Convicted ex-mayor of Ventspils continues posing as persecuted opposition member
Ventspils City Council member and leader of For Latvia and Ventspils Aivars Lembergs, who was found guilty of severe crimes and crimes of…
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Griner coming home – USA and Russia swap prisoners
After more than nine months in a Russian prison, American basketball start Brittney Griner is on her way home. This was possible thanks…
Wage growth in Baltic States in last decade – the most rapid among OECD members
The average wage growth in Baltic States in the past ten years has been the most rapid among members states of the Organisation…
USA to increase military presence in Latvia
The US government has confirmed plans to reinforce the presence of its forces in Baltic States. The plan provides for deployment of more…
Itera Latvija manager considers turning to police over public claims of his death
Itera Latvija manager Juris Savickis considers turning to the police over the fake information about his death that was published by multiple Latvian…
Latvia’s Minister of Climate and Energy confused where his office will be located
A week before Saeima’s vote for the approval of PM Krišjānis Kariņš’s new government, the candidate for the post of minister of climate…
Gas tariffs will increase for households with low consumption in Latvia next year
Natural gas tariffs will go down for households that are clients of Latvijas gāze JSC (LG) and that have high gas consumption, whereas…
War in Ukraine: Russia shelling the eastern front
On Thursday, the 8th of December, Russian forces shelled the entire eastern front line in the Donetsk region, and officials indicated that it…
Latvian Saeima decides to extend provision of aid to Ukrainian refugees until mid-2023
Latvia will continue providing aid to Ukrainian refugees until the 30th of June 2023. This is provided by the amendments passed by the…
