Larger wages lure interior security workers to switch to defence sector, minister admits
In Latvia, as funding of the defence sector rapidly goes up, an “unbalanced situation towards internal security forces” gradually forms, because people decide…
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Ministry: Latvia and Kazakhstan are interested in expanding mutual cooperation
Over the course of the past several years road transport intensity between Latvia and Kazakhstan has increased. The overall situation in the railway…
Turkey postpones vote on Sweden’s NATO bid
The Turkish Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Commission postponed the vote on Sweden’s NATO membership application on Thursday, the 16th of November, further delaying Sweden’s…
Estonia also accuses Russia of increasing influx of asylum seekers
Estonian Interior Minister Lauri Läänemets said on Thursday, the 16th of November, that Russia has extended its initial provocative measure against Finland to…
Latvian minister says new electric trains will soon be available to passengers
Permission has been received to deploy the new electric trains to Latvia’s railway network. The first official passenger trip is scheduled for December,…
Petr Aven’s mobile operator Veon leaves Russia
Veon, the Amsterdam-listed mobile operator owned by Pyotr Aven, announced on Monday. the 9th of October, that it is leaving the Russian market…
Epidemiologist: Covid-19 is confirmed for every third tested person in Latvia
Currently Covid-19 is found for every third tested person in Latvia, as reported by the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC) Risk…
Pedro Sánchez secures new term as Spain’s PM following amnesty deal
After negotiations, Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez won another term as Prime Minister of Spain in parliamentary elections on Thursday, the 16th of November,…
New Salacgrīva bridge to be built within two years, says transport minister
Last week, Transport Minister Kaspars Briskens (P) met with Dagnis Straubergs (LRA), Chairman of Limbazi County Council, to find solutions for the bridge…
