Latvia’s Prime Minister’s pick for Defence Minister reveals his priorities if appointed
Colonel Raivis Melnis, selected by Prime Minister Evika Siliņa for the position of Defence Minister, says his main priority would be improving the…
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EU gives green light to sanctions against violent Israeli settlers
European Union foreign ministers formally approved sanctions against Israeli settlers who carry out attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on the…
Rain clouds will move across Latvia, bringing precipitation
On Tuesday, the 12th of May, skies will mostly remain cloudy. Rain is expected at times overnight in western regions and during the…
EU rejects former German chancellor as Ukraine peace negotiator
The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has said that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is not a suitable candidate to represent…
How Israel’s Eurovision entry could change the contest forever
Last year, when Austria won the Eurovision Song Contest, earning the right to host this year’s contest in Vienna, British viewers heard contest…
Former Polish Justice Minister flees to US
Former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who was granted asylum in Hungary, has now traveled to the US on a visa issued by…
“Lux Express Latvia” takes legal action against the Latvian state
Lux Express Latvia has filed a claim with the Administrative District Court against the Ministry of Transport of Latvia and the state-owned company…
Trump calls Iran’s response to US offer unacceptable
US President Donald Trump has called Tehran’s response to American conditions for ending the war “completely unacceptable”, writes the BBC. Iran’s semi-official Tasnim…
Latvian Prime Minister: the defence minister still has not called me or told me he is resigning
If The Progressives decides to leave the coalition, a technical government will continue working, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa of New Unity (JV) said…
