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…
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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…
Precipitation and strong wind expected in Latvia; air temperature may reach +14° C this weekend
In the first half of the week the sky in Latvia will be covered in clouds. Precipitation is expected – on Tuesday, the…
Young people lose interest in donating blood – why and how can this be changed?
The average age of blood donors in Latvia continues going up. This is why the State Blood Donors Centre (VADC) wants to attract…
Lithuanian minister Sabutis to discuss bilateral cooperation with his Estonian counterpart
Lithuanian Minister of Transport and Communications Eugenijus Sabutis will visit Estonia on Tuesday, the 4th of March. Sabutis and his Estonian counterpart Vladimir…
Austria’s new government sworn in, ending five months political crisis
Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen swore in a new three-party government on Monday, the 3rd of March, ending five months of political…
From eggs to chocolate: rapid price surge observed in different product categories
In the first nine months of 2024, retailer LLC Maxima Latvija received requests from 74 suppliers regarding the raising of prices for several…
Latvian President says sustainable peace in Ukraine is unreachable without US
No sustainable peace in Ukraine is possible without US, said Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs in an interview to TV24 programme “Dienas personība”, commenting…
