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…
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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…
Latvian PM wants to support more households with mortgage loans
Support to compensate the rapid growth of mortgage loan payments should be provided to all households, said Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa in…
US introduces new sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine
The US announced on Thursday, the 2nd of November, that it is introducing new and broad sanctions against Russia over its war in…
Saeima committee for budget supports protection measures for mortgage loan recipients
On Wednesday, the 4th of October, the Saeima Budget and Finance Committee supported amendments for the protection of mortgage loan takers in the…
Latvian Saeima conceptually supports legislative draft on adoption partnership institute
On Thursday, the 2nd of November, the Saeima conceptually decided to support the legislative draft proposed by Minister of Justice Inese Lībiņa-Egnere that…
Latvian expert says non-publication of Hamas atrocities is Israel’s mistake
The decision to not publish the atrocities committed by Hamas is Israel’s mistake, says Director of NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence in…
Lending activity in Latvia has shrunk more than three times, Bank of Latvia reports
Lending activity relative to the size of the economy in Latvia has gone down more than three times after the global financial crisis,…
