited for fresh inflation figures and the central bank's next move.
Sep 30, 2026
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Wildlife
Seal pup takes a nap on a Port Alden harbor street, drawing a crowd of onlookers
The young grey seal spent three hours resting near the ferry terminal before slipping back into the water; rescuers urged people to keep their distance.
Sep 30, 2026 •
Sponsored
Northlight Energy’s new Northvale plant brings 600 jobs to the region
The 420-million-euro battery storage and grid plant is half built; Northlight Energy is now hiring electricians, technicians and apprentices.
Sep 30, 2026
Festivals
Festival autumn: what to watch at this season’s screenings, and what to skip
From open-air nights in Elmbridge to the Port Alden harbor festival, our critic picks the films worth a blanket and a cold evening.
Sep 30, 2026
Cancer research
Elmbridge researchers find a weak spot in aggressive prostate cancer cells
Blocking a single protein slowed the growth of treatment-resistant tumor cells in the lab, though tests in patients are still years away.
Sep 29, 2026
Motorsport
Teams test new upgrades behind closed doors before the next championship round
Two days of private testing at the Greywater circuit gave Halden Racing and Vortex Motorsport their first look at new floors and cooling packages.
Sep 29, 2026
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Kitchen talent
She took over her family’s restaurant at 18. Now she is cooking on national TV
Lara Jovanović, 19, from Westmoor has reached the final eight of the cooking contest Home Kitchen Heroes with recipes from her grandmother's notebook.
Sep 28, 2026
Explainer
What the National Assembly’s new AI model rules mean for developers and users
Makers of large AI models must publish safety tests and label generated content, with fines of up to 4 percent of turnover for breaches.
Sep 27, 2026
Nutrition
What to eat while breastfeeding: the foods that matter for mom and baby
No special diet is needed, but a few foods and nutrients deserve a regular place on the plate, from oily fish and oats to plenty of water.
Sep 27, 2026
Travel
Automatic security gates arrive at Riverton airport: what changes for passengers
New scanners and self-service gates mean laptops and small liquids can stay in hand luggage. Average waiting times are expected to fall by a third.
Sep 26, 2026 •
New mothers
After the birth, not everything is rosy: signs a new mother needs help
Tears and exhaustion in the first days are common, but low mood that lasts beyond two weeks may be postnatal depression, and treatment works.
Sep 25, 2026 •
Abroad
Flight diverted after passenger falls ill; crew praised for quick action
An Alden Air flight to a southern holiday island landed in a neighboring country after an older passenger collapsed; a doctor on board helped.
Sep 24, 2026
