Changes at the European Central Bank – Lagarde announces early resignation
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde will step down from her position in February 2027, the ECB announced on Thursday. Lagarde’s term…
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“No politician is irreplaceable” – Mieriņa delivers a significant message as Latvia’s 14th Saeima concludes its work
As Latvia’s 14th Saeima concluded its work on Thursday, Speaker of Parliament Daiga Mieriņa of the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) called…
Latvian PM’s adviser and newly elected MP Brencis detained by KNAB in EPPO investigation
Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) carried out investigative actions on Wednesday involving Mārtiņš Brencis, an adviser to Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs…
Hundreds of airBaltic employees face layoffs – union questions staff selection process
Latvia’s national airline airBaltic plans to dismiss approximately 100 pilots and 200 cabin crew members who are still employed by the company, according…
Billions allocated to Rail Baltica, but politicians delay decisions – RB Rail chief sharply criticises Latvia’s approach
The Rail Baltica railway project has reached a point where one of the greatest risks to its further progress is no longer technical…
Flags of two Islamic countries raised on Riga bridge within weeks – city officials suspect provocation
The national flag of Saudi Arabia was raised on Riga’s Vanšu Bridge during the night of 28 October but was promptly removed following…
Optimism returns to global stock markets as AI companies regain investor attention
Stock prices mostly rose across global markets on Tuesday, driven by renewed investor interest in technology companies linked to artificial intelligence (AI), as…
Sunshine, fog and approaching rain – what weather can Latvia expect in the coming days?
Wednesday will bring variable cloud cover across Latvia, with sunny spells in some areas. Fog will thicken in central and eastern regions overnight,…
EU plans tougher approach to illegal migration – Frontex could gain new powers
The European Commission (EC) wants to expand the powers of the EU border agency Frontex to allow it to deport irregular migrants, according…
