In Latvia, former MP sentenced to eight years and two months in prison for spying for Russia
On Friday, the Riga Regional Court found former Saeima (parliament) deputy Jānis Ādamsons guilty of spying for Russia and sentenced him to eight…
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Europe divided on diplomatic talks with Russian dictator
Britain has a different view than Italy and France on direct European talks with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, writes Politico. British Foreign Secretary…
Work as a cover for espionage: State Security Service reveals Russian influence in Latvia
One of the men detained last year and now charged with spying for Russia worked as a manager in the construction sector, and…
Britain to increase number of reservists; will be able to call up to 65
Britain announced on the 15th of January that it will raise the maximum age at which former military personnel can be called up…
Venezuelan opposition leader hands over Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she had handed over her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump during a meeting…
From three to 20 employees – which ministers in Latvia have the largest offices
The largest ministerial offices in the Latvian government belong to Health Minister Hosams Abu Meri (New Unity), Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity),…
Cold weather to intensify in Latvia – severe frost expected over the weekend
Friday will be mostly cloudy, although skies will clear at times, and no significant precipitation is expected, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology…
Russia accuses British diplomat of espionage
Russian authorities have given British diplomat Danae Dholakia two weeks to leave the country and have accused her of espionage, reports Politico. The…
Investors critical of the efficiency of Latvia’s public administration
Investors’ concerns are linked to the efficiency of Latvia’s public administration, Foreign Investors’ Council in Latvia (FICIL) board member and Nasdaq Riga CEO…
