Japan to sell fighter jets, retreating from post-war pacifist ideals
The Japanese government has approved the export of new fighter jets jointly developed with the UK and Italy, retreating from its pacifist stance,…
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Tallinn mayor ousted in no-confidence vote
On the morning of Tuesday, the 26th of March, Tallinn Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart received a vote of no-confidence, which passed with 41 votes…
Alcohol in Latvia to be sold to individuals 20 years or older
Latvian Saeima’s Social and Employment Matters Committee passed the proposal for amendments to the Handling of Alcoholic Beverages Law. These amendments will ensure…
20 000 contraband cigarettes found on the Bank of Daugava River near Belarusian border
On Sunday, the 24th of March, border guards found 20 000 contraband cigarettes on the Latvian-Belarusian border on the bank of Daugava River,…
Israel cancels Washington visit after UN vote on Gaza ceasefire
Israel cancelled a meeting of officials in Washington after the US refused to veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire…
Saeima secretary suggests minister Krišjānis Kariņš should find courage and step down
The Combined List would ask Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Krišjānis Kariņš to step down even if the political party was in the…
Ministry of Defence prepares a map for wind turbine park development in Latvia
The Ministry of Defence has developed a report to offer businessmen and the energy sector solutions for the development of wind turbine parks…
Programme: Rail Baltica’s railway line in Riga will not be completed by 2030
Even under the most positive scenario it will not be possible to complete Rail Baltica railway line through all of Riga by 2030,…
Latvian authorities urge Latvians to refrain from travelling to Russia and Belarus
The State Security Service (VDD) urges Latvian residents to not travel to Russia or Belarus for Easter. The service also reminds of the…
