Šlesers changes plans: will run in Parliamentary elections and seek Prime Minister’s post
Riga City Council member and leader of the Latvia First (LPV) party Ainārs Šlesers announced he will run in next autumn’s parliamentary elections….
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Drones cause closures at Copenhagen and Oslo airports
Drones spotted in Copenhagen and Oslo on the evening of the 22nd of September caused closure of the main airports, and it follow…
“We are at war with Russia” – Interior Minister on sabotage threats
Over the past two years, at least ten sabotage incidents have taken place in Latvia, and to respond more effectively, additional investments are…
Weather forecast: From thunderstorms to sunny autumn days
On Tuesday, skies will be partly cloudy with occasional showers in the eastern part of the country. A light to moderate west, northwesterly…
Study reveals: Who is really Latvia’s most popular next Prime Minister?
Although a large share of Latvian residents remain undecided on whom they would trust to lead the next government, the current frontrunner overall…
EU cybersecurity experts: Ransomware used at airports
The European Union’s cybersecurity agency has said that criminals are using ransomware to wreak havoc at airports and are expecting payment to restore…
Debate over four-day workweek: Employers skeptical about plan’s implementation in Lithuania
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė has reiterated her belief that a four-day workweek is part of the future of work, but experts say…
Three prisons in Latvia planned for closure following the opening of the new Liepāja facility
After the opening and launch of operations at the new Liepāja prison, three prisons are expected to be closed — not only the…
Poll: Americans see UN as ineffective, yet necessary
A new Gallup poll shows that a large majority of Americans believe the United Nations (UN) is important, but are critical of its…
