NATO’s new security doctrine declares Russia a direct threat
Russia is «significant and direct threat» for NATO. Meanwhile, China’s policy is actively creating problems for NATO interests, security and values, as mentioned…
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Expert: demographic situation in Latvia is very bad, but not completely catastrophic
The demographic situation in Latvia remains very bad, but it is not completely catastrophic, regardless of how it may seem from time to…
Latvian secondary school students show better overall results across all exams
This year’s centralised exam results have turned out generally higher when compared to last year. This includes the exam that traditionally has poor…
Lithuanian Seimas discusses decriminalisation of cannabis
On Tuesday, 28 June, Lithuania’s Seimas voted in favour of passing amendments to decriminalise storage of small amounts of cannabis, as reported by…
Retail trade turnover in Latvia up 4.2% in May
Compared to May 2021, total retail trade turnover increased by 4.2 % in May 2022. Turnover of retail trade in food products grew…
Biden: US will reinforce NATO forces in Europe, Baltic States included
US will reinforce NATO forces in Europe on land, at sea and in the air. There are also plans to increase the number…
Survey: more than half of Latvians would prefer to retire shortly after 50 years of age
Given the choice, most Latvian residents would retire sooner than what is provided by Latvian legislation, according to results of a survey conducted…
Latvia will need to fill up gas storage facility to 35% by November
The new European Union Gas Storage Regulation dictates that Latvia will need to fill its gas storage facility to 35% of state consumption…
Turkey agrees to let Sweden and Finland join NATO
Turkey has finally agreed to support Sweden and Finland joining NATO, as confirmed by Finnish President Sauli Niinistö on Tuesday, 28 June. NATO…
