Greenland: Greater surveillance, security needed in region
Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on the 28th of January that there are red lines that should not be crossed in talks…
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Latvia’s Parliament takes a step against “intimidation lawsuits”: journalists and activists promised greater protection
The Saeima’s Legal Affairs Committee on Wednesday supported, at first reading in parliament, amendments to the Law on the Protection of Persons Involved…
SAB raises the alarm, President reassures: No extraordinary steps needed in Latvia
At present, no special additional security measures are necessary in the country, President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs told journalists on Wednesday. Commenting on…
Estonia won’t test couriers for basic knowledge of the state language
Estonia does not plan to require couriers to prove their knowledge of the state language, as there are no tests corresponding to the…
Can Russia attack NATO? Latvia’s Armed Forces commander gives a clear answer
At present, a Russian military threat to NATO in the coming years is unlikely, although much will depend on developments in Ukraine this…
Rail Baltica without a clear end in sight: the first phase in Latvia may be stalled for another five years
Construction of the first phase of the Rail Baltica railway project could be delayed by three to five years, Māris Dzelme, Chairman of…
Canadian PM won’t backtrack on Davos remarks
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has told reporters that he will not back down from his criticism of the world’s unchallenged superpowers during…
Overtime, wages and downtime: why the Labour Law dispute has become critical for Latvia’s economy
A compromise with trade unions on amendments to the Labour Law must be found, and negotiations should not be suspended once again, Latvian…
Weather forecast for Latvia: snow retreats, but frost intensifies to –25°C
On Wednesday, skies will be cloudy, gradually clearing from the north. Snowfall is expected in many areas, mainly in the southern part of…
