EU criticizes FIFA’s call to lift ban on Russian athletes
European Union’s sports commissioner, Glenn Micallef, criticized the statements of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and indicated that Russia poses a real security threat,…
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43 million euros jointly: court delivers landmark ruling in the “Krājbanka” case
The Riga Regional Court has upheld the claim of the liquidated joint-stock company Latvijas Krājbanka (“Krājbanka”) against nine former bank officials, ruling that…
Latvia begins dismissing Russian and Belarusian citizens from critical infrastructure jobs
Several Russian and Belarusian citizens have also been dismissed from municipal companies owned by the Riga City Council, the municipality reported. In compliance…
Frost shows no signs of easing: a new cold wave to reach Latvia
During the night into Thursday, skies will see only a small amount of cloud cover; however, from the south, cloudiness will gradually increase…
Angel in Italy takes on Meloni’s features; investigation launched into restored fresco
Government and church officials have launched an investigation into a restored fresco in a church in Rome where an angel has taken on…
Lithuanian officials hint at change in attitude towards Belarus; later retracts
Some Lithuanian officials have made comments about easing sanctions or changing the country’s attitude towards Minsk, but have since retracted their comments. Observers…
Estonian authorities seize ship on suspicion of smuggling; cargo was heading to Russia
Estonian authorities on February 3rd detained a container ship that was anchored in Estonian internal waters while sailing under the flag of the…
Valdis Andersons elected Chairman of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils
At the first meeting of the Board of the Freeport of Ventspils in 2026, Valdis Andersons was appointed Chairman of the Board. Andersons…
Around 60 people questioned in Latvia in criminal proceedings over the implementation of Rail Baltica
The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has so far questioned more than 60 people in the criminal proceedings related to the implementation…
