Ukraine’s first lady to meet with Latvian top officials
Olena Zelenska, the wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will meet with Latvia’s top officials on Wednesday, the 31st of January. The next…
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Latvian Post is in a very precarious financial situation, company warns
The financial state of Latvian Post is currently extremely precarious, said the company’s board chairperson Beāte Krauze-Čebotare in an interview to Latvijas Radio…
Cat House on fire in Old Riga
On Tuesday, the 30th of January, black smoke rose over the so-called Cat House in Old Riga. Fire fighters are at the scene,…
Latvian government officially appoints new head of State Revenue Service
On the 30th of January the Latvian government approved Baiba Šmite-Roķe as the new Director Generao of the State Revenue Service (VID). Šmite-Roķe…
EU backs redirecting profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
On Monday, the 29th of January, 27 European Union (EU) members unanimously agreed to direct the profits from the frozen Russian central bank…
Corruption in Latvia is going down, but the rate is slow
In the latest Corruption Perception Index published by Transparency International Latvia’s score has improved when compared to the two previous years. However, the…
Progressive Party: Riga’s cellars should be made into secure bomb shelters
Progressive Party’s faction has submitted for the upcoming 31st of January budget discussion meeting of Riga City Council proposals to remake apartment homes’…
France proposes bonus of up to 1 900 euros for police officers during the Olympic Games
The French Interior Minister made an offer to police officers on Tuesday the 30th of January, offering bonuses of up to 1 900…
Biden feels pressure to respond to Iran after its attack on US troops killed three
The three US soldiers killed by Iranian-backed militants on Sunday are increasing political pressure on President Joe Biden to take direct action against…
