NATO Secretary General criticizes calls for European army
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the 26th of January rejected calls from some leading European politicians to create a separate European army,…
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Illusions are dangerous for a small state – former minister on Latvia’s security
Latvia should reconsider its foreign policy concept, whose cornerstone has been the United States as the country’s main security guarantor, former foreign and…
Hungary, Slovakia to sue EU over Russian gas
The foreign ministers of Hungary and Slovakia have said their countries have decided to sue the European Union over a plan to completely…
Police in Latvia are struggling not because of pay, but because of the system – SAO delivers a harsh verdict
The main reason for staff shortages in the State Police (VP) is no longer salaries, but rather shortcomings in human resources management and…
Winter tightens its grip in Latvia – snowfall and frost to intensify
On Tuesday, snowfall is expected mainly in the southern part of the country, but by the evening it will spread to many areas…
Snowstorm hits US East Coast; daily life paralyzed
Millions of Americans are trying to get settled in their homes or go to help neighbors as bitter cold, snowstorms and freezing rain…
Ryanair profits fall; plans to raise prices
Ryanair’s quarterly profits have fallen after a fine imposed by the Italian competition watchdog and the company plans to raise ticket prices, writes…
Europe has strong potential to become one of the world’s major powers, says former Latvian President
Europe has strong potential to become one of the key global players in today’s multipolar world, former Latvian President Egils Levits said on…
Latvia’s Prime Minister to attend the Milan Winter Olympics with three accompanying staff members
Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) plans to attend the upcoming Milan–Cortina Winter Olympic Games together with three accompanying staff members from her…
