Čudars confirmed as Minister for Smart Administration and Regional Development
Today, members of the Latvian Parliament approved MP Raimonds Čudars (New Unity – Jaunā vienotība, JV) as the new Minister for Smart Administration…
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Tallinn plans to restrict short time rentals in Old Town
Tallinn has prepared a new development plan and wants to reduce the number of apartments available for short-term rental in the capital’s oldest…
New Riga city council coalition pledges to develop a safe and crisis-ready city
The overarching goals of the new Riga City Council coalition are to create a safe and crisis-resilient Riga, as well as a city…
Trump considering strike on Iran; no exact plan yet
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he plans to attack Iran, but has not yet made a decision on strikes, BBC reports….
Kazāks: freezing Ministers’ salaries is merely symbolic. Without painful reforms, we won’t survive
Freezing the salaries of ministers and other top state officials would be a symbolic gesture, said Bank of Latvia President Mārtiņš Kazāks in…
Latvia evaluates its President: criticism grows, trust declines
Since June 2024, there has been a 7.7 percentage point drop in the share of respondents who believe President Edgars Rinkēvičs has fulfilled…
Russian dictator warns Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Germany that the delivery of Taurus missiles to Ukraine would be considered a direct intervention in the…
Meteorologists warn: thunderstorms and heavy rain possible on Līgo evening
On Thursday, the skies over Latvia will see variable cloud cover. Many areas can expect short-term rain showers, and during the day, some…
Latvia’s defence spending to hit record high – 4.35% of GDP planned for 2025
Next year, Latvia’s defence expenditure could reach 4.35% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). Following a meeting with President Edgars Rinkēvičs on…
