Egypt opens Rafah crossing to foreigners and wounded Palestinians
Egypt opened the Rafah crossing on Wednesday, the 1st of November, to allow foreign nationals to leave Gaza through Egypt. This is the…
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Unemployment level in Latvia “within the norm” but still higher than EU’s average
In August 2023 the unemployment level in Latvia was 6.6%, which is higher than the average unemployment level in the European Parliament and…
Russian billionaires call their investments in the West “a mistake”
Russian billionaires Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven, who left the UK after sanctions were imposed on them, called their investments in the West…
Latvian government conceptually agrees on 50% discount for mortgage loan interest rates
On Tuesday, the 3rd of October, Saeima’s Budget and Finance Committee conceptually agreed on a 50% discount for mortgage loan interest rates for…
Russia carries out more attacks in one day than ever before, says Kyiv
Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported that Russian attacks on Ukraine have increased, with 118 towns and villages bombed in 24 hours, more…
Estonian residents are travelling more and more
According to Statistics Estonia’s Tourism Survey, Estonian residents made more trips in the first half of 2023 than in the same period of…
Democracy is declining worldwide, latest data shows
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance’s (IDEA) Global State of Democracy 2023 report, published on Thursday, the 2nd November, says that…
Bank lobby says Budget Committee chairman’s words destroy Latvia’s reputation
The public statements from Latvian Saeima Budget and Finance Committee chairman Jānis Reirs ruin the reputation of Latvia’s financial system and the state…
Putin revokes ratification of the nuclear test ban treaty
President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Thursday, the 2nd of November, revoking Russia’s ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. He said the…
