US formally confirms acceptance of gifted Qatari plane
The US has formally accepted a plane from Qatar for the Air Force One fleet, a gift that has drawn criticism including from…
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Weather shift ahead: after pleasant warmth, heavy rain and flooding risk expected
In the second half of the week, the weather in Latvia will become increasingly rainy again. On Thursday, precipitation is expected mainly in…
Former aide to Ukraine’s ex-President Yanukovych shot dead in Madrid
Unidentified assailants shot dead 51-year-old former Ukrainian politician Andriy Portnov outside a school in a wealthy area of Madrid on Wednesday, the 21st…
FIU: Latvia faces elevated risk of sanctions violations due to geographical location
Latvia faces an elevated risk of violating sanctions imposed on aggressor states due to its geographical location, according to Paulis Iļjenkovs, Deputy Head…
Ministry of Welfare: action needed now – demographic measures require at least 150 million
The Ministry of Welfare (MoW) has outlined that improving demographic policy in Latvia will require a total of 150 million euros, which includes…
Iran’s parliament approves strategic pact with Russia
The Iranian parliament on Wednesday, the 21st of May, approved a strategic partnership between Moscow and Tehran for the next 20 years, state…
Elections, war in Gaza and polarisation in Germany contribute to rise in political crimes
Tense elections in both Germany and the European Parliament, the war in Gaza and increasing political polarisation and radicalisation during the past election…
Talks underway with several companies on large-calibre ammunition production in Latvia
Discussions are currently taking place at various levels with multiple manufacturers regarding the potential production of large-calibre ammunition in Latvia, in order to…
New methodology, old concerns – will rising costs slow down green energy?
Electricity transmission system operator “Augstsprieguma tīkls” (AST) and the Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) have introduced a solution for network balancing costs that aims…
