Audit: Funds are being wasted, hospitals in Latvia lack specialists, and there is no quality control
Hospitals receive over 700 million euros annually — about 40% of the healthcare budget — but this money primarily maintains a fragmented hospital…
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After sunny moments come rain and wind — forecast until the weekend
On Wednesday, the sun will alternate with clouds, bringing short rain showers across much of Latvia, and thunder may be heard in places….
UN Commission of Inquiry: Israel committed genocide
The UN commission of inquiry has announced that Israel committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, writes the BBC. The latest report…
Public transport crisis in Latvia: Thousands of passengers left without buses amid protest
During the passenger carriers’ protest action “One Hour Without Public Transport” on Tuesday, about 165 regional bus routes were disrupted, affecting up to…
“This is no accident” — Rinkēvičs on Russian drones entering NATO airspace
Russian drone incursions into NATO airspace — including over Poland and the Baltic states — cannot be considered accidental, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs…
“Lots of talk, little action” — coalition in Latvia continues to disagree over the state budget
Minister of Finance Arvils Ašeradens (New Unity) has expressed hope that work on Latvia’s 2026 state budget will soon move forward in the…
Polish President visits Berlin; tensions linger
Poland’s new president, Karol Nawrocki, visits Berlin, and the tensions between the neighbors may affect their efforts to take a united stance against…
Long-awaited vote: Will Lāčplēsis Day become an official public holiday?
The Saeima Human Rights and Public Affairs Committee has rejected a citizens’ initiative that proposed to designate Lāčplēsis Day (the 11th of November)…
Spanish PM calls for Israel to be banned from international sporting events
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for Israel’s athletes to be banned from international sporting events over the dramatic situation in Gaza,…
