Food price memorandum in Latvia’s supermarkets: What really changes in shoppers’ wallets?
The food price memorandum has had a positive impact on reducing prices in the basic goods basket, yet this is not reflected in…
Author: Ogres
Decline in birth rate and increase in marriages – latest data on Latvia’s population
In the first six months of this year, 5,660 newborns were registered in Latvia, which is 13.2% or 863 fewer than in the…
Why will Trump and Putin meet in Alaska and are the locals excited?
The US and Russia have agreed that the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will take place in Anchorage, Alaska, and that…
KNAB explains why the Rail Baltica case is stalling – politicians under scrutiny
The scale and complexity of the Rail Baltica railway project are prolonging the investigation carried out by the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau…
Estonian crypto fraudsters sentenced to 16 months in prison in the US
A Seattle court has sentenced two Estonian citizens to 16 months in prison for organizing a large-scale Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of…
First Latvian municipal leaders receive security clearance for State secrets, one municipality delays
The State Security Service (VDD) has already issued security clearances for access to state secrets to the first municipal leaders, while one municipality…
Orbán makes loud statements about the war in Ukraine
Hungarian right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has criticized the European Union’s position on the planned meeting of the US and Russian leaders and…
Zelensky rules out giving territory to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine rejects any Russian proposal to hand over Donbas in exchange for a ceasefire, as the…
Austerity measures will be necessary for Latvia, says Siliņa
In order to find resources for addressing demographic challenges, strengthening security, and supporting education, austerity measures will be necessary, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa…
