Authorities continue arguing over ex-Ventspils mayor’s special status in University of Latvia
The Academic Committee of the University of Latvia has submitted to the Senate the issue of annulling LU honorary member status held by…
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Latvia plans to declare 9 May the Day of Commemoration of Victims of War in Ukraine
On Thursday, 7 April, Latvia’s Saeima Human Rights and Public Affairs Committee decided to hand the parliament the legislative draft on naming 9…
Day 43 of war in Ukraine: Civilians fleeing Donbass offensive, Zelenskyy judges EU’s no Russian coal too soft
In Ukraine on Thursday, April 6, civilians continued to flee the east of the country as clashes grew more intensive in the Donbas…
US imposes sanctions on Putin’s daughters; EU wants to do the same
European Union plans to include Russian President Vladimir Putin’s daughters in the new package of sanctions, according to the black list accessed by…
Electricity price in Latvia up 59.7% in March
The average electricity price in Latvia’s commercial region increased to 167.22 EUR/MWh in March, which is 59.7% more when compared to February. Compared…
Bank of Latvia economist: state debt maintenance costs may increase slightly
Under current conditions state debt maintenance costs may increase slightly, said economist of the Bank of Latvia Kārlis Vilerts at a meeting of…
German chocolate maker criticised by Ukraine for staying in Russia
German chocolate brand Ritter Sport and its makers Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co have been criticised by Ukrainian government institutions for continuing business…
Several dozen refugees sign up with VDD to testify about Russian crimes in Ukraine
Several dozen war refugees have signed up to testify in the criminal procedure commenced by Latvian State Security Service (VDD) in regards to…
Russian veteran MP Zirinovsky dies
In Moscow, veteran Russian member of the State Duma Vladimir Zirinovsky has died, Radio Free Europe reports. On Wednesday, April 6, Russian State…
