Europe’s next package of sanctions to focus on exports of Russian gold
In its next package of sanctions the European Union plans to focus on exports of Russian gold and prevent attempts of circumvention of…
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Euro becomes less valuable than US dollar
On Wednesday, 13 July, the value of euro currency dropped below the value of US dollar for the first time since December 2002….
Latvian ministries request EUR 2.06 billion for next year’s priorities
Ministries in Latvia have submitted requests for EUR 2.06 billion from the state budget to finance next year’s priorities, as reported by Ministry…
Removal of Soviet Victory Monument in Riga may cost 2-3 million euros
The removal of the monument dedicated to the victory of Soviet army over fascism in Riga may cost 2-3 million euros, as reported…
Latvian parliament officially bans supplies of natural gas from Russia
On Thursday, 14 July, Latvian Saeima passed in the final reading amendments to the Energy Law that impose a ban on imports of…
Plans in the works to confiscate Russian war criminals owned property in Ukraine’s favour
Ukraine and Latvia have agreed to work together on a bilateral cooperation agreement the goal of which is confiscating Russian war criminals’ property…
Natural disasters cause serious problems for Latvian farmers
The almost day-long rain and strong wing that recently visited Latvia have slashed crops in many parts of Latvia. Crops in Kuzeme and…
Latvian Saeima votes unanimously in favour of letting Sweden and Finland join NATO
On Thursday, 14 July, Latvian Saeima unanimously voted in favour of legislative drafts that ratify the addition of two new members to NATO:…
Ruling coalition in Latvia conceptually supports state defence service
Today, 14 July, the ruling coalition in Latvia supported the proposal from the Ministry of Defence on the adoption of state defence service….
