Avens: Latvian Minister is trying to “cement” my place on the sanctions list
Russian-Latvian dual citizen and billionaire Pjotrs Avens has accused Latvia’s Foreign Minister Baiba Braže of attempting to “cement” his continued inclusion on the…
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Journalists detained in Turkey over alleged Prophet Muhammad cartoon
Four employees of a satirical magazine have been detained in Turkey for allegedly depicting the Prophet Muhammad in a cartoon, the British broadcaster…
France begins accepting “academic refugees”
Aix-Marseille University (AMU) is reaching out to scientists who could be affected by the reforms of the US President Donald Trump administration and…
Sabutis: Lithuania and Turkey discuss new multimodal transport links
In Istanbul, Lithuanian Minister of Transport and Communications Eugenijus Sabutis and Turkey’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, discussed strengthening bilateral ties…
What to expect in the fuel market: experts warn of risks
In the near future, fuel prices in Latvia are expected to remain at current levels with possible moderate fluctuations — either upward or…
235 same-sex partnerships registered in Latvia within a year
In the year since Latvia introduced the Partnership Institute, 235 same-sex partnerships have been officially registered, according to the Latvian Council of Sworn…
EU agrees terms of trade with Ukraine
The European Union (EU) and Ukraine have agreed on initial conditions that will allow for a review of a free trade agreement with…
Latvia plans to start recruiting of an additional 500 professional soldiers
Starting in July, the National Armed Forces (NAF) of Latvia plan to recruit an additional 500 professional soldiers. The defence sector hopes that…
Heatwave approaches – up to +30 degrees, slightly cooler along the coast
On Tuesday, under the influence of an anticyclone, skies will be clear in the western part of Latvia, while clouds will occasionally cover…
