Programme: Latvian politicians need half a billion euros to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP
In order to increase Latvia’s defence spending from the existing 3.45% of gross domestic product (GDP) to 5%, which has been suggested by…
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There are no “other” children – all of them should be equally valued, stresses Child Protection Centre
The Child Protection Centre invites parents to be more responsible for their children, and society to be more vigilant and helpful if they…
Trump says Americans may feel “pain” in trade war with Mexico, Canada and China
President Donald Trump said on Sunday, the 2nd of February, that the tariffs he has imposed on Mexico, Canada and China, which come…
Week in Lithuania | President Nausėda sees no prospect for ruling coalition with Nemunas Dawn; second 700MW offshore wind farm tender halted
Last week, the VSD boss vowed to uncover Russian sanction circumvention schemes; finance vice-minister resigned amid pro-Russia allegations WTO re-suspends case against China’s…
Strautmane viewed as bureaucratic plant – concerns about Ventspils Freeport’s future on a rise
Opinion piece Ventspils Freepost, which has been experiencing economic difficulties and a drop in development for several years, has once again ended up…
LTV: police detain Latvian publicist Lato Lapsa for multiple violations
On Thursday, the 30th of January, Latvian State Police detained some person for disclosing details of a criminal case, illegal activities using private…
Budget deficit is down, but debt is on a rise – Latvian government’s financial balance
According to the methodology of the European System of Accounts (ESA), the general government deficit in 2024 was EUR 849.6 million or 2.1%…
Norway arrests ship with Russian crew on suspicion of damaging LVRTC cable in Baltic Sea
At the request of Latvia, Norwegian police have arrested a Russian-crewed vessel belonging to a Norwegian company on suspicion of the vessel being…
“Dishonest” to say Ukraine could completely destroy Russia, regain Crimea, says Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in an interview published on Thursday, the 30th of January, condemned Moscow’s aggression in Ukraine, but said…
