Unemployment figures raise concerns – Latvia exceeds EU average
In January, Latvia’s unemployment rate stood at 6.9%, surpassing the average levels in both the European Union (EU) and the Eurozone, according to…
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“Flow” team brings home an Oscar – join celebration at the Freedom Monument
On the evening of Wednesday, the 5th of March, in Riga, the director of the Latvian animated film “Flow” (“Straume”), Gints Zilbalodis, and…
EC proposes joint borrowing under 800 billion euro defence plan
The European Commission (EC) proposed on Tuesday, the 4th of March, a new joint European Union (EU) loan of 150 billion euros to…
European Commission presents 800 billion euro defence plan for Europe
The European Commission (EC) proposed on Tuesday, the 4th of March, a new joint European Union (EU) loan of 150 billion euros to…
“The worst may still come” – former NAF Commander on U.S.-Ukraine relations
There is a possibility that even more unfavourable decisions for Ukraine could be made by the U.S., but at this point, the suspension…
Trade war escalates: Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China go into effect and trigger retaliation
New tariffs of 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada and a doubling of duties on Chinese goods (20%), imposed by US President…
New Minister of Transport must find a compromise in port reform, stevedores say
The new Minister of Transport must prioritise port reform and railway development, emphasised Ivars Landmanis, Chairman of the Council of the Latvian Stevedoring…
Vestfāls: new Minister of Transport needs to actively work to resolve existing challenges in the sector
In this difficult geopolitical situation it is vital for us to have a decisive and supportive minister, said member of the board of…
White House seeks plan for possible Russian sanctions relief
The US is working on a plan to possibly ease sanctions on Russia as President Donald Trump seeks to restore relations with Moscow…
